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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Blaney Blames Shale Gas Testing Delay On Conservation Council

Environment Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney says the Conservation Council of New Brunswick is fanning the flames of controversy and is responsible for the delay in shale gas testing.

Southwestern Resources Canada recently suspended seismic testing for shale gas until next year amid safety concerns and vandalism to equipment.

She tells CHSJ News the council has been showing a film across the province that is not doing anyone any favours.


Blaney says the Conservation Council has been taking the Gaslands movie around the province and she thinks a factual debate on shale gas is needed.
She believes they implicitly condone the recent vandalism to seismic testing equipment.