We work hard to ensure a strong environmental voice is heard in New Brunswick’s print, radio and television media. Last year, our staff appeared in the media more than 50 times to shed light on ongoing environmental issues and success in New Brunswick. Here are some of the biggest stories Conservation Council staff have been called upon for expertise, analysis and commentary this year:
Sept. 20, 2025 | Scientists in New England are developing new models to better predict where endangered North Atlantic right whales will appear by tracking the tiny zooplankton they feed on. Our marine program director, Matt Abbott, tells the CBC that this research is vital for helping decision-makers work with industries like shipping and fishing to reduce, and ideally eliminate, deadly entanglements and ship strikes that threaten the species’ survival.
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Sept. 19, 2025 | The federal impact assessment agency has determined no further federal review is needed for the proposed 500 megawatt gas and diesel plant on the Chignecto Isthmus. The decision comes despite detailed submissions from the Conservation Council and others, as this story by Bruce Wark notes.
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Sept. 16, 2025 | Plans to refurbish Saint Andrews’ historic Market Wharf have been put on hold after town council cancelled the tender when all bids came in millions over budget. In this CBC story, our marine program director, Matt Abbott, said he was not surprised by the outcome, given rising infrastructure costs, and called the decision prudent, urging the town to work with the community on a new vision that protects both the environment and the needs of local people.
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Sept. 7, 2025 | How can we take action on climate change and stay hopeful? Our director of education and engagement, Danielle Smith, sat down with CBC’s Maritime Connection call-in show to talk about how scary and overwhelming climate change can be, and how we can connect that anxiety with care and local action.
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Sept. 5, 2025 | The EUB recently held hearings to weigh whether the proposed natural gas plant in Tantramar should face a full regulatory review. Our director of climate solutions, Dr. Moe Qureshi, attended the hearings and joined others in calling for a comprehensive review, stressing that such a costly, long-term commitment must be scrutinized to protect ratepayers and the province’s energy future.
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Read the coverage in Brunswick News
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Read the NB Media Co-Op’s coverage
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Aug. 29, 2025 | With more than 300 wildfires already this year, New Brunswick needs to rethink how it manages its forests. Research shows that softwood tree farms dominated by conifers are far more flammable, while mixed forests are more resilient to fire. In this interview, our executive director, Beverly Gingras, called for greater forest diversity, warning that current forestry practices are leaving rural communities and the forestry industry vulnerable in a hotter, drier climate.
. During the interview, Bev also spoke about the connection between herbicide spraying and wildfires. While that part of the interview unfortunately wasn’t published, you can
check out this CBC Subury story
that dives into the issue.
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