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Battery Storage
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Energy Transition
RIGS Project
Air Quality
Energy Utility Board
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New Brunswick Lung
New Brunswick Power
New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance
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Moncton
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Welcome to EcoFactors - a podcast from the Atlantic Wildlife Institute on Canada's east coast. We sit down with the people doing the real work — and the communities pushing back against development that doesn't make sense for us or those we share the environment with. We are united with our guests from everywhere in honest conversations about what it actually takes to protect the earth that we cal... more

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This episode features Penny Mott and Meredith Fisher from Seniors for Climate Tantramar, discussing their grassroots activism against the proposed 500 MW gas plant in Tantramar Marshes, New Brunswick Canada. They share insights on community organizin... more

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In this insightful interview, Gregor MacAskill discusses the economic challenges and opportunities facing New Brunswick, focusing on the flow of billions of dollars and strategies to retain wealth within the province.

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Ever wonder how corporate power impacts our environment? 🌍 Let’s dive in. Tag someone who needs to hear this! In today’s episode, we explore the critical intersection of academia and environmental activism. Professor JP Sapinski shares his journey f... more

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Join us in this illuminating episode where Renee Turcotte shares her journey from practicing physician to environmental advocate, highlighting the critical role of health professionals in climate action. Discover the strategies behind successful comm... more

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In this conversation, Timothy Hicks discusses his concerns regarding the proposed gas power plant in New Brunswick, emphasizing the environmental and financial implications. He shares his experience with power grids and modernization, advocating dema... more

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In this episode of EcoFactors, Lisa interviews President and CEO of NB Lung Melanie Langille about the lung-related perils related to the proposed new massive fossil fuel development in New Brunswick on the east coast of Canada. Did you know that 1 i... more

A brief discussion between Jim and Lisa giving a summary of Thursday, Feb 19th final arguments from the RIGS Energy Utility Board hearings. Like and subscribe to stay tuned for more on sustainability in east coast Canada.

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Our last update from Jim on the Friday of the RIGS NB EUB hearings Matter EL-002 (if you're looking for any of the evidence on the www.nbeub.com website). The next episode is the wrap of the final arguments! Check episode 6 for that. 00:00 Overview o... more

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Penny Mott
Co-founder, Seniors for Climate Tantramar
Seniors for Climate Tantramar
Episode: Seniors for Climate Tantramar - Advocacy at Any Age
Meredith Fisher
Co-founder, Seniors for Climate Tantramar
Seniors for Climate Tantramar
Episode: Seniors for Climate Tantramar - Advocacy at Any Age
Jean-Philippe Sapinski
Academic studying environmental studies and corporate power
University of Moncton
Episode: Understanding Corporate Power and Environmental Justice: Insights from JP Sapinski
Renee Turcotte
Founding president of CAPE New Brunswick; physician and environmental health advocate
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) - New Brunswick Chapter
Episode: Protecting our Health - the Fight against Fossil Fuel Development in New Brunswick
Tim Hicks
Energy policy and grid expert
Independent energy policy analyst
Episode: EcoFactors EP 8 - Modernizing our Electrical Grid - with Tim Hicks
Melanie Langille
President and CEO
New Brunswick Lung (NB Lung)
Episode: EcoFactors EP 7 - NB Lung Melanie Langille on NB Lung Health
Toby Couture
Expert witness for Conservation Council New Brunswick
Conservation Council New Brunswick
Episode: EcoFactors EP 5 - Navigating the NB Energy Utility Board Hearings - wrap of the week
Jim Emberger
From the New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance
New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance
Episode: EcoFactors EP 2 - Navigating the NB Energy Utility Board Hearings with Jim Emberger - Day One - RIGS

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Seniors for Climate Tantramar - Advocacy at Any Age
Q: What would you tell residents who feel powerless about environmental issues?
Stand up and be counted in whatever way you can, educate yourself, join like-minded neighbors, and push for leadership that prioritizes a clean environment and sustainable energy choices.
Seniors for Climate Tantramar - Advocacy at Any Age
Q: What kinds of actions have you organized beyond protests and rallies?
We established a weekly steering group, ran information tables at markets, hosted public information sessions, organized climate corners at events, invited experts, and coordinated with other groups across New Brunswick to share knowledge and strategy.
Seniors for Climate Tantramar - Advocacy at Any Age
Q: How did you decide that the gas plant issue should be the top priority for Seniors for Climate Tantramar?
We had a clear local threat with the RIGS project near Centerville and realized this was a tangible, urgent climate and health risk that required immediate collective action, leveraging our network to mobilize education and advocacy.
EcoFactors EP 3 - Navigating NB Energy Utility Board Hearings Day 3 - with Jim Emberger
Q: Can you tell us what happened in the rest of the day?
The public intervener continued cross-examination focusing on batteries, while some proceedings remained in-camera, limiting public detail.
EcoFactors EP 7 - NB Lung Melanie Langille on NB Lung Health
Q: How seriously do you think the government is taking lung health in New Brunswick, and what changes are you hopeful for?
She notes signals of improvement, highlights the Clean Air Act review and potential regulatory updates that would broaden contaminant reporting, and expresses hope that public consultations and new standards will lead to stronger protections for vulnerable populations and healthier air overall.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on energy policy, environmental health, and community-led climate action in the Atlantic region. Conversations span grassroots activism by senior citizens, critiques of centralized power planning, the health implications of fossil-fuel developments, and analysis of grid modernization, storage, and distributed energy resources. Notable throughlines include the push for transparent regulatory processes, emphasis on public health alongside environmental goals, and practical discussions about battery storage, demand response, and renewable options as viable components of a just energy transition. The format frequently features expert guests, local organizers, and policy researchers who illuminate how pol... more

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1. Penny Mott
2. Meredith Fisher
3. Jean-Philippe Sapinski
4. Renee Turcotte
5. Tim Hicks
6. Melanie Langille
7. Toby Couture
8. Jim Emberger

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