May  2023

NCAH Participated in Stewards in the Spotlight

As part of Earth Day activities happening throughout the month of April, Nanaimo Climate Action Hub attended Stewards in the Spotlight, an event celebrating environmental stewardship and honored stewardship volunteers in the region, The event was held this past Saturday in Kinsmen Park and Kin Hut at Departure Bay Beach. It was a beautiful day and many beach-goers stopped by our booth to learn more about climate action here in Nanaimo. We are grateful to all the new members who signed up - we grow stronger as an organization with every new member! If you are not currently a member or know someone who is looking to get involved, forward them this link to our sign-up page.

Victoria Zero Carbon

BC’s new Zero Carbon Step Code legislation (formerly referred to as the Carbon Pollution Standard) comes into effect on May 1^st, 2023, allowing local governments to limit the greenhouse gas emissions of new buildings. We are encouraged by the quick uptake of this new step code happening on Southern Vancouver Island. Victoria city council passed this motion on April 6^th, to adopt the highest level of pollution standard by November 1, 2023 for smaller residential buildings and by July 1, 2024 for other buildings. Saanich followed suit with an equivalent bylaw amendment on April 24th.  If you'd like to learn more, here are a few resources:

- Capital Regional District Technical Review of Step Code and Carbon Pollution Standard (July 5, 2022)

- Briefing paper from Stand.earth regarding FortisBC claims about Renewable Natural Gas (RNG; June 2022)

- The Tamarack Institute is hosting a webinar on Planning for Sustainable and Affordable Housing During the Climate Crisis on May 17^th at 10am pacific time, building off this article about the intersection of housing affordability and climate action.

Heat Pump Availability Survey

Heat pumps are an essential tool in the fight against climate change and having a heat pump in your home can mean the difference between life and death during extreme temperatures. So why doesn't every home have one? Check out our Heat Pump Affordability Survey Results.

Please Support Us!

We have an account with the Regional Recycling South Return-It Depot at 839 Victoria Road in Nanaimo. You can donate the money from returnable items by asking the clerk to credit the Nanaimo Climate Action Hub account. Thanks in advance for your support. It makes a huge difference! 

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