Day: January 22, 2016

Defying gravity: the cheapest oil in a decade couldn’t keep solar and wind down in 2015

CCNB Blog / Conservation Council of New Brunswick

“The sun and the wind continue to defy gravity.” That’s how Bloomberg Business sums up the stellar performance of renewables in 2015. Despite bargain prices not seen in a decade on coal, oil and gas, renewables recorded another record-breaking year, with more money invested ($329 billion) and more capacity added (121 gigawatts) than ever before, […]

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My co-op placement at CCNB

CCNB Blog / Conservation Council of New Brunswick

By Michelle Roy I started my internship with CCNB with the idea that children needed to be more involved in environmental issues. I mean, the consequences of global warming will end up punishing younger generations that weren’t the cause of the issue to begin with. I knew I wanted to somehow give youth a better

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Another signal to turn the page on fossil fuel projects: CCNB reacts to Montreal Mayors’ announcement

CCNB in the News, Feature / Conservation Council of New Brunswick

The Conservation Council spoke with media outlets in New Brunswick following the announcement on Thursday that Montreal-area mayors are officially opposed to TransCanada’s proposed Energy East project. “We agree that creating jobs is a major priority for our province, and this announcement is another signal that we should turn the page toward a better plan to

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Energy East pipeline too risky, says Montreal Mayor

CCNB Blog / Olivia DeYoung

Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre announced the city’s official opposition to TransCanada Corp’s proposed Energy East pipeline project this Thursday, saying the risks outweigh possible economic benefits. Mr. Coderre, along with mayors from neighbouring cities Laval and Longueuil, spoke on behalf of the Montreal Metropolitan Community, which represents 82 municipalities and about 3.9 million people. “We

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