Sierra Club Atlantic

Low calving rates among blue whales cause for concern

Robert DeVet — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 18:57:22 +0000

Scientists studying the blue whale in the Gulf of St Lawrence are reporting alarmingly low calving rates from this critically endangered species, says the Sierra Club Canada Foundation. The Sierra Club recently launched a campaign to safeguard the blue whale's critical habitat in the Gulf.

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Blue Whale Campaign launches in Atlantic Canada

Robert DeVet — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:44:00 +0000

The newly minted Blue Whale Campaign is rushing to the aid of this gentle giant in our Gulf.

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Environmental groups express solidarity with Pictou Landing First Nation

Robert DeVet — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 14:39:06 +0000

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Allowing oil and gas activity off Western NL proves Offshore Board cannot say no to oil industry

Robert DeVet — Wed, 07 May 2014 13:29:43 +0000

The Sierra Club Canada Foundation and Save Our Seas and Shores are condemning the Newfoundland offshore board’s decision to allow the oil and gas industry to gain a toehold in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

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I HEART NS WATER Taking World Water Day to New Depths!

Robert DeVet — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 23:33:27 +0000

Dartmouth, NS – I HEART NS WATER Festival planned for March 22nd, 1- 3 pm at the Lake Banook Canoe Club, Dartmouth, NS will draw water lovers of all ages from near and far, according to organizers.

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Nova Scotia ban of import of fracking waste welcome step for Atlantic Canada

Robert DeVet — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:47:30 +0000

Halifax, NS – Sierra Club Atlantic welcomes the ban of the import of dangerous fracking waste announced today in Nova Scotia. Last spring, Sierra Club launched a petition calling for the ban, and the NS Liberal Party promised to ban the import of fracking waste in the lead up to the provincial election last September.

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Energy East Pipeline Not in the Best Interest of Maritimers

Robert DeVet — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 13:52:05 +0000

Energy East Pipeline Not in the Best Interest of Maritimers

MEDIA RELEASE, August 1, 2013

For Immediate Release

Energy East Pipeline Not in the Best Interest of Maritimers

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NEWFOUNDLAND FRACKING WASTE BOUND FOR NOVA SCOTIA

Natascia Lypny — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:55:32 +0000

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NS SHOULD KEEP “ENVIRONMENT” IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS AND SUSTAINABLE PROSPERITY ACT

Miles Howe — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:36:50 +0000

Halifax, NS – Sierra Club Canada – Atlantic Canada Chapter is concerned that proposed amendments to the Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act (EGSPA), which passed Second Reading in the legislature on Tuesday night, removes “environment” from key parts of the Act.

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Petition to Ban Fracking in Nova Scotia Launched this Thanksgiving

PalBou — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:16:34 +0000

Sierra Club Canada - Atlantic Canada Chapter asks ‘What are you thankful for? Clean water and air?’

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 4, 2011

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