Tracy Glynn, coordinator of our Forest Conservation and Energy programs, spoke to media following the launch of the National Energy Board’s application to participate in the Energy East oil pipeline hearing. People who are affected by the proposed pipeline or those with relevant knowledge to share about the potential impact of the pipeline have until March 3 to apply to participate in the energy board’s hearing.
Glynn told Global News about the video we produced and resources we’ve compiled to make it easier for New Brunswickers to get involved in the Energy East oil pipeline hearing. The story ran Feb. 3. Watch the full coverage here.
Glynn was also featured predominantly in an article that ran Feb. 3 on telegraphjournal.com. Here are the highlights from her interview:
“We’re trying to encourage as many people as possible to apply,” said Tracy Glynn, a spokeswoman with the [Conservation] Council. “The project carries an enormous risk to our land and waters and the Bay of Fundy and the right whales. We also want to get the information to people who live along the route so they can have their say on a possible spill, which is very likely with these pipelines.” The Conservation Council is offering to help people with the applications, which it describes as overly complicated following the introduction of new rules in 2012. It also plans on holding application parties to encourage people to get involved in Fredericton, Saint John and locations in northwestern New Brunswick along the pipeline route.