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Why take action?
As provinces partner with the federal government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions they will turn to municipalities to take action. (1) Although we often associate climate change with doom and gloom, there are many benefits of becoming a climate friendly community.
By taking action on climate change, your community can
- save money by cutting energy costs
- become a leader in energy efficiency
- improve air quality and citizen health
- create more jobs by investing in alternative, locally produced energy and services
- enhance municipal corporate image and community relations
