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Elsipogtog & the media: a conversation from the frontlines of shale gas resistance

Climate and Energy, Webinars & Events / Tracy Glynn

NB Media Co-op presents: Elsipogtog & the Media: a conversation from the frontlines of shale gas resistance When: Monday, Feb. 3 at 7:00pm Where: Kinsella Auditorium, McCain Hall at St. Thomas University, Fredericton Opposition to shale gas, fracking and the violence exercised by the police against land defenders from Elsipogtog and beyond on unceded Mi’kmaq […]

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New Brunswick faces and places featured in Twelve Canadians web series

CCNB Blog, CCNB in the News, Freshwater Protection, Fundy Baykeeper, Marine Conservation / Stephanie Merrill

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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Interview with Vermont Community Radio, Moccasin Tracks

CCNB in the News / Stephanie Merrill

A Conversation with Stephanie Merrill from Conservation Council of New Brunswick about the Shale Gas Protest and arrests at the Elsipogtog and Allies Peaceful Encampment. The first six minutes features Stephanie on Oct 17, the day of the Elsipogtog incident, and the rest of the podcast is from our followup conversation on Oct 24 live

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Conservation Council responds to the events in Rexton

Feature, Media Releases / Stephanie Merrill

The Conservation Council of New Brunswick deeply regrets the violence that occurred in Rexton on Oct. 17th. We are disheartened by the way the injunction on the ongoing blockade was enforced, with excessive aggression by way of tactical force, weapons and arrests. We offer sincere support and solidarity to the people of Elsipogtog First Nation,

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Groups demand sustainable Atlantic energy future, not more pipelines and shale gas

Feature, Media Releases / Stephanie Merrill

October 3, 2013 Saint John, NB – Energy for Everyone: A summit beyond pipelines and shale gas is bringing people together this week to learn and organize for the sustainable Atlantic energy future we deserve. Below are statements from key participants, including those who also spoke today at the Energy for Everyone press conference. “The

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Wetlands taking a blasting

Media Releases / Stephanie Merrill

Shale gas exploration gets green light in wetlands, around watercourses Fredericton – After being alerted to the fact that seismic testing and related work for shale gas exploration is happening in wetlands and around significant watercourses in Kent County, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB) has learned that government has granted a blanket permit

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CCNB extends congratulations to Dr. Eilish Cleary

Media Releases / Stephanie Merrill

CCNB extends congratulations to Dr. Eilish Cleary Fredericton- The Conservation Council of New Brunswick would like to extend congratulations to Dr. Eilish Cleary, New Brunswick’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, on her reward received today by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Dr. Cleary was awarded the prestigious Environmental health Review Award for 2013

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Oil and Gas Blueprint: A Misprint for our Future

CCNB Blog, Feature / Stephanie Merrill

Government has released its “Oil and Natural Gas Blueprint” for New Brunswick. It reads like an election platform, with vagaries and cheerleading for the bright future we will all have if we just close our eyes and open our hearts and arms. The Blueprint promises “responsible development” all the while hoping we’ll forget about all

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Seismic testing: a short guide to protect your water

CCNB Blog / Stephanie Merrill

SWN Resources Canada, a subsidiary of Southwestern Energy, and/or agents on their behalf, has been approaching residents along Route 126 in Kent County in preparation for the resumption of their seismic program this coming spring and summer. This has lead to many concerns and questions to social media sites and to our office. People are asking: “Does

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Shale gas cannot be environmentally responsible

CCNB Blog / Stephanie Merrill

“The Rules” for the “responsible environmental development of oil and gas activity in New Brunswick” were recently released by the Ministers of Energy and Mines and Environment and Local Government. The Conservation Council maintains the position that shale gas development is environmentally irresponsible. The release of the rules for shale development, which are permit conditions

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