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EcoNews: Planting roots, growing community gardens, and a fresh crop of ministers

This edition of EcoNews gives you a first peek at our new Tula Farm garden project where Syrian refugees recently planted their first Canadian crops, we toast our Fundy BayKeeper for winning the Gulf of Maine Council’s 2016 Visionary Award, and introduce you to a fresh crop of new ministers. We’re also thrilled to tell […]

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EcoNews: Lovable lynxes, solar soaring and bye-bye Fracking

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Corey Robichaud

This #MeowMonday edition of EcoNews features adorable photos of the Lynx kittens found near Fredericton and the fabulous news on a record-breaking year for renewable energy investment and the continued fracking moratorium. We report on the great ideas that came out of a recent town hall meeting on climate change and energy solutions and invite

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EcoNews: Climate action = job creation

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Tracy Glynn

This edition of EcoNews lets you know about our just released proposal for climate action in New Brunswick, and our response to the federal government’s study of the proposed Sisson mine. Also shared here is this week’s news that Mi’kmaq Chiefs are suing the New Brunswick government over the Crown Lands Forestry Strategy. Finally, because it’s

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EcoNews: Involving all NBers in growing the green economy

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Tracy Glynn

This update lets you know about a forthcoming avenue for all New Brunswickers to engage in the plan to address climate change and grow our low-carbon economy, an upcoming event to get out on the beautiful Hampton Marshes in May, a petition related to controversial aquaculture practices, and more. Engaging all NBers on climate change

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EcoNews: Moving forward with reconciliation

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Conservation Council of New Brunswick

This update gives you a heads-up on an important public lecture taking place tomorrow in Fredericton, and brings you up to speed on the discussion surrounding water protection policy in New Brunswick, efforts to improve fisheries habitats and nuclear safety in Canada, and a look at Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s first budget. Moving forward with

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EcoNews: Join the discussion on water protection

EcoNews / Conservation Council of New Brunswick

This week’s update is focused on water. We bring you news about an opportunity to have your say as the province begins crafting a water protection strategy. Learn how the fracking commission’s report challenged New Brunswickers to begin the clean energy transition. And see quick updates from our Forest Conservation program and Renewable Solutions projects.

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EcoNews: Throwing down the gauntlet

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Conservation Council of New Brunswick

This update is all about throwing down the gauntlet for a clean energy economy, here in New Brunswick and abroad. Heads up — commission’s fracking report out tomorrow CCNB’s Stephanie Merrill and Lois Corbett will be briefed by officials with the New Brunswick Commission on Hydraulic Fracturing tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in Fredericton. The Commission

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EcoNews: Take a virtual tour of NB wetlands

EcoNews / Conservation Council of New Brunswick

A virtual tour of NB wetlands • feeling like you’ve stumbled into Bill Murray’s Groundhog Day • a flurry of activity surrounding TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline project • and, another banner year for renewable energy. Here’s the latest from Conserver House: Worthy of protection We celebrated World Wetlands Day (Feb. 2) by partnering with wildlife and

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Sign the petition to ban herbicides from NB’s public forests

CCNB Blog, EcoNews / Conservation Council of New Brunswick

Broad grassroots momentum for a ban on herbicides; encounters with high-profile members of the federal cabinet; fun learning about our seasonal hibernators; and an opportunity for you to help our work in the Bay of Fundy: here’s the latest from Conserver House. Sign on for a healthy forest We have joined with concerned citizens and

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