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EcoNews – Let’s talk climate action, fish habitat & great trees

This edition of EcoNews covers the Conservation Council’s responses to the report by the Select Committee on Climate Change and government strategies on local food and water protection. Also included here: information on how to make your views known on protection of fish habitat, a heartwarming story about the Wil-Doo Community Bike Club in Fredericton, our […]

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News to give thanks this Thanksgiving weekend

EcoNews / Tracy Glynn

Historic climate action and a wave of forest love are highlights in this edition of EcoNews that we think will find you raising a glass of local apple cider in celebration this Thanksgiving weekend. Paris Agreement on Climate Change a reality The Paris Agreement on Climate Change was formally ratified on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016

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EcoNews: Sweet Summertime reading edition!

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Corey Robichaud

We’ve had an unusually busy August. You’ll see in your sweet summertime edition of EcoNews a bit of extra reading — perhaps best enjoyed at your cottage, on your porch or at the beach! In this super-sized EcoNews, you are invited to mark your calendars for the 5 Days for the Forests, and attend a

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EcoNews: A climate plan to support & a paddle to enjoy!

EcoNews / Tracy Glynn

This EcoNews edition is pleased to present the Conservation Council’s climate change action plan for New Brunswick. Here, you will also find a reminder about the MP town hall meetings on climate change and an invite to our annual paddle of the beautiful Musquash coming up this Saturday. A plan to enhance the climate change

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Happy Canada Day Edition of Your EcoNews

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Corey Robichaud

Tomorrow is our country’s Birthday and in honour of that, our EcoNews features a few of our favourite Canadian activities: paddling down rivers to the sea, talking about the weather, and BBQs! Sign Up to Speak Out on Climate Change Solutions The Government of NB and the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly have just released some

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EcoNews: Planting roots, growing community gardens, and a fresh crop of ministers

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Corey Robichaud

This edition of EcoNews gives you a first peek at our new Tula Farm garden project where Syrian refugees recently planted their first Canadian crops, we toast our Fundy BayKeeper for winning the Gulf of Maine Council’s 2016 Visionary Award, and introduce you to a fresh crop of new ministers. We’re also thrilled to tell

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EcoNews: Lovable lynxes, solar soaring and bye-bye Fracking

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Corey Robichaud

This #MeowMonday edition of EcoNews features adorable photos of the Lynx kittens found near Fredericton and the fabulous news on a record-breaking year for renewable energy investment and the continued fracking moratorium. We report on the great ideas that came out of a recent town hall meeting on climate change and energy solutions and invite

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EcoNews: Climate action = job creation

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Tracy Glynn

This edition of EcoNews lets you know about our just released proposal for climate action in New Brunswick, and our response to the federal government’s study of the proposed Sisson mine. Also shared here is this week’s news that Mi’kmaq Chiefs are suing the New Brunswick government over the Crown Lands Forestry Strategy. Finally, because it’s

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EcoNews: Involving all NBers in growing the green economy

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Tracy Glynn

This update lets you know about a forthcoming avenue for all New Brunswickers to engage in the plan to address climate change and grow our low-carbon economy, an upcoming event to get out on the beautiful Hampton Marshes in May, a petition related to controversial aquaculture practices, and more. Engaging all NBers on climate change

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EcoNews: Moving forward with reconciliation

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Conservation Council of New Brunswick

This update gives you a heads-up on an important public lecture taking place tomorrow in Fredericton, and brings you up to speed on the discussion surrounding water protection policy in New Brunswick, efforts to improve fisheries habitats and nuclear safety in Canada, and a look at Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s first budget. Moving forward with

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