Hey, are you OK?
Greta Thunberg as balloon girl, Art by Banksy It’s been a hellish week, with out-of-control wildfires in Nova Scotia, record-breaking temperatures throughout the region, and
Tell your MP: 7 in 10 Canadians want this
A handful of oil and gas CEOs are doing everything in their power to block our best shot at meeting Canada’s climate goals — and
Tell your MP: I support a strong cap on emissions
Version française ci-dessous In just a few weeks, the federal government is expected to release a draft outlining new regulations for a cap on oil
Why give a damn about an emissions cap?
The rising costs of groceries, rent, gas, and life in general are making it hard or impossible to make ends meet. The affordable housing shortage
The Power of Saying “No”
Atlantic Activist Concerned citizens get a lot of flak for saying “No” to projects that threaten wetlands, forests, wildlife, or the health of their
A Key Admission—Finally
Atlantic Activist I want to share some surprising news with you: Nova Scotia’s Environment Minister, Tim Halman, has finally acknowledged the Donkin coal mine’s enormous carbon footprint,
Act locally and go after their social license
A conundrum we inevitably encounter when standing up to governments or corporations is that the cards are stacked against us, no matter how just the
Please pause for good news
Highlights• Good news everywhere you look!• Communities are making it happen• No more payday loans, Nova Scotia Power!• Countering disinformation about fossil fuels and renewables•
Here’s how we get to 100% clean renewable energy NOW – WATCH
Dear Friends, There’s no denying it, times are tough, on many fronts. Even if you’re a glass-half-full kind of person, you may be having moments
Why get mad at the power companies? Here’s why
Dear Friends, I know it’s been a tough few days, and for many of you here in Atlantic Canada, it will take weeks—perhaps months—to recover
What if the wind doesn’t blow!?
Dear Friends, If you’re feeling like you didn’t get the break you were hoping for over the summer, you’re not alone. There’s been a lot
As we wait for Fiona
There was a time when it seemed easier to rally our spirits in the face of a big storm. There’s a kind of can-do pride here, and people tend to look out for each other. I’m sure that will happen this time, too. Still, it’s different somehow.
Cape Breton coal mine planning to reopen despite climate crisis
Atlantic Activist This morning, the Beyond Coal Atlantic team issued a press release calling for the complete shutdown of the Donkin coal mine in Cape
What’s Energy Democracy? Join our webinar
The Beyond Coal Atlantic team warmly invites you to our upcoming webinar exploring how energy democracy empowers ordinary citizens to participate in the energy decisions that affect
When Words Fail Us
Last Tuesday, as news broke that an eighteen-year-old with a rifle had opened fire at an elementary school in Texas, there was a collective gasp.
Are we being too nice?
Artist: Alex Stewart Atlantic Activist It’s a sincere question—please hear me out. Despite general agreement that climate change is real and we’re quickly running out of
These Youth Aren’t Giving Up Hope
Atlantic Activist Please meet Meg, Marin, Addie, Maya, Melizza, Larissa, and Margaret. They’re graduating this month from Dalhousie University and are part of a growing
The real slap in the face
In March, the Antarctic hit a record-breaking 40ºC above normal temperatures; the Arctic saw 30ºC above normal. No, this isn’t an April Fools joke. It really isn’t.
Yes, there’s hope —here’s why
When I need reminding that all is not lost, I often look at this image above of women in northern India protecting an ancient tree
We should really talk about this
If you’re receiving this email, there’s a good chance you already know that “this” refers to the report released on Monday by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel
It’s Time to Re-evaluate NS Power, NB Power, and NL Hydro
These are stressful times. Covid, convoys, skyrocketing rents and grocery bills, and increasingly strange and unpredictable weather—all of it is enough to make some of
Tell NS Power to stand down and listen up!
Nova Scotia Power Inc and its parent company Emera Inc have crossed a line—the line of decency and common sense. Today, we are writing to
Can we allow ourselves to be changed by what we know?
When it comes to the climate crisis, many of us keep reciting variations on mantras that go something like this: People don’t understand how dire
Here’s how we get through this
Each time governments and industry leaders break another climate promise or kick a climate target down the road, they’re essentially saying, ‘Suck it up, kid. Our
10 year old Norah has a message for you
I’d like to introduce you to a young girl named Norah, but first let me tell you why. A few months ago, while working on
How to get a rubber stamp approval
How many times have you heard someone say, “There was nothing I could do. I was just following the rules”? If you think back on
#SizeMatters
While we can’t say size always matters, in the case of buildings it really does. On Tuesday, September 7, Halifax and West Community Council will be hosting a virtual public
Is this some weird dream?
If you’re feeling off-balance these days, or as though you’ve woken up in a dystopian future, you’re not alone. A recent article by Mitchell Beer talks about