On January 25, Winnipeg City Council voted to approve a preliminary plan to widen Kenaston Boulevard from 4 lanes to 6 between Ness and Taylor Avenues. Read the Green Action Centre brief on the project.
Cap and trade is a market-based system that could play a small role in helping to reduce greenhouse gases in Manitoba, but only if it is properly implemented. With the wrong policy choices, cap and trade could be an expensive distraction that facilitates increased emissions across the region.
Manitoba Hydro has asked for permission to change electricity rates. Green Action Centre proposes that this is an opportunity to make ground-breaking policy that builds social, environmental and economic sustainability into electricity pricing.
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Food is part of our everyday lives and our food choices directly affect our health and the health of our planet. The way food is grown, processed, transported, consumed and disposed of is linked to environmental issues. Find resources on local food sources, recipes, ways to take action and links on further information.
Composting is a simple, yet often overlooked method for tending to the health of our planet. Composting reduces the amount of waste that we send to our landfills. Finished compost is an essential tool in improving soil ecology by returning nutrients to the earth. Learn about the basics, how-to, available options, and much more.
Our climate is changing and the impacts will be felt around the globe. A changing climate impacts all of the systems on our planet, whether it be agriculture, water, energy, transportation, even your local community. Find the news, research and links you need to understand climate change, as well as the actions you can take towards reducing your greenhouse gas emissions! Find resources for youth, guidance on creating climate friendly communities, tips for fuel efficient driving, and the seven habits you need to adopt today.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… Rethink!
In this section, you will find current information on how to shrink your footprint on the earth, save money and help keep yourself and our environment healthy at home, at school and at work. Start by rethinking how much you really need to buy, use and discard in the first place. For the things we do need, recycling and composting are simple, easy ways for everyone to make a positive impact on our environment.
Transportation activities in Manitoba are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions associated with climate change. Providing Manitobans with viable opportunities to choose active and sustainable forms of transportation – cycling, walking, inline skating, transit, carpooling and carsharing – is an important step in reducing pollution, addressing climate change, improving personal health, and easing traffic congestion in our communities. Find the news, research and links you need to know on transportation issues in Manitoba.
