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SPORTS
Cougars looking to promised land
by Chris Jaster
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Eyes on Sports
Go Bettman go!
by Steven Kiser
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Fit as a fiddle
A dream we all share
by Julie Folk
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Cougars control own destiny
by Chris Jaster
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NEWS
NDP’ers speak amongst friends
by Jeanette Stewart
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Arts plus co-op equals a useful degree
by Jeanette Stewart
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Regina gets Bloc’d
by Chris Jaster
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Loose a tonne and feel great
by Cassie Hawrysh
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Trouble in paradise
by Stephane Bonneville
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FEATURES
A reflection on England
by Morgan bradshaw
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ARTS
Aught four: The year in film
by Dan MacRae, Steven Kiser, Cassie Ozog and Kent Farago
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Artistic License
Humanities darkest hour
by Emily Elias
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Spliced Politics in film: not rubbish
by Luke Fandrich
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2004: Year of the biopic
by Ryan Good
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COMMENTARY
Racism rears its ugly head
Editorial
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Bad moon rising
Commentary
by Justin Ludwig
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Confessions of a freshman
I pierced my face
by Amy O’Teri
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At the Gates
Food, faith and friends
by Lee Harding
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Loose a tonne and feel great
Canada to defeat arch-enemy: greenhouse gases
by Cassie Hawrysh
the Carillon
Concerns about
climate change spark CBC commercial
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The Government of Canada is calling on all Canadians to reduce their annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as energy consumption by just one tonne in hopes to take action on climate change.
Enter the One-Tonne Challenge. With the help of well-known Canadian writer/comedian Rick Mercer, advertisements are airing on CBC to inform the public of the proposed solution to this serious problem.
“Using energy the way we all do, we each produce over five tonnes of greenhouse gases and other pollution every single year,” said Rick Mercer. So, when you think about it, one tonne is simply a case of reducing our energy usage by 20 per cent.
How much reduction is really being requested here? One metric tonne equals 1,000 kilograms. Therefore, the volume of one tonne of greenhouse gas emissions would fill a two story, three-bedroom house and, as Mercer explained, “If we could see this stuff, we’d be screaming and running for cover!”
Fortunately, as Jim Harris, the leader of the Green Party of Canada, stressed in an interview, “Canadians are echoing what the Green Party has been advocating: that it is our responsibility as citizens to ensure the integrity, diversity and richness of our ecosystems.”
Consequentially, some survey results have shown this as well. In a recent poll done by the Centre for Research and Information on Canada (CRIC), 76 per cent of respondents believed protecting the environment to be Canada’s number one priority.
“Canadians have shown time and again that they are prepared to play a leadership role in protecting the environment,” said the Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment. So, what can we do?
Taking practical actions such as checking your vehicle’s tire pressure, driving less or using other forms of transportation will significantly reduce our fuel consumption and emissions. Additionally, home energy is another big source of our GHGs. Making smart decisions about heating, cooling and appliances will add to our energy savings and will help save some cash.
“A healthy environment means less burden on the health care system, not to mention our own well being,” Harris explained.
The One-Tonne Challenge is part of the Government of Canada’s investment in climate change action. Public education and outreach is an integral part of the Government of Canada’s strategy. It is also investing, however, in the development and deployment of clean-energy technologies, such as hydrogen fuel cells and ethanol.
The One-Tonne Challenge stresses that participating in the global effort to address climate change will require a national effort, one that summons the best from our citizens, entrepreneurs, scientists, communities, and governments. With commitment and resolve, Canadians can and will create the healthy environment and dynamic economy for today and tomorrow.
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