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Climate Change Outreach Program
Take Action on Climate Change, Save Money, and help ensure clean air, water, land, and energy for all Canadians.
Simple personal actions to reduce energy use, increase energy efficiency, and cut back on waste at home and on the road can make a big difference.
The Falls Brook Centre's Climate Change Outreach program is encouraging residents of Carleton County to take action with:
- Various events with the climate change bus around the county.
- School visits this spring and fall.
Why should residents of New Brunswick care about Climate Change?
Read about Climate Change in New Brunswick
Follow these simple steps to Take Action:
Make up your mind to take action on Climate Change:
- Learn as much as you can about climate change.
- Make a commitment to reduce your personal greenhouse gas emissions by %20.
- Start with some simple climate change actions that can help you meet your goal.
Use the Greenhouse Gas Calculator:
- Part one helps you to find out approximately how many tonnes of Greenhouse Gas emissions you produce in a year.
- Part two helps you select suitable actions for you to reduce your emissions.
Follow through with your commitment:
The amazing thing is that achieving a %20 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is very easy and will in fact save you money. For example, replacing one of the most used light bulbs in your house with a compact florescent bulb can save you as much as $66 over the lifetime of the bulb.
If you have any questions please contact Brent, our friendly coordinator!
The following is a sample list of Climate Change actions and approximate minimum yearly greenhouse gas savings
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Climate Change Action Saves/year |
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Reduce driving by 10 % |
0.50 T |
Improve insulation at home |
0.20 T |
Compost organic kitchen wastes |
0.10 T |
Install energy efficient furnace |
0.40 T |
Install storm windows |
0.10 T |
Use a block heater on a timer |
0.20 T |
Use vehicle air conditioner less |
0.20 T |
Give up second vehicle |
0.50 T |
Keep vehicle tuned |
0.20 T |
Use ethanol blended gas/ biodiesel |
0.20 T |
Remove roof racks |
0.10 T |
Buy fuel efficient vehicle |
0.50 T |
Replace exterior doors |
0.10 T |
Maintain furnace regularly |
0.10 T |
Seal and insulate warm air ducts |
0.10 T |
Shut off pilot lights |
0.10 T |
Install a ceiling fan |
0.10 T |
Open window curtains during the day in winter |
0.10 T |
Set Air conditioner to 24ºC |
0.20 T |
Perform regular appliance maintenance |
0.20 T |
Use dish washer’s no heat drying |
0.10 T |
Avoid over drying clothes |
0.10 T |
Put outdoor lights on a timer |
0.10 T |
Set energy savers on computers |
0.10 T |
Reduce paper usage |
0.10 T |
Get energy efficient computer equipment |
0.10 T |
Catch rain water |
0.10 T |
Recycle / compost grass cuttings |
0.20 T |
Avoid chemical pesticides and fertilizers on lawn |
0.10 T |
Plant trees as wind breaks around the house |
0.10 T |
Get an energy efficient water heater |
0.20 T |
Insulate hot water pipes |
0.10 T |
Turn off water while brushing teeth |
0.10 T |
Buy goods with less packaging |
0.10 T |
Unplug the second refrigerator |
0.20 T |
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