ecology action centre

• New study suggests Atlantic Loop needed as part of energy mix as coal is phased out

  It will be important for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to find sources of electricity to complement the future Atlantic Loop because they still have coal-fired generating plants.

  Environment

  May 22
  
• Experts say ecological angle needs to be considered in protecting Chignecto Isthmus

  "Under climate change, we never have no risk," says Sabine Dietz, the executive director of CLIMAtlantic. "Sea level rise isn't just going to stop."

  Environment

  Mar 27
  
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• Record gas prices and how they could ‘fuel the fire’ for a bicycle boom in Halifax

  As the cost of gas and oil continues to fluctuate, bicycle shops in Halifax are gearing up for a busy season as they anticipate more interest in cycling.

  Money

  Mar 10
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• Nova Scotia not immune to climate crisis laid out in ‘truly terrifying’ U.N. report

  'The situation and what we’re facing is the biggest challenge for humanity,' says Kelsey Lane with the Ecology Action Centre.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2021
• Dalhousie University professor co-authors ‘good news, bad news’ study on global fish stock health

  A new study co-authored by a Dalhousie University professor finds nearly half of global fish stock recovery targets are trending in the wrong direction.

  Environment

  Jul 27, 2021
• With much at stake, environmental groups urge public to weigh in on new climate consultation

  The province is embarking on a 60-day consultation process to help create new sustainable development regulations and a clean growth plan.

  Environment

  May 28, 2021
• After biodiversity bill controversy, environmental advocates give mixed review to new budget

  In his race for the Liberal leadership, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin made strong commitments to protect the environment. Does his newly tabled budget reflect them?

  Environment

  Mar 26, 2021
• Halifax mayor, cycling supporters welcome new ‘next generation’ active transportation funds

  The federal government will begin its public online consultation on the development of Canada's first national active transportation strategy.

  Health

  Mar 12, 2021
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• Real or fake Christmas tree? Why environmentalists say the real thing is the way to go

  'If you go into the woods and you cut down one tree and you do that in a respectful way once a year, the forest can handle that.'

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2020
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• Eastern Passage woman creates Halloween decorations from trash found on N.S. shorelines

  “They say by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish – I don’t like that fact."

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2020