Episode 5
Reducing our emissions, one step at a time!
In Canada, transportation produces 27% of our national emissions, and homes and buildings produce 13%... but, there are things we can do to shrink those numbers!
In this episode of What On EARTH Can We Do? we chat with The Calgary Region Airshed Zone and Solar Alberta to learn all about emissions: what they are, why they exist, and what we can do as individuals to reduce them!
In this episode:
04:25 - discover how air quality is monitored
11:40 - learn how you can reduce your emissions
17:51 - how does solar reduce emissions?
18:40 - how much does installing solar panels cost?
22:06 - top three tips for people who are looking to install solar
25:17 - five energy conservation methods you may not have considered
About our guests:
The Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ)
CRAZ is a non-profit located in Calgary, Alberta. They monitor, analyze, and provide information on air quality and develop strategies to manage air quality issues within the Calgary Regional Airshed Zone.
Solar Alberta is a non-profit educational organization located in Edmonton, Alberta. They provide free educational events, training and classes, exhibits, school presentations, public demonstrations, consulting services, and media appearances.
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