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Why Take the Challenge?
Our climate is changing. As the concentration
of greenhouse gases (GHGs) increases in our
atmosphere, they are causing average temperatures
to rise.
A goal of one tonne per person means reducing your GHGs by about 20%
In Canada, we may already be seeing signs
of climate change. Melting permafrost in the
North. Declining water levels in our lakes and
rivers. And more extreme weather events, such
as droughts, ice storms and floods.
Every year, each Canadian produces an
average of over five tonnes of GHGs.
Added up, our individual GHGs represent
roughly 28% of Canada's total.
In addition to producing GHGs from energy
use, we create more GHGs through the waste
that ends up in landfills – about another half
tonne per person each year.
It is time to take action on climate change
By using energy efficiently and making wise consumer choices,
you can reduce your individual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
by one tonne, or about 20%.
Why you?
Every time you drive to the store,
start up a lawnmower or do anything
else that uses energy from
fossil fuels, you create GHGs that
contribute to climate change and
other emissions that create air
pollution.
Like most Canadians, you probably
already take steps to conserve
resources and protect the environment.
Now the One-Tonne
Challenge calls on you to make
a bigger commitment.
Where to start
This guide features tips to help you
develop a practical plan to reduce
your GHGs. Set a goal that makes
sense and is reasonable for your
household. Many of the tips will
help you save money, improve air
quality and protect our environment.
Each tip is weighted according to the
impact it will have.
To obtain additional copies of
this guide, call 1 800 O-Canada
(1 800 622-6232) TTY 1 800 926-9105 or order online.
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