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