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What You Can Do

Climate Change
The One–Tonne Challenge

All Canadians produce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to climate change — every time we turn on a light, drive to the corner store, start up a computer or do anything that uses energy. If we're part of the problem, we can be part of the solution.

Canada's Climate Change Plan challenges all Canadians to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by one tonne. That's about 20 per cent of what individual Canadians produce on average each year.

Wondering where you can make the most difference? See the sources of personal GHG emissions in Canada at http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/plan_for_canada/plan/chap_4.html#ghg.

Wondering where to begin? There are many practical things you can do right away to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at home and on the road. And by using energy more efficiently, you will contribute to cleaner air and save money year after year.

For information visit the Government of Canada Climate Change website at http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/english/index.shtml.

Here are just a few tips to get you started:

Start here…

On the Road
Turn It Off
Drive Smarter and Less often
Tip Top Shape
Drive a Greener vehicle
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At Home
Thermostat
Purchases
Fixing Up
Energy Use
New Home
A Canadian Family Takes Action
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