Our Executive Director, Lois Corbett, is questioning the decision to put the top civil servant responsible for developing forestry and energy policies also in charge of the environmental rules that govern those sectors, and says now is not the time to have fewer people working on critical environmental issues like water protection and climate change. […]
Dr. Louise Comeau, director of our climate change and energy solutions program, spoke about the economic recovery New Brunswick needs—built around improved food security, energy security, and stronger protections for nature and water—as a panelist on the New Brunswick Business Council’s Turning Point virtual conference series on June 4. Comeau outlined the ideas laid out
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It’s that time of the year again! The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is pleased to announce nominations are open for our 5th annual Beth McLaughlin Environmental Journalism Award, presented annually in recognition of in-depth and thoughtful coverage of environmental issues in New Brunswick.
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It’s that time of the year again! The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is pleased to announce nominations are open for our 5th annual Beth McLaughlin Environmental Journalism Award, presented annually in recognition of in-depth and thoughtful coverage of environmental issues in New Brunswick. By recognizing the best environmental reporting, this award seeks to inspire
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In this edition of EcoNews, we welcome you to add your voice alongside the hundreds of New Brunswickers who have already joined our call for a #BetterThanNormal economic recovery in N.B.; our executive director reports on a new study from top economists showing how innovative stimulus measures, like investing in energy efficiency or renewable energy,
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Earlier this month, leading American and British economists released the results of their examination of economic stimulus projects launched in the wake of the 2008 recession and their paper has some good news. Boosting renewable energy or energy efficiency creates more jobs, delivers higher short-term returns and leads to increased long-term cost savings relative to
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The beautiful and buzzing mixed-wood Acadian forest of the Maritimes is dependent on pollinators such as bumblebees. The native black cherry and basswood trees require insect pollination, as do native shrubs such as hazelnut and staghorn sumac, native flowers such as spring beauty and trilliums, and native berries such as blueberries and cranberries. Scientists point
Celebrate #WorldBeeDay by planting a feast for our bees! Read More »
Our Fundy Baykeeper, Matt Abbott, told reporters this week that removing the Milltown dam would mean big benefits for the health of the river and local fisheries, along with providing an economic boost to the coastal region. Abbott joined a press release this week with the Peskotomuhkati Nation and NGOs representing thousands of people in
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May 12, 2020 — Indigenous Nation and NGOs representing thousands of people in Maine and New Brunswick are united in support of NB Power’s decision to remove the Milltown Dam, the oldest hydroelectric facility in Canada, and restore free flow to the lower Skutik (St. Croix) River. The dam removal is part of a comprehensive,
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick marked Earth Week by calling for an economic recovery plan for New Brunswick that ensures our communities are more secure, safe, healthy and resilient in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Add your voice to our call for a #BetterThanNormal New Brunswick!
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