Municipalities contribute 50 percent of greenhouse gas emissions — this guide will help you push for change

Author Kylie Adair
Youth Climate Lab and Climate Caucus wrote an ‘Infiltration Manual’ to help youth move climate-oriented policies forward at the local level

Why It Matters

Municipalities create 50 percent of greenhouse gas emissions produced in Canada. They also control much of the country’s economic development, greenspace allocation, and other major areas of opportunity for climate action. Informed and engaged local citizens could mean massive gains toward a brighter climate future.

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