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In this edition of EcoNews, we bring you good news for New Brunswickers looking to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle; we give you our submission panning the provincial government’s proposal to burn coal beyond the fed’s 2030 phase out; and we bring you a round-up of media coverage from the week-long standing committee hearings on glyphosate use in our woods.
"One Of The Biggest Contributions We Can Make"
Our Dr. Louise Comeau, Director of Climate and Energy Solutions, says the provincial government’s recently-announced electric vehicle incentive program will help more New Brunswickers transition away from gas-powered cars and trucks, with the potential to significantly slash our carbon pollution. Transportation accounts for roughly one quarter of New Brunswick’s total emissions— 70 per cent of which comes from personal vehicles.
Citizens Want Electricity From Wind And Solar, Not Coal
This week the Conservation Council submitted feedback outlining our concerns and opposition to the province’s proposal to continue burning coal into the 2040s. We paired it with a letter to the federal minister asking him to reject New Brunswick’s plan for producing coal-fired electricity beyond Ottawa’s mandated 2030 phase out. And we know New Brunswickers are with us: In a June 2021 survey we conducted on electricity issues, 70 per cent of NBers said they want the province to close coal plants and replace the electricity with renewable energy such as solar and wind generated in our province.
How And Why Climate Change Is Affecting New Brunswick
Did you know that heat waves fueled by climate change can seriously affect citizens’ health and hurt water quality in our rivers and lakes? Head to our For The Love of New Brunswick climate action portal to learn more about the effects climate change has on our health and the environment.
Coverage of Standing Committee Hearings On Glyphosate Use In The Crown Forest
Late last month was an important moment for our forest. MLAs heard from experts, citizens and scientists about the risks of glyphosate spraying on clearcuts and how this and other forestry practices in New Brunswick are threatening many of the spaces and species New Brunswickers love. If you missed any coverage of the week-long standing committee hearings on glyphosate use, don’t worry. We’ve got a round-up for you, along with an opportunity for you to have your say on this old fashioned and unnecessary practice.