In this edition of EcoNews, we bring you our reaction to today’s federal announcement of more than $56-million toward small modular nuclear reactor research in New Brunswick; we break down how the Higgs Government is spending revenue from the carbon tax and offer better ways to use these funds for the benefit of citizens, families and small businesses; we invite you to join us for a free virtual open house with artists from our community-engaged art exhibition that used art to express feelings and perspectives on climate change and solutions; we encourage you to look at candidate areas for protected status in your region and offer your input for a better protected Acadian forest, and more. 

Millions to speculative small modular nuclear reactor research crowd out proven investments in guaranteed greenhouse gas emission reductions

Today’s federal announcement of more than $56 million toward small modular nuclear reactor research in New Brunswick would have been much better spent helping citizens cut their carbon pollution footprint in the short term. The more than $86 million invested by federal and provincial governments in SMRs in NB to date could create rebates to get more than 28,000 electric vehicles on the road and fund energy efficiency retrofits for more than 17,000 homes.

Premier Higgs’ approach to carbon tax robs citizens of chance to lower energy use and save money

This week the provincial government released its budget for 2021-22, how it plans to spent carbon pricing revenue in the year ahead, and a summary of how it spent the funds last year. The top line take-away for New Brunswickers: under Higgs’ approach, carbon pricing revenue is not being spent to help citizens lower their energy use, make their homes for comfortable and energy efficient, or adapt to a world increasingly moving toward decarbonization.

Join us for a virtual Open House with participants from our community-engaged art exhibition, From Harm to Harmony!

The Conservation Council of New Brunswick and the International Centre of Art for Social Change (ICASC) invite you to join a virtual open house for the From Harm to Harmony: The Healing Power of Nature exhibition currently on display at the UNB Art Centre. The open house is free to attend and will be held over Zoom Meetings on Thursday, March 25 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meet representatives from the partnering organizations, the facilitating artist and project participants for a virtual tour of the show as they share insights about this community-engaged project that uses art to voice their perspectives and emotions about climate change.

As World Water Day approaches, our hopes for what a national water agency means for New Brunswick

This World Water Day (March 22), we’re celebrating a smart move forward for freshwater protection across the country as the federal government moves toward creating the Canada Water Agency. Earlier this month, the Conservation Council, in partnership with other allies in freshwater protection in New Brunswick, submitted our recommendations on the need and benefits to New Brunswick and the Atlantic region of having a new national water protection body.

Still time to have your say on natural areas for protection

The provincial government has added new candidate areas to its online portal where New Brunswick citizens, Indigenous peoples, and conservation groups can nominate the natural places they love for protected areas status. This second round of public comments runs until March 31, 2021. Add your voice for a better protected Acadian forest today!

Watch our video on maple syrup production in a changing climate

Maple syrup producers are getting ready for what will hopefully be a successful season at the taps, but did you know that warmer winters and springs can affect maple syrup production in New Brunswick? Head to the link below to check out our video about one N.B. family that loves this time of year, and explore our climate solutions hub, For the Love of New Brunswick, to learn how you can do your part to ensure productive maple syrup seasons for generations to come!

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