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Community Energy Democracy Powerpoint presentation

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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,
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Media Release — Sierra Club Appeals Province’s Decision to Mine Coal until 2030

The recent decision by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change to approve the operation of the Donkin coal mine in Cape Breton
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Media Release—Sierra Club Dismayed by UARB Decision

The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board’s decision regarding Nova Scotia Power Inc.’s General Rate Application is a blow to the utility’s customers and efforts
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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
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Media Release — Forest biomass does not burn cleaner than coal

Minister Tory Rushton’s announcement that Nova Scotia Power Inc. will need to burn more forest biomass to increase its renewable electricity quota is evidence that
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Media Release — Don’t fall for Nova Scotia Power’s Crocodile Tears

In a recent letter to the Nova Scotia government, Nova Scotia Power Inc.’s CEO Peter Gregg implored government ministers to meet with the company to
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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•
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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
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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
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