EcoNews — Herbicide spray spots, understanding forest fires and Conservation Council conversations
In this edition of EcoNews, we release our map showing where thousands of hectares of New Brunswick forest are sprayed with herbicides this summer.
Facing the flames: When wildfires hit close to home
Judy Johnson knew something was seriously wrong when a neighbour came speeding towards her home on Hwy. 127 near Saint Andrews on the afternoon of May 28, 2023.
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EcoNews — N.B. splurges on Teslas for politicians while waiting on electric buses, plastic pollution campaign and climate impacts on Canadians
In this edition of EcoNews, we explore the confusing electric vehicle priorities of New Brunswick’s government, promote our plastic-free July campaign and much more!
EcoNews — The call to halt harmful herbicides, give to help us gain 10k and join our plastic-free push!
In this edition of EcoNews, we take stand against glyphosate spraying in New Brunswick forests, and find out how to support us in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!
It’s time for New Brunswick to listen to the evidence and ban glyphosate-based herbicides
Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton — Every year, forest management companies spray glyphosate-based products over thousands of kilometres of New Brunswick forest, despite overwhelming public opposition fuelled by significant health and environmental concerns. The provincial government remains steadfast in its refusal to ban these products in the face of immense public pressure and mounting
EcoNews — Fossil fuels foul New Brunswick’s climate progress
In this edition of EcoNews, we look at the facts surrounding Canada’s carbon price, clarifying its impact on affordability and emissions reduction efforts.
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Environmental concerns dominate Saint John Rockwood Park development debate
The Friends of Rockwood Park is fighting the City of Saint John’s decision to declare an area of the park surplus land.
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New Brunswick’s fossil fuel plants responsible for provincial increase in planet-warming emissions
New Brunswick’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 500,000 tonnes from 2021 to 2022 due to higher emissions from fossil-fuel-powered electricity generation.
International environmental groups slam Global Seafood Alliance’s salmon farming certification as misleading greenwashing
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick has joined several environmental and community groups in denouncing the Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) Best Aquaculture Practices Salmon Farm Standard certification as a greenwashing ploy used to protect the salmon farming industry – not wild fish or marine life.
Panic in the cold: A young family’s journey to a warmer home
Paige Morgan was expecting a baby boy when a winter storm hit New Brunswick last year, knocking out power and leaving her and her husband shivering in the cold.
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