City reports reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, sets 2022 goal

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments climate change, climate emergency, Climate Leadership Divison, Council Priorities 2018-2022, energy consumption, energy reduction, Energy Retrofit Program, ghg, greenhouse gas emissions, Kingston, Kingston City Council

The City of Kingston has shared its 2022 greenhouse gas emissions goal following the release of its 2018 Corporate Greenhouse

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City creates new Climate Leadership Division, seeks public input to develop Residential Energy Retrofit Program

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments City of Kingston, climate action, climate change, climate emergency, Climate Leadership Divison, David Roewade, Energy Retrofit Program, Julie Salter-Keane, Kingston, Mayor Bryan Paterson, public input, public survey, strategic planning

With “demonstrating leadership on climate change” being a priority of City Council’s strategic plan, the City of Kingston has created

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City seeks input on proposed Biosolids and Biogas Master Plan

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Tori Stafford 2 Comments adding organics to produce more biogas, biogas, biosolids, Biosolids and Biogas Master Plan, Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility, City of Kingston, climate emergency, Detailed Assessment Report, Environment Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee, fertilizer, green bin, Jim Keech, Kingston, Kington Climate Action Plan, Knox Farm, methane gas production, Perth Road, public consultation, public input, Ravensview Wastewater Treatment Facility, source seperated organics, Tetra Tech Canada Inc., Utilities Kingston, wastewater treatment

As Utilities Kingston works to support the Kingston Climate Action Plan, both the City and Utilities Kingston are seeking public

Fridays-for-Future Kingston Joins Global Climate Strike

What: Continuing Call to Action as the Climate Crisis Intensifies Where: Springer Market Square, Kingston City Hall When: Noon to

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Have your say: Yay or nay? – Dedicated bus lanes in Kingston

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 Tori Stafford 29 Comments City Staff, climate emergency, Councillor Bridget Doherty, Councillor Peter Stroud, dedicated bus lanes, deferred, Kingston, Kingston City Council, Kingston Transit, public transit, strategic planning, transitway

At their meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2019, Kingston City Council discussed a motion to direct City Staff to look

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City seeks input from businesses on Open Door Air-Conditioning Bylaw

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Tori Stafford 1 Comment air conditioning, business input wanted, City Council, City of Kingston, climate emergency, drop-in sessions, Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Kingston, local businesses, online survey, Open Door Air-Conditioning Bylaw, Sustainable Kingston

In August, Kingston City Council directed the City to develop an open door air-conditioning bylaw, and now the City is

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City to end parking along road in City Park

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 Tommy Vallier 7 Comments active transportation, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, City Park, climate emergency, free parking, green space, Kingston General Hospital (KGH), parking, pot holes, ring road

Drivers who currently use the unpaved ‘ring road’ within City Park will have to find a new place to leave

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Hall Monitor: Dianne Saxe Speaks to Kingston

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments airport expansion, bike lanes, carbon tax, City of Kingston, climate change, climate emergency, Climate Strike, construction, Dianne Saxe, Kingston, Kingston City Council, third crossing, ygkc

Dr. Dianne Saxe, former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario and internationally recognized environmental lawyer, joined Kingston City Council on a rainy

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Hall Monitor: Climate Camp

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments active transportation, camping, Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA), climate action, climate emergency, Grand Theatre, Kingston City Council, Kingston City Hall, Kingston Economic Development, Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO), Lake Ontario Park, Working Group on Climate Action, ygkc

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 Kingston City Council sat for meeting number 25-2019 (Agenda) during which they, among other items,

Environment News

In pictures: Kingston’s climate strike

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments climate action, climate emergency, Climate Strike, downtown, Kingston, photo gallery, rally, student rally, students

As hundreds of students and residents took to the streets to march for climate action, Kingstonist was there to capture

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What they’re saying: Why this climate strike is so important

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Tommy Vallier 1 Comment 350 Kingston, Aidan Tomkinson, climate action, climate change, climate emergency, Climate Strike, Dianne Saxe, downtown, Fridays for Future, global climate strike, Ian Arthur, Jim Neill, Kingston, Mary Rita Holland, parade, rally, Rob Hutchison

As more than 600 residents followed the lead of area students to strike for climate action, we paid attention and

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Kingston students take to the street to strike for climate action

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments 350 Kingston, Aidan Tomkinson, climate action, climate change, climate emergency, Climate Strike, Dianne Saxe, downtown, Fridays for Future, global climate strike, Ian Arthur, Jim Neill, Kingston, Mary Rita Holland, parade, rally, Rob Hutchison, students

Sparked by a global movement and following weekly strikes in front of City Hall, over 600 students and residents from

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