EcoNews—Take Action Edition
In this edition: NatureCOP, salmon aquaculture, building renewable energy, citizen action, SMRs and more.
SMRs Should Not Be Included In Port Of Belledune’s Green Energy Hub
We are disappointed that the Port of Belledune is considering a place for unproven small modular nuclear reactor technology in its future Green Energy Hub.
Celebrating 53 Years Of Environmental Action
Thank you for joining us at our 53rd Annual General Meeting!
New Brunswick Must Accelerate Climate Change Preparedness Initiatives, Align With Fed’s National Adaptation Strategy
Our capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from impacts and disruptions due to climate change only happen when we urgently implement federal and provincial plans.
Lack Of Fairness, Trust, Participation Kills Renewable Energy Projects, Not NIMBYism
If developers, governments and utilities want to build renewable energy projects, they must first build a process that is fair, that citizens trust and in which they can participate and influence outcomes, particularly around siting.
New Brunswick Industrial And Electricity Carbon Polluters Off The Hook With Federal Carbon Pricing Plan Approval
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick says that meeting the federal test allows the province’s largest carbon emitters to pollute mostly for free. Consumers, on the other hand, continue to pay for all emissions due to driving.
Join us for our 53rd Annual General Meeting
Join the Conservation Council team to celebrate another year of protecting our natural environmental and promoting sustainable communities!
Sign Our Petition: No More New Salmon Farms In The Bay Of Fundy!
The Conservation Council’s Fundy Baykeeper says a proposed new salmon aquaculture site in the Outer Bay of Fundy would add more stress to an already sensitive marine ecosystem while also rewarding the proponent company for poor business practices.
Climate Tipping Points, The Labrador Current, And Right Whales
Making the connection between looming climate tipping points and changes we’re already seeing in New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy.
Media Roundup: Hurricane Fiona, N.B.’s New Climate Plan, E-School Buses, And More
Our Climate and Energy Solutions team speaks to reporters about Hurricane Fiona, N.B.’s updated climate action plan, NB Power’s coal and oil-burning rate, and more.