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EcoNews — N.B. splurges on Teslas for politicians while waiting on electric buses, plastic pollution campaign and climate impacts on Canadians

Kyle Reid — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:01:17 +0000

In this edition of EcoNews, we explore the confusing priorities of New Brunswick’s government, which bought 10 cabinet ministers $82,000 Teslas while dragging its heels on electrifying the province’s school bus fleet. We’re also participating in Plastic Free July and have launched a new campaign with resources to help you combat plastic pollution. Additionally, check out our stories on ghost gear…

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Dr. Moe Qureshi: Climate change is threatening the things we love as Canadians

Moe Qureshi — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:24:34 +0000

From the cancellation of the World Pond Hockey Tournament in N.B., to dwindling maple syrup reserves, Canada’s cultural identity is under threat because of the changing climate. What’s more Canadian than maple syrup? The sticky-sweet favourite is as synonymous with Canadian identity as hockey and Tim Horton’s coffee. However, recently Statistics Canada revealed a concerning trend — the price…

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Haunting the seas: Ghost gear and plastic debris in southwest New Brunswick

Matthew Abbott — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:27:16 +0000

When the dangerous spectre of lost fishing gear haunts the New Brunswick oceans, ghost-gear busters in the outer Bay of Fundy take action.The Bay of Fundy’s shorelines and waters get littered with various types of debris, including lost fishing gear and nets from aquaculture and other industries. This ghost gear poses a significant threat to marine species and human activities.But over the past…

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Teslas for politicians, diesel buses for New Brunswick kids

Danielle Smith — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:23:30 +0000

Tesla’s top-of-the-line models are full of luxurious features.Marketed as having the “interior of the future,” these extravagant electric vehicles have remarkable road features, immersive sound systems and cinematic touchscreens for gaming, movies and more.At least 10 provincial cabinet ministers drive around in these opulent vehicles, costing New Brunswick taxpayers a whopping $820,000.

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EcoNews — The call to halt harmful herbicides, give to help us gain 10k and join our plastic-free push!

Kyle Reid — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:27:00 +0000

In this edition of EcoNews, we take a stand against glyphosate spraying in New Brunswick forests, urging the provincial government to finally ban harmful herbicide spraying. Read on to find out how to support us in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge and how to join our Plastic Free July bottle drive. Also, see why we joined a call to make Canada’s housing plan more environmentally friendly and…

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Encountering giants: Why we need to fight to protect the Bay of Fundy

Vincent Scully — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 13:43:30 +0000

Help protect the Bay of Fundy by donating to the Conservation Council The Bay of Fundy has always felt like a mysterious and magical place for me. However, it wasn’t until last September, when I had the chance to take a whale-watching excursion in Saint Andrews, that I truly began to understand the profound importance of protecting this breathtaking…

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It’s time for New Brunswick to listen to the evidence and ban glyphosate-based herbicides

Kyle Reid — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:04:29 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton — Every year, forest management companies spray glyphosate-based products over thousands of kilometres of New Brunswick forest, despite overwhelming public opposition fuelled by significant health and environmental concerns. The provincial government remains steadfast in its refusal to ban these products in the face of immense public…

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EcoNews — Fossil fuels foul New Brunswick’s climate progress

Kyle Reid — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:33:07 +0000

In this edition of EcoNews, we look at the facts surrounding Canada's carbon price, clarifying its impact on affordability and emissions reduction efforts.

Environmental concerns dominate Saint John Rockwood Park development debate

Kyle Reid — Thu, 23 May 2024 16:21:46 +0000

Tell the City of Saint John you’re concerned about development in Rockwood Park by clicking here. For more than 20 years, Joan Pearce has been at the front lines of the battle to save Rockwood Park from development. Now, with another plan in place to potentially open a portion of the park at 1671 Sandy Point Rd. for development, Pearce, 84, is fighting again. “When people see things that don’t…

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New Brunswick’s fossil fuel plants responsible for provincial increase in planet-warming emissions

Kyle Reid — Tue, 07 May 2024 13:08:50 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton — New Brunswick’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 500,000 tonnes from 2021 to 2022 due to higher emissions from fossil-fuel-powered electricity generation.The latest numbers from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s 2024 National Inventory Report show that New Brunswick’s planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions hit 12.5…

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