CNW/ - Natural Resources Canada Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change. By investing in community initiatives that cut...
Green infrastructure investments in Canadian communities will make our air cleaner, our economy stronger, and set us on the path to a net-zero future." "Local governments own sixty percent of the country's infrastructure. "Today's investments will provide St. Catharines and Thorold with the support needed to undertake a crucial step toward an electrified public transit network. Its unique mix of funding, resources and training gives municipalities the tools they need to build resiliency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change. Electrifying SCTC's fixed-route conventional fleet will improve air quality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 95 percent and lower operating and energy costs with projected annual savings of up to $900,000 ion diesel fuel and up to $50,000 on maintenance for each bus.