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SUMMARY:Intro to CanBike
DESCRIPTION:Riding your bike in traffic can be daunting. Learn how to gain confidence and feel more comfortable on the road. \nWe know that biking is better than driving when it comes to the environment and our health. But many of us just don’t feel safe on the road. That’s one of the most common reasons we use for not cycling. We just don’t feel safe – especially on streets. \n Meanwhile\, the pandemic has provided the opportunity for more people than ever to dust off their bikes and ride.  \nThis course is all about building confidence. Confidence that comes from better cycling skills that enable you to make more informed decisions on where and when to ride. \nBased on the national CanBike program this one-day cycling class for adults will build on the technical basics of riding and traffic dynamics to help you approach biking from a defensive riding approach. It includes a classroom session\, skills development in a parking lot and finally on-road riding. \nMany of you will know this program as an integral part of the cycling curriculum offered by CELP\, Headwaters and TERRA environmental High School programs in Guelph. Your instructor has been teaching CanBike programs for over 20 years to more than a thousand people including police officers\, adults\, high school students and children.  \n COVID Update \n We will ensure that all COVID measures and precautions are followed to help ensure the health and safety of our participants and the community. Your eMERGE instructor is now fully vaccinated and will be tested for COVID 24 hours ahead. We will be adhering to social distancing rule of 2 metres (6.5 feet) during this course.  \nThe day before the event\, you will be asked to fill out a COVID-19 Screening form (sample).  \n—————————— \nIntro to CanBike \nOn Road session \n 08:45am – 3:00 pm Sunday\, September 19\, 2021 \nLocation – close to downtown Guelph (final location to be confirmed) \nIntro to CanBike will help you learn new skills\, gain confidence and take more control. A real ‘must’ for anyone that wants to ride more confidently in the city and in traffic. \nClass size is limited to only 10 students.  \nThe cost is $80 plus Eventbrite fees and HST. The instructor will contact you to provide further information and necessary prep work to be completed prior to the class. We are considering offering more classes based on demonstrated demand. \n———- \nA note about the cost: eMERGE always attempts to make it’s programs financially accessible to those that may not be able to afford it. However\, given that we have to limit the number of people in this class due to COVID\, we are unable to offer a reduced rate at this time. If we can provide larger classes in the future\, we will attempt to once again offer this opportunity. We appreciate your understanding. \n \nAbout eMERGE\neMERGE fights climate change to build a healthier society. It does this by helping people reduce energy and water use.  \nPromoting smart behavior\, policy and improved efficiency helps Guelph build a road map to achieve 100% renewable energy decades before 2050. This has the added benefit of a healthier community and a more resilient local economy.
URL:https://emergeguelph.ca/event/4863/
LOCATION:downtown Guelph\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="eMERGE Guelph":MAILTO:Rasha@emergeguelph.ca
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SUMMARY:Wanna be a Waterhero?
DESCRIPTION:Guelph takes water conservation seriously \nWe have to. We’re the largest community in Canada relying on groundwater for our supply. Compared to other cities our wells take longer to replenish and are more vulnerable to overuse. That’s why the city created the Blue Built Home program: to motivate\, celebrate\, rebate and reward your water conservation efforts. \nOn average\, we use 167 Liters/person/ day in our homes. But we need to get down to 150 Liters . This policy target came about from extensive public participation\, by individuals and organizations. We’ve certainly come a long way from the 250 liters/person/day that we gobbled up in the early 1990’s. \nReaching this goal is easier than you might think. But don’t take our word for it. Check out how our friends Suzanne and Ernst Braendli have cut their water use down to just 79 Liters / person / day. (And yes they do shower and their home is spotless) \nWe have partnered with the city to get you started through our Home Tune-Up program. We’ll work with you to analyze your water use\, replace shower heads\, faucet aerators for free and then make recommendations including replacing toilets and even larger appliances like dishwashers and your washing machine. And then for the “super heroes” out there\, how about rain water harvesting? \nAchieving Blue Built Home certification will no doubt reduce your monthly water bill and provide even greater benefits to the environment. And you’ll also have bragging rights. \nLearn how you can certify your home with the Blue Built Home program and have access to rebates up to $2\,000. \nJoin us as we explore the options for water saving and help you build your plan to become a water hero: \nWanna be a Water Hero? \nThursday \, September 23\, 2021 \n7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \n 
URL:https://emergeguelph.ca/event/wanna-be-a-waterhero/
LOCATION:Online\, eMERGE  \, ON\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="eMERGE Guelph":MAILTO:Rasha@emergeguelph.ca
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SUMMARY:2050 Is Too Late
DESCRIPTION:1st target of 2030 is like telling a child in grade 1 they won’t be evaluated until grade 9 \nThe latest science showing the need for ‘climate action now’ couldn’t be clearer. And while the city has acknowledged that we are in a climate emergency\, our first climate target isn’t until 2030. That’s like telling a parent today that their child in grade 1 won’t be evaluated until they get to grade 9.\nGuelph just released its Sustainability Report on how we’re fighting climate change. Our city staff are working hard and it shows that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions went down in 2020. However\, the pandemic has had a profound impact on cutting emissions across the country. Will Guelph be able to sustain that drop and keep reducing emissions fast enough post-pandemic? \nThe city has two climate change targets for 2050: Net Zero Carbon (for the entire community) and 100% Renewable Energy (for the corporation of the City of Guelph). \nHere’s how we can do better. \n1- Develop mandatory interim climate change targets that fall within city council terms of office:\nWe need more accountability. Our first climate target of 45% doesn’t occur until 2030. While there are requirements for “reviews” every 5 years\, there are no specific targets associated with those reviews.\nThis all about accountability and the “reviews” don’t quite line up with the 4-year terms of city council. Having interim targets that land within Council terms will help focus our work and create more accountability – for all of us.\nIt will also gives us a much better method of understanding how we are – or aren’t -progressing in an emergency.\nThe City of Hamilton has already implemented 4 year targets. \n2- Entrench climate change action into the Official Plan review.\nThe current Official Plan – now undergoing a review – doesn’t reflect our current climate targets. It does include reference to the now outdated energy plan. All decisions that the city makes must include a ‘lens’ that ensures climate change is front and centre. \n3- Empower All City staff to bring their ideas forward to fight climate change. \nThis is about changing the culture. \nWe have great staff working for us in many different departments at the city. Who better to understand the challenges and opportunities available to fast-track fighting climate change efforts in their specific field of work? We can’t leave this to one small\, but committed\, office to do all the heavy lifting.\nEmpowering all city staff to find their voice and help fight climate change will give us a great leg up. \n4- Review the 2050 target date for Net Zero carbon and 100%RE. \nLike our Health Unit’s COVID vaccination efforts\, we believe that Guelph can be a front runner by going above and beyond these targets. As we see progress\, we must also re-evaluate this final target and bring it closer – much closer – to today.\nAs a community we need to battle climate change aggressively on all fronts. \nWill We able to meet our climate change targets? \nJoin us as we explore ways to meet our climate goals much sooner! \n2050 is Too Late \n7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nTuesday\, Sep 28\, 2021 \nClick here to register for 2050 is Too Late \n___________ \nBrought to you by: \n \nCitizens Climate Lobby\, Climate Justice Guelph\, Council of Canadians-Guelph Chapter\, eMERGE Guelph\, Extinction Rebellion Guelph\, Fridays for the Future\, Greenhouse Guelph\, Green New Deal Guelph\, Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice\, Kairos Guelph\, OPIRG Guelph\, Transition Guelph\, Wellington Water Watchers\, Yorklands Green Hub
URL:https://emergeguelph.ca/event/2050-is-too-late-2-2/
LOCATION:Online\, eMERGE  \, ON\, Canada
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