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Snowed in? No better time to read the holiday edition of EcoAlert Winter 2016!

This special holiday edition of EcoAlert sets the stage for NB’s climate future with an update on the Select Committee on Climate Change report, dives headfirst into NB’s new Local Food and Beverages Strategy, and takes you on a tour through the province’s burgeoning craft beer and cottage wine scene. In this issue: • The NB […]

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EcoNews – Let the fish & science flow!

EcoNews / Tracy Glynn

This edition of EcoNews includes great news for the Petitcodiac River, Louise Comeau on making the NB government carbon neutral by 2030, the Fundy Baykeeper on protecting the Bay of Fundy from the Lake Utopia pulp mill, and a charming video of the Conservation Council’s Learning Outside program. We end this EcoNews with more news to

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Fundy Baykeeper wants estuary included in the approval of Lake Utopia Mill’s effluent treatment plan

CCNB in the News / Tracy Glynn

J.D. Irving is seeking approval to install a new effluent treatment system at its Lake Utopia pulp mill in Saint John. The Conservation Council and others are worried that the upgrades may not improve conditions in the Bay of Fundy estuary that receives the effluent. According to Passamaquoddy Chief Hugh Akagi who conducted research in the area during his

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Fundy Baykeeper on Petitcodiac River’s recovery

CCNB in the News / Tracy Glynn

The announcement of a new bridge across the Petitcodiac River to replace the causeway between Moncton and Riverview is being hailed as good news for the river and fish. Daniel LeBlanc, the Petitcodiac Riverkeeper, told CBC that, “It will mean a final solution to the problems the river has known for 50 years. The second phase

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Government researchers’ scientific integrity now protected in collective agreement

CCNB Blog / Tracy Glynn

A historic union win on Dec. 12 will unmuzzle government scientists, allowing them to defend the scientific integrity of their research. The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) won the inclusion of enshrining scientific integrity in their collective agreement with the federal government. Members of PIPSC include scientists, auditors, information technology experts

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Santa’s Five Reasons to Donate to CCNB this Year!

Uncategorized / Corey Robichaud

Not sure who’s been good and who’s been naughty this year? Check out St. Nick’s extra nice list to find out the top five reasons why he is making a year-end donation to the Conservation Council this year:

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Press Release: Statement by Conservation Council’s Matt Abbott on announcement to restore the Petitcodiac River

Media Releases / Emily Mcphee

PRESS RELEASE Statement by Conservation Council’s Matt Abbott on announcement to restore the Petitcodiac River Dec 16, 2016 (MONCTON) — Today’s announcement is a testament that successful restoration can be accomplished with strong, smart leadership and the dedication of engaged citizens. A healthy Petitcodiac River is essential to a healthy Bay of Fundy. Like nature

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Kids learning outside with the Conservation Council

CCNB Blog / Corey Robichaud

What’s better than watching your young ones splash about their summer swimming hole, roll-around in a colorful and crisp pile of freshly raked leaves, and appreciate New Brunswick natural heritage — now, imagine your child’s classrooms experience took place in nature? Enjoy this short video created by our talented new intern, Sam Phillips, giving you

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History made! New deal by Canada and the provinces (most of them) sets us on a path to clean growth and climate action

CCNB Blog / Corey Robichaud

The Prime Minister and premiers struck a deal late Friday in Ottawa taking the nation another step closer to Climate action and renewable energy goals set out when they first met back in MarchRevealed on the heels of New Brunswick’s own Climate action plan, Prime Minister Trudeau and 11 out of 13 provincial and territorial premiers

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Government retrofits will be self-funded in the long-term: Louise Comeau on the costs of making the NB government carbon neutral by 2030

CCNB in the News / Corey Robichaud

Louise Comeau, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick’s Climate and Energy Solutions Director, spoke with Harry Forestell in an interview with CBC on Dec 8th, where she set the record straight on the long-term cost and savings associated with the government’s pledge to go carbon-neutral by 2030. “When we generate carbon pollution, it’s really because

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