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- Publié par : Terry Wishart
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Fredericton NB - The three New Brunswick chapters of the Council of Canadians—Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John—remain baffled as to why Premier Gallant has given credence to the science on shale gas but has denied the science on the Energy-East pipeline.
“While we applaud his decision to use science as the basis for a moratorium on shale gas,” says Maggie Connell, Co-Chair of the Fredericton Chapter of the Council of Canadians “we are puzzled as to why he seems to have dodged scientists’ warnings about tarsands expansion.”
In a report issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in September 2013, the world’s leading climate scientists called for drastic reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. These reductions are needed to avoid what scientists are saying will be irreversible climate change if we don’t drastically reduce our emissions now.
It is estimated that the Energy-East pipeline would increase our carbon dioxide emissions annually by 32 million tonnes.
But instead of paying heed to this body of science and working towards the reduction of our carbon dioxide emissions, Premier Gallant went to Alberta to champion the pipeline.
“Ironic,” says Leticia Adair from the Saint John Chapter, “We just voted out Premier Alward who wanted to champion global warming through unconventional (shale) gas development. Now we’ve elected Premier Gallant who wants to do the same thing but with unconventional (tarsands) oil.”
“Premier Gallant should have stayed home to beef up the New Brunswick climate action plan to match New Brunswick’s greenhouse emission reduction targets with what scientists are saying is necessary—80% reductions by 2050. After that, we fully expect that he will plan a trip to European countries that are on the cutting edge of replacing their dependencies on fossil fuels with renewable energy,” adds Pamela Ross from the Moncton Chapter. - 30 -
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Gallant tient compte des données scientifiques sur le gaz de schiste mais fait la sourde oreille quand il s’agit d’oléoduc
Fredericton NB - Les trois sections du Conseil des Canadiens du N.-B. - celle de Fredericton, Moncton et Saint John - sont déroutées par ce qui pousse le premier ministre Gallant à tenir compte des données scientifiques en ce qui concerne le gaz de schiste mais à n’y accorder aucune attention quand il s’agit de l’oléoduc Énergie Est.
«Autant nous pensons qu’il a fait la bonne chose en se servant des données scientifiques pour justifier un moratoire dans le cas du gaz de schiste, autant nous nous demandons pourquoi il a choisi de ne pas tenir compte des avertissements des scientifiques au sujet de l’exploitation des sables bitumineux», de commenter Maggie Connell, vice-présidente de la section de Fredericton du Conseil des Canadiens.
Dans un rapport publié par le Groupe d’experts intergouvernemental sur l’évolution du climat (GIEC) en mars 2013, les spécialistes de premier rang en matière de climat entrevoyaient comme seule solution la diminution radicale des émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Ces diminutions sont nécessaires pour éviter ce que les scientifiques qualifient de changements climatiques irréversibles si nous ne réduisons pas nos émissions dès maintenant.
L’augmentation des émissions de gaz carbonique attribuée à l’oléoduc Énergie Est est évaluée à 32 millions de tonnes par année.
Mais au lieu d’écouter ce que disent les scientifiques et de s’atteler à la tâche de réduire nos émissions de gaz à effet de serre, voilà que notre premier ministre, M. Gallant est rendu en Alberta pour se faire le champion du projet d’oléoduc.
«C’est ironique, fait remarquer Leticia Adair de la section de Saint John, que nous ayons remplacé le premier ministre M. Alward,- dont la position sur l’exploitation du gaz (de schiste) par des méthodes non conventionnelles contribuait au réchauffement climatique - par un autre premier ministre, M. Gallant, dont l’appui à l’exploitation du pétrole de sables bitumineux extrait également par des méthodes non conventionnelles contribue aussi au réchauffement climatique.»
Pour sa part, Pamela Ross de la section de Moncton croit que «la place de M. Gallant en ce moment est au Nouveau-Brunswick à travailler au plan d’action climatique de la province pour réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre de 80 % d’ici 2050. Nous nous attendons à ce qu’il va sans trop tarder se rendre dans les pays européens qui sont des chefs de file dans le domaine du remplacement des combustibles fossiles par des énergies renouvelables.» -30-
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- Publié par : Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc.
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OCTOBER 15, 2014
EASTERN CHARLOTTE WATERWAYS TO HOST INTERNATIONAL CYANOBACTERIA SYMPOSIUM IN SAINT ANDREWS-BY-THE-SEA
BLACKS HARBOUR–Eastern Charlotte Waterways (ECW) is pleased to announce an international symposium on cyanobacteria to be held October 25th, 2014 at the Algonquin Resort in Saint Andrews By-The -Sea. The symposium is being organized in partnership with the New Brunswick Alliance of Lake Associations and the Chamcook Watershed Landowners’ Association.
The visiting speakers include Dr. Ken Wagner, the owner of Water Resource Services, a consulting company focused on water supply protection and lake management. Dr. Wagner has a Ph. D. in Natural Resource Management from Cornell University. He is a former President of the North American Lake Management Society and the current Editor in Chief of Lake and Reservoir Management.
Also scheduled to speak is Dr. Holly Ewing, a professor of Environmental Studies at Bates College in Maine. She has co-authored a collection of academic papers that concern cyanobacteria blooms throughout New England, with a focus on the same species and environmental conditions found in Chamcook Lake.
In addition, water resource managers from Maine and New Brunswick will present their methodology, challenges, and successes while managing cyanobacteria. The Canadian Rivers Institute will provide an overview of cyanobacteria research in New Brunswick.
“In each of the past three years, we have organized a full day lake conference on general topics. We believe that this year it will be more effective to build capacity around one issue, and look forward to providing a rewarding agenda for those concerned with the ongoing issue of cyanobacteria in New Brunswick lakes.” says Donald Killorn ECW’s executive director.
All are welcome to attend the event, which begins at 9:30am. Lunch will be provided to those that RSVP to [email protected]. Interested parties can see the full itinerary at www.ecwinc.org/symposium.
For more information or to schedule an interview contact:
Donald Killorn
Executive Director
Eastern Charlotte Waterways
Phone: (506) 456-6001
Fax: (506)-456-6187
Email: [email protected]
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- Publié par : Conservation Council of New Brunswick
- Affichages : 7606
Upwards of 40 people gathered at Conserver House for the meeting, drawing members of the board of directors, funders, staff and other interested individuals from across the province.
Attendees tackled the usual business of amending bylaws and composing the board for the year ahead, and were treated to a presentation on Crown Forests from University of New Brunswick professor Tom Beckley.
No doubt, though, the highlight of the affair was celebrating the dedicated service of outgoing president Stephanie Coburn with a scrumptious gluten-free cake baked by the council’s own Stephanie Merrill.
Coburn got a little teary-eyed during a lengthy and warm standing ovation from attendees who wished to show their appreciation for the expertise and guidance Coburn provided over three years as president of New Brunswick’s environmental advocate.
Coburn and her family operate a farm in Millstream, outside Sussex, where they produce grass-fed beef, pastured poultry and pigs, and vegetables. She was also the owner and operator of Winterwood Natural Food Store in downtown Sussex.
Attendees gave a warm welcome to Liane Thibodeau, who stepped up to fill the role of president of the board. A retired human resources consultant, Thibodeau is a co-founder of the Miramichi Environmental Society and served on the Conservation Council’s board in the 90s. Recently, she was active in the movement to protect our land, air and water from the risks posed by shale gas development in New Brunswick.
Close to 50 people were present in the afternoon for forestry professor Tom Beckley’s presentation on the forest strategy brought about by Premier David Alward’s Progressive Conservative government.
Beckley noted the new plan, announced in March 2014, effectively flipped Crown Forest management on its head, putting timber allocation above conservation goals, a reversal of a long-held, conservation-first focus. Beckley argued the debate around the forestry strategy should be framed as a moral and ethical issue, not simply a scientific or economic matter. Above all else, Beckley said the plan is morally and ethically wrong, and should be opposed on those terms.
The meeting also saw new faces added to the Conservation Council’s board of directors. Rob Moir, an associate professor of economics at UNBSJ, and John Bird, who will be called to the New Brunswick Bar this fall, were welcomed to serve three-year terms on the board.
Moir has run for federal office three times on campaigns based on social and environmental justice. Over the years, he has provided advice, reports, and expert testimony on pipeline locations, hydrocarbon security, suburban development in environmentally-sensitive zones, shale gas extraction, mining, and Crown Forest management.
Bird completed his Master of Laws, Environmental and Maritime Law, at the University of Edinburgh in 2013. Throughout his academic career, Bird has investigated safety concerns associated with nuclear- and coal-sourced energy, sustainable development, state and corporate responsibility, climate policies, and the diversity, speciation and decimation of reef ecology.
Staff and board members at the Conservation Council welcomed the newest members and are eager to draw from their experience and expertise.
Two board members, Frank Johnson and John Crompton, agreed to serve another three-year term with the council. Carla Gunn stepped down from the board this fall. Gunn, a psychology professor and author of a fantastic environmental fiction novel (Amphibian), was thanked for her three years of service, during which she provided solid guidance to the executive committee and excellent advice to staff at Conserver House.
Head to the post on our website to download the powerpoint presentation that ran at the AGM, giving a visual rundown of what staff and members of the Conservation Council were up to in 2013-14.
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- Publié par : Roland Chiasson
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- Publié par : Conservation Council of New Brunswick
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Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014
Conservation Council of New Brunswick applauds Premier-designate Brian Gallant for recent announcement on job creation
FREDERICTON – Premier-designate Brian Gallant has pledged to grow the provincial economy by focusing on innovation-based entrepreneurship and making it easier to get the research currently underway at our universities and tech incubators out into the world.
“We applaud this approach and support Mr. Gallant in his drive toward creating new jobs and supporting innovation. Innovation-based job creation strategies open the door to green technology, and our province and its citizens will benefit,” said Lois Corbett, Executive Director of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.
“We agree with Mr. Gallant’s priorities, and we’re eager to see what our universities and research centres can accomplish when we together focus in on our opportunities to grow a clean economy,” said Corbett. “And what’s more innovative than pursuing one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global market — renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean jobs.”
“Projects like retrofitting old building stock and encouraging renewable energy projects would have a meaningful - and lasting - effect on our economy. We know the members of the New Brunswick Jobs Board will seize these opportunities and position our province as a leader.”
New Brunswick has some of the oldest housing in the country — a retrofit, rebuild and renew program focused on this sector has the possibility to create thousands of construction and trades jobs, said Corbett.
Media contact:
Jon MacNeill, Communications Officer
[email protected]; 506-458-8747
Conservation Council of New Brunswick 180 St. John Street, Fredericton NB E3B 4A9506.458.8747 :: www.conservationcouncil.ca
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- Publié par : Conservation Council of New Brunswick
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For Immediate Release
Friday, Sept. 19, 2014
Fredericton joins largest climate march in world history
FREDERICTON — The Conservation Council of New Brunswick and Fredericton residents will join hundreds of thousands of people from across the world this weekend in a historic mass action to stop climate change and build an economy for the future.
A People’s Climate March will happen in Fredericton at the same time that an estimated quarter of a million people from around the globe are expected to descend on the streets of New York City and elsewhere for the largest climate mobilization in history on Sunday, Sept. 21.
“It’s important for all of us to join this historic march for climate justice. We want action for the people who will be most impacted by climate change. Too much is at stake,” says Julia Hansen, an organizer of the Fredericton march and one of dozens of youth expected to participate.
“Students, parents, grandparents, scientists, environmentalists, labour organizers and social justice activists are organizing for change and providing examples of ways to move to a fossil-free future. Our march on Sunday will be a colourful expression of that hope for the future,” adds Hansen, a third year UNB nursing student.
The People’s Climate March coincides with the UN Climate Summit of world leaders in New York City on Sept. 23.
“Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said he will not join the 125 heads of state attending the UN Secretary General’s Climate Summit. Maybe that’s a good thing. The Summit is about quick action to reduce carbon pollution. Harper is all about fast-tracking pipelines of bitumen and fracking for shale gas,” says Tracy Glynn with the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.
Fracking for shale gas and TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline are some of the projects in New Brunswick that people marching in Fredericton will highlight since both contribute to climate change and entail environmental and health impacts for people who live in the area.
“The climate mobilization this weekend promises to be unprecedented in its size, beauty and impact. Our future is on the line and it’s up to all of us to build a just, safe and more humane world. Join us,” encourages Glynn.
Details on People’s Climate March in Fredericton:
When: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Fredericton City Hall (corner of York and Queen), march down Queen Street to NB Legislature.
What: People will gather with banners and signs outside Fredericton City Hall at 11:30 a.m. and march down Queen Street to the NB Legislature where they’ll hear from organizers working toward a just climate future.
Visit People’s Climate March for more details: peoplesclimatemarch.org
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Media Contacts:
Tracy Glynn, Conservation Council of New Brunswick, [email protected], 506 458-8747, 506 440-5592 (cell)
Julia Hansen, climate youth organizer, 506 261-0186
Conservation Council of New Brunswick 180 St. John Street, Fredericton NB E3B 4A9506.458.8747 :: www.conservationcouncil.ca
