Actions you can take
Our changing climate influences everything from the temperature in our homes to the kind of foods we can grow. You can take action to support the move to a cleaner and more sustainable B.C. and be ready for the impacts of climate change. Explore tools and tips that can help you stay healthy, reduce costs and connect with others to make an impact.
The B.C. government is doing its part and taking action on climate change with an ambitious plan to reduce climate pollution. Work is already under way.
Living more sustainably
There are a lot of different ways to live more sustainably. You can make different choices about the food you eat, the things you buy, how you get around and what you throw away.
Each year, personal trucks and cars in B.C. release around one-third of the greenhouse gases produced by transportation. Choosing to walk or cycle instead of driving can also improve your mood, stress levels and overall health.
Drive less
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Learn about proper equipment and road safety from the B.C. Cycling Coalition.
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Learn how to make it easier to commute by bike.
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Ride public transit for free if you’re 12 and under. Available on BC Transit and TransLink.
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Plan your transit trip ahead of time. Use the TransLink Trip Planner in metro Vancouver.
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Take public transit to class – and everywhere else – with U-Pass, paid through your student fees. In metro Vancouver, get your U-pass from TransLink.
Buy local
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Shop for products made in-province and support the growers, producers and the food from here at home.
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Buy goods and foods that are locally produced at a local-to-you market.
Make your kitchen climate friendly
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Compost your organic waste. Food waste releases greenhouse gases in landfills.
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Reduce your food’s carbon footprint by growing your own.
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Freeze, can, or otherwise preserve your extra food. Reducing food waste saves resources and money.
Working together
People in B.C. are concerned about climate change. But if no one around you is talking about the issue, it can feel like you’re trying to make changes alone. Once you’ve started a conversation, you can work together to make bigger changes in your neighbourhood, community or social network.
Get friends and family involved
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Talk about actions you’re taking with friends, family or on social media. Use #CleanBC to continue the conversation.
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Talk about why addressing climate change is important to you and how it is affecting you.
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Start working with your neighbours to make changes in your neighbourhood.
Share your ideas with government
Preparing for the effects of climate change
You can take steps at home to stay safe and healthy in the changing climate. Planning ahead can reduce risks to your home and property and help you stay focused when responding to emergencies.
Stay healthy and safe
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Learn how to recognize, prevent and treat heat-related illnesses.
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Be aware of how climate change and its impacts can cause anxiety and feelings of loss.
Plan ahead
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Plan to check on your neighbours during events like storms and heat waves.
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Understand how the climate is changing in B.C. communities.
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Know the dangers of extreme weather and how it can affect you and your community.
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Have everything you need to move quickly in an emergency.
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Prepare ahead of time for climate-related events that require evacuation.
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Prepare ahead of time to reduce the chance and impact of flooding.
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Reduce wildfire risk around your home or property with the FireSmart Begins at Home app.
Rebates and incentives
CleanBC programs can help you reduce your emissions and your impact on the climate.
