Kyle Reid – CCNB https://www.conservationcouncil.ca Conservation Council of New Brunswick Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:50:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 EcoNews — Fossil fuel fights, Fundy fun and fresh air for all https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/econews-fossil-fuel-fights-fundy-fun-and-fresh-air-for-all/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:49:46 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=205399 In this edition of EcoNews, we’re raising our voices to help build a cleaner, fairer future for New Brunswick and all of Canada. As Ottawa pushes ahead with fast-tracked “nation-building” projects, we’re urging provincial and federal leaders not to repeat the mistakes of the past. Additionally, read on to find out how you can air your concerns with N.B. Power’s plans for a new gas plant in…

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Learning, nature’s way https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/learning-natures-way/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:14:59 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=205376 Young people today are inheriting enormous environmental challenges, which is why it’s more important than ever for K-12 students to understand what’s happening and feel empowered to take action.

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Young people today are inheriting enormous environmental challenges, which is why it’s more important than ever for K-12 students to understand what’s happening and feel empowered to take action.That’s why the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Environmental Network (NBEN) and Nature NB are partnering to launch Learning Nature’s Way — an exciting new nature education…

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EcoNews — Fighting fossil foolish plans in Tantramar and sharing our stories to build a better future https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/econews-fighting-fossil-foolish-plans-in-tantramar-and-sharing-our-stories-to-build-a-better-future/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:42:54 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=205327 In this edition of EcoNews, we’re raising our voices to help build a cleaner, fairer future for New Brunswick.]]> In this edition of EcoNews, we’re raising our voices to help build a cleaner, fairer future for New Brunswick. As N.B. Power pushes forward with its plan for a massive new gas and diesel plant in Tantramar — and even attempts to sidestep proper review — we’re making sure decision-makers hear loud and clear why this project would set us back on climate, cost New Brunswickers and put our precious…

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EcoNews — Public pushback on ‘patriotic’ projects and problematic power plants https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/econews-public-pushback-on-patriotic-projects-and-problematic-power-plants/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:21:43 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=205235 In this edition of EcoNews, we’re raising our voices to help build a cleaner, fairer future for New Brunswick and all of Canada. As Ottawa pushes ahead with fast-tracked “nation-building” projects, we’re urging provincial and federal leaders not to repeat the mistakes of the past. Additionally, read on to find out how you can air your concerns with N.B. Power’s plans for a new gas plant in…

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EcoNews — The bad bet of burning biomass at Belledune https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/econews-the-bad-bet-of-burning-biomass-at-belledune/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:55:24 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=205157 In this edition of EcoNews, we’re digging into research on N.B. Power’s troubling biomass plan, as well as grassroots environmental action and hope on the Bay of Fundy. You’ll also meet our new freshwater and forest conservation director, Marieka Chaplin and hear from Faith Mambo about dealing with energy affordability troubles in two countries. There’s also a new opportunity for young people to…

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‘A heavy anchor weighing us down’: New Brunswick’s climate emissions fall, but oil and gas still stuck in the past https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/a-heavy-anchor-weighing-us-down-new-brunswicks-climate-emissions-fall-but-oil-and-gas-still-stuck-in-the-past/ Tue, 27 May 2025 17:45:53 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=205058 Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – New emissions numbers for New Brunswick show almost all major economic sectors are doing their part to fight climate change. But one big polluter isn’t pulling its weight — the oil and gas industry.Since 2005, New Brunswick’s climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions have dropped by more than 40 per cent. That’s thanks to cleaner…

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EcoNews — Diesel spill demands answers and pushing back against pipeline prattling https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/econews-diesel-spill-demands-answers-and-pushing-back-against-pipeline-prattling/ Tue, 13 May 2025 18:07:33 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=205001 In this edition of EcoNews, we’re asking why it took so long for the public to learn about a massive diesel spill in Woodstock. Why hasn’t Irving Oil answered media questions about it? And what is the government doing to make sure it never happens again? Our executive director, Bev Gingras, has written to Premier Susan Holt, calling for answers and action to prevent similar disasters from…

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EcoNews — Celebrate Earth Week with the Conservation Council!  https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/econews-celebrate-earth-week-with-the-conservation-council/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:43:33 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=204834 At the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, we know that negative news about the environment can dominate so much discussion. That’s why, in this edition of EcoNews, we want to highlight a week of fun, hopeful and engaging events you can participate in with our team! These events will help you connect with nature, learn new skills and support a healthier, more sustainable New Brunswick.

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EcoNews — Massive diesel disaster, provincial budget misses mark and growing green minds https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/econews-massive-diesel-disaster-provincial-budget-misses-mark-and-growing-green-minds/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:20:20 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=204556 In this edition of EcoNews, we dig into a massive diesel spill in Woodstock that has raised serious concerns about transparency and accountability. Why are we still in the dark about key details? We’ll also take a close look at the latest provincial budget to find out if the government is stepping up or falling behind on addressing environmental issues in our province. Also, see how our Learning…

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New Brunswick’s 2025-26 budget fails to confront ongoing environmental crises https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/new-brunswicks-2025-26-budget-fails-to-confront-ongoing-environmental-crises/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:31:19 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=204544 Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – Despite promising to do things differently, the new provincial government’s 2025-26 budget falls short of the bold action needed to address New Brunswick’s growing environmental challenges. We acknowledge that the government struggled with economic and financial challenges this year. However, instead of making smarter environmental…

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