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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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A square graphic with a megaphone in the bottom left corner. Text is dark blue and reads, "Take action: The Province is holding open houses: Sandy Lake: Wednesday, November 12 Bedford United Church Sessions at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 2 - 4 p.m. | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m." A square graphic with a megaphone in the bottom left corner. Text is dark blue and reads, "Want to understand what’s really at stake? Join the Ecology Action Centre on November 9 or 10 for an in-depth breakdown of these projects, their risks and how we can push for a better path forward. Registration link in caption."
November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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A square graphic with an image of a flooded parking lot at sobeys at the bottom. Text is green and blue and reads, "Flood risk: Sandy Lake drains into Sackville River - the same river that saw catastrophic flooding in 2023. No full flood-impact study. No climate-safety guarantee. Fast-tracking development here could put homes and lives in danger. We deserve answers before decisions, not after potential emergency evacuations." A square graphic with an image of people canoeing in Sandy Lake in the bottom left. Text is green and dark blue and reads, "Huge public cost: Estimated public cost for this sprawl is at LEAST $130 million in direct infrastructure costs to HRM & Halifax Water. Not including the additional $83 million in shared costs. That’s money that could build housing where services already exist, not subsidize a developer. Why should Nova Scotians foot the bill for unwarranted and unwanted sprawl?" A square graphic with an aerial image of Sandy Lake in an oval frame at the bottom. Text is green and dark blue and reads, "Democracy matters: There is no HRM Council vote. No public hearing. No meaningful municipal oversight. The Province isn’t ‘helping’, it’s bypassing the process meant to protect residents, safety and public money. When democracy gets sidelined, communities lose." A square graphic with navy blue text. Text reads, "What we're asking: Pause provincial-driven expansion. Complete environmental & climate studies first. Put democratic municipal planning back where it belongs - with the community. Build homes while protecting nature and people. Good planning isn’t a delay, it’s prevention."
November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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A square graphic with an image of Sandy Lake in an oval frame at the bottom. Text reads, "Sprawl is the most expensive way to grow. Roads, pipes, transit routes, maintenance - it all adds up. Nova Scotians will have to pay for it. We need growth that strengthens communities, not drains public budgets." Square graphic, text reads "What we’re asking: Pause provincial-driven expansion. Complete adequate environmental & climate studies first. Put democratic municipal planning back where it belongs - with the community. Build homes while protecting nature and people. Good planning isn’t a delay, it’s prevention." Square graphic with a megaphone in the bottom left corner. Text reads, "Take action. The Province is holding open houses: Sandy Lake: Wednesday, November 12 Bedford United Church Sessions at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 2 - 4 p.m. | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lake Wednesday, November 19 St. Peter’s Anglican Church Sessions at 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | 2 - 4 p.m. | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Go. Ask hard questions. Demand real answers." Square graphic with a megaphone in the bottom left corner. Text reads, "Take action. Want to understand what’s really at stake? Join the Ecology Action Centre on November 9 or 10 for an in-depth breakdown of these projects, their risks and how we can push for a better path forward. Registration link in caption."
November 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Square graphic with a megaphone in the bottom left corner. Text reads, "Take action. The Province is holding open houses: Sandy Lake: Wednesday, November 12 Bedford United Church Sessions at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 2 - 4 p.m. | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lake Wednesday, November 19 St. Peter’s Anglican Church Sessions at 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | 2 - 4 p.m. | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Go. Ask questions. Demand real answers." Square graphic with a megaphone in the bottom left corner. Text reads, "Take action. Want to learn more about what’s at stake? Join the EAC and Our HRM Alliance on November 9 or 10 for an in-depth breakdown of these projects, their risks and how we can push for a better path forward. Registration link in caption."
November 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Top: aerial image of an open pit uranium mine. Bottom: text in a white box that reads, "A better path forward. Nova Scotia doesn’t need uranium. We need green jobs, clean energy and long term economic security that keeps our communities and ecosystems healthy. Nova Scotians don’t want uranium mining. We want a sustainable, just future."
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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White text on a navy blue background, at the bottom of the graphic is an image of a piping plover on West Mabou Beach. Text reads, "What's at stake: West Mabou’s dunes and wetlands support at least 18 rare and endangered species, including the critically endangered piping plover. You can’t “co-exist” with a golf course here. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever." White text overlaid on an image of West Mabou Beach at sunset. Text reads, "How to take action: The government hasn’t decided yet - it’s not too late to act!! *Call, write or meet with your MLA - It's important that our government representatives hear from as many people as possible. *Get your concerns on the record - email Premier Houston & cc Minister Rushton & Minister Halman. Together, we can protect West Mabou until it’s safe for good. *contact information and links in caption"
October 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Green and white text overlaid on an image of a group of people working in a community garden. Text reads, "What a resilient food system looks like. A resilient food system connects every part of the chain: Farmers who can afford to stay on their land and grow with more sustainable methods. Processors and distributors who can store and move food locally. Retailers and markets that prioritize local products. Communities that value and buy local food. It’s about building regional loops, not global lines, so food moves from field to table right here at home." Green and white text overlaid on an image of two people interacting at a food kit event at Dalhousie University. Text reads, "How communities can lead change: Every Nova Scotian can help grow a better food system: Buy local first: at farmers markets, co-ops and small retailers. Advocate: call on decision makers to invest in local food infrastructure, land access and farmer supports. Support local programs: like farm to school and food box initiatives. Value food fairly: pay farmers and food workers living wages. Community action creates systemic change, and it starts with small, everyday choices." Green and white text overlaid on an image of three people smiling at their jars of homemade pickles on a picnic bench. Text reads, "The path ahead: Imagine a Nova Scotia where: Farmers prosper and pass their land to the next generation. Every community has reliable access to affordable, local food. Climate resilience grows from the ground up. Our economy is rooted in cooperation, not corporate control. This is the Nova Scotia we could have. One that feeds its people, sustains its land and strengthens its community. Let’s grow it, together." Green and white text overlaid on an image of containers of fruit and vegetables on a table at a farmers market. Text reads, "Who are your favourite local food producers & vendors? Tag them in the comments and let us know!"
October 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM