Official City of Edmonton environment account. Energy transition, climate change adaptation & environment, helping make YEG more sustainable & resilient.

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The new Climate Adaptation Micro Grant is now open for applications 🌱 Don’t miss out on this funding opportunity for small-scale climate adaptation projects that could help your community adapt to changing weather and environmental impacts. Apply here: edmonton.ca/ClimateMicroGran…
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The North Saskatchewan River provides us with water and beauty. It’s important to continue to protect our waterways and keep them clean. To celebrate Canadian Rivers Day today, take a walk through the river valley and hydrate with a #GlassOfTheSask. epcor.com/ca/en/ab/edmonton/…
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The annual @EcoSolarTour is a great way to see energy efficient technology at work in Edmonton homes. This open-house style tour on June 13 & 14 includes heat pumps, geothermal heating, net zero homes, efficient design and, of course, solar. ecosolar.ca
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Our team will be at the Blatchford site on Saturday. Come say hi and learn more about our programs such as CEIP, our climate adaptation micro climate grant and the Neighbouring for Climate toolkit. ecosolar.ca
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You may have heard of weed pulls, but now @yegparks is also offering monthly invasive plant walks to help you learn to identify the good from the bad. Check out the schedule under "special events": edmonton.ca/programs_service…
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From messy to mindful, naturalization is finally getting the recognition it deserves! 🌿 Watch Kyle, a Naturalization Technician at the City of Edmonton, interview residents about their experience living near naturalized areas. Learn more edmonton.ca/Naturalization
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More forest bathing sessions are now available! 🌲 Join our certified guides for a free, 2-hour sensory experience in Edmonton’s urban forest. Book your spot edmonton.ca/ForestBathing
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New Ask An Energy Expert video! 💨🌎 Why is methane a problem for climate change? What are sources of methane? Dr. Juliana Leung, Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, answers this question from grade 4-6 students. 👩‍🔬🛰️ 🎥 youtu.be/EUY42nRUnYg
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Summer means more time outside, and checking the AQHI helps keep kids safe. Air quality can change quickly with smoke or heat, so a quick look can guide when to adjust or move activities indoors for kids in your care. Learn more: capitalairshed.ca/wp-content…
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Celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay by chatting with your neighbours about a climate adaptation project or event you can plan together. We have a micro grant available for up to $5,000 to get you going. edmonton.ca/climatemicrogran…
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Today we celebrate #CleanAirDay! Wildfire smoke can spread far and wide. Learn how you can protect our city (and our health) from the threat of wildfires. edmonton.ca/CleanAirDay
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The Canadian Circular Economy Summit is coming to Edmonton next year! Check out their new website and learn about the program and related opportunities. circulareconomysummit.ca

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It’s June, which means it’s Bike Month! It’s a great time to try biking to school or work, or running errands. Not sure about biking? Check out these resources: edmonton.ca/transportation/c…
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"Many [people] assume that EVs are no better than gasoline cars if the electricity that powers them comes from fossil fuels. [But] even in areas with the most carbon-intensive electricity, EVs almost always come out ahead, the researchers found." anthropocenemagazine.org/202…
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Next week is #environmentweek - learn about climate change, tour the Edmonton Waste Management Centre or join a weed pull. There are lots of ways to participate! edmonton.ca/environmentweek
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Is your community league participating in the @efcl Bike Month Challenge? Join the friendly competition and get your wheels turning. It kicks off at Hawrelak Park’s Community League Plaza this Saturday: efcl.org/bike-month-challeng…
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Your pets can be affected by wildfire smoke. If you feel the effects of smoke, they probably do, too! Smoke can irritate your pet’s eyes and respiratory tract. Learn more here: capitalairshed.ca/wp-content…
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Ever wonder what happens to your waste, recycling and food scraps? Find out by booking a tour at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre this Environment Week, running June 1 to 6!
You’ve dropped your waste in the cart or bin—curious about what happens next? 🤔 Attend one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the Edmonton Waste Management Centre to find out! The City is hosting 14 free tours from June 1-6. Sign up at edmonton.ca/LearnAboutWaste.
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The first of four Free Eco Station Weekends is on May 16 and 17 from 8 am to 6 pm. Lines can be long! Avoid an unnecessary wait by reviewing the list of items that are always free to drop off at Eco Stations year round. Get all the info at edmonton.ca/EcoStations.
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The @CityofEdmonton has developed a strategy to help reduce wildfire risk where neighbourhoods meet natural areas like grasslands, ravines and the river valley. You can review the strategy now at edmonton.ca/WildfireStrategy
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