Local Climate Change Action Plan 2030
Read the plan here: Local Climate Change Action Plan 2030
The Local Climate Change Action Plan 2030 (LCCAP2030) is the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg’s response to the global climate emergency. Our climate is changing and the global temperature is rising rapidly owing to the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. Moreover, Canada is warming twice as fast as rest of the world and the Canadian Arctic is warming at about three times faster than the global rate.[1] The detrimental impacts of climate change are widespread, intensifying, and require us to take an urgent action as a community.
The Municipality declared a climate emergency in 2019 and developed the LCCAP2030 as part of its commitment to act on climate change. The plan is a 10-year strategic action plan that provides the guiding framework for the Municipality to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 and support a climate-resilient, healthier, and sustainable future.
The LCCAP2030 is divided into the following two chapters:
Chapter 1 – Community Climate Action Plan: A plan that focuses on reducing GHG emissions within the boundaries of MODL (e.g., homes, offices, community vehicles), as well as building a climate-resilient community. The 10 main categories and 27 climate actions identified in this chapter will set forth a pathway for the Municipality to reduce its community GHG emissions and align itself with international efforts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C and build a climate-resilient and sustainable community.
Chapter 2 – Corporate Climate Action Plan: A plan that focuses on reducing GHG emissions that are directly controlled by MODL (e.g., municipal operations and fleets). The 4 main categories and 10 climate actions identified in this chapter will set forth a pathway for the Municipality to reduce its corporate GHG emissions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
[1] Government of Canada. (n.d.). Climate change adaptation in Canada. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change-adapting-impacts-and-reducing-emissions/what-adaptation/10025
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Have an idea or thought about how we can reduce GHG emissions within the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, or the emissions reduction goals you want us to achieve? Share it with us here and help create our Local Climate Change Action Plan.
View All Ideasover 3 years ago
Create and Support a Public Transit System
Establish a public transit system in the municipality. This cannot be a one size fits all effort. The public transit system needs to deal with the differences in rural and urban portions of the municipality. I think it should have the following 3 components: 1. There is a lot of support for a fixed route between Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Bridgewater and possibly New Germany: That's one part. 2. A dial a ride system is needed for other rural areas. 3. A lift-equipped bus that serves disabled residents both rural and urban such as the Senior Wheels Association bus that now serves MODL residents within 7km of Bridgewater. That service needs to be put in place for the whole of MODL. These components require money and cooperation adjacent municipal governments and the provincial government. Giving people a way to get around that produces less or little GHG is key to doing our part to fight climate change. Without it citizens have no option but to pollute with their trucks and cars as they live their lives.
over 3 years ago
Solar panels on the NEW MODL building?
The fact that this building is doing nothing to show leadership in renewable energy says to me that all the TALK about climate emergency is just talk.
over 2 years ago
Stop idling
When everyone is driving an e-vehicle, idling won't be a problem. Until then I would like to see more 'no idling' zones or at least more awareness about the harm idling causes - it's something small that we can do to help cut C02 emissions. People like to keep their engine running while having their lunch, usually somewhere with a nice view. Often a dog or person is left in the car with the A/C while someone goes shopping. I've seen cars idling for more than 30 mins in Lunenburg county. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/communities-infrastructure/transportation/cars-light-trucks/idling/4415 "If you're going to be stopped for more than 60 seconds – except in traffic – turn the engine off. Unnecessary idling wastes money and fuel, and produces greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.... In Europe, the recommended guidelines for turning engines off are 10 seconds in Italy and France, 20 seconds in Austria, 40 seconds in Germany and 60 seconds in the Netherlands. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency's Smartway and Drive Wise programs both recommend turning the engine off if you're stopped for more than 30 seconds. Avoiding unnecessary idling is a universal approach to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles. After all, idling gets you nowhere!"
over 2 years ago
A small fleet of electric vans to provide public transportation to rural areas.
When I was visiting Mexico they had a fleet of vans that picked up passengers at specific stops like a bus route. It would reduce the number of vehicles on the road and reduce emissions. This would also be a great service for people with fixed or lower incomes who cannot afford to purchase electric vehicles.
over 3 years ago
Remove "street lighting" in the community of Chelsea.
This lighting was installed in the late 1970's at the request of the community to provide illumination for those walking for exercise. The lighting was NOT installed on every second power pole which is the normal practice but at the end of residents driveways which does not provide a consistent level of illumination. Nowadays the lighting serves little purpose as most of the fixtures are installed on Highway 210 which has been dangerous to walk on due to the dramatic increase in the amount of truck traffic related to Freeman's Lumber in Greenfield. In actual fact the irregular spacing of the lighting is unsafe as it provides inconsistent levels of lighting for motorists. Non of the adjoining communities to Chelsea e.g. Bakers Settlement, Waterloo, Buckfield have lighting installed in their communities. Prior to the change-over of the light fixtures from sodium to LED units it was estimated with the help of Efficiency NS that these light fixtures were responsible for the generation of 32 tons of GHG annually. There is absolutely no need for these fixtures to remain in operation. If members of the community wish to keep their "driveway lights" let them contact NS Power and add them to their household accounts. Stop burning coal for no useful purpose.
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Email abhimanyu.jain@modl.ca