Many people still stop me to ask what the One-Tonne Challenge is. Invariably, I will give them some One-Tonne Challenge literature, and explain that it is a federal program designed to challenge Canadians to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, or ‘one-tonne’.

A tonne is 1000 kilograms, and specifically, it’s carbon-dioxide (CO2) that we’re talking about.

Every time you drive a car, use natural gas to heat your home, or do anything else that uses energy from fossil fuels you are adding to the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) which are causing climate change.

You can learn more about hte One-Tonne Challenge by visiting the Goverment of Canada website. There is an FAQ section as well.

You may also want to get a quick overview of the Climate Change Impacts that are already of great concern in Canada.