Shining Light Where It's Needed
Of course there’s an initial cost, but when one thinks about lower monthly bills, plus the savings society will have not having to pay for sun spills, solar panel explosions, and increased medical bills due to fresh air, it’s a wonder we’ve been so oblivious for so long
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Anyone who isn’t on board at this point in time will never be on board (likely to be swept away at some point by violently rising waters) and quite frankly should remove themselves from the discussion (or be ignored) about how we deal with what appears to be inevitable
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By the end of the day, organizers hope to have a list of actions that can be taken by individuals, by the community, and by local businesses to move Orillia toward becoming a sustainable community.
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As consumers we are powerful and vote with our money every day. As investors we have the same power to bring about incremental change.
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We live among lakes which are not yet dead, forests not yet cut, and precious-few wetlands that still have our backs when it rains hard.
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Think about how you can make a difference and tell us – local ideas and local action from local citizens and local businesses can be revolutionary.
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We can brainstorm ideas which strengthen community health, focusing on identifying individual and community lifestyle choices to strengthen our health today while protecting the health of tomorrow’s generations.
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Ideally, the housing future in Orillia will have everyone in our community living in homes with reduced energy demands and a reduced ecological footprint – homes, which as a result, cost the homeowners or renters less to live in and maintain.
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With awareness regarding waste and the state of the environment increasing, many artists have taken it upon themselves to make their work more environmentally friendly.
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Polling of Canadians by EcoAnalytics in 2017 has shown 86% of Canadians believe there is solid evidence of climate change.
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