Ecology Action Centre
2705 Fern Lane B3K 4L3 Halifax, NS, Canada

"Conservationists have been advocating for Nova Scotia’s moose, declared an endangered species by the province in 2003, through petitions, rallies and the courts. They accuse the provincial government of doing little since it declared the population at-risk, in part because of disappearing habitat and forestry industry practices." Follow the link to read more #novascotia #savethemainlandmoose #biodiversity #biodiversityact #biodiversityloss

Building season is here in Nova Scotia. If you're considering retrofitting or replacing an existing building, check out this handy guid created by two dedicated EAC volunteers outlining the pros and cons of each. Go to https://bit.ly/3mJ9vDX to take a look! #construction #energyefficiency #buildingefficiency #retrofitting #homeowners

You only have until Tuesday, April 13 to participate in the public consultations for twelve of Nova Scotia's proposed new provincial parks and wilderness areas. Visit https://bit.ly/3sm2KJw to see maps of the areas and send your feedback by email, mail or phone before next Tuesday! #wilderness #wildernessconservation #novascotia #wildlifeconservation

What is the future of the environmental movement? What can different generations of activists learn from each other? How can progressive social movements support each other and collaborate better? ... Join us Wednesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. for an engaging and inspiring conversation on activism and making change! We are bringing together a diverse group of brilliant local activists from across generations and communities to connect, share stories and lessons, and explore how we can work together effectively to build a more just and sustainable world. Go to https://ecologyaction.ca/shaping-change-intergenerational-c for more info and to register!

Right now, decision makers in Ottawa are deciding how to allocate billions of our tax dollars, with a new budget just around the corner. Visit https://bit.ly/3kLMNK2 to send a message telling them to keep their promise to invest in a green and just recovery for Canada, not a bail-out for Big Polluters! #GreenRecovery #OEOV #OneEarthOneVoice #BuildBackBetter #justrecovery #climatejustice #cdnpoli #climatechange #budget2021 #budget #justrecoveryforall #justtransition #YourBudget #budget2021 #greenandjustrecovery

In a marathon session that went from 9am well into the evening, the Standing Committee on Law Amendments heard presentations from individuals and organizations yesterday on Nova Scotia's new Biodiversity Act. Follow the link below to watch the session (session starts at 17:10) and to hear EAC's Wilderness Outreach Coordinator Karen McKendry present, go to 1:12:50! #SupportBill4 #SaveBill4 #NSpoli #biodiversityact #biodiversity #biodiversityloss

Join us next Wednesday at 5:30pm AST as we explore what our energy system could look like in the next ten years here in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia. Our panel of experts will discuss the regional Atlantic electricity system, our pathway to phasing out coal, the role of energy efficiency, and how we can work toward an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy mix. This webinar is the second in a series of webinars that aims to educate and inspire, so that you feel equipped and... ready to speak up for clear and equitable climate goals and to work together to build a more just and sustainable future for all. Go to https://ecologyaction.ca/powering-future-free-webinar for more info and to register! #renewableenergy #climatechange #climateaction #SDGA #NovaScotia

Public consultations are open for twelve of Nova Scotia’s proposed new provincial parks and wilderness areas. Visit https://bit.ly/3sm2KJw to see maps of the proposed areas, and send your feedback by email, phone, or mail before April 13th using the contact info below! Email [email protected]. Mail: Protected Areas and Ecosystems PO Box 442... Halifax, NS B3J 2P8 Phone: 902-476-4012 #wilderness #wildlife #wildernessconservation #novascotia #NSwilderness See more

I saw those increases for climate programming, energy efficiency and that’s all very positive and great to see, On the other hand, I’m still seeing spending on things like offshore petroleum exploration and natural gas. Those things I find concerning. - Marla MacLeod, Director of Programs with Ecology Action Centre #NSpoli #NovaScotia

On Monday, March 29 there will be a Law Amendments Committee hearing. EAC will be speaking in support of the Biodiversity Act at the hearing on Monday at 9:50 a.m. Our friends at ECELAW will speak at 12:45 a.m. Many other people and organizations will be speaking in support of the Act throughout the day. You can watch the hearing live on Legislative TV and a recording will also be available afterwards: https://www.youtube.com/c/NovaScotiaLegislature/videos

Earlier this week, Efficiency Canada and Carleton University (Official) released the 2020 Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard which assesses energy efficiency policies and outcomes introduced or implemented by provinces between January 2019 and June 2020. Join Brenden Haley, James Gaede, and Natalie Irwin of Efficiency Canada for this free webinar today at 1pm as they discuss this year's report and what it means for Canada! #EnergyEfficiency #Energy #climatechange

On November 24th, EAC is joining environmental groups around the world in an International Day of Action on Forest Biomass Energy! Did you know that Nova Scotian forests are threatened by biomass burning in Europe? Forests across the East Coast of North America are being decimated to feed Europe's power plants, enabled by a false categorization of biomass burning as a renewable, zero-emission energy source. Join us on Tuesday as we call on the European Union to end subsidies... and incentives for burning forest wood, for it to be excluded from renewable energy targets, and for the protection and restoration of forests to be prioritized for our health, the climate and biodiversity! Tell Europe that our #ForestsAreNotFuel. Sign the petition at www.bit.ly/forestsRnotfuel! #BioMass #Biodiversity #Forests #BigBadBiomass See more

The Atlantic salmon is called the king of fish and it doesn’t really need improving. That's what nature does. - Mark Butler, Nature Canada adviser and former policy director at Ecology Action Centre. This court decision is a huge win for wild Atlantic salmon, but more needs to be done in Canada to mitigate the possible effects of GMO's on our environment. TAKE ACTION: Add your name to the call for much-needed changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act at https://...bit.ly/2IcVYUE #GMO #Biodiversity #BiodiversityConservation

Don't forget to join our Wilderness Issues Committee tonight at 6pm for 'How did the deer cross the road? A Feasibility Assessment of Mitigation Strategies to Increase Connectivity Across Nova Scotia Highways 103 and 3' with Megan Pagniello! To register for this webinar, or to join our Wilderness Issues Committee, please email [email protected]. #Wilderness #WildlifeConservation