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In a welcome move, the New Brunswick government has revoked American Iron and Metal’s licence for its Saint John scrapyard. But given the company’s history of flouting regulations, why did this take so long, and what’s being done to prevent similar incidents from happening again?
In a welcome move, the New Brunswick government has revoked American Iron and Metal’s licence for its Saint John scrapyard. But given the company’s history of flouting regulations, why did this take so long, and what’s being done to prevent similar incidents from happening again?
In this edition of EcoNews, we counter the Alberta government’s misinformation campaign against the federal clean electricity regulations, share our thoughts on New Brunswick’s new energy plan and delve into why a failed U.S. SMR project should be a warning sign for New Brunswick’s nuclear energy plans. Additionally, our citizen’s engagement officer, Madiha Kantroo, shares her story of climate disaster in the Kashmir region. We also send a thank you to our fantastic donors and supporters and welcome another two members to the Conservation Council team!
We are excited to share that the Conservation Council of New Brunswick has launched a new campaign called “Tell the Facts.” — a campaign to do just that: Tell the facts about the federal clean electricity regulations and counter misleading ads launched in New Brunswick by the Alberta government.
Unveiling “Tell the Facts” Campaign: Taking a Stand for Clean Energy in New Brunswick Read More »
When I recall the catastrophic floods I witnessed in the Kashmir region when I was 15, I’m reminded of the overwhelming sense of helplessness and frustration I felt then. My home was fortunately spared from the wrath of the floodwaters from the swollen Jhelum River in September 2014. Thankfully, the government intervened during the torrential
From Harm to Harmony: How I found hope in art following climate disaster Read More »
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick applauds areas of the province’s plan, including the government’s commitment to building out new wind and solar resources, however, some areas of the strategy raise concerns, including an open door for potential fracking, export of fracked gas and plans to move ahead with biomass development.
New Brunswick is investing in Moltex Energy and ARC Clean Energy projects without knowing their true cost.
Dr. Moe Qureshi: Failed U.S. SMR project should put New Brunswick on notice Read More »
In this edition of EcoNews, we air our concerns with the recent fire at the American Iron and Metal (AIM) facility in Saint John and highlight the work of Dr. Moe Qureshi, who presented a vision for a clean energy future in the New Brunswick legislature. Also, we invite you to celebrate our 54th annual general meeting and welcome two new members to the Conservation Council team. We’ll also explore the thought-provoking play Wood Buffalo, the differing environmental approaches in Canada and Ghana, the transformative power of community forestry and the benefits of electric school buses in New Brunswick.
Communities are taking an active role in nurturing the woodlands that surround them. In this transformative movement, Canada has a unique opportunity to lead the way in redefining forestry, harmonizing local needs, ecological care and economic progress. Learn more about how community forestry is gaining momentum with this latest blog by Amanda Page.
Reshaping Forest Management: The Rise of Community Forestry in Canada Read More »
As I experienced the beauty of spring and summer in Fredericton, it brought to mind my home of the Ashanti Region of Ghana, once celebrated as the “garden city” of West Africa. However, the lush landscapes and natural splendor that once defined this Ghanaian region have been eroded by human activities, offering a sobering lesson
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