February 2: Carbon and the City with Mike Fletcher (City of Ottawa)

This week we’re talking to Mike Fletcher, a Project Manager working with the City of Ottawa’s Climate Change and Resiliency team. He’ll be discussing what the city is doing to reduce carbon emissions.

Resource List:

City Hall Resources:

Slideshow: Ottawa’s Energy Evolution

In the News:

Blair Crawford, “”, Ottawa Citizen, December 2022.

Mark Connolly and Tara McCarthy, “”, Edmonton AM, 2023

To-Do:

  • Get involved in community heating practices.
    • For example, those of us at Ӱԭ can pressure the university to act, especially through avenues such as the Climate Response Committee.
  • Spread the word about what the city is doing and help them make it happen.
  • Adapt the city’s food practices to make them more sustainable.