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The NL Climate Podcast
The NL Climate Podcast hosts interviews with experts and problem solvers dealing with the issue of climate change in our province; from those working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to those helping communities prepare for the impacts of factors like sea level rise and changing weather.
In Episode 5 of the NL Climate Podcast we talk about how communities can prepare for climate change with Kelly Vodden of Grenfell Campus and Brian Eddy of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). A recent government report, featured by the CBC, highlighted some of the impacts of climate change expected for Canada. Kelly and Brian are working on a different report, as part of the same series of reports, that deals with the impact of climate change on rural and remote communities in Canada.
In the past Kelly also worked on a 7 step guide for communities to help them assess and prepare for climate change impacts. With rural and coastal communities in Newfoundland and Labrador on the front lines of climate change, it is vital we work quickly to understand both the threats and opportunities in our province. We also discuss the tremendous contribution rural communities make to our lives and economies, and how we need to stop talking of rural communities only in terms of decline.
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We hear from David Brake about how public transit can help mitigate climate change and how it can be improved in Newfoundland and Labrador. Transportation is a significant sources of emissions in our province; it accounts for 34% of our emissions (second only to “large industry”) and we saw an increase in households' transportation emissions of 40.9% (2009 to 2016). By transporting more people in fewer vehicles emissions can be reduced and public transport also has a lot of other social benefits.
We also talk about electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are already able to operate in Canadian winters and are increasing in range; we delve into the need for charging infrastructure in NL, measures to reduce upfront cost, and the impact rate changes might have on charging costs.
Natural resources Canada is currently taking funding applications from institutions, municipalities, organizations, and companies interested in installing electric vehicle charging stations - if you're interested in applying more information can be found here. The Federal Government is also proposing measures to reduce the upfront cost of these vehicles for consumers.
Finally, we discuss the province's new climate change action plan, The Way Forward on Climate Change in Newfoundland and Labrador (PDF).
David's take on what you can do: Support politicians trying to address climate change and help provide them with the information they need. Tell other people about the efforts you are making to tackle climate change as well. Work together.
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