News Releases - 2006

ENE Releases Climate Change Roadmap for New England and Eastern Canada - On December 18, 2006, Environment Northeast released the Climate Change Roadmap for New England and Eastern Canada -- the first detailed and comprehensive plan to reach regional greenhouse gas reduction goals in this region. Building on the successful format used for our state based Climate Change Roadmap for Connecticut, the regional Roadmap sets out a course of action for the region to achieve mid-term greenhouse gas reduction goals while securing a path towards the deep reduction target of 75% lower emissions by mid century...[more]

Final Report for the New Brunswick Sea Level Rise Project - Over the coming decades, many coastal communities will begin to experience the impacts of rising sea levels. Storm surges such as the record flooding event of January 21, 2000 show that the effects are with us already. The report contains a number findings which will help you and your community being planning for the future now to protect economic, social, and environmental resources along the coast...[more]

New Brunswick Climate Change Hub attends EnviroFair 2006 in Hampton
Hampton - The New Brunswick Climate Change Hub had the pleasure of being asked to speak at the 2006 Hampton EnviroFair on October 21, 2006. The fair had an excellent turnout of over 30 exhibitors with hundreds attending from the surround area. Mr. Laurie H. Mills, EnviroFair Coordinator, did an excellent job of organizing the event and making sure everything ran smoothly...[more]

News Releases - 2005

Fredericton Welcomes the Ride '05
FREDERICTON – The Ride ’05 arrived in Fredericton in style on Monday August 29, as part of their cross-Canada tour to raise money for, and awareness of climate change. The Ride ’05 is a group of 5 young women who are cycling from the west coast of Canada to the east starting on Canada Day 2005 to raise awareness of climate change. The goal of this event is to raise $50,000 for the David Suzuki Foundation...[more]

Fredericton Celebrates Canada Day in 'Green' Style
FREDERICTON – The past Canada Day in Fredericton was a sight to behold. Fredericton was the first city in Canada to have a "Green Parade" and the theme of this year's celebrations was "A Green City". The Kyoto Ptotocol and Canada's One-Tonne Challenge call for all Canadians to reduce their annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. [more]

The New Brunswick Climate Change Hub and Cape Jourimain Nature Centre presents Our Climate – Our Change on June 4 – 5 (05/26/05)
FREDERICTON – The public is invited to take part in Our Climate – Our Change, a weekend of informative, interactive and fun-filled activities on Climate Change being held at the Cape Jourimain Nature Centre on June 4 – 5. [more]

Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Launches First Annual Green Awards (04/05/05)
FREDERICTON – Several New Brunswickers, including business, government, and environmental organizations’ representatives, were on hand for Enbridge Gas New Brunswick’s first annual Green Awards held Tuesday at the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel in Fredericton. [more]

The New Brunswick Lung Association and New Brunswick Climate Change Hub Challenges New Brunswickers to Take Canada’s One-Tonne Challenge (04/04/05)
FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick Lung Association and New Brunswick Climate Change Hub will officially launch the One-Tonne Challenge April 4, 2005, which calls on individual Canadians to reduce their personal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by one tonne, about 20 percent. [more]

The New Brunswick Lung Association and New Brunswick Climate Change Hub launch the One-Tonne Challenge (03/23/05)
The New Brunswick Lung Association and New Brunswick Climate Change Hub cordially invites media members to attend a press conference on April 4, 2005, in the Governor’s Ballroom at the Delta Hotel, Fredericton. An opening address by President and CEO of the New Brunswick Lung Association, Kenneth Maybee, will take place at 10:00 a.m. followed by guest speakers [more]

The NB Climate Change Hub is Meeting with Communities Across New Brunswick (01/19/05)
FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick Climate Change Hub is meeting with communities across New Brunswick to engage them on climate change, create an inventory of existing and planned activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve cost savings. [more]

News Releases - 2004

Workshop in Fredericton on Mar.19-20 (04/03/08)
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick Climate Change Hub will be hosting a 2-day workshop in Fredericton on March 19-20, 2004.

Environment and Local Government Minister Brenda Fowlie will be the keynote speaker on March 19 at noon. The event, sponsored by Environment Canada and the New Brunswick Lung Association, will be held at the Fredericton Inn, in Salon C beginning at 12:00 pm Friday, March 19. [more]