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CCNB on report calling for tanker moratorium on Atlantic waters

On July 26, 2016, Matt Abbott, the Conservation Council’ Fundy Baykeeper, was quoted in a Canadian Press article picked up by the Toronto Star,  CTV and the Globe and Mail, following the release of an NRDC report that’s sounding the alarm on a massive increase of supertankers set to ship the dirtiest oil in the […]

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It’s not whether there will be a spill, but when: CCNB Fundy Baykeeper on NRDC tanker report

On July 26, 2016, Matt Abbott, the Conservation Council’ Fundy Baykeeper, was quoted in the Journal Metro de Montreal following the release of an NRDC report that’s sounding the alarm on a massive increase of supertankers set to ship the dirtiest oil in the world across the Atlantic Ocean every year. “TransCanada and Irving Oil

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New report shows Energy East pipeline a massive threat to the Bay of Fundy and U.S. marine resources

Canadian Groups Call on Federal Government to Reject Pipelines, As New U.S.Led Campaign Calls for National Tar Sands Dilbit Tanker Ban July 26, 2016, Saint John—A new report released today by the US – based Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), in partnership with the Conservation Council of New Brunswick and other numerous Canadian and U.S. groups,

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Sensitive Marine Ecosystems Threatened by Energy East’s ‘Aquatic Pipeline’

New Report Shows Energy East Pipeline A Massive Threat to Atlantic Canada and U.S. Marine Resources Canadian Groups Call on Federal Government to Reject Pipelines, As New U.S.Led Campaign Calls for National Tar Sands Dilbit Tanker Ban July 26, 2016, Saint John—A new report released today by the US – based Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC),

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Conservation Council Statement on Oil Activity in the Gulf of St Lawrence

The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is disappointed by the recent decision by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board opening the door to offshore drilling in the Gulf of St Lawrence. While not approving any specific project, this decision moves us closer to seeing off shore drilling in the gulf. Given the unique ecological

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New Brunswick faces and places featured in Twelve Canadians web series

This past summer, Dave Kattenberg, director and producer of a feature series Twelve Canadians, contacted us at the Conservation Council. He wanted to travel to New Brunswick to talk to us about the work we do and the issues we are passionate about. “Absolutely!”, we said, and we have lots to share and can tour around

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Help Protect the Bay of Fundy: November is Membership Month at CCNB!

Are you a member yet? With your membership, we amplify your voice on the issues that matter to you like protecting the Bay of Fundy. Once again it is membership month at the Conservation Council of New Brunswick! CCNB is a membership-based organization that has been at the forefront of environmental action in our province

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