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Climate Action on the Peninsula (Intro)
The document outlines a climate action initiative on the peninsula, emphasizing the role of community members in addressing climate change through sharing, promoting, and acting. It highlights the impacts of climate change specific to the region, such as extreme weather, rising water levels, and economic disruptions, while outlining a climate action plan that includes reducing emissions in transportation, buildings, and waste. The document calls for community involvement and feedback to develop effective strategies to mitigate climate change effects.
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- 1. Climate Action onthe Peninsula Introduction October 2021
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- 3. 2 Climate Action Committee Agroup of dedicated of volunteers and experts in the field of climate change Mike Campbell Barbara Reuber Arlene Kennedy Brian McHattie Glen Estill Rod Layman Terri Munn Megan Myles
- 4. 3 Project Supporters Several organizationssupporting the Committee’s work
- 5. 4 Using Zoom Please raiseyour hand to speak (click “Reactions”)
- 6. 5 Using Zoom Or usethe chat function
- 7. 6 Climate Action 101 Ittakes many forms – and everyone has a role to play We hope you leave ready to do all three! SHARE PROMOTE ACT
- 8. Why is our climatechanging?
- 9. 8 While greenhouse gaseshave varied over time, human activity has led to a distinct increase beyond historic highs
- 10. 9 Climate changes impactshave been uneven across the globe, but no area is immune
- 11. What does it meanfor the Peninsula?
- 12. Extreme weather will becomemore common. Stormfront descends on Bruce County in September 2021 Photo Credit: Owen Sound Sun Times
- 13. Our natural environmentwill suffer as species come under threat Ash Bore parasite killing poplars and other local trees in March 2021 Photo Credit: Brent Weigel
- 14. The fire seasonwill grow longer and more intense. Wildfires north of Lake Superior in the Summer of 2021 Photo Credit: CBC News
- 15. Industry will bedisrupted and forced to adapt. Images from Ontario’s late harvest & crop failure in 2019 Photo Credit: Ontario Grain Farmer
- 16. Rising water levelswill continue to pose safety & property risks. Flooding along lake Huron in 2019 Photo Credit: Caroline Swartz
- 17. Public health willdeteriorate, with more people at risk Photo Credit: CTV News London
- 18. 17 Rising Water Levels Extreme Weather Loss of Biodiversity Forest Fires Worsening PublicHealth Economic Disruption Which of these changes will impact you the most?
- 19. What can we doabout it?
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- 21. 20 Buildings 34% Solid Waste 18% Transportation 48% Where ouremissions come from Three major areas
- 22. 21 Transportation 48% Over the nextten years, how could we reduce emissions from TRANSPORTATION? Use the raise hands feature or share you ideas in the chat!
- 23. 22 Buildings 34% Over the nextten years, how could we reduce emissions from BUILDINGS? Use the raise hands feature or share you ideas in the chat!
- 24. 23 Solid Waste 18% Over thenext ten years, how could we reduce emissions from WASTE? Use the raise hands feature or share you ideas in the chat!
- 25. 24 Over the nextten years, how else could we reduce the impact of climate change? Use the raise hands feature or share you ideas in the chat! ?
- 26. 25 Addressing Climate Change FiveComponents CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CUTTING CONSUMPTION PROTECTING THE PENINSULA ELECTRIFYING EVERYTHING WIPING-OUT WASTE NURTURING NATURE
- 27. CUT CONSUMPTION Reducing homeand personal energy use Photo Credit: Just Energy
- 28. ELECTRIFY EVERYTHING Transitioning tolower carbon energy sources Photo Credit: PlugShare
- 29. WIPE-OUT WASTE Reducing thegarbage going to our landfills Photo Credit: Bruce County
- 30. NURTURE NATURE Managing ournatural resources to retain carbon Photo Credit: Bruce County
- 31. PROTECT THE PENINSULA Minimizethe risks from a changing climate Photo Credit: Jack Salen
- 32. 31 Addressing Climate Change FiveComponents CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CUTTING CONSUMPTION PROTECTING THE PENINSULA ELECTRIFYING EVERYTHING WIPING-OUT WASTE NURTURING NATURE
- 33. Where do we gofrom here?
- 34. 33 Reminder: Climate Action101 It takes many forms SHARE PROMOTE ACT
- 35. 34 SHARE We are developinga plan… CLIMATE ACTON PLAN Covers municipality, community, & visitors Estimates current GHG emissions Identifies specific areas are risk in future Sets targets & identifies initiatives Timeline, funding, and responsibilities
- 36. 35 SHARE …and we needyour input! We are here
- 37. 36 SHARE Ways to contribute •We’ve setup an online portal at letstalknbp.ca • This provides another way to provide input • There will also be a series of other events and opportunities for feedback throughout the fall and winter
- 38. 37 PROMOTE We are lookingfor volunteers! CLIMATE CHAMPIONS Community & Neighbourhood Groups Clubs, Teams, & Other Associations Peers, Neighbours, Friends, & Family
- 39. 38 PROMOTE We have allthe tools you need • We are offering one-on-one training and a “Climate Handbook” for those interested • Please contact us at wmeneray@ourcanvas.ca if you are interested!
- 40. 39 CLIMATE ACTION COMESIN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES – EVERY LITTLE BIT COUNTS
- 41. 40 ACT BPBA Programs –Electric Vehicles
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- 43. 42 ACT BPBA Programs –Energy Audits 101
- 44. 43 ACT BPBA Programs –Energy Audits 101 For more information on our programs visit: www.bpba.ca/projects/climate-action or contact Ryan Matheson at: ryan.biosphere@gmail.com
- 45. 44 What will beyour Climate Action? DISCUSS SHARE ACT
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