Groupe Atlantique
Le Groupe Atlantique du Sierra Club est une organisation locale vivante qui habilite les gens à protéger, restaurer et jouir dans une planète saine. Ensemble on est crédible, notre voie est influente, et nous travaillions pour improuver la santé humaine et terrestre.
Que se qu’on fait?
Le Groupe Atlantique utilise l’éducation et l’action pour transformer l’économie et protéger l’environnement. Nos projets sont conçus afin de connecter les enfants avec la nature, protéger la faune et les écosystèmes naturels, et offrir des solutions au changement climatique.
Clean Energy Researcher and Advocate
Posted on April 30, 2021Do you want to put your climate change knowledge to work this summer?
Climate Change Outreach Coordinators – 3 Positions
Posted on April 29, 2021Are you a good communicator and passionate about climate action and environmental justice? Then consider joining us for a 9-week summer term.
Seeking Graphic designer/Digital Editor
Posted on April 29, 2021Want to put your skills to work helping to amplify grassroots efforts to address the climate crisis and advocate for environmental justice? Consider joining the Atlantic Canada Chapter for a 9-week summer position.
5 Myths That Delay Climate Action in Nova Scotia (and other places too!)
Posted on April 21, 2021Q Have you ever found yourself saying to someone, "Hey, we should really get going on renewable energy in our province."
And they respond with "We don't get enough sun for solar" or "We burn trees for biomass to generate electricity and they grow back eventually..."
Well, enough with the guesswork and misinformation! Let's nip those myths in the bud (pun intented).
Nova Scotia New Solar Law a Welcome Ray of Sunshine
Posted on April 13, 2021Kjipuktuk (Halifax, NS) - Sierra Club Canada Foundation welcomes new amendments to the Electricity Act introduced in the Nova Scotia Legislature last week, which would reduce barriers to adopting solar energy, making it possible for people who are not homeowners to participate and for communities to undertake shared-ownership of solar energy projects.
Beyond Coal Atlantic
Posted on March 30, 2021The Beyond Coal Atlantic project launched in December 2020 with an ambitious goal: to get Atlantic Canada off coal and biomass energy as quickly as possible and transition to clean renewable energy. Many of the solutions already exist—such as wind, solar, and existing hydro from Quebec—but what’s been lacking is political and corporate will.
Get the Facts on Small Modular NUCLEAR Reactors
Posted on March 19, 2021Are you confused about whether or not nuclear energy is a good way to get us off fossil fuels and help put the brakes on climate change? If you are, you’re certainly not alone. The nuclear energy industry has been lobbying hard to convince governments to invest in new and untested designs for smaller nuclear reactors, known as SMRs—claiming they’re good for the environment and for tackling climate change.
New Nova Scotia Climate Commitments A Welcome Start - Beware of Devil in Details
Posted on February 25, 2021K’jipuktuk (Halifax, NS) - Sierra Club Atlantic welcomes NS Premier Iain Rankin’s Day 1 announcement on climate action and hopes to see firm regulatory and funding commitments going forward. On February 24th, NS Premier Rankin and Environment and Climate Change Minister Irving announced a commitment to achieve 80% clean energy by 2030, $9.5 million electric vehicles rebates, and $9.5 million for energy efficiency.
Clean Energy Organizer - Beyond Coal Atlantic
Posted on November 13, 2020We are searching for an impact-oriented, outgoing, passionate individual to grow our Beyond Coal Atlantic campaign and volunteer support system. The successful candidate must also ensure we grow to meet our organization's commitment to inclusion, diversity, and justice.
Start Date: December 1, 2020
Watch for Wildlife warns drivers to Stay Safe as they Return to the Road
Posted on June 1, 2020Kjipuktuk/ HALIFAX,NS - During COVID-19 lockdowns, experts have observed drastic decreases in animal vehicle collisions as a result of social distancing; less traffic has allowed wildlife to travel more successfully to habitats fragmented by roads. Now that restrictions are slowly being lifted, people will be making more trips in vehicles, causing concerns regarding increasing wildlife collisions.
Wild Child Forest School: Hiring Forest School Educator Full Time Staff Position
Posted on March 3, 2020We are looking for someone magical with children to help deliver PEI’s first forest school program in Charlottetown. Our ideal candidate would love being outside in all weather, enjoys playing with kids with an eye for safety and risk management, and can maintain a positive attitude while working effectively with a team.
About Sierra Club Canada Foundation
Atlantic Chapter hiring Watch for Wildlife Coordinator in Nova Scotia
Posted on October 3, 2019Sierra Club Canada Foundation – Atlantic Chapter is searching for an outgoing, energetic, and dedicated individual to carry out tasks associated with our Watch for Wildlife program in Nova Scotia (www.watchforwildlife.ca).
OPEN LETTER on Bill C-69 and the Role of Offshore Petroleum Boards
Gretchen Fitzgerald — June 13, 2019June 13, 2019
Dear Ministers McKenna, Sohi, and Wilkinson,
The new Impact Assessment Act, Bill C69, will make environmental assessments for offshore oil and gas activities in Atlantic Canada have even less credibility than they do now.
The draft amendments to the bill introduced in the House of Commons on June 12 will allow offshore petroleum boards to chair review panels that will assess offshore oil and gas projects.
North Atlantic Right Whale Mortality: What did we learn from the 2017 Mortality Crisis?
Written by Ayesha Khan — March 28, 2019What happened in 2017 and why is it significant?
North Atlantic Right Whales (NARW), along with many other baleen whales, were brought to the point of near extinction by commercial whaling.
NOW HIRING: Summer Positions - Wild Child PEI Assistant Leaders
Posted on March 21, 2019Wild Child Forest School: Hiring Assistant Leaders
Full Time Summer Staff Positions (2 positions available)
We are looking for someone magical with children to help deliver PEI’s first forest school program in Charlottetown. Our ideal candidate would love being outside in all weathers and enjoys playing with kids, with an eye for safety and risk management.
About Sierra Club Canada Foundation
NOW HIRING: Summer Positions: WIld Child NS Educator (2 Positions)
Posted on March 21, 2019
We are looking for some people who are magical with children to help deliver Wild Child Forest School Programming for the summer in the Kearney Lake area of Bedford for our 2019 Summer Season. Our ideal candidate would love being outside in all weathers, enjoy playing & supervising children, with an eye for safety and risk management.
About Sierra Club Canada Foundation & Wild Child
Call for Nominations: Atlantic Canada Chapter Executive Committee
Posted on January 23, 2019CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
for the Executive Committee of the Sierra Club Canada Foundation - Atlantic Canada Chapter (SCCF-ACC)
Is Nothing Sacred? Offshore Alliance calls for oil leases near Sable Island to be cancelled
Posted on December 12, 2018KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - A coalition of fishing, environmental and tourism operators are coming together to protest new oil leases and offshore regulators that are putting Sable Island National Park reserve and our climate at risk.