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City of Thunder Bay Transit

Thunder Bay Transit provides easy, accessible service throughout Thunder Bay. Learn more about how utilizing public transit can reduce carbon emissions.

Mass Public Transit

City of Thunder Bay Active Transportation

Making Thunder Bay a great place to walk, bike, and roll.

Active School Travel

Walk or Wheel Thunder Bay encouraging families to choose active transportation for the trip to and from school.

E-Bikes

Battery powered modes of personal transportation provide an easy, environmentally friendly method of transportation.

Safe Cycling Thunder Bay

Learn about Thunder Bay's cycling safety skill training program.

Ridesharing

Ride sharing presents a solution to reduce traffic, individual transportation costs and emissions per person

Electric Cars

Electric and hybrid vehicles reduce carbon emissions and have numerous financial and environmental benefits.

Electric VS Gasoline

Air Travel and Climate Change

See air travel through a scientific perspective and learn about the impacts of flying on climate change.

Should You Buy Carbon Offsets

Learn about carbon offsets to neutralize your carbon footprint.

Ontario Environmental Commissioner 2017 Greenhouse Gas Progress Report: Freight

Freight is essential to Ontario’s economy, but reducing greenhouse gas emissions from freight is essential to meet Ontario's GHG-reduction targets

Eat Local

Check out this great directory of local shops and restaurants selling tasty local food.

Get Fresh! Guide

If you love the taste of local food, be sure to check out Get Fresh! Thunder Bay’s guide to local growers, products, farmer’s markets, community supported agriculture, and restaurants and caterers who purchase from local producers.

Thunder Bay Country Market

The best of Thunder Bay all under one roof! Open Wednesdays and Saturdays year round.

Roots to Harvest

Learn about urban gardening from Root to Harvest.

Food and Climate Change

What you eat has a climate impact! Here are some things to consider when planning meals, shopping or ordering in a restaurant.

Food Waste

Reducing the food we waste is one way to help reduce our environmental impact. Explore these great links to find out how you can make a difference.

Composting

Learn how you can start composting and begin diverting your organic waste from going into the garbage.

Make Climate Smart Food Choices

Explore the global greenhouse gas calculator to visualize impacts of meat consumption on the environment.

Eat Less Meat App

Check out this App and website to challenge yourself and recognize the importance of reducing meat consumption.

Get Involved in Local Politics

Stay informed on what's happening in your community and help shape the future of the place you call home. Here are some ways that you can get involved in your city.

Get Involved - Earthcare Thunder Bay

Join an EarthCare working group to make a positive impact in your community.

Leap Thunder Bay

Take a look at Leap Thunders Bay's bold vision for our future.

Write to Your Member of Parliament

Send a letter to your federal member of parliament. Find the name and contact information here.

A Sample Toolkit for Citizen Activists

Check out this toolkit for citizen activists to learn how to empower individuals and encourage government to protect our environment.

Show your support for the Paris Agreement

Show your support for climate action and pledge to take a stand.

Let's Talk About It!

Simply talking about climate change can inspire hope and empower people to take climate action. Check out the communication toolkit.

Council of Canadians

Learn about the work and action of the Council of Canadians.

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Join the Thunder Bay Chapter of the Citizens' Climate Lobby - a grassroots advocacy organization focused on addressing climate change.

Support Innovative Climate Solutions

Take a look at Project Drawdown and learn about 100 innovative climate solutions.

Emergency Planning

Make an emergency plan to protect yourself and your family.

The Get Ready Game

Play the Get Ready game designed to teach homeowners about the impacts of natural disasters and extreme weather and how to prepare for them.

What does your insurance cover?

Find out if you are insured in the event of a disaster.

Preparing for Floods

Be flood smart- learn how to prepare yourself and your home for a flood.

Flooded?

Here is what you need to know about water damage coverage.

Before, During, and After a Flood

Learn what you should do before, during, and after a flood

Flood Warning System

Stay up to date on flooding risk from the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Flood Warning System

Winter Storms and Extreme Cold

Winter storms are a frequent occurrence in Thunder Bay, check out this link for ways you can plan and prepare before, during and after the storm to be ready

Forest Fire Preparation Plan

Explore these ways you can plan and prepare before, during and after forest fires to be ready in an emergency.

Forest Fires - Map

Track forest fires using this Virtual Forest Fire Map from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

FireSmart

Protecting your home from wildfire starts with simple actions. Make choices that will help protect your home from wildfire.

Extreme Heat

Check out this link to learn about the dangers of extreme heat events and how to keep cool during a heat wave.

Evacuation Preparation in Remote Communities

Learn what it takes to be prepared for an evacuation if you live in a remote community.

Climate Forward City: Thunder Bay Net-Zero Strategy

A community-wide energy use and greenhouse gas emissions inventory and action plan for Thunder Bay to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Ecological Footprint

How many planets do we need if everybody lives like you?

Making Your Building Resilient to Climate Change

Check out this infographic form the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions to learn how to make your home resilient to climate risks.

Adopt-A-Tree

Sponsor the treatment of City-owned ash trees that are not scheduled for treatment as part of the City’s emerald ash borer treatment program.

Residentail Drainage Booklet

This manual from EcoSuperior provides property owners information on drainage systems and basic flood prevention measures.

Rain Gardens

With the help of Ecosuperior training and rebates, install a rain garden on your property.

Developing Flood Resilient Communities

Explore this report to learn about best practices for designing flood-resilient residential communities in Canada.

Act At Home - David Suzuki Foundation

Browse this list from the David Suzuki Foundation to learn easy ways to conserve energy (and money!) in your own home.

Get a Home Energy Audit

Explore the Ecosuperior home energy rebate website to learn how you can receive rebates to improve energy efficiency in your home.

Smart Thermostat

Smart thermostats help users efficiently control their energy usage while reducing homeowner costs.

Programs to Help you Save Energy and Lower Your Bill

Learn about the programs offered by Hydro One to help you save energy and lower your power bill.

Solar Energy

Explore the power of solar energy and the benefits of reliable, renewable energy

The Independent Electricity System Operator

Learn about Ontario’s power data and our electricity sector. Discover how you can get involved in conservation programs, funding opportunities, and electricity planning in our region.

Sea Change Expeditions

Explore how climate change is affecting Lake Superior and learn how you can become a climate hero!