In 1995, Canada produced 619,000,000 tonnes of CO2. The western Arctic produces a very small amount of this but its climate is affected by emissions from the rest of the world. Although Yukon and N.W.T. are small contributors to global emissions, much is being done in these territories to reduce emissions. For example, an N.W.T. Greenhouse Gas Strategy is under development. Representatives of business, industry, aboriginal, government and environmental organizations are working together to develop a strategy to effectively manage greenhouse gas emissions.
Alternate energy sources are being used to replace diesel fuel generators. Examples include:
These measures save money as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Solar panels at the Aurora Research Institute |
Solar powered Telecom site in Nahani National Park ((Source: CANMET, Natural Resources Canada)) |
Research and Education
Wind Turbine |
Things YOU can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and money.
The following provide more information on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and alternate energy sources:
2006-10-06 |