Climate change: Top 10 tips to reduce carbon footprint revealed

From the BBC article:

“Climate change can still be tackled – but only if people are willing to embrace major shifts in the way we live, a report says.

The authors have put together a list of the best ways for people to reduce their carbon footprints.

The response to the Covid-19 crisis has shown that the public is willing to accept radical change if they consider it necessary, they explain.

And the report adds that government priorities must be re-ordered.

Protecting the planet must become the first duty of all decision-makers, the researchers argue.”

To learn more, please click on the link below:

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52719662

COVID-19 Action Parkdale Roncesvalle

COVID-19 Action Parkdale- High Park was initiated in response to the COVID 19 crisis. To learn more about this wonderful community led resource please visit their website at https://www.covid19actionparkdaleroncesvalles.ca

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Actions

The climate change crisis can at times feel overwhelming to most of us. This report, prepared by Anita Wong, outlines what we need to do to work towards a low carbon and healthy community.

Community Resilience to Extreme Weather (CREW): Neighbourhood Resiliency Story Map, Ward 4

Neighbourhood Resiliency Story Map for Ward 4

CREW is a community organization that supports Toronto residents and communities as they organize to help themselves and each other during extreme weather events.*

CREW has created an amazing story map of each of the neighbourhoods in Ward. Click on the image below to access this map and learn more about the important work CREW does with respect to resiliency related to extreme weather.

* Retrieved from www.crewtoronto.ca

Climate Action's 5 Steps to Climate Action

Climate Action’s 5 Steps to Climate Action

"Climate action" is any activity that addresses climate change, including preparing for, adapting to, or reducing the impacts of climate change. "Really great climate action" is any activity that help get us where we really want to be - living a great life on a healthy planet.

That's what the blue climate arrow stands for: climate action that leads to a better future.

So how do we get there? Here are the five basic steps to get us on the path to really great climate action...” *

* Retrieved from www.climateaction.ca

Action Alert: Better Homes TO Household Energy Survey

From the Parkdale Residents Association

Homeowners Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

The City is trying to get a handle on Green House Gas emissions for residential houses. Harbord Village RA and the Pocket (south of the Danforth) have formed committees to begin the work of reducing carbon reliance. This is a pilot initiative to help homeowners begin to reduce their carbon footprint.
The City would be delighted to get data from outside their areas, so please circulate at will.
Later, Transform TO can segregate the results by using postal codes.

If you find the process difficult, check back with the city contact.