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recent reports

  • Adapting to Climate Change in Ontario: Towards the Design and Implementation of a Strategy and Action Plan
    November 25, 2009

    The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has released a report titled Adapting to Climate Change in Ontario: Towards the Design and Implementation of a Strategy and Action Plan, authored by Ontario’s Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation.  The report lists a broad range of recommendations to help Ontario understand climate change impacts, reduce risks and take advantage of beneficial opportunities resulting from climate change.
     

  • Climate Change Adaptation Knowledge Needs Survey Report
    October 19, 2009

    This Report on the Needs Assessment Survey has been created by the Northern and Southern coordinators of the North South Climate Change Network (NSCCN). The Survey was distributed to 60 municipalities and, or organizations from both Northern and Southern Ontario.  A total of 24 of the selected groups responded to the survey.  The survey responses will serve to inform the Network and will provide participants with potential contacts and resources. Ongoing feedback from members will also be used to direct and evaluate network activities.  

  • Climate Change Adaptation in the City of Toronto: Lessons for Great Lakes Communities
    May 4, 2009

    Like other communities in the Great Lakes region, Toronto is undergoing significant changes in its climate. The city is becoming hotter, weather is becoming more variable, extreme weather is more common, and insect pests are multiplying as a result of warmer winters. Because of the millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases already released to the atmosphere, these changes will continue for the next century or more, even if we are successful in dramatically reducing emissions in the near future.

More reports

20/20: 10 Actions You Can Take Immediately

January 20, 2010

The following is a list of easy-to-do actions you can immediately implement to prevent climate change.

At Home:
  • Set thermostat (for heating) down 1°C during the day and/or 2°C at night; set thermostat (for cooling) up 1°C during the day and/or 2°C at night
     
  • To keep the heat in (during winter), close window coverings each night and open for the daylight hours on sunny days; to keep the cool air in (during summer), close window coverings for the daylight hours on sunny days
     
  • Clean or replace your furnace filter regularly (e.g., every two months)
     
  • Use cold water instead of hot water every time you wash your clothes
     
  • Reduce the number of drying cycles by half (by hanging your clothes or making sure your dryer is full)
     
  • Keep all air vents and doors to unused rooms closed when your furnace or air conditioner is operating
     
  • Use your dishwasher only when full; use the energy saving or light wash cycle; or better yet select the air dry option
     
  • Turn off lights, computers, TVs and DVDs when not in use; to reduce “phantom” or “stand-by” power use, plug electrical items into a power bar and switch off
     
  • Close the fireplace damper or air-tight fireplace door after each use of your fireplace
     
  • Replace your standard light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs
 
On the Road:  
  • Keep your tires properly inflated; check your tire pressure at least twice a month and add air when needed
     
  • Keep your engine properly tuned
     
  • Take your time speeding up and slowing down
     
  • Choose an energy-efficient vehicle; larger cars and engines often burn more fuel and cost more money to run
     
  • Limit the amount you idle your engine – it wastes gas and creates air pollution
     
  • Carpool – share a ride to work, school or to events
     
  • Use public transit – take the bus, streetcar, subway or GO Train
     
  • Walk and bike – use your legs for great exercise
     
  • Telework – work from home even once a month and make a difference
     
  • Trip chain – combine errands into one journey rather than making several separate car trips
     

Last Tip coming up….

  • Please share these tips with others!!!