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World Oceans Day means a lot to us here at Fundy Baykeeper. While the ocean, and its health, impacts those who live and work on the coast, it also matters a great deal to all of us, regardless of where we live. For as long as humans have existed, the oceans, especially the millions of […]
A Baykeeper’s view of Oceans Day Read More »
We’re thrilled to announce the newest additions to our Community-Engaged Artist-in-Residence and Mentorship Program: Stephen Hero, a hip hop artist from Saint John, Shoshanna Wingate, a poet from Sackville, and Mario Dorion, a painter from Kent.
Even small increases in air and water pollution levels could raise the risk of developing dementia, finds a recent study conducted by Harvard Medical School. “The study is the most comprehensive look yet at the link between the neurological condition and exposure to PM2.5 — fine particles that are 2.5 microns wide or less released
Harvard Study Reveals Troubling Link Between Pollution and Dementia Read More »
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
The Case Against Shale Gas: Data Overwhelmingly Supports Continued Moratorium Read More »
You can help secure an affordable, reliable, sustainable, 100 per cent zero-emissions electricity grid across Canada by 2035.
Send your letter for secure, affordable and sustainable electricity Read More »
We need a modern electricity strategy for this province. We need province-wide hearings, and multiple pathways for citizens to have their say on what happens to NB Power and the kind of electricity system we are willing to pay for.
Climate action is the path to energy security Read More »
The New Brunswick Citizens’ Electricity Affordability Roadmap New Brunswick citizens are leading the way in creating a fair and sustainable energy system. Join the movement by signing on to the petition today! New Brunswickers are speaking up on electricity! In February 2023, the Conservation Council brought together a small group of New Brunswickers with different
New Brunswick Citizens’ Electricity Affordability Roadmap Read More »
This weekend, 20 years of work from scientists, environmentalists, and champion countries culminated in a United Nations agreement on a treaty to protect the high seas.
‘High Seas Treaty’ advances protection for largest habitat on Earth Read More »
The neurologist who first raised the possibility of a mysterious neurological disease in New Brunswick is now urging the federal government to test the environment for glyphosate, suspecting the widely-used herbicide is connected to the disease cluster in the Moncton and Acadian Peninsula areas.
Investigate glyphosate connection to mystery brain disease: Neurologist Read More »
Our Fundy Baykeeper is questioning why the billionaire James Irving’s pulp and paper company needs a $100 million loan from the federal government to build a waste treatment facility it promised to build as part of its punishment for illegally polluting the St. John River for years.
Billionaire Irvings get help from feds to make good on promised pollution fix Read More »
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