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Higgs clarifies comments on natural gas, says window is open for First Nations for nowNew Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs clarified his position but cautioned First Nations that the window of opportunity is 'driven by the global market for energy.'CanadaMay 13, 2023
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N.B. groups call on premier to steer clear of shale gas developmentNearly 50 groups are calling on Premier Blaine Higgs to end the push to expand shale gas extraction in the province.EnvironmentMay 8, 2023
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‘If not now, when?’: N.B. capital city declares climate emergencyThe City of Fredericton has made a climate emergency declaration, signalling the seriousness of the climate crisis, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissionsEnvironmentMar 30, 2023
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First Nations in N.B. not consulted on proposal to revive hydraulic frackingPremier Blaine Higgs says hydraulic fracturing is on the table, despite First Nation leaders saying there were not consulted prior to it being mentioned in the throne speech.EnvironmentOct 28, 2022
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No place for liquefied natural gas export terminal in Saint John: environmentalists'I think these are conversations that have no real place in reality. I'm not sure why they're taking place,' said Jim Emberger with the New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance.EnvironmentAug 10, 2022
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RCMP surveillance, searches breached anti-fracking protesters’ rights, watchdog says'Several incidents or practices interfered to varying degrees with the protesters' rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly.'CanadaNov 13, 2020
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U.K. announces immediate moratorium on fracking ahead of electionThe government said the decision was based on a finding by the Oil and Gas Authority that it is not possible to clearly predict the likelihood or severity of earthquakes linked to fracking operations.WorldNov 2, 2019
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New Brunswick chiefs unified to ensure province consults over shale gasIn a news release, the province's 15 Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqey chiefs says they are officially putting the provincial government on notice that they will continue efforts to protect the lands, water, and resources of New Brunswick.EnvironmentJul 24, 2019
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New Brunswick Indigenous chiefs left ‘blindsided’ by decision to lift fracking moratoriumPremier Blaine Higgs confirmed on Tuesday that his government has quietly passed regulatory changes to permit the method of extracting hydrocarbons to resume in the Sussex area.PoliticsJun 5, 2019
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New Brunswick fracking debate reignited in MonctonEnergy officials are concerned with how to bring in western Canadian gas, once the Nova Scotia offshore supply ends. But protesters are more concerned with what the new PC government will do.EnvironmentNov 15, 2018
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