Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee
222 3rd Ave N S7K 0J5 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

You are part of the solution! Seriously. We all are. Even if you are the laziest person on earth, you can add some easy practices to your daily life that will add up. The United Nations has a great selection of actions you can take, from Level 1 (easy) to Level 4 (less easy). We want to hear from you; let us know what you pledge to do. We believe that we can all get to Level 4 one day! https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/takeaction/ #yxe #yxecc #yxeclimateaction #unsdg #unitednations

Emissions produced through energy consumption in buildings (predominantly due to heating and cooling) accounts for nearly 60% of Saskatoon’s emissions. Even though SaskPower has committed to increasing renewable energy sources to 30% by 2030, Saskatoon can take localized action too. The Low Emissions Community Plan outlines 16 ways that Saskatoon can reduce emissions in the building sector. You can take action in your personal life by heating and cooling your home efficiently. https://www.saskatoon.ca//low_emissions_report-aug8_web.pdf #yxe #yxecc #yxeclimateaction #LECplan

Over the next 80 years, global climate models project that Saskatoon can expect warmer overall temperatures, more hot days, increased precipitation, increasingly variable seasons, and more intense storms. It is important for the City of Saskatoon - Your Local Government and its residents to take immediate action on climate change to avoid the most devastating possible impacts. You can make a difference by creating climate-friendly habits in your daily life. Learn about projected climate changes for Saskatoon and their possible impacts here: https://www.saskatoon.ca//clima/local_actions_report_2.pdf #yxe #yxecc #yxeclimateaction

Have you ever wondered how many planets we would need if everyone lived like you? You can calculate your eco-footprint online to figure out how you stack up against others. Once you figure it out, challenge your family, friends, and neighbours to calculate theirs and use it as motivation to reduce your emissions. A little friendly competition never hurt anyone, right? https://www.footprintcalculator.org/ #yxe #yxecc #yxeclimateaction

Taking action against climate change matters. It matters for you, it matters for us, and it matters for future generations. Climate change impacts our health, our economy, and food security. But it’s not too late. We have the opportunity to change ship right now, and reduce the irreversible impacts of a changing climate. Make climate-friendly changes to your lifestyle and help Saskatoon take climate action by telling your Councillor you support environmentally-friendly policies and initiatives. If you feel anxious or depressed because of climate change, know that you aren’t alone. As ecophilosopher Joanna Macy said, Hope is not something you have. It’s something you do. It’s a verb. We are in this together, Saskatoon. https://www.saskatoon.ca/community-culture//climate-change #yxe #yxecc #yxeclimateaction

Emissions produced through waste account for nearly 6% of Saskatoon’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. Take action in your own household by reducing and reusing what you can, and recycling and composting the rest! Learn more about reducing your personal waste from the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council: https://www.saskwastereduction.ca/ #yxe #yxecc #yxeclimateaction #LECplan #wastereductionstartswithyou