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How Close Is Too Close? Uranium Drilling Near Nova Scotia Communities

Is Pushback Against Mining in Nova Scotia Affecting Premier Tim Houston?

Health Risks of Uranium Mining: A Nova Scotian Perspective

Fracking for Profit: The Fraser Institute’s Push in Nova Scotia

Donkin Coal Mine: A Community’s Concerns Resurface as Reopening Looms

Nova Scotia Fracking Will Affect The Vulnerable Populations

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As part of the new legislation, the government is updating a list of projects that will require a federal…

As part of the new legislation, the government is updating a list of projects that will require a federal…

November 14, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

According to the Yellowhead Institute’s Research Director Shiri Pasternak, Bill C-69, the Act to enact the Impact…

According to the Yellowhead Institute’s Research Director Shiri Pasternak, Bill C-69, the Act to enact the Impact…

November 12, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

At the moment, Canada is producing 722 megatons of carbon dioxide per year – of which 26 per cent (190 megatons)…

At the moment, Canada is producing 722 megatons of carbon dioxide per year – of which 26 per cent (190 megatons)…

November 10, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Built with construction techniques used in Europe for years, it’s designed to be up to 90 per cent more energy…

Built with construction techniques used in Europe for years, it’s designed to be up to 90 per cent more energy…

November 10, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

“Indigenous and non-Indigenous opponents of the project continue to highlight the increasing threats to the planet…

“Indigenous and non-Indigenous opponents of the project continue to highlight the increasing threats to the planet…

November 6, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

“Based on some of the longstanding expert rhetoric, one could easily be led to believe the WCS discount represents a…

“Based on some of the longstanding expert rhetoric, one could easily be led to believe the WCS discount represents a…

October 31, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Um, the problem isn’t energy efficient lights — the problem is using fossil fuels for heat.

Um, the problem isn’t energy efficient lights — the problem is using fossil fuels for heat.

October 25, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

He’s talking about GHG, not the mining industry, cement plants and the Northumberland Strait.

He’s talking about GHG, not the mining industry, cement plants and the Northumberland Strait.

October 24, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

No mention of GHG created by LNG, Paris Accord or global warming. They must have forgot about this…

No mention of GHG created by LNG, Paris Accord or global warming. They must have forgot about this…

October 23, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government have promised to stop subsidizing fossil fuels in Canada—that was a…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government have promised to stop subsidizing fossil fuels in Canada—that was a…

October 21, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

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  • How Close Is Too Close? Uranium Drilling Near Nova Scotia Communities
    Test drilling for uranium may soon begin in areas where Nova Scotians live and farm. Find out why local voices are raising the alarm. […]
  • Is Pushback Against Mining in Nova Scotia Affecting Premier Tim Houston?
    Have you been wondering whether all the protests and opposition to uranium mining and fracking are having any impact on Premier Tim Houston? So far, Houston remains determined to lift Nova Scotia’s long-standing bans on fracking and uranium mining—despite growing public resistance. Here’s where things stand: […]
  • Health Risks of Uranium Mining: A Nova Scotian Perspective
    Uranium mining presents a range of health risks, largely due to exposure to radon gas, its radioactive decay products, and other occupational hazards. While lung cancer is the most well-established health consequence, evidence also links uranium mining to other cancers and non-cancerous health conditions. […]
  • Fracking for Profit: The Fraser Institute’s Push in Nova Scotia
    Nova Scotia Power is already aiming to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. While natural gas may play a temporary role in that transition, the long-term plan is to switch to hydrogen. Across the province — and the globe — it’s clear we’re moving away from fossil fuels. […]
  • Donkin Coal Mine: A Community’s Concerns Resurface as Reopening Looms
    Cape Breton County already experiences cancer incidence and mortality rates significantly higher than both the national average and the provincial average for Nova Scotia. It's natural to ask: how far might coal ash from the Donkin Mine travel, and what long-term health effects could it cause? […]
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