Waste is an ever-growing issue that far too long has been shrugged off. From New Brunswick’s lack of a household composting program, recyclables that are diverted but not actually being recycled, to the acceptance of excessive packaging or use of single-use plastics such as cutlery, straws or plastic bags, we know we can do better — and the time is now.
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Outside the New Brunswick Legislature in Fredericton on May 10, more than 250 people, mostly youth, gathered to urge the elected representatives inside to take urgent action on the climate crisis. It was the third “Fridays for Future” climate strike at the Legislature and the crowd has been growing slowly each time.
Youth speakers increasing at Fredericton climate strike Read More »
In this special edition of EcoNews, we share something we’ve been anxious to let out: your Conservation Council’s big win at NB Power’s Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards this week; plus, the wait is finally over: hard copies of The Great Trees of New Brunswick 2nd Edition are here, get this must-have book for your home
This year, give mom a gift that protects New Brunswick’s beautiful nature she loves so much. A $50 donation to the Conservation Council in your mom’s honour gets you a copy of our new book, The Great Trees of New Brunswick, 2nd Edition. All proceeds go toward the Conservation Council’s work to protect nature in New Brunswick.
Great Moms, Great Trees Read More »
It didn’t take long for the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal to determine that the federal government does, indeed, have the constitutional authority to take action on climate change in provinces that choose not to meet minimum national standards for large polluters or carbon pollution pricing. Last Friday the Court issued its 3-2 decision, saying the
Premier Blaine Higgs should take a stand to protect New Brunswickers from climate change. This is the fight he should be waging. New Brunswickers know climate change is real and is affecting our lives already. From ice and wind storms, to heat waves, to floods, we know this is not how it used to be.
Protect us from climate change, Premier Higgs, not the carbon tax Read More »
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is pleased to announce nominations are open for our 4th annual Beth McLaughlin Environmental Journalism Award, presented annually in recognition of in-depth and thoughtful coverage of environmental issues in New Brunswick.
Call for Nominations – 2019 Beth McLaughlin Environmental Journalism Award Read More »
New Brunswick and the whole of Atlantic Canada grew on the energy of the forests, the fish, the animal furs, the bountiful coastal estuaries and the rich alluvial soils. Settlers lived in the bounty of farming, ship building, forestry and fishing. They made the wealth of the land their wealth, and helped the building of
Nearly 100 New Brunswickers gathered at King’s Square in Saint John on May Day to demand that J.D. Irving stop spraying Crown land with glyphosate-based herbicides. It was an inspiring day with New Brunswickers young and old, Anglophone and Francophone, First Nation and settler coming together for smarter, 21st-century forest management practices. In case you
“If you give me a number, we’ll get them!” Read Corbett’s May Day speech Read More »
New Brunswickers from all walks of life gathered in Saint John on May Day (May 1) to call on J.D. Irving to stop its citizen-funded herbicide spraying program on Crown land. Citizens met at King’s Square, some dressed in creative costumes of woodland critters, to hear from several speakers, including Wolastoq Grand Chief Ron Tremblay
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