When I see a street construction project I’m often reminded of how expensive road infrastructure is to develop and even more expensive to update at the end of its lifecycle. Research (and basic accounting) help demonstrate that roads and infrastructure in suburbia is not only a substantial GHG emitter…

I will talk to one person everyday about climate change and why it is the greatest challenge (and opportunity?) of our time. I will teach my children to acknowledge the reality of climate change while remaining hopeful and engaged.

Sudden climate change from rainy to sunny and sunny to snowy can directly affect people’s daily mood and hygiene. So, to stay as per change be awaken, be accepting of change

As the world’s economy and climate are rapidly destabilized, we have the power to prepare for the changes, to slow things down, and to move into a future acting like we want humans to be on this planet for at least another few thousand years. We can turn the corner. Will we?

Seedlings in spring. Taking root..

Sharing knowledge at the Up North on Climate Change conference.

From the first day of BrewHa, there’s been a strong commitment to litter reduction. The festival features a vendor ban on non-recyclable serving materials, the use of reusable glassware, and a recycling vessel beside each garbage bin.

The creation of strong neighbourhoods is key to building resilience as a community. Developing neighbourhood hubs provides opportunities for neighbours to join together, learn about each other and to support each when faced with challenge. Strong neighbourhoods grow from simple actions – waving, saying hello, walking together, or sharing resources. It gives me hope to see these things happening in Thunder Bay neighbourhoods. In the face of challenges brought on by climate change, our community needs neighbours who support each other through emergencies and recovery.

The benefits from our urban forest are countless. Unfortunately, trees take a long time to mature. Planting new trees is great but caring for the trees that are already established is vital to their longevity and the longevity our urban forest.

Been planting on average 50 seedlings a year since 1995.