Tom Lask, owner and operator of Good Food Farm, talks about how he got established and why he went organic.
Climate Change & Renewable Energy Coordinator – Falls Brook Centre
The Climate Change & Renewable Energy Coordinator will be responsible for a range of Climate Change and Renewable Energy activities at Falls Brook Centre and will coordinate FBC’s Appropriate Technology Department Programming: • Explore opportunities for future Appropriate Technology (Climate Change and Renewable Energy) initiatives and projects. • Coordinate volunteers and interns working on Appropriate Technology activities. • Link Appropriate Technology programming to FBC’s local and international climate change and renewable energy work.
Governments Work Together to Address Climate Change
An $8.2-million adaptation program will help Canadians in the Atlantic provinces deal with the impacts of climate change on coastal erosion, flooding and ground water resources. Led by the Government of Canada and the governments of the four Atlantic provinces, the three-year Regional Adaptation Collaborative program is part of the federal government's investment to help Canadians adapt to climate change.
Nominations open for Premier’s Awards for Energy Efficiency
Saint John - The public is being invited to submit nominations for the first Premier's Awards for Energy Efficiency, which will showcase some of the best practices in energy efficiency in New Brunswick.
New Brunswick investing $1.5 million in wetlands
Fredericton - The provincial government will contribute $1.5 million to a new fund dedicated to maintaining the province's wetlands, Premier Shawn Graham announced yesterday.
Six New Brunswick mayors to compete in ‘eco-challenge’
Fredericton - Six provincial city mayors and the minister of environment will fight against climate change by participating in the Mayor's Eco-Challenge 2009 for the next three months. The announcement was made today in Fredericton by Environment Minister Roland Haché.
Organic Trade Association Applauds New Canadian Organic Regulations
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) in Canada is pleased to see the significantly amended Organic Products Regulations (OPR) published in Canada Gazette (Part I).
New Brunswick Climate Action Fund (ecoTrust)
The Government of New Brunswick has laid out a plan for addressing climate change, called the New Brunswick Climate Change Action Plan.
J.D. Irving Limited charged under the Federal Migratory Birds Convention Act
Burton - J.D. Irving Limited pleaded guilty in New Brunswick provincial court to charges laid by Environment Canada under the Migratory Birds Convention Act 1994.
Tantramar Wetlands Centre
The Tantramar Wetlands Centre is a community-based centre of wetlands education specializing in experiential programming aimed at public school students and teachers. Recognized nationally as a centre of excellence, this award-winning project provides exciting wetlands education experiences to...
Elsipogtog Salmon Restoration Project
The Salmon Restoration Project is a community initiative of the Elsipogtog Miimag First Nations to work on restoring the salmon populations in the Richibucto River.
Efficiency New Brunswick’s CFL Rebate Campaign
Efficiency NB recognized Earth Day recently with an in-store rebate campaign to educate New Brunswickers on the benefits of switching to compact fluorescent lighting products (CFLs) and to provide a financial incentive to help offset the cost of doing so.
