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Micro-Mobility Fact Sheet #1: A Brief History of the E-Bike | |
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In case you missed it, the Coalition recently released a fact sheet on the the history of electric bikes (e-bikes).
This fact sheet is part of our latest project which aims to increase public and industry awareness, knowledge and confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), particularly battery-powered micro-mobility (BPMM) solutions.
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GreenCare 2022 Environmental Accountability Reports | |
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The GreenCare Energy and Environmental Sustainability team is pleased to share the 2022 Environmental Performance Accountability Reports for:
These BC health organisations are celebrating 11 years of progress and collective action toward planetary health from dozens of contributors across the system. The reports include: (i) 2022 milestones and achievements; (ii) a dashboard showing progress toward targets; (iii) actions and inspiring stories about the people who are getting us there.
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Health Care Climate Learning Initiative
Health Care Without Harm
Together with partners around the world, Health Care Without Harm convened representatives from 98 health care organisations spanning 20 countries to share their learnings from implementing decarbonization and climate resilience initiatives.
The proven practices shared by health care organisations were used to develop step-by-step guidance, Sustainable, climate-smart health care guidance: Actions to achieve net zero while centering health equity, resilience, and adaptive capacity.
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A medical toolkit for climate resiliency is built on the latest epidemiology and ER best practices
Inside Climate News
Harvard University’s Chan School of Public Health has developed a Climate Resiliency Toolkit to aid emergency rooms and clinics with protocols for robust medical care during climate emergencies.
The toolkit contains specific resources and guidance for administrators, physicians and patients at frontline medical clinics to proactively address climate-induced medical emergencies.
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From Montana to Ontario, youth take to the courts as a last resort to combat climate change
The Globe and Mail
In 2020, seven young climate activists sued Ontario for violating their rights to life, liberty, security and equality. Mathur v. Ontario took particular issue with the province’s repeal of the Climate Change Mitigation and Low-carbon Economy Act, legislation that sought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In April, a judge ruled against the young plaintiffs. However, Mathur v. Ontario marked the first time a Canadian court had accepted a climate-litigation case like it, a turning point in the movement to use the courts to fight climate change.
According to a UN report published in July, the number of climate-litigation cases has more than doubled since 2017. This month alone has marked some significant wins for climate litigation.
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Investigating the mental health impacts of climate change in youth
MDPI
As climate change continues unabated, research is increasingly focused on capturing and quantifying the lesser-known psychological responses and mental health implications of this humanitarian and environmental crisis.
There has been a particular interest in the experiences of young people, who are more vulnerable for a range of reasons, including their developmental stage, the high rates of mental health conditions among this population, and their relative lack of agency to address climate threats.
The different geographic and sociocultural settings in which people are coming of age afford certain opportunities and present distinct challenges and exposures to climate hazards. Understanding the diversity of lived experiences is vitally important for informing evidence-based, locally led psychosocial support and social and climate policies.
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Release of RETScreen® Version 9.0
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Version 9 of the RETScreen® Clean Energy Management Software platform was released on October 13th, 2022 and is now available for download from the RETScreen website. This update has arrived with a number of salient new features to enhance the RETScreen experience!
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Manitoba's "Lead the Charge" program gets $3-million federal investment
Electric Autonomy
The Manitoba Motor Dealer Association (MMDA) is continuing its “Lead the Charge” electric vehicle charger investment program after receiving an additional $3 million from the federal government this week.
The new Lead the Charge funding comes from from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emissions Vehicles Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). A previous investment of $2.5 million for 400 chargers also came from NRCan in July 2022.
The program will offer rebates to successful applicants that install new electric vehicle charging stations throughout Manitoba.
This funding round is focused on Northern and rural areas in the province.
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Why BC Hydro's new EV charging rate plan was denied, and what it means for the rest of Canada
Electric Autonomy
A proposal put forward by BC Hydro to change the rates of its public electric vehicle charging stations has been denied — at least in the short term — by the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC).
Instead of implementing an interim suggestion from BC Hydro to raise charging station electricity rates come September 1, the BCUC is electing to accelerate its review of BC Hydro’s full application.
The BCUC is establishing a Streamlined Review Process (SRP) to expedite the review of BC Hydro’s application and is inviting public participation in the process.
Until the review is complete, the current rates remain in effect.
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Unleashing the power of CHARGED | |
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Formerly known as the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Support Program (ZEVISP), Pollution Probe's CHARGED program aims to help Canada achieve its ZEV targets by creating accessible charging infrastructure for EVs.
See what Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, had to say and learn how the program works here.
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Senior care facilities must prepare for extreme weather
Healthcare Facilities Today
Every year summer is welcomed with open arms, but the start of the warm weather comes with a series of extreme weather events that facilities managers need to be prepared for.
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados can have devastating consequences on buildings that are not properly secure.
It is predicted that these extreme weather events will only increase over the years, so it is crucial that senior care facilities have the appropriate infrastructure in place so that patient care isn’t compromised.
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MEP engineers urge collective action on refrigerant emissions
BuildingGreen
Common refrigerants used to heat and cool buildings “can drive up to 75% of the embodied carbon emissions related to HVAC systems,” according to MEP 2040, a group of signatories committed to building decarbonization. The group recently issued a call to action to speed progress toward its 2040 net-zero target.
Formed by the Carbon Leadership Forum, MEP 2040 is a coalition of engineers and other designers of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. To push toward total-life-cycle decarbonization, including embodied and operational carbon, the group is tackling one of the biggest causes of greenhouse gas emissions: refrigerants.
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How health care facilities management can respond to disasters
Healthcare Facilities Today
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When disaster strikes, it can be hard to know what to do in response. Panic ensues and chaos takes hold of the situation. However, it is the duty of society’s institutions, including health care facilities, to remain steadfast in the face of catastrophe. They are what maintain order and harbor resiliency amidst the mayhem wrought from disaster.
Facilities must prepare for situations such as the Maui wildfires, because if they do not, lives could be at stake. That preparation goes beyond the capacity for patient care, as it extends into facilities management, too.
Facilities management plays many roles in emergency responses, with one of them being planning.
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EVENTS, TRAINING AND WEBINARS | |
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Due to poor air quality caused by nearby wildfires Trees for Life sadly had to cancel and postpone the event that was initially planned for late July.
We are happy to report the event has now been rescheduled!
Date: Thursday, October 5th, 2023
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Tawa park, Edmonton
What & Why: Trees for Life is planting trees in partnership with the
City of Edmonton and TD to celebrate our health heroes. Planting a
tree in their honour is a great way to show our appreciation andbenefit communities at the same time.
Email Brenda@treesforlife.ca to RSVP.
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2023 CHES National Conference
Registration is now open for the 43rd annual CHES National Conference!
Attend or exhibit to connect with delegates from health care facilities, architects, engineers contractors from across Canada and Internationally.
Dates: September 17th-19th
Location: RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg
*Don't forget to visit the Coalition in the Green Park!
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Climate Emergency: Building a Healthy Planetary Future
The climate crisis is at our doorstep. Health professionals have the opportunity to help build a healthy planetary future together.
On October 28th, 2023 hear from experts in their fields who have initiated projects at a local level. Be inspired at this annual conference presented by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, with lots of opportunities for participants to engage with the speakers and with each other. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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RETScreen® is a Clean Energy Management Software system for energy efficiency, renewable energy and cogeneration project feasibility analysis as well as ongoing energy performance analysis.
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Have you registered as an organ donor?
Contact your local organ donation agency and speak to your family about your wishes. You have the power to save and transform lives.
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The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is Canada’s premier green health care resource network, leading the evolution of green in Canada’s health sector as a national voice and catalyst for environmental change. www.greenhealthcare.ca | |
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