Monthly Archives: June 2011

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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Voices for the Coast

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Dan Earle

To view the Ecology Action Centre movie on Nova Scotia’s cost and the need for a coastal strategy click on the picture.

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Climate change workshops – June 14,15.

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Dan Earle

Yarmouth Town and Municipality are joint municipal partners on the Yarmouth Atlantic Climate Change Adaption Solutions (ACAS). This is a fancy way of saying that climate change is going to effect our communities and we need to be making policy … Continue reading →

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Yarmouth farmer market opening

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Dan Earle

This is to remind our TREPA group that the Farmers’ Market will reopen this Saturday, June 4th. Visit the Grand Opening of the Yarmouth Farmers’ Community Market. It will be open from 9:00am – 1:00pm and promises to be a memorable event. … Continue reading →

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