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Fredericton – CCNB is asking for the termination of the current public review period for the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Sisson mine project. A thorough review of the report by numerous experts concludes that the Assessment report is not complete and therefore must be returned to the proponent for additional information. On September 30, […]
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October 3, 2013 Saint John, NB – Energy for Everyone: A summit beyond pipelines and shale gas is bringing people together this week to learn and organize for the sustainable Atlantic energy future we deserve. Below are statements from key participants, including those who also spoke today at the Energy for Everyone press conference. “The
Groups demand sustainable Atlantic energy future, not more pipelines and shale gas Read More »
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Fredericton – Citing scientific evidence and public opposition, CCNB is renewing calls for the provincial government to cease herbicide spraying of the province’s public forest with the return of the 2013 spray season. Glyphosate-based herbicides are sprayed on 12,000 to 14,000 hectares of softwood plantations and cutover areas on public land in New Brunswick every year.
Miramichi – The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is asking the province of New Brunswick to reinstate and enforce pollution controls on formaldehyde emissions from the OSB mill in Miramichi and set limits on their acetaldehyde emissions. Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde are known cancer-causing pollutants. According to Environment Canada’s national pollutant release inventory and Pollution Watch,
Province relaxes controls on cancer-causing pollutants from Miramichi mill Read More »
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Slime Watch! Fundy Baykeeper invites citizens to report pollution Read More »
Government has released its “Oil and Natural Gas Blueprint” for New Brunswick. It reads like an election platform, with vagaries and cheerleading for the bright future we will all have if we just close our eyes and open our hearts and arms. The Blueprint promises “responsible development” all the while hoping we’ll forget about all
Oil and Gas Blueprint: A Misprint for our Future Read More »
There has been a shadow hanging over Canada’s largest salmon farming company since lobsters were found dead near Bay of Fundy salmon farms in 2009. A subsequent investigation by Environment Canada found that these lobsters had been killed by cypermethrin, a pesticide not approved for use on salmon farms in Canada. In November of 2011
Report from court: illegal aquaculture pesticide case Read More »
April 23, 2013, St Andrews, NB: This spring gaspereau, a river herring species also called alewives, will finally be allowed up the fish ladder at the Grand Falls Dam on the St. Croix River, 18 years after being blocked from over 95% of their historic spawning habitat. Yesterday Maine Governor Paul LePage announced he will
For Immediate Release Fredericton – The Conservation Council of New Brunswick will present its annual Milton F. Gregg Conservation Awards in Fredericton on Saturday, April 27th. The award for lifetime achievement will be presented to Alma Brooks, a Maliseet grandmother and long-time activist for the Wulustuk River, also known as the Saint John River. Charles
Conservation Council announces 2013 eco-heroes Read More »
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