Posts related to Climate and Energy
Carbon pricing revenue is not being spent to help citizens lower their energy use, make their homes more comfortable and energy efficient, or adapt to a world increasingly moving toward decarbonization.
More money is being invested in long-term speculative SMR research than is going to investments to cut greenhouse gas emissions today.
You’re invited to attend our virtual open house for From Harm to Harmony, a group exhibition by Conservation Council supporters looking at the challenges of climate change and the power of people to make a difference.
Join Our Virtual Open House for From Harm to Harmony: The Healing Power of Nature Read More »
Why do we still lack commitments, plans and pathways from our governments and utilities to set us on a clear pathway to affordable, reliable, environmentally-sustainable energy with cleaner electricity? What is getting in the way? It turns out, it’s a political choice. Governments’ laws, regulations and policies are not keeping pace with technology change or the need to protect our most vulnerable.
NB Power’s staggering debt should give provincial government pause on risky small modular reactor investment
Risky investments do not reduce debt Read More »
New Brunswick has a history of wild-card investments that fail to deliver. Why not hedge our bets and accelerate investment in what the CCIC calls “safe bets” — delivering cost-effective greenhouse gas reductions through investments that emphasize energy efficiency, switching to clean, affordable renewable energy, and shifting to electric vehicles?
Group exhibition by Conservation Council of New Brunswick supporters looks at challenges of climate change and the power of people to make a difference.
Our recommendations to reduce carbon pollution and better prepare businesses and households for the rising cost of carbon in a world shifting to clean energy.
Fredericton has made progress on flooding preparedness, but important work remains to better protect citizens’ health and well-being in the face of increasingly severe flooding fueled by climate change.
The government of Canada is moving forward with and seeking public input on the creation of the Canada Water Agency, a new institution to ensure federal policies and actions across all departments are aligned with its freshwater protection objectives.
Feds move closer to establishing Canada Water Agency Read More »
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