Tag: climateaction

Take Action (for the Environment) Day on October 19

September 16, 2024

Are you interested in taking positive action for the environment but don’t know where to start? Check out an upcoming event hosted by BurlingtonGreen, featuring the City of Burlington, Burlington Transit and the Burlington Repair Café where you can: Properly dispose of your household electronic waste such as gaming consoles, TVs (not heavyweight), computers, monitors, … More Take Action (for the Environment) Day on October 19

Share Your Eco Actions

August 19, 2024

Calling all Burlingtonians! Can we collectively carry out 200,000 eco actions by 2030? BurlingtonGreen thinks we can! If you live, work, or go to post-secondary school in Burlington, consider sharing your eco actions to protect and care for our environment with BurlingtonGreen. They will track, report, and celebrate your eco actions with the hope of … More Share Your Eco Actions

Safety reminders and tips to protect you and your home against flooding

July 23, 2024

Did you know that flooding is the most common natural disaster in Canada? Unfortunately, the City of Burlington has experienced two major floods in recent years: in August 2014 where over 3,000 households reported flooding, and July 2024 where over 1,500 households reported flooding. Warmer, wetter and wilder weather associated with climate change is increasing … More Safety reminders and tips to protect you and your home against flooding

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Spring Into Action: Make Every Day Earth Day

April 9, 2024

In April, the City of Burlington and BurlingtonGreen are connecting residents with opportunities to take action on climate change, clean up our environment, and learn about nature. Earth Day Community Tree Planting Event Residents are invited to join BurlingtonGreen and City staff in planting 500 native trees. Advance registration at burlingtongreen.org is required as space is limited. … More Spring Into Action: Make Every Day Earth Day

Burlington Launches a Solar Incentive Pilot Program

April 4, 2024

Are you thinking of installing solar panels on your home? If yes, Burlington is now offering a Solar Incentive Pilot Program by providing a grant for a Solar Panel Building Permit. City Council recently approved this pilot program for 2024 saving homeowners $612. Why Is Burlington Launching This Program? The Solar Incentive Pilot Program is … More Burlington Launches a Solar Incentive Pilot Program

Register for the 2024 Bay Area Climate Forum

March 27, 2024

Join the Bay Area Climate Change Council for their 2024 Bay Area Climate Forum “Cities in Action: The Power of Collaboration on Climate.” Learn how local communities can collaborate to build thriving, resilient, and climate-friendly cities. Hear from local leaders on the scale of change required, the efforts already underway, and the pathways forward. Whether … More Register for the 2024 Bay Area Climate Forum

Work with nature to create a healthy home garden

March 8, 2024

Conservation Halton is once again hosting a workshop series to help you create beautiful and healthy gardens while also working with nature. You will learn how to direct rainwater away from your home, use less energy and resources, attract pollinators, increase biodiversity, and improve local water quality. This workshop series highlights the benefits of increasing … More Work with nature to create a healthy home garden

Is the Ultra Low Overnight Electricity Plan Right for You?

March 4, 2024

On May 1, 2023, the Ontario Government rolled-out an Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO) price plan with six electric utility companies to encourage residents to shift their electricity usage to overnight hours. All utility companies, including Burlington Hydro, were required to offer this plan by Nov. 1, 2023. Why was the ULO price plan introduced? Electricity needs … More Is the Ultra Low Overnight Electricity Plan Right for You?

Participate in Burlington’s Street-Side Tree Planting Program in 2024!

February 22, 2024

Are you a Burlington resident? Would you like to have a tree planted in front of your house on City property? If you answered yes, we have a program for you! What do I need to do? Contact the City! You can call the City at 905-335-7777 or email city@burlington.ca and mention that you’d like … More Participate in Burlington’s Street-Side Tree Planting Program in 2024!

Learn more about residential retrofits

February 13, 2024

Are you a Burlington or Hamilton homeowner or renter interested in learning more about: making your home more energy efficient, financing home energy upgrades, the relationships between buildings and climate, and what your City is doing to support greenhouse gas emissions reductions in residential buildings? If you answered yes, then join the Bay Area Climate … More Learn more about residential retrofits

Celebrate Winter Walk Day: You’re Closer Than You Think!

February 1, 2024

Are you a fan of winter? If you are, you thrive on the natural beauty of the season and if necessary, even travel to an area with conditions that are just right for winter scenery or activities. Those who are not fans of winter are likely counting the days to spring. You might also be … More Celebrate Winter Walk Day: You’re Closer Than You Think!

New Video on Taking Action on Climate Change in Burlington

January 15, 2024

Our climate is changing. It’s not just about polar bears and melting ice caps; it’s about our homes, our communities, and our future. We all need to ‘Take Action Burlington’ to: Reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and Take steps to adapt to our warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Small actions can lead to big impacts. … More New Video on Taking Action on Climate Change in Burlington

Burlington continues to lead by example to reduce carbon footprint

December 11, 2023

The City of Burlington is working towards net carbon neutral operations by 2040. A pathway to achieve this Vision 2040 Strategic Plan goal is laid out in the Corporate Energy and Emissions Management Plan: 2019-2024. To ensure momentum towards achieving this goal, progress reports are presented each year to City Council. This post highlights some … More Burlington continues to lead by example to reduce carbon footprint

Burlington’s first series of protected bike intersections complete on Plains Road

November 3, 2023

The City of Burlington is pleased to officially announce the completion of the Plains Road bike facilities and resurfacing project. This project includes: Burlington’s first series of protected bike intersections, construction of new bikeways, a rain garden, resurfacing the road, curb and sidewalk replacement, driveway and landscape improvements, new transit stops,   hydro pole relocations, … More Burlington’s first series of protected bike intersections complete on Plains Road

Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Our First Year

October 26, 2023

In July 2022, City Council approved Burlington’s first climate adaptation plan called Climate Resilient Burlington (CRB): A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather. The CRB plan is separate but complimentary to the City’s Climate Action Plan which is focused on reducing our community’s greenhouse gas emissions primarily from the use of … More Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Our First Year

Learn More About Home Energy Retrofits in October

September 20, 2023

Do you want to make your home more comfortable, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly, but don’t know where to start? The City of Burlington’s Better Homes Burlington team and Burlington Public Library are hosting a series of free, one-hour information sessions where residents can learn about home energy retrofits. These introductory sessions will walk you through … More Learn More About Home Energy Retrofits in October

Test drive an EV and learn about air source heat pumps on Oct. 1

September 8, 2023

Our climate is changing. We are experiencing warmer, wetter, and wilder weather. On Oct. 1, you can learn how to take some steps to reduce your impact on our climate and environment. Electric Vehicle (EV) Road Show If your current gas or diesel vehicle needs to be replaced, consider an EV. You will reduce your … More Test drive an EV and learn about air source heat pumps on Oct. 1

City of Burlington Taking Action on Climate Change

July 12, 2023

At the July 11 Council meeting, City staff provided updates on three important environment and energy projects. All reports can be found on burlington.ca/calendar under the June 28 Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee meeting agenda. Climate Resilient Burlington: A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter, Wilder Weather Progress Report The Climate Resilient Burlington … More City of Burlington Taking Action on Climate Change

Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum Summer Sessions

July 7, 2023

Are you a newcomer youth between the ages of 15 and 29? Would you like to learn more about climate change, gain practical skills to take action in your community, and make new friends? If so, you might be interested in Conservation Halton’s Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum  launched in partnership with RBC Tech … More Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum Summer Sessions

Tips for protecting oak trees in Burlington from oak wilt

July 5, 2023

In June 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the first confirmed presence of oak wilt in Niagara Falls followed by a second in Springwater, Ontario near Barrie. No cases have been confirmed in Burlington, however, the City is proactively sharing tips with residents on how to prevent the spread of oak wilt locally, … More Tips for protecting oak trees in Burlington from oak wilt

Living with Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather

June 8, 2023

Canadians love to talk about the weather. It’s one of the first things many of us bring up in conversations. “It’s so cold, I can’t wait for summer” or, “It’s so hot, I can’t wait for the fall.” Something we’re hearing a lot more often is “I’ve never seen anything like this” when speaking about … More Living with Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather