We are sad to see the closure of the Mersey Hatchery near Milton, Queens County, Nova Scotia, which had such great potential in the restoration of Atlantic salmon. Continue reading
The Friends of Nature Conservation Society officially opposes this project because it requires fracking in order to have an adequate supply of gas to justify the plants’ existence. We are opposed to fracking in Nova Scotia due to the environmental risks and health concerns.
Furthermore, the Goldboro Natural Gas Project would increase Nova Scotia’s greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 18 per cent above 2010 emission levels and the project site is situated on forested land with waterways, wetlands and coastline that extends into Isaac’s Harbour, habitat for lobster, fish and sea urchins.
Read more about the Goldboro Natural Gas Project here.
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