Results of the 2010 Défi Climat
438 students and 39 School Board employees registred to the 2010 edition of Défi Climat! Our planet thanks you! The combined pledges represent a reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2440 tons over the next year. This is the equivalent GHG released by 750 family cars driving 15 000 km/year!
The top three schools for highest participation rate were given certificates.
- Souvenir Elementary School: 52% participation rate
- Genesis Elementary School: 22% participation rate
- Ste-Agathe Academy: 14% participation rate
What is Défi Climat?
- A large mobilization campaign to fight climate change;
- Hundreds of businesses, public institutions and organizations from all regions of Quebec will participate;
- More than 50 000 citizens who commit to reducing their emissions of greenhouse gases by changing their lifestyle and travel.
- The campaign is in effect each year, in March and April.
Why participate in Défi Climat?
- to do your part for the environment;
- to be a part in the movement for a more sustainable society;
- to reduce energy consumption;
- to respect future generations;
- to improve health and quality of life;
- to win prizes!
For more infos on Défi Climat, visit: www.deficlimat.qc.ca