Upwards of 200 people gathered before the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in messy weather on Thursday, Nov. 21 to call for an independent inquiry into the firing of wildlife expert Rod Cumberland. This summer, Cumberland was terminated from his teaching position at the Maritime College of Forest Technology. The former provincial deer biologist has […]
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In this edition of EcoNews, we celebrate a long-sought victory as the province commits to protect at least 10 per cent of N.B.’s land and water by 2020 — but where exactly the new spaces will be, and whether they’ll be fully protected in law, remains to be seen; we invite you to stand up
Just under six months ago, New Brunswick witnessed one of the province’s most trusted wildlife experts and deer biologists, Rod Cumberland, be fired from his teaching position at the Maritime College of Forest Technology in Fredericton. Rod has been an outspoken critic on the use of glyphosate on New Brunswick’s Crown forest and its impact
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New Brunswickers and people clear across the country voted this week for urgent, meaningful action on climate change. The majority of New Brunswickers who cast a ballot in Monday’s federal election did so for a party with a strong platform on climate action. The same is true across Canada. Here at home, the Liberal Party
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In this edition of EcoNews, we invite you to join hundreds of New Brunswickers who have already sent their letter demanding the province ban the spraying of glyphosate-based herbicides in our Crown forest; we share our reaction to Corridor Resources halting its search for investors in its shale gas prospects in southern N.B.; we bring
The map showing where the forests will be sprayed with herbicides during summer 2019 is now available.
Forestry companies spray large swaths of clearcuts with products containing glyphosate — a chemical linked to cancer and a slew of other health problems — beginning in August and continued through September.
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This climate change and health special edition of EcoAlert Magazine shines a light on climate change’s lesser-known public health consequences, guides you through our 2nd Annual Eco Buildings Tour, celebrates the passage of Canada’s new Fisheries Act, and gives you the latest environmental news on topics such as Premier Higgs’ plan to end the moratorium
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“I think it’s an indication of a corporate agenda. If your business is about making money out of pulp and paper products, and the widespread use of glyphosate, then Rod is a problem for you. If you’re a corporate guy, you would ask ‘Why don’t we just fire the guy?’” Corbett told journalist Bruce Livesey in his July 11 story.
This climate change and health special edition of EcoAlert Magazineshines a light on climate change’s lesser-known public health consequences, guides you through our 2nd Annual Eco Buildings Tour, and more. Read it now for free!
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