 In 1999, Serge LaRochelle took part in an internship in Winnipeg assisting with youth outreach on climate change. He contacted youth organizations across Canada to find out their best communication practices, facilitated discussions on climate change with youth across Canada and assisted in developing a Youth Strategy on Climate Change for the Government of Canada. Serge, who is from Manitoba, participated in the internship after completing graduate business studies in France. |
Respect the Earth - Take Action
There's lots you probably do already to help the earth. You recycle, you re-use scrap paper and reduce the number of things you buy. Every time you walk, cycle, rollerblade and skateboard instead of riding in a car, you help the Earth and your neighbours breathe a little easier. Keep it up! Here are a few other things you can do:
Fill out our work sheet. Your answers to these questions will be given to the Manitoba Climate Change Task Force and will help them develop a strategy to deal with climate change in Manitoba. Your ideas will be posted on this web site!
Play the Climate Challenge Trivia Game on the Fort Whyte Centre web site. How much do you know about climate change? (You'll need "flash" for this site).
Calculate your personal impact on climate change, and compare your result with a friend.
Send a post card to a friend. Link to the Government of Canada's web site to send an e-card, which will send a tip about what you can do at home to stop wasting energy.
| In Winnipeg, car dealerships have introduced cars that can run on both electricity and gasoline. These cars, called "hybrid cars", are a first step in reducing greenhouse gases from personal vehicles. To find out more about hybrid cars, visit Toyota (Prius) or Honda (Insight) |
Use the Premier's Pipeline
If you have other concerns and ideas about Manitoba's future, use the Premier's Pipeline. The Premier has invited all Manitoba youth to contact him with your questions, comments and suggestions.
Volunteer
Make a difference; learn. There are lots of organizations in Manitoba where you can volunteer. If you can't find an organization, you could approach your teacher, your parents, your band council or a local library and tell them you'd like to plant some trees or organize a school energy audit (see below). Be creative!
Do an energy audit
Find out if your home or school buildings are energy efficient, and what can be done to improve efficiency.
| A Manitoba company called New Flyer Industries is selling buses that are pollution-free. The buses use "fuel cells" instead of gasoline for power. The fuel cell engines generate electricity through an electrochemical process that is not polluting. This electricity is supplied to electric motors that power the vehicles. |
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