The purpose of Earth Day on April 22 is to help raise awareness surrounding environmental issues and demonstrate support for environmental protection. In 2019, the event is observed by more than a billion people in 192 countries worldwide.
Here’s how Saskatchewan celebrated.
Driving clean
One way some in Saskatchewan are reducing their greenhouse gas emissions is by driving electric vehicles.
On May 1, a federal incentive program will kick in, giving people $5,000 off an electric vehicle and $2,500 off a hybrid vehicle. Advocates said this is a small step, but one that slowly moves in the right direction.
“SaskPower has their 2030 targets where they want to hit 50 per cent renewable energy. So as we move towards that goal over the next few years, those emissions are only going to improve.”
Cleaning up
The Saskatoon Meewasin Valley Authority kicked off its annual cleanup campaign on Monday, picking up litter around the city. The campaign will continue until May 30.
WATCH BELOW: Meewasin kicks off cleanup campaign on Earth Day
This year marks their 38th campaign, and Meewasin CEO Andrea Lafond said the city sees a great number of people participating.
“What we have found is that more groups have extended well beyond that month. We will see groups into the fall, especially during that Labour Day long weekend, getting different folks together to continue the effort.”
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