North Atlantic right whales are dying faster than they can reproduce. With less than 350
remaining, these great whales rarely die of natural causes. Instead, they are run over by
ships or suffer lethal injuries from fishing gear.
Conservation Council Partners To Present Award-Winning Right Whale Documentary Read More »
From transformational change at NB’s public utility to holding the province accountable on climate action, it was a busy week for the Conservation Council of New Brunswick’s climate team.
CCNB Media Round-up: Wild Week For Climate Commentary Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused two bids brought by Bayer to appeal previous decisions that its glyphosate products like Roundup cause cancer.
Three Strikes You’re Out! For Bayer Read More »
Use our letter-writing tool to call on Minister Holland for an affordable, reliable, sustainable electricity system in New Brunswick and a plan to hit 80 per cent renewables by 2030.
Send Your #CleanEnergy Letter Read More »
Our EcoNews newsletter for June 2022
EcoNews — Back To The Drawing Board On Glyphosate Read More »
The powerful documentary tells the plight of the North Atlantic right whale—so named because the majestic, docile creature’s curious nature brought it so close to the hull of whaling ships it was an easy target, the ‘right whale’ for hunting.
A Baykeeper Must-Watch: Last of The Right Whales Read More »
A California appeals court has ordered the US Environmental Protection Agency to review glyphosate, saying its 2019 re-authorization did not adequately consider the human health and ecological risks associated with the herbicide’s use.
Back To The Drawing Board For Glyphosate: American Court Read More »
The Conservation Council’s latest research project, looking at what it takes for communities to embrace renewable energy projects in their neighbourhood, has piqued the interest of environmentalists and developers across the country; and, Dr. Louise Comeau was called upon to weigh in on the federal government’s new carbon offset system.
Some of these species, such as the bohemian cuckoo bumble bee and the wrinkled shingled lichen (what a name!), are extremely rare in the province, while you may recognize the trademark song or the iconic, colourful wings of some of the others.
Watch our June 22 webinar on the benefits and challenges of electrifying New Brunswick’s school bus fleet.
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