CLIMATE NETWORK LANARK
How do I take Action on Climate Change in Lanark and Smiths Falls?
Climate Change
in Lanark
Solar Energy
Electric
Vehicles
Housing Retrofit
Heat Pumps
Forestation
Working Groups
Our Working Groups meet monthly to share, learn, plan and above all, take action. Check them out below to learn more:
Buildings
and Transportation
Forests and
Nature-Based Solutions
Communications
Local Government
Compost and
Waste Reduction
Youth
Climate Action
Farms
News
An Easy, Cheap and Effective Way to Help Cool a Warming Planet
If you are feeling daunted by the scope of the climate crisis, Climate Network Lanark has an idea you will love — something easy, cheap and effective. read article
The power of Composting
Director of CNL Sue Brandum and CNL Board Chair Scott Hortop sit down with Lake 88.1’s Lynda D’Aoust to talk about the power of composting. listen here
Worried about the climate crisis? Vote!
Sue Brandum goes in depth about how municipal action can be a powerful response to climate change in light of the upcoming election. The article also provides great questions to ask at your All-Candidate meetings this October. read article
Rethink transportation methods
Transportation in this area is a huge source of greenhouse gases (GHGs) as the county, a microcosm of Canada, has lots of space and not many people but all have to travel. It presents a real challenge as transportation in a rural area like ours is necessary for work,...
The Orange That Went to Nunavut
It can’t be emphasized more urgently how we need to reassess how we think about the food we grow and consume. We must make sure we are doing our part to address these complex issues in the intertwined web of living on planet Earth. .. read more
Ottawa to begin phasing out gas-powered garden tools
Just to the east of here, Ottawa takes to heart the fact that leaf blowers produce more emissions than pick up trucks. ... read more
Regenerative Agriculture
Local food grower, educator and biologist, Alberto Suarez-Esteban, tackles climate change by practicing regenerative farming. ... listen to interview
Climate change as real as the rain, Tay Canal water levels: RVCA
Lanark County’s best-known waterways are due to face a difficult future, while also contending with droughts at the moment. .. read more
Climate Strike March 12 Perth
On Saturday, March 12, Lanark County Warden John Fenik will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore St. E. Area residents are invited to attend the 11 a.m. opening of the local job office for the Ministry of Just Transition. read more
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