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EcoNews — AIM Fire Concerns, Clean Energy Vision, 54 Years of Environmental Action and New Team Members

In this edition of EcoNews, we air our concerns with the recent fire at the American Iron and Metal (AIM) facility in Saint John and highlight the work of Dr. Moe Qureshi, who presented a vision for a clean energy future in the New Brunswick legislature. Also, we invite you to celebrate our 54th annual general meeting and welcome two new members to the Conservation Council team. We’ll also explore the thought-provoking play Wood Buffalo, the differing environmental approaches in Canada and Ghana, the transformative power of community forestry and the benefits of electric school buses in New Brunswick.

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Reshaping Forest Management: The Rise of Community Forestry in Canada

CCNB Blog, Feature, Forest Conservation / Amanda Page

Communities are taking an active role in nurturing the woodlands that surround them. In this transformative movement, Canada has a unique opportunity to lead the way in redefining forestry, harmonizing local needs, ecological care and economic progress. Learn more about how community forestry is gaining momentum with this latest blog by Amanda Page.

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From ‘Garden City’ to Environmental Erosion: An International Students’ Lessons for Canada and Ghana

CCNB Blog, Feature / Asamaniwa Acquah

As I experienced the beauty of spring and summer in Fredericton, it brought to mind my home of the Ashanti Region of Ghana, once celebrated as the “garden city” of West Africa. However, the lush landscapes and natural splendor that once defined this Ghanaian region have been eroded by human activities, offering a sobering lesson

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Bridging art and activism: Len Falkenstein’s Wood Buffalo explores battle between progress and conservation

CCNB Blog, Feature, Webinars & Events / Kyle Reid

In a world where we often find ourselves caught between personal gain and the planet’s greater good, Fredericton playwright and environmental activist Len Falkenstein dares to ask tough questions with his latest production, Wood Buffalo.

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Webinar: Engaging on the clean electricity regulations

Climate and Energy, Feature, Webinars & Events / Corey Robichaud

Join the Conservation Council of New Brunswick and Ecology Action Centre on Thursday Sept 21st at Noon (ADT) to learn about the Clean Electricity Regulation, specifics on how it will apply in Atlantic Canada and how to participate in the consultation process.

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Stand Against Fossil Fuel Loopholes: Contact Your MLA & MP Today

Campaigns, Feature, Featured Action / Corey Robichaud

Write to your MLA and MP to demand fossil fuel companies pay their fair share. Let them know that New Brunswickers should not bear the burden of inaction by petroleum producers.

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Gas price hike initiated by Province, not Feds

CCNB Blog, Feature, Featured Action / Moe Qureshi

Commentary | Moe Qureshi Critics of Canada’s new Clean Fuel Regulations have dubbed it a “second carbon tax,” prompting many to blame the federal government for the expected 8-cent gas price increase in July. New Brunswickers have the right to be upset, but they should focus their frustration on the real culprit. The federal government

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Embrace sustainability: Conservation Council invites you to the Solar Butterfly’s Fredericton debut

CCNB Blog, Feature / Conservation Council of New Brunswick

The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is thrilled to invite the Fredericton community to our upcoming event, the Solar Butterfly Open House. After a long pause due to the pandemic, we are excited to welcome our community back to the Conserver House and ignite Fredericton’s imagination about clean, affordable energy. On Wednesday, July 5, join

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Regulations are a crucial step toward climate leadership

CCNB Blog, Feature / Moe Qureshi

Commentary | Moe Qureshi, Louise Comeau and Brenna Walsh In light of recent unprecedented fire behaviour and its devastating impact on Atlantic Canadian communities, it is with great concern that we address the Atlantic premiers regarding their call for the federal government to delay the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations. Scheduled to take effect

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The Case Against Shale Gas: Data Overwhelmingly Supports Continued Moratorium

CCNB Blog, Feature / Jim Emberger

Commentary | Jim Emberger Everyday, business ads promote the idea that wise business leaders make decisions based on solid data. Premier Higgs likes to project the image of an experienced business leader, but his current effort to resurrect shale gas reveals that he more closely embodies his other reputation as a, “Data, my ass,” decision

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