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12 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday December 30, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com A gift of hair Ways to reduce global warming Global warming is a gradual increase in temperature of the atmosphere and oceans and is being accelerated by human activities. Topping the list of those activities is the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas for transportation, heating and cooling, electricity generation, and for industry operations. Over time, these activities add more and more greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, and methane to the air. This allows less heat to escape from the earth, thereby causing climate change. The effects of climate change may include temperature extremes of heat or cold and more frequent extreme weather events, such as intense rainstorms, ice storms, windstorms, hurricanes and tornadoes. Alterations of eco-systems can allow the introduction and spread of new diseases, to new areas. Also, air pollution from human activities can cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems. People can take steps to reduce personal greenhouse gas emissions and help protect the climate, have cleaner air, and create healthier communities for all Canadians. Two programs which help to reduce emissions at home and on the road are the One Tonne Challenge and 20/20 The Way To Clean Air. The federal government launched the One-Tonne Challenge Program to challenge individuals to reduce their annual greenhouse gas emissions by one tonne by using less energy, conserving water and resources, and reducing waste. Also, homeowners thinking about energy retrofits to their homes can benefit from the Government of Canada's EnerGuide for Houses Retrofit Incentive. Grants from $116 to $3,348, are given to homeowners who make more energy efficient choices to lower their energy bills and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. To learn more visit Environment Canada's website at http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/onetonne/english/. The Halton Region Health Department is also working with other health departments across the GTA to provide resources to help reduce home energy and vehicle use by 20 percent, the equivalent of approximately one tonne of emissions. A program called 20/20 The Way to Clean Air provides residents with a two-stage planner to help reach the 20 per cent energy reduction goal. In addition, individuals that complete the first stage are entered into a draw for the following prizes; a front load washing machine, a bicycle and a home energy audit. More information on 20/20 The Way to Clean Air can be found on the Halton Health website at www.region.halton.on.ca/health. Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will not stop climate change from occurring before the end of this century. However, Canadians can still do their part to slow down the speed at which climate change will occur. Some examples include: · Don't idle. Idling a car for even 10 minutes a day can produce a large amount of carbon dioxide emissions, waste fuel and money. · Reduce household waste. About 70 percent of household waste put into the trash could be recycled or composted. · Check tire pressure once a month. Maintaining correct tire pressure could reduce emissions by at least 1/8 tonne each year and save money in fuel costs. For information contact the Halton Health Department at 905-825-6000, toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866), TTY 905-827-9833, or visit www.region.halton.on.ca/health. PHOTO COURTESY OF LISA HOTCHKISS A PROJECT WELL DONE: Michelle Hotchkiss, 10 and her seven-year-old sister, Carolyn, grew their hair for more than a year so they could donate it to make wigs for children with cancer. Both students attend St. Matthew School in Oakville and their effort has been a source of pride for family and friends and hopefully an inspiration to others. 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