Today, the Government of Canada unveiled the first draft of the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) designed to spearhead Canada’s transition to a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. The Conservation Council of New Brunswick commends this bold initiative and its pivotal role in reshaping the nation’s energy landscape.
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What: Dr. Moe Qureshi, the Conservation Council’s Manager of Climate Solutions, will be available to respond to questions about the federal government’s new Clean Electricity Regulations aimed at achieving a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. These regulations focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, maintaining grid reliability, and making sure that electricity remains affordable. Dr. Qureshi’s full
Write to your MLA and MP to demand fossil fuel companies pay their fair share. Let them know that New Brunswickers should not bear the burden of inaction by petroleum producers.
Stand Against Fossil Fuel Loopholes: Contact Your MLA & MP Today Read More »
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is deeply troubled by the provincial government’s inappropriate use of taxpayer money on a misleading advertisement in the June 29 edition of the Telegraph Journal regarding the federal Clean Fuel Regulations and the expected 8 cent hike in gas prices in New Brunswick on July 1.
Nature is the foundation of our existence, and it is our responsibility to protect and preserve it for future generations. To this end, the federal government is taking significant strides towards this goal by developing the 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, and they need your input. This strategy will shape the path Canada takes to halt and
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The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is thrilled to announce the arrival of three new artists in residence for its “From Harm to Harmony, Community Engaged Artist in Residence and Mentorship Program.” The program aims to foster community engagement in environmental advocacy through art, and we are excited to welcome Stephen Hero, Shoshanna Wingate, and Mario Doiron to the program.
In this edition of EcoNews, we are excited to introduce new artists to our Harm to Harmony artist-in-residence and mentorship program; advocate for strong, clean electricity regulations; raise awareness about the risks of shale gas exploration; call for a transition to electric school buses; share tips for attracting hummingbirds; and celebrate a major milestone in the restoration the Schoodic River.
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We’re thrilled to announce the newest additions to our Community-Engaged Artist-in-Residence and Mentorship Program: Stephen Hero, a hip hop artist from Saint John, Shoshanna Wingate, a poet from Sackville, and Mario Dorion, a painter from Kent.
On May 27, an extraordinary event will take place in Maine, hosted by the Schoodic Riverkeepers: the Schoodic River Alewife Run. This family-friendly relay run is open to all ages and starts from the Sipayik Passamaquoddy Community and ends in Forest City, tracing the very path that alewife take upriver.
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The New Brunswick Citizens’ Electricity Affordability Roadmap New Brunswick citizens are leading the way in creating a fair and sustainable energy system. Join the movement by signing on to the petition today! New Brunswickers are speaking up on electricity! In February 2023, the Conservation Council brought together a small group of New Brunswickers with different
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