What You Can Do
Climate Change can sometimes appear to be an overwhelming global problem well beyond the capabilities of individuals and households. However, climate actions by many individuals can make a difference.
Targeting Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Nelson: Passenger Vehicles and Residential Homes
To make real reductions to our community GHG emissions, individuals can focus on these two key areas that make up a large amount of our total emissions in Nelson.
Long lists of actions can be overwhelming, so we have compiled a compact list of actions to help get you started. Start with these links to get you thinking of solutions that will work best for you and to become part of GHG reductions in Nelson!
Passenger Vehicles
| Take Transit | Nelson Transit |
| Arrange Carpools | Kootenay Rideshare |
| Car Share | The Nelson Car Share Co-op |
| Cycling | Nelson Cycling Routes [PDF - 399 KB] |
Residential Homes
| Complete a Home Energy Audit | LiveSmart at Home |
| Buy Energy Efficient Appliances | Natural Resources Canada |
| Join BC Hydro Team PowerSmart | Team PowerSmart |
Additional Information
The following links provide further information on how to reduce your personal carbon footprint and to help you tackle climate change in your day-to-day lives!
LiveSmart BC - 52 Ways to Reduce your Emissions
David Suzuki Foundation - What You Can do to Slow Climate Change
Environmental Canada - Take Action for the Environment
Solar BC - Join the Solar Revolution
Solar BC - Rate your House for Solar Energy
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