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Addressing climate change in Guelph requires united community effort, says City of Guelph report

Timely collective action needed to keep the city safe, livable and resilient Guelph, Ont., May 28, 2025 – A new City report is calling on the Guelph community to take climate action to reach net zero carbon by 2050. The Community Call to Climate Action report and backgrounder share our current progress, future goals, and steps needed to get there together. “Guelph is already facing hotter summers, longer heatwaves and more severe weather with climate change,” says Bryan Ho-Yan, Manager of Energy and Climate Change. “When we work together, we reduce our collective carbon footprint. We all need to act where we live, work and play to build a more sustainable and resilient Guelph.” The Community Call to Climate Action shares steps that people, builders, companies… Continue reading Addressing climate change in Guelph requires united community effort, says City of Guelph report

Celebrate Earth Month with the City of Guelph!

April 1 – 30 is Earth Month, and the City of Guelph invites you to take part in activities and events to help protect the environment and reduce our carbon footprint. Upcoming Earth Month events Guelph EcoChallenge (April 1 – 30) Looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Join the Guelph EcoChallenge and commit to new sustainable habits this month! To join the Guelph Community Race to Zero team: Visit earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/about/cityofguelph Sign up online. Complete environmental actions. You can also track our collective action on EcoChallenge.org. Clean and Green Community Clean up (*Various dates in April) Thank you to the 1,800 volunteers who signed up to clean a park, trail or greenspace as part of this year’s clean and green community clean up! Missed the deadline?… Continue reading Celebrate Earth Month with the City of Guelph!