Over time, individuals have risen to meet extraordinary challenges for a better way of life for future generations. Now it is our turn.
Through our very way of life, over many years, we have altered our climate forever. Rainstorms, floods, droughts, heat waves, winter storms and tornadoes have always been a fact of life in Ontario, but they used to happen rarely. Now they are becoming more common.
They are clear signs of a powerful shift in our weather patterns. This is climate change. It threatens our health and safety, our environment and our economy. But we can do something about it, and now is the time to act.
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The benefits of fighting climate change
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will help protect your family and future generations. The following tips can help you reduce carbon emissions, improve the lifespan of your car and your clothes, get healthier and save money. Fighting climate change is a win-win situation, no matter how you look at it.
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Use less electricity and save money. Win-win. |
An introduction to climate change
Our atmosphere is full of invisible gases, some of which are greenhouse gases, which trap the sun's heat and keep our planet warm enough to sustain life. A large portion of the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere today have been, and continue to be, created by humans. This means that more of the sun's heat is being trapped than the Earth actually needs.
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Walk instead of taking the car. It’s free and easy. |
The effects of climate change
It’s easy to make jokes about how you’re looking forward to global warming when it’s -15°C. But climate change has many effects on us, some of them dramatic.
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Pay attention to air quality advisories and heat alerts. |
