Monthly Archives: February 2011

HOME, the movie, on u-tube

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Dan Earle

This award winning film, narrated by Gwen Close, and having breathtaking images, may be watched on u-tube.  The film illustrates the beauty and fragility of the Earth, explores environmental issues, and points to steps being taken to bring our needs … Continue reading →

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EAC questions wetlands policy development

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Dan Earle

Ecology centre: What about wetlands? By PAT LEE Staff Reporter (Halifax Chronicle Herald, February 10, 2011) Wetlands, like this one north of Kentville, are disappearing at an alarming rate and should be protected by a government wetland policy, say environmentalists. … Continue reading →

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ECA staff looks at forest biomass issue

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Dan Earle

By JAMIE SIMPSON and RAYMOND PLOURDE Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Paul MacDonald, NewPage’s superintendent for Pictou County and St. Mary’s, talks about a proposed biomass project from a forest stand in Pictou County last July. (Christian Laforce / Staff)With the … Continue reading →

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