The Conservation Council of New Brunswick issued the following statement in response to Premier Blaine Higgs’ planned participation in a pro-pipeline rally in Saskatchewan this weekend. “We are deeply disappointed to learn that New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is scheduled to speak at a pro-pipeline rally in Saskatchewan on Saturday, Feb. 16. Scheduled speakers at […]
In this edition of EcoNews, we bring you an informative commentary from our friend Jim Emberger about the oil and gas industry’s penchant for over-promising, under-delivering, and racking up loads of debt (and environmental messes) in the process; we bring you a breakdown of a new forestry model proposed for Nova Scotia that would see
January is a popular time for reviewing the previous year to see where we are now. Since I write about the shale gas industry and global warming, let me share some annual reports from both, along with some commentary. Fracking in 2018: Another Year of Pretending to Make Money: This has my vote for best
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Premier Blaine Higgs says his minority Progressive Conservative government will end the province-wide moratorium on hydraulic fracturing and allow the controversial and risky process in the Sussex region. And Premier Higgs wants to do it fast — before the New Year.
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In this edition of EcoNews, we bring you strong reaction from Environment Canada and our Fundy Baykeeper as a plea deal is reached in Irving Pulp and Paper’s latest pollution case; we bring you a great read — and timely reminder — that the moratorium on fracking is smart public policy; we share two op-eds
Amidst the excitement over New Brunswick’s political situation and the hubbub surrounding cannabis, Brunswick News columnist Chris Morris provided a sober shot of reality in a commentary advising our new MLAs to pay attention to the latest, vitally important report from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Her column,“New Brunswick position unclear as
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The platforms are out. The signs are up. And the TV debates (luv ‘em or hate ‘em) are almost done. And one thing is for certain — our messages have resonated and our collective impact has been felt. Various leaders and party platforms have promised to stop spraying the Crown forest and review the seriously
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Back-to-back film nights at Conserver House include Livingston’s most recent documentary on clean energy and fracking,100 Short Stories FREDERICTON — The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is pleased to host a pair of film screenings with award-winning independent filmmaker Neal Livingston at Conserver House, 180 St. John St., Fredericton, on Tuesday, June 12 and Wednesday,
In this edition of EcoNews, we invite you to join us for an historic film on controversial spraying in New Brunswick’s forests; we offer you a free passport to a low-carbon future with our upcoming N.B. EcoHomes tour; share a win-win opportunity for you to get some sunshine and fresh air while helping our struggling
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