The Conservation Council’s Executive Director, Lois Corbett, spoke to several media outlets about the 2017 Ice Storm Review report, released Friday, Aug. 18.
Corbett was quoted in articles by the Fredericton Daily Gleaner, the Canadian Press, Global New Brunswick, CTV Atlantic, and The Bend.
She told Global that the report rightly points out that “all scientists clearly agree that one of the consequences of climate change is more rain, heavier rain, more ice storms, and more storm surges along our coast. So it will not get better, but what can get better is how we are prepared for it,” she said, calling the report a “blueprint for action.”
The Gleaner quoted Corbett’s call for a “long term lens” that will integrate climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation approaches in government policy and legislation.
Corbett told The Bend radio station that the report should be an eye opener for many New Brunswickers and that we can expect extreme weather events to happen more frequently due to climate change. In addition to the government following the 51 recommendations included in the report, Corbett said NB Power needs to help families and communities become more energy resilient by transitioning to modern, renewable energy sources rather than relying on “antique” systems designed in the previous century.
Recommended links:
Conservation Council statement on release of 2017 Ice Storm Review
2017 Ice Storm Review and summary of recommendations
Conservation Council’s submission to the post-action ice storm review, with recommendations
Conservation Council’s list of recommendations on how to minimize risks to citizens from climate change-induced extreme events
Conservation Council’s presentation on community capacity to adapt to climate change following post-tropical storm Arthur