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Ecology Action Centre
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The EAC is an environmental charity in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia taking leadership on critical issues from biodiversity to climate change to environmental justice. Visit us at www.ecologyaction.ca 🌱
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Petitions against uranium exploration & mining are being signed in communities across NS.

‼️ Now is a key moment to send those in and be counted! ‼️

Petitions can be dropped off or sent to Ecology Action Centre office at 2705 Fern Lane in Halifax.
Please send in the uranium petitions by February 13.
February 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Communities asked for a plan to protect oceans and jobs. NL’s government walking away puts both at risk. Let’s work together for a sustainable future.

👉 Read the full statement here: ecologyaction.ca/resources-media/position-statements/eacs-statement-government-newfoundland-and-labradors-withdrawal
White text over an image of the beach and waves in Gros Morne National Park, text reads, "EAC’s Statement on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s withdrawal from the MOU for the South Coast Fjords National Marine Conservation Area feasibility study." Screen capture of the EAC’s Statement on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s withdrawal from the MOU for the South Coast Fjords National Marine Conservation Area feasibility study. Screen capture of the EAC’s Statement on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s withdrawal from the MOU for the South Coast Fjords National Marine Conservation Area feasibility study.
February 5, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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🌍 One Planet, One Future: How Do We Protect It?

On Thursday, February 12 at 7 P.M., join us at the EAC office for a powerful Conversation Panel hosted by the Spiritual Coalition on Climate Action NS (SCOCANS) & EAC's Energy & Climate Team.

RSVP by emailing chris.benjamin@ecologyaction.ca.
White text overlaid on a stylizing image of Earth from space. Text reads, "One Planet: How do we Protect it? An Interfaith Conversation with SCOCANS. Bradley Knockwood, Robbi David Ellis, Karen McKendry (Ecology Action Centre), Charles Bull (Moderator). 2705 Fern Lane, Halifax. Thursday February 12 at 7pm."
February 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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🌱We’re hiring a Climate Leadership Program Officer!

If you’re organized, welcoming and ready to support climate action events, apply by Feb 15: ecologyaction.ca/about-us/work-us 🌿
Left: an image of two people sitting at a volunteer table with a green Ecology Action Centre tablecloth draped on it. Right: White text overlaid on a light blue background that reads, "We're hiring. Climate Leadership Program Officer. Job description: Promote Leadership Badge programs, Coordinate volunteers, Support community engagement. Please apply via our website by February 15, 2026: ecologyaction.ca/careers"
February 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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It’s #WinterBikeWeek and we’re celebrating at Bike Again!

Stop by February 8-15 to winterize your bike to win winter accessories and other fun prizes.

📍Feb 8 | 1 - 4 P.M. - Femme, Trans & Non-Binary Hours
📍Feb 11 | 6 – 9 P.M. - Open Night

Bring your bike. Win some goodies. Ride all winter. 💙
A graphic of conifer trees in the winter with snow falling from the sky in various blues, light for the snow and sky and darker for the trees. Black and blue text is overlaid and reads "Winter Bike Week at Bike Again! Come learn to winterize your bike. 5664 Charles St. February 8, 1-4pm Femme, Trans & non-binary hours. February 11, 6-9pm all welcome." Logos for Bike Again, Halifax and the Ecology Action Centre are above and below the text.
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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🌊🐟 The proposed Ingram River Wilderness Area is a rare breeding ground for endangered Atlantic Salmon, restored after nearly a decade of work by SMBSA and partners. But threats from clearcutting and spraying put this success at risk.

📢 Ask your MLA to protect this vital habitat!
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February 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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With this first "Revisited" article I have a quick chat with Dartmouth's Grace United Church for a sense of life after their 2022 heat pump install. Some of the spin-off benefits were pleasantly unexpected and surprising. @ecologyaction.bsky.social

www.climatestoriesatlantic.ca/stories/jo65...
A renovation and a prayer (REVISITED) — Climate Stories Atlantic
A quick update on how things have been going with Dartmouth’s Grace United Church and the Faithful Footprints program as a whole since we last spoke for the 2023 article.
www.climatestoriesatlantic.ca
February 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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We released a book!! 📔

The pan Canada story about a little electric school bus from British Columbia who embarks on a grand adventure to Nova Scotia in the effort to convince the province to adopt it's kind!

The books are available for free and can be collected at the EAC's front desk M-Th!
February 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Because good food tastes even better with purpose.

🍽️ Save the date for Appetite for Action: Wednesday March 11! 🍽️

Sign up via the 🔗 below for updates and reminders.
👉 ecologyaction.ca/appetite-action
A pale blue graphic with white text on the top that reads "save the date! one night. one community. one tasty way to make a difference." below that is a sketch graphic of three people eating at a restaurant. Below that is yellow text that reads "march 11, 2026" with the logo for appetite for action at the bottom.
January 30, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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We released a book!! 📔

The Great Adventure of ESBy the Electric Schoolbus is a story of friendship, adventure and courage.

The books are available for free and can be collected at the Ecology Action Centre's front desk between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
January 29, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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🌊 As the podcast series comes to an end, we hope listeners can see how the atlas is a resource that we hope communities across Atlantic Canada (and beyond) may find value!

👉 Learn more about the marine protection and planning work by the EAC: ecologyaction.ca/our-work/mar...
The cover of People, Place, and the Ocean, The Gros Morne Community-Led Marine Atlas which is a photo of Gros Morne on a bright sunny day, with the title (text above) at the top in a pale yellow.
January 28, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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‼️ HRM Budget hearings are Tues, Jan 27 (6:00 PM) & Wed, Jan 28 (9:30 AM). ‼️

Speak up for climate & community funding!
Register by emailing clerks@halifax.ca (deadlines TODAY & Jan 27).

More info: bit.ly/3LzLdNx

#HalifaxBudget #ClimateAction
A green square with yellow and white text overlaid, text reads "Speak up for climate & community. HRM Budget Hearings January 27 & 28. Last Chance to Register for Tuesday’s Budget Hearing - DEADLINE TODAY! The HRM is holding Budget Committee meetings: Tuesday, January 27 at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 28 at 9:30 A.M. Register to speak or submit written comments by emailing clerks@halifax.ca."
January 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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📣 Public Engagement is open for HRM's Suburban Plan! Find all the details here: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan.

Read along as we explain why this matters to the #HalifaxBacklands. 1/7
In the background is a photo of a wooded shoreline on a lake. A brown box over the photo has green text that says: Public engagement is open for HRM's Suburban Plan! At the bottom of the text box is a green arrow pointing right.
January 20, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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The EAC has won silver for Best Activist Organization - thank you, Halifax!
Halifax is full of passionate groups working for social and environmental justice - check out a few below & more on FB!
💚 Backlands Coalition
💚 Our HRM Alliance
💚 Protect Ingram River Wilderness Area
💚 Save Dartmouth Cove
January 26, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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Let’s make dining deliciously impactful.

🍽️ Save the date for Appetite for Action: Wednesday March 11! 🍽️

Sign up via the 🔗 below for updates and reminders.
👉 ecologyaction.ca/appetite-action
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January 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Episode 13: The New Generation of Tourism in Gros Morne, features Ian Stone, the husband to the lead author.

🎧 open.spotify.com/show/5c9pzy4FuuxDod3NajdFLc?si=1dd93b3a4d994fec
📘 ecologyaction.ca/people-places-ocean-gros-morne-community-led-atlas

📸 Gros Morne Inn, Rebecca Brushett
Seven people outdoors sitting on piles of snow around a fire, sharing hot beverages and dressed in snow gear.
January 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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❄️ Celebrate Winter Walk Day any day in February with your school or youth group!

Register now and be part of the movement for healthy, active youth!

🎉 Register by mid-February to enter our prize draw: ecologyaction.ca/our-work/transportation/winter-walk-day
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January 22, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Check out our latest In Our Power blog: "Energy Efficient Affordable Tiny Homes Teach Building and Renovation Skills" by Chris Benjamin, EAC's senior energy coordinator.

⚡️ ecologyaction.ca/our-work/energy-climate/our-power-blog

#InOurPower
In Our Power blog | Ecology Action Centre
The Ecology Action Centre series In Our Power presents stories from Atlantic Canada of people and communities working in various ways to create a just transition to a green economy.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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People, Place, and the Ocean Episode 13: The New Generation of Tourism in Gros Morne, features Ian Stone. Don’t miss this final episode of the show - available to listen to now!⁠

open.spotify.com/episode/6edUMDbGlWy1JPr1XoMW8H?si=BDjNlrNcT9qe5JusXt55uA
The New Generation of Tourism in Gros Morne
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January 21, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Check out this preview of our final episode for #PeoplePlaceAndTheOcean and don't miss when it comes out tomorrow!!

🔗 Catch episode 13 of #PeoplePlaceAndTheOcean wherever you get your podcasts
open.spotify.com/show/5c9pzy4FuuxDod3NajdFLc?si=937d7fa590284194

📸 Jackie Bauman
January 20, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Nova Scotians struggle with high energy bills. Instead of blaming past governments, Premier Houston must act now.

The Home Energy Affordability Program offers income-based bills, debt relief, crisis support & efficiency upgrades.

Real relief is possible.

🔗 tinyurl.com/nsenergypoverty

#NSPoli
An image of a wind turbine fan with yellow and white text overlaid. Text reads, “Nova Scotians are struggling to pay their energy bills. It’s time for Tim Houston to stop pointing fingers and start providing real solutions.” Bottom left has the Ecology Action Centre logo and bottom right has a yellow arrow pointing right. Image of someone installing an HVAC fan with yellow and white text overlaid. Text reads, “The Problem: Nearly half of Nova Scotian households struggle to afford energy bills - one of the highest rates in Canada. This affects housing, health and food security. 43% of households spend more than 6% of their income on energy - the standard definition of energy poverty. Almost 1 in 5 households spend over 10%, and nearly 1 in 10 spend more than 15%. Energy poverty isn’t just a “low-income” issue - it reaches across communities.” Bottom right has a yellow arrow pointing right. Image of someone adjusting a thermostat with yellow and white text overlaid. Text reads, “The human impact: Energy poverty forces people to make impossible choices. 72% delay spending on other essentials like food or medicine. 61% fall into debt. 46% experience late payments and 40% missed payments.” Bottom right has a yellow arrow pointing right. Image of someone installing an HVAC fan with yellow and white text overlaid. Text reads, “Rural & Regional Inequities. Energy poverty hits rural communities hardest: In counties like Queens, Guysborough and Digby, more than half of households face unaffordable energy bills. Eskasoni First Nation has the highest rate in the province at 87% of homes. Oil-heated homes spend 80% more than electrically heated ones.” Bottom right has a yellow arrow pointing right.
January 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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If we build just one of the three power lines proposed in NS’s Wind West project, Atl. Can.’s GDP could rise by $8B, and power rates could drop up to 14%. Yet the province is fast-tracking new natural gas plants.

theenergymix.com/nova-scotia-fast-tracks-natural-gas-dismaying-environmental-groups/
Nova Scotia Fast-Tracks Natural Gas, Dismaying Environmental Groups
Dalhousie University has signed on to lead a $30-million effort to confirm the extent of the province’s onshore natural gas reserves—and actively facilitate exploratory drilling.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Mark your calendars – saving the planet tastes pretty amazing.

🍽️ Sign up via the 🔗 below for updates and reminders.

👉 ecologyaction.ca/appetite-action
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January 16, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Nearly half of Nova Scotians pay over 6% of their income on energy - the highest in Canada. NS Power wants a rate hike while earning a guaranteed 9% profit. The Province must implement the Home Energy Assistance Program now to ease this unfair burden.

ecologyaction.ca/our-work/ene...
January 15, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Episode 11 and 12 of People, Place, and the Ocean feature businesswomen Sue and Colleen from Norris Point and are now available wherever you listen to podcasts!

🎧 open.spotify.com/show/5c9pzy4FuuxDod3NajdFLc?si=2103ad41ddb643a0

📸 Jackie Bauman & AHOI

#OneOceanOneClimate #ProtectOurOceans
An image of colorful houses on the coast of a body of water in Gros Morne. In the water by the houses are yellow and orange kayaks as well as a motor boat tied to a ramp. Behind all this are mountains. Two women standing by a white wooden fence with grass that leads to the shores of Gros Morne in Newfoundland. Past the grass is a body of water with mountains in the back.
January 15, 2026 at 6:22 PM