Are you concerned about wildfires and floods in BC, but don’t quite know what to do about it? Take individual action to live more lightly on the planet or join a local climate action team! Stay informed about upcoming initiatives by signing up for our monthly newsletter. See a list of our current projects here. To volunteer, send us a note!
UPDATE: Aug. 25, 2023 Calling all Kamloops cyclists and friends – New online sign-up sheet for survey volunteers! We need as many bicyclists as possible to canvas businesses and encourage them to complete the Business Bike Parking Survey which is … Read more
How much carbon do you put into the atmosphere? Members of our Climate Action team, Sam and Ron, set out to test five carbon footprint calculators. They chose the Climate Hero calculator. There are several things they liked about the … Read more
The two biggest impacts you make on climate change are what you eat and how you travel. Here’s a great study, done in 2017, that quantifies emissions reductions for actions we can take. What can you do to fight climate … Read more
Your food has a carbon footprint too! It’s called a foodprint. Eating locally grown fruits and vegetables saves fossil fuels used for long-distance transport. There are other benefits too – local foods will likely be fresher with great taste and … Read more
I have noticed that death is not a subject that people tend to enjoy exploring in conversation. Most of us find the subject disturbing and/or frightening. We wholeheartedly celebrate the opposite end of the spectrum, birth, yet when it comes … Read more
One of the project groups taking shape is called Nature-Friendly Yards, focused on making our private spaces more ecologically friendly. This is a free event open to anyone with an interest in creating a nature friendly yard, but it does … Read more
After a day of pitching ideas and shaping them, about 65 participants of Action Fest selected a list of 11 resilience-building projects to be implemented.
We’re about halfway through our exceptionally popular climate action program now. Save the date: April 29th will be our one-day Action Fest to decide on projects to include in our plan!
It’s been years in the making, but thanks for helping to push it over the line! Kamloops City Council unanimously approved the Community Climate Action Plan on June 29!