Official CCNB Media Releases
Today, the Government of Canada unveiled the first draft of the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) designed to spearhead Canada’s transition to a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. The Conservation Council of New Brunswick commends this bold initiative and its pivotal role in reshaping the nation’s energy landscape.
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What: Dr. Moe Qureshi, the Conservation Council’s Manager of Climate Solutions, will be available to respond to questions about the federal government’s new Clean Electricity Regulations aimed at achieving a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. These regulations focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, maintaining grid reliability, and making sure that electricity remains affordable. Dr. Qureshi’s full
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is deeply troubled by the provincial government’s inappropriate use of taxpayer money on a misleading advertisement in the June 29 edition of the Telegraph Journal regarding the federal Clean Fuel Regulations and the expected 8 cent hike in gas prices in New Brunswick on July 1.
June 19, 2023, Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton — The Conservation Council of New Brunswick applauds the federal government for tabling the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, otherwise known as the Just Transition Bill. This landmark legislation will create new economic opportunities for both urban and rural Canadians while accelerating progress toward a net-zero economy. Climate action
The traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton — The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is thrilled to invite the Fredericton community to our upcoming event, the Solar Butterfly Open House. After a long pause due to the pandemic, we are excited to welcome our community back and ignite Fredericton’s imagination about clean, affordable, reliable, and
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is thrilled to announce the arrival of three new artists in residence for its “From Harm to Harmony, Community Engaged Artist in Residence and Mentorship Program.” The program aims to foster community engagement in environmental advocacy through art, and we are excited to welcome Stephen Hero, Shoshanna Wingate, and Mario Doiron to the program.
Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton — Yesterday, a solidarity statement was sent to every MLA in New Brunswick, calling for the government to immediately halt its drive to bring a shale gas industry to the province. The statement, from the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, the Sierra Club Atlantic Region, and the New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance (NBASGA), was
As New Brunswick hosts forest ministers from across the country in St. Andrews this week, conservation groups are calling on the provincial government to step into its leadership role.
New Brunswick’s greenhouse gas emissions increased 700,000 tonnes from 2020 to 2021, a six per cent increase, due to increased emissions in the electricity sector.
Today’s federal budget should be an invitation to New Brunswick and NB Power to get charged up about zero-emitting electricity, particularly least-cost renewable energy, storage, and transmission, rather than more costly and risky nuclear or shale gas.
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