The World Wildlife Foundation has a Living Planet Community on their site. You join up and can learn about all the different ways to make your world a greener one. You document your actions that you have already taken (ex: recycling, insulating your home, becoming vegetarian, etc) and list all the actions that you will try to do. Many Canadians have already joined and then they can track how much CO2 is being reduced. You can make groups and also help out with campaigns.
Four planets are not better than one!If everyone on Earth consumed resources at the same rate as Canadians, it would take four Earths to meet our demand! This is among the latest findings from WWF’s Living Planet Report, the leading statement of the planet’s health. Since this report was released, the findings have been talked about around the world, with great media coverage both in Canada and internationally. People are intrigued by the findings and are looking for ways that we can improve.
Many Canadians were surprised to learn that we have the 7th largest ecological footprint – two and half times the global average – and the 16th largest water footprint! More than half of Canada’s total footprint is a result of our carbon footprint, mostly from fossil fuel use.
The good news is that we have the tools to do better! As Canadians, we must lower our ecological footprint. WWF is working to lower Canada’s footprint by making sure our governments increase energy efficiency standards and that businesses implement sustainability policies and practices. You too can play an important role by lightening your footprint through WWF’s Living Planet Community. Look for simple ways to tread lightly on the planet and then invite your family and friends to do the same.
Learn about the state of the planet through photos, videos and interactive graphs, plus read our blog Get informed today!
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