Caledon Countryside Alliance - Step Up to Kyoto

Some people say Canada shouldn't ratify the Kyoto Protocol because it's too tough. We don't see it that way. In 2002, an average Canadian produced 5 tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) per year and Canada's emissions were 15% above 1990 levels. Therefore, to reach Canada's Kyoto target of 6% below 1990 levels, each Canadian must reduce personal emissions by 21%, or about 1 tonne of GHGs per year.

Take any one of the actions included in our on-line pledge list or paper pledge list and reduce your emissions by 1 tonne or more. You'll be surprised at how easy it is.

Kyoto Pledge List

Clean Air, Clean Energy
Articles by Dr. R. Ehrlich and friends

Reduce Electricity Vampires in Your Home

(2007-01-23 Caledon Enterprise)

I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas

(2006-12-20 Caledon Enterprise)

Electric Supercar

(2006-08-15 Caledon Enterprise)

Any Home Can Have Solar Power

(2006-07-15 Caledon Enterprise)

Energy Hero in our Midst

(2006-04-06 Caledon Enterprise)

Mow Down Pollution with a Lawnmower Rebate

(2006-04-06 Caledon Enterprise)

Now Anyone Can Buy Renewable Energy In Caledon

(2006-03-25 Caledon Enterprise)

Solar Water Heating- Hot Water, Clean Air

(2005-10-21 Caledon Enterprise)

Wind Energy - Questions and Answers

(2005-06-09 Caledon Enterprise)

Smog in Caledon – Protect Your Family
(2005-06-02 Caledon Enterprise)

More Efficient Vehicle Category - Save Money, Reduce Smog (Part 2 of 3)
(2005-03-16 Caledon Enterprise)

EnerGuide for Cars 2005 Winners - Save Money, Reduce Smog (Part 1 of 3)
(2005-01-09 Caledon Enterprise)

Strawbale Houses
(2004-12-14 Caledon Enterprise)

Caledon Energy Show – Lower Energy Bills and Cleaner Air
(2004-12-14 Caledon Enterprise)

Mow Down Pollution with a Lawnmower Rebate (2004 Version)
(2004-03-07 Caledon Enterprise)

Give the Gift of Clean Air This Year
(2003-12-10 Caledon Enterprise)

Home Electricity Detective Kits Available in Caledon Libraries
(2003-12-09 Caledon Enterprise)

A Visit to the Future of Clean Energy
(2003-08-24 Caledon Enterprise)

Clean Pool, Clean Air
(2003-07-12 Caledon Enterprise)

Air Conditioners - what condition they really leave the air
(2003-06-14 Caledon Enterprise)

Reduce Smog with Efficient Appliances
(2003-05-24 Caledon Enterprise)

Mow Down Pollution with a Lawnmower Rebate
(2003-04-12 Caledon Enterprise)

Clean Laundry, Clean Air
(2003-04-05 Caledon Enterprise)

Reduce Window Drafts and Air Pollution
(2003-03-15 Caledon Enterprise)

Free Coffee, Fresh Air
(2003-03-08 Caledon Enterprise)

Save Water and Reduce Smog
(2003-02-22 Caledon Enterprise)

6 Easy Ways to Lose a Tonne (of Air Pollution)
(2003-02-15 Caledon Enterprise)

Reforestation - See the Forest and the Trees
(2003-02-08 Caledon Enterprise)

Clean Air, Quieter Roads 2 - Other Ways to Reduce Driving
(2003-02-01 Caledon Enterprise, 2003-02-05 Caledon Citizen)

Clean Air, Quieter Roads 1 - Transit Options in Caledon
(2003-01-25 Caleon Enterprise)

Wind Energy Part 2 - Clean Wind Power Available in Caledon
(2003-01-18 Caledon Enterprise)

Wind Energy Part 1 - The Answer to Smog is Blowing in the Wind
(2003-01-11 Caledon Enterprise, 2003-01-15 Caledon Citizen)

Who Has Seen The Wind Power

Real Audio download Quirks and Quarks radio program on wind energy.

Idle Threat to the Environment?
(2002-12-14 Caledon Enterprise)

Computers- High tech with low emissions
(2002-12-07 Caledon Enterprise)

EnerGuide for Houses Professional Audit- A house call from the energy doctor
(2002-11-30 Caledon Enterprise)

Energy Efficient Light Bulbs- a bright idea for the environment
(2002-11-23 Caledon Enterprise)

Painless steps we can all take to reduce smog and climate change
(2002-11-13 Caledon Citizen, 2002-11-16 Caledon Enterprise)

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Government of Canada Official Climate Change Plan