Saskatchewan Enviornmental Society urges cities to go carbon neutral
Saskatchewan’s two largest cities are being asked to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
That’s what the Saskatchewan Environmental Society is urging for both Saskatoon and Regina.
“I think it’s attainable with other partners not just by the city alone. This is a very aggressive goal to have and certainly a goal that I think we would all want to work toward,” said Regina Mayor Michael Fougere.
The society wants fossil fuels to become obsolete and instead be replaced by safe renewable forms of energy. There are several recommendations in order for the cities to meet that target. They include adopting energy efficiency standards for all new house construction and industrial operations, accelerating the application of solar technology, and making LED lighting a staple in every neighbourhood.