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PROJECTS
This table lists the projects chosen by the 2008-2009 steering committee at
our planning session and the people involved so far. They must still be 'fleshed
out' or given detail, and more team members found who would enjoy working on
them, but I know they are solidly in line with our goals and within the resources
of our organization.
So if you've been wishing for a new opportunity to contribute to the BCSEA (and
we thank you for what you already do for us), here are five of them. The projects
offer the possibilty of :
- positively affecting the future behaviour of high schools students,
- electing 'green' councillors in the November municipal elections
- expanding next year's sustainable home tour
- helping many local citizens live their lives more sustainably, and
- 'growing' the strength of our chapter.
If you wish to inquire more about a project, please contact
us.
| Project |
Lead |
Team |
| Highschool lecture series |
|
Alison LaBonté
Jenny George |
| Municipal engagement |
Michael Nation |
Alison Le Duc
Lynn Daniel
Carly Hyman |
| Sustainable home tour / Eco-sense |
Dawn Wilson (?) |
|
| Reducing barriers / becoming a resource |
Bruce Sellars |
Chris Koski |
| Building capacity / coordinating with other groups |
|
Michael Nation
Alison Le Duc
Bruce Sellars |
PAST PROJECT: BCSEA Sustainable Energy Now! Travelling Roadshow
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Here to download the Black and White Information Leaflet for the project.
The Victoria Chapter of the BCSEA created the
Sustainable Energy Now! Travelling Roadshow
to educate the public about
Climate Change and Sustainable Energy.
We hope that an educated population will demand action
from governments and businesses to protect our
environment and prosperity for future generations.
The BCSEA would like to thank our generous sponsors
for making this project a success:
The
Pinch Group
BC
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Climate Action
Network
Here are some more useful websites to learn about
what you can do to create a sustainable future for all of us.
Topics:
General Information
Climate Change
Conservation
Alternative Fuels for Vehicles
What is Energy?
What's Happening Globally?
Peak Oil
Policy
Politics
Wind Energy
Tidal and Wave Energy
Solar Hot Water
Letter Writing
BCSEA Links page
General Information
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/education/
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/links/
Guy Dauncey: www.earthfuture.com
Stormy Weather Links: www.earthfuture.com/stormyweather/links/
Projects for Kids: www.youngenergy.org
Canadian renewable energy network: www.canren.gc.ca
Resource material for teachers: www.re-energy.ca
CADDET Project: www.caddet.org
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Climate Change
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/climatechange/
Federal site: www.climatechange.gc.ca
Action in Canada: www.pembina.org
Impacts on Adaptation: http://adaptation.nrcan.gc.ca/
Climate Change Resource: www.climateark.org
Arctic Climate Impact Assessment: http://amap.no/acia/
David Suzuki Foundation: www.davidsuzuki.org/Climate_Change/
Rainforest Action Network: www.ran.org
CO2 Info. Analysis Center: http://cdiac.ornl.gov/
Center for Intern. Earth Science Info. Network: http://ciesin.columbia.edu/
BBC Weather Centre on Climate Change: www.bbc.co.uk/climate/
Climate Action Network - Europe: www.climnet.org
Organic Farming Can Help: www.organicconsumers.org/organic/globalwarming101003.cfm
BC Climate Exchange: www.bcclimateexchange.ca
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Conservation
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/energyefficiency/
Compost Education Centre: www.compost.bc.ca
Salvation Army: www.salvationarmy.ca
Reduce Your Waste: www.freecycle.org
Buy Local Organic Food: www.lifecyclesproject.ca
Low Impact Diet: www.vegsource.com
Organic Growers Directory: www.cogdir.ca
Victoria Cycling Coalition: www.gvcc.bc.ca
Bike Commuting: www.biketoworkvictoria.ca
Active Living: www.volkssportingbc.ca
Public Transit: www.bctransit.com
Car Share Co-op: www.victoriacarshare.ca
Transportation Alternatives: www.best.bc.ca
Carpooling: www.carsharing.net
Carpooling: www.ride-share.com
Energy Efficiency: www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca
Energuide Rating for Homes: www.citygreen.ca
BC Hydro -Powersmart Program: www.bchydro.com/powersmart/
Green Building Project: www.eco-sense.ca
Green Building Resource: www.cobworks.com
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Alternative Fuels for Vehicles
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/transport/
Biofuel Info.: http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel.html
Biodiesel in BC: www.wiseenergy.ca
Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO): www.plantdrive.com
Electric Vehicles: www.canev.com
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What is Energy?
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/sustainableenergy/
Sustainble Energy: www.bcsea.org/sustainableenergy
Energy Resources for students and teachers: www.energyquest.ca.gov
Energy for Kids: www.eia.doe.gov/kids/
Energy Conversions: www.onlineconversion.com/energy.htm
Resources for Teachers: www.sustainableenergy.qld.edu.au
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What's Happening Globally?
The Coming Global Energy Crisis: www.energycrisis.com
Global Energy network Institute: www.geni.org
WWF Power Switch Campaign: http://powerswitch.panda.org
World Energy Council: www.worldenergy.org
International Energy Agency: www.iea.org
The Solar Village: www.thesolarvillage.com
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Peak Oil
Association for the Study of Peak Oil: www.peakoil.net
Peak Oil Info: www.peakoil.org
Peak Oil Action: www.peakoilaction.org
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Policy
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/policy/
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Politics
Municipal:
Sustainable Community: www.docksidegreen.com
Biodiesel Evaluation Study: www.vibesproject.ca
Sustainability Resources: www.coolvancouver.ca
Example of what can be done: www.barcelonaenergia.com
Provincial:
www.gov.bc.ca
Federal:
Government Climate Change site: www.climatechange.gc.ca
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Wind Energy
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/sustainableenergy/wind.asp
Canadian Wind Energy Association: www.canwea.ca
Canadian Wind Energy Atlas: www.windatlas.ca
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Tidal and Wave Energy
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/sustainableenergy/tidal.asp
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/sustainableenergy/wave.asp
Tidal Current demonstration project: www.racerocks.com
Wave Energy Technology: www.sieberenergy.com
Ocean Renewable Energy Group: www.oreg.ca
Danish Wave energy: www.waveenergy.dk
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Solar Hot Water
BCSEA: www.bcsea.org/sustainableenergy/solarhotwater.asp
CanSIA: www.cansia.ca
SolarBC: www.solarbc.org
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Letter Writing
CONTACT YOUR POLITICIANS!!! HERE’S HOW:
Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of
Parliament (MPs) are people who make decisions based on the
level of popular (or unpopular) support that they receive from the
public. If they hear from YOU that sustainable energy issues are
important, they will act on them.
Simple handwritten letters, or meeting in person are the most
effective and convincing ways of having your voice heard.
Remember, politicians are ordinary people with extraordinary
responsibilities.
To find your MLA:
www.legis.gov.bc.ca/mla
Provincial party contact information within BC:
BC New Democrats www.bc.ndp.ca
BC Liberals www.bcliberals.com
Green Party of BC www.greenparty.bc.ca
Democratic Reform BC www.drbc.ca
Premier of British Columbia
Email: premier@gov.bc.ca
Premier of British Columbia
Box 9041, Station PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC, V8W 9E1
Phone: (250) 387-1715
Fax: (250) 387-0087
To find your MP:
www.elections.ca .......
and follow the links
Federal party contact information within Canada:
Liberal Party of Canada: www.liberal.ca
New Democratic Party of Canada: www.ndp.ca
Conservative Party of Canada: www.conservative.ca
Green Party of Canada: www.greenparty.ca
Prime Minister of Canada
Email: pm@pm.gc.ca
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A2
Fax: (613) 941-6900
SAMPLE LETTER TO A POLITICIAN:
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to you today to express my deep concern
for the state of the our community, province, country
and planet.
Climate change threatens the future of the earth and
everything in it. We must shift away from the extended use
fossil fuels, and implement solutions that move our economy
towards a sustainable one.
Three great things that I believe could help with this are:
1. Establish and maintain a permanent moratorium on
new oil and gas development.
2. Invest in clean, renewable energy, in all its various forms
(wind, solar, tidal, bio-fuels, etc.)
3. Move as quickly as possible to meet and exceed our
country’s Kyoto targets.
I look forward to discussing these matters with you as my elected representative.
Sincerely,
Joe “Solar” Smith
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