Media Releases – CCNB

‘A heavy anchor weighing us down’: New Brunswick’s climate emissions fall, but oil and gas still stuck in the past

Kyle Reid — Tue, 27 May 2025 17:45:53 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – New emissions numbers for New Brunswick show almost all major economic sectors are doing their part to fight climate change. But one big polluter isn’t pulling its weight — the oil and gas industry.Since 2005, New Brunswick’s climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions have dropped by more than 40 per cent. That’s thanks to cleaner…

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New Brunswick’s 2025-26 budget fails to confront ongoing environmental crises

Kyle Reid — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:31:19 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – Despite promising to do things differently, the new provincial government’s 2025-26 budget falls short of the bold action needed to address New Brunswick’s growing environmental challenges. We acknowledge that the government struggled with economic and financial challenges this year. However, instead of making smarter environmental…

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Canada’s new Clean Electricity Regulations pave the way for a carbon-neutral grid by 2035 despite some key gaps

Kyle Reid — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:34:45 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – The federal government’s new Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) set Canada on a course to achieve a carbon-neutral electricity grid by 2035 — a critical step in the fight against climate change. These regulations establish new rules to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Canada’s electricity sector.

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Conservation Council Executive Director Available to Comment on Federal Energy Announcement in New Brunswick

Kyle Reid — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:10:51 +0000

What: Beverly Gingras, the Conservation Council’s executive director, will be available to answer questions about the federal energy announcement in New Brunswick.When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AST.Where: 450 College St., Uniplex, Dieppe, N.B.Who: Beverly Gingras, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick’s executive director.For more information or to arrange an interview…

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Media Advisory: Conservation Council’s Dr. Qureshi Available to Comment on EUB Rate Hearing Decision

Corey Robichaud — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:46:59 +0000

What: Dr. Moe Qureshi, the Conservation Council’s director of climate research and policy, will be available to answer questions about the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board Rate Hearing Decision. When: Friday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. AST.Who: Dr. Moe Qureshi, director of climate research and policy.Why: The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board will release its rate hearing oral…

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Media Advisory: Conservation Council’s Dr. Qureshi Available to Comment on Potential Shift to Cap-and-Trade System in New Brunswick and Federal Emissions Cap

Corey Robichaud — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:05:08 +0000

What: Dr. Moe Qureshi, the Conservation Council’s director of climate research and policy, will be available to answer questions about New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt reportedly considering replacing the consumer carbon tax with a cap-and-trade system in New Brunswick. Dr. Qureshi can also provide insights on the recently released federal emissions cap draft regulations When: Wednesday, Nov. 6…

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New Brunswickers want climate action — voters deserve a plan

Kyle Reid — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:09:00 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – After another scorching summer in New Brunswick, with wildfires devastating communities across the country, climate change should be front and center during the provincial election. So why aren’t most candidates talking about it on the campaign trail?Despite voters’ concerns about affordability and health care, the majority of political…

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On National Seniors Day, we stand with seniors advocating for climate solutions

Kyle Reid — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:56:00 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – On National Seniors Day, Oct. 1, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick recognizes and celebrates the wisdom, leadership and commitment of seniors in Canada, particularly those advocating for urgent climate action. In the face of climate change’s impact on our daily lives — intensifying heat waves and cold snaps…

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It’s time for New Brunswick to listen to the evidence and ban glyphosate-based herbicides

Kyle Reid — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:04:29 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton — Every year, forest management companies spray glyphosate-based products over thousands of kilometres of New Brunswick forest, despite overwhelming public opposition fuelled by significant health and environmental concerns. The provincial government remains steadfast in its refusal to ban these products in the face of immense public…

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New Brunswick’s fossil fuel plants responsible for provincial increase in planet-warming emissions

Kyle Reid — Tue, 07 May 2024 13:08:50 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton — New Brunswick’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 500,000 tonnes from 2021 to 2022 due to higher emissions from fossil-fuel-powered electricity generation.The latest numbers from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s 2024 National Inventory Report show that New Brunswick’s planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions hit 12.5…

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