In taking to the polls on Feb 27th for the provincial election, ClimateActionWR wants to help you understand the local candidates’ views and plans for climate change and climate-related issues. To understand the candidates’ platforms, we have asked all local major-party candidates three questions so you can have a better understanding of the way they […]
Make your plan to vote on February 27th As we approach another provincial election, it’s important for us to reflect on the role that our provincially elected officials play in maximizing the impact of local climate actions and vote accordingly. Climate change is at the center of many decisions and impacts everything from our local […]
By: Aleena Delangen
The following piece is written by ClimateActionWR volunteer and university student, Aleena Delangen. We know that taking climate action can look different to each person based on what’s accessible to them. Thinking about gardening your own food to reduce your carbon footprint but don’t have access to an outdoor garden? Don’t worry, the following blog […]
By: Connor Vago
The following is a piece written through the perspective of ClimateActionWR volunteer and graduating university student, Connor Vago. We know that it feels intimating to talk to your peers about climate change, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Using different tools as ways to integrate talking about climate everyday to normalize it, helps […]
By: Connor Vago
The following is a piece written through the perspective of ClimateActionWR volunteer and graduating university student, Connor Vago. We know that it feels like bad climate news is constant, and it is easy to feel eco-anxiety. It can be helpful to slow down and reflect on how climate action and wellness interconnect. We hope that […]
To learn more about Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) and how to make your office more sustainable, check out the Impact Network program here! 1. Equipment “You can reduce your computer monitors’ energy consumption by as much as 70% by turning on their power management settings!” When employees are away from their computers for extended periods […]
By: Alex Colvin
In June 2021, the ClimateActionWR collaborative announced the TransformWR strategy, our long-term and short-term strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Waterloo Region by 80% below 2010 levels by 2050 with an interim goal of a 30% reduction by 2030. ClimateActionWR is working with all eight Waterloo Region municipalities to enact our equitable, collaborative, […]
By: Alex Colvin
In June 2021, the ClimateActionWR collaborative announced the TransformWR strategy, our long-term and short-term strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Waterloo Region by 80% below 2010 levels by 2050 with an interim goal of a 30% reduction by 2030. ClimateActionWR is working with all eight Waterloo Region municipalities to enact our equitable, collaborative, […]
The past year or so has been busy for ClimateActionWR and we just wanted to take a moment to re-introduce ourselves for those who may be unfamiliar and to provide a space for those who have been following along for some time to share what climate action projects they have been up to. We are […]
The 2022 municipal election is quickly approaching! Verify your eligibility to vote, check advance polling dates/locations and election day information on the Region of Waterloo Elections website. All eight municipalities in Waterloo Region endorsed the TransformWR strategy, making it the official climate action plan for these governments. If we hope to meet the target of […]
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