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Power of Yes

POWER OF YES: It’s not the planet we need to save … it’s us

POWER OF YES: It’s not the planet we need to save … it’s us

'We need to act collaboratively, purposefully, and with a greater sense of urgency,' says member of Climate Action Newmarket-Aurora in this month's column
POWER OF YES: Why this Newmarket citizen became a climate activist

POWER OF YES: Why this Newmarket citizen became a climate activist

Each of us can make a difference, says this month's columnist in encouraging readers to attend the climate action town hall on May 29 in Newmarket
POWER OF YES: Young people giving hope as agents of change

POWER OF YES: Young people giving hope as agents of change

The kids are not all right; climate anxiety is a real thing for many youth, but they're stepping up to take action, writes Climate Action Newmarket-Aurora member in this month's column
POWER OF YES: Melting Arctic ice creating ripple around the world

POWER OF YES: Melting Arctic ice creating ripple around the world

The joy of ice may be a distant memory for our descendants unless we transition away from fossil fuels and toward sustainable, renewable energy sources, columnist says
POWER OF YES: You don't have to be David Suzuki to spark change

POWER OF YES: You don't have to be David Suzuki to spark change

Failure is inaction, plain and simple, says local resident inspired to take one small action
POWER OF YES: 'Canada is burning' and we have to do something

POWER OF YES: 'Canada is burning' and we have to do something

In this month's column, Climate Change Newmarket-Aurora highlights why it's important Canada reduce its carbon footprint, despite contributing only 1.5% of global emissions
POWER OF YES: Choose fight, rather than freeze, to impact the future

POWER OF YES: Choose fight, rather than freeze, to impact the future

'Now I have kids and everything feels different. A threat that also affects them doesn’t seem like something I can freeze my way through any more,' says columnist
POWER OF YES: Our voices, signatures, votes do matter

POWER OF YES: Our voices, signatures, votes do matter

'It seems that despite what they say are their best efforts, we need to keep holding all politicians accountable for their promises and decisions, and developers accountable for the real climate value of what they take away,' says columnist
POWER OF YES: Working together can move dial on climate change

POWER OF YES: Working together can move dial on climate change

In this new monthly column, Climate Action Newmarket-Aurora will inspire you with food for thought, motivate you with hope, and arm you with real options for action