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The mining impact of electric vehicles
“Does the world need more electric vehicles? More Canada?” That’s the title of an interesting article in the NB Media Co-op today by Tracy Glynn, an assistant professor in the St. Thomas University Environment and Society program. Glynn explains that the demand for electric vehicles is ramping up mining for the minerals required for vehicle…
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Physicist dismisses molten salt nuclear reactors as a “waste of time”
Nuclear expert M.V. Ramana at the University of British Columbia was interviewed recently in an Energy program on YouTube. In this interview, Ramana discusses the many problems inherent in molten salt reactors, such as the one proposed by Moltex for Point Lepreau and supported by both the provincial and federal government. Watch the video HERE.
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Commentary in Hill Times by CRED-NB core members
Gail Wylie (Council of Canadians Fredericton chapter) and Ann McAllister (Council of Canadians Saint John) published commentaries in the Hill Times this week. Gail’s commentary challenged an earlier article in the Hill Times and underlined that the public interest requires reliable, affordable and truly clean energy, which does not include nuclear energy. Ann’s letter urges…
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New Brunswick is at the centre of a debate on nuclear weapons proliferation
Translation of an original French article by Michel Corriveau, Ici Nouveau-Brunswick, Radio Canada October 27, 2021 https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1833390/reacteur-modulaire-nucleaire-nouveau-brunswick-moltex-proliferation-armes-plutonium There are about a dozen modular nuclear reactor projects in Canada. But Moltex’s project in New Brunswick will extract plutonium from nuclear waste, a radioactive metal that is also used to make weapons. International and national experts are…
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13 New Brunswick groups ask PM Trudeau for a moratorium on new nuclear
More than 70 groups, including 13 in New Brunswick, sent a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau asking for a moratorium on new nuclear energy to be included in the mandate letters of the new cabinet, expected to be named next week. October 4, 2021The Right Honourable Justin TrudeauPrime Minister of Canada80 Wellington St. Ottawa, ON K1A…
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Global 2021 nuclear report launch and distinguished speakers
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 11am to 1pm Atlantic We’re pleased to announce that CRED-NB member RAVEN at the University of New Brunswick, and the Environment & Society Program at St. Thomas University are the Canadian co-hosts of the global launch of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report! The WNISR is an independent expert assessment of nuclear…
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Federal parties and candidates on nuclear: for the record
What are the federal party positions on funding for new nuclear reactors? Read an article published this week in the Hill Times and the NB Media Co-op: Party election platforms: Should new nuclear reactors be part of Canada’s climate action plan?https://nbmediacoop.org/2021/09/17/party-election-platforms-should-new-nuclear-reactors-be-part-of-canadas-climate-action-plan/ The story was written by CRED-NB member Susan O’Donnell and Gordon Edwards, President of…
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Rally Sept. 24 – Climate Emergency: This is Not a Drill
Rally for a safe climate and equitable world! Stand in solidarity with people most affected by the climate crisis. Friday, September 24 @noon at the New Brunswick Legislature in Fredericton. Optional: 10:30am meet at Conserver House, 180 St. John Street (near the Legislature) to make signs. Hear from climate activists, Indigenous land defenders, youth, scientists,…
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XRNB: Work together on the climate emergency NOW plus invite to meeting
1 September 2021 Work together to force governments to act on the climate emergency NOW! Hello everyone, My name is Doug Swain. I’ve been a member of Extinction Rebellion New Brunswick (XRNB) since April 2019. I’m writing to you because we are at a critical stage in the climate crisis. The 2018 IPCC report stated…
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NBASGA joins CRED-NB core group
The New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance (NBASGA) has joined the CRED-NB core group of members. Welcome! From the NBASGA website: “NBASGA values our basic human right to fresh air, clear water, a healthy environment and a prosperous future for our children and grandchildren. “We represent the interests of all New Brunswickers opposed to unconventional shale gas and…
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