In this edition of EcoNews, we highlight an important lawsuit we supported against Cooke Aquaculture over ocean pollution in Maine. Additionally, we’ve revamped our Tell the Facts website to help you cut through environmental misinformation, and read on to check out stories of regular Atlantic Canadians who took big action to help lower their energy bills. Also, check out our new podcast episodes tackling environmental misinformation and the recent New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board rate hearings!
Then there’s Carl, who boldly committed to going carbon-neutral after witnessing heavy pollution and wanting a better future for his children. In 2019, Carl and his wife, Karen, set out to achieve carbon neutrality within three years. Their journey shows how New Brunswickers can take significant environmental action while creating a better life for their families. Read more:
Also, visit our website to find out what energy programs are available in Atlantic Canada:
Our director of engagement and education, Danielle Smith, and director of climate research and policy, Dr. Moe Qureshi, break down environmental misinformation and greenwashing in one of our newest podcast episodes. They explain how misleading claims about so-called ‘green’ solutions can hurt our communities and stall real progress on climate action.
That’s not all — Dr. Qureshi also sat down with Randy Hatfield from the Human Development Council to talk about something that affects us all: electricity prices. Randy, who took part in the recent Energy and Utility Board hearings, shares what it was like to fight for fairness in the face of rising costs and what it means for people struggling with energy poverty in New Brunswick. Their conversation was so good that we split it into three parts!
Head over to our YouTube channel to catch the episodes:
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:
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