New Brunswick saw an 11.4% increase in greenhouse gas emissions in 2024, reaching 12.8 million tonnes. Provincial officials attribute the spike to fossil fuel reliance during a prolonged shutdown of the Point Lepreau nuclear station, though they maintain the province remains on track for its 2030 targets. Concerns are rising over new industrial projects, including a proposed natural gas plant for a data center that could become one of the province's largest emitters. This creates a tension between economic development and the existing industrial carbon pricing system designed to reduce emissions.
