Category Archives: Energy

Go Green – a great example of home grown ingenuity

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Dan Earle

You will really enjoy the combination of recycling and green heat displayed in this movie. We could be making these in Yarmouth! Click on the title to start the show.

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Would like to see Canada Embarks on …

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Dan Earle

Germany Embarks on Historic Alternative Energy Push As it phases out nuclear power in wake of public outrcry, Germany to make largest investment since World War II by Common Dreams staff Spurred by a public outcry following the Fukushima nuclear … Continue reading →

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Shale gas & fracking report

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Dan Earle

The following report and links were sent to TREPA by Geoffrey May, Box 47, Margaree Harbour, B0E 2B0. It is quite comprehensive and the many links provide additional information to back up his statements. Minor changes for clarification purposes have … Continue reading →

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TREPA position on fracking

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Dan Earle

To: Hydraulic Fracturing Study, Nova Scotia Environment We would like to add our voices to those advocating a cautious approach to the exploration and development of shale gas resources through fracking.  A moratorium on the practice is highly advisable. Our … Continue reading →

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Wind energy reaches 20% of electrical generation in NS

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Dan Earle

  Wind energy generation in Nova Scotia reached 250 MW at 12:00 a.m. on April 24, representing 20% of the province’s electricity generation at the time. “This is an exciting milestone for Nova Scotia. Recent projects coming online mean that … Continue reading →

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