Danielle Smith – CCNB

Danielle Smith: One company’s struggles no reason to hit the brakes on electric school buses

Danielle Smith — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:38:57 +0000

Prince Edward Island’s recent decision to pause plans to buy electric school buses following Lion Electric’s financial troubles is a disappointing blow to local climate efforts.

“I went from being one of the program’s biggest doubters to one of its biggest converts.” — A Year-End Message from the Desk of Danielle Smith

Danielle Smith — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:35:38 +0000

At the time, I was working as a sustainability manager at the University of New Brunswick, doing everything I could to fight for solutions through my work. But the enormity of the problem and the relentless stream of bad news left me feeling powerless. When the pandemic arrived, the isolation and uncertainty intensified my eco-anxiety. I was running out of hope.Things started to change in 2021…

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Teslas for politicians, diesel buses for New Brunswick kids

Danielle Smith — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:23:30 +0000

Tesla’s top-of-the-line models are full of luxurious features.Marketed as having the “interior of the future,” these extravagant electric vehicles have remarkable road features, immersive sound systems and cinematic touchscreens for gaming, movies and more.At least 10 provincial cabinet ministers drive around in these opulent vehicles, costing New Brunswick taxpayers a whopping $820,000.

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