Thomas Mueller
This Canadian Environment Week will be very different for all Canadians. Three months of physical distancing have kept people at home. Many of us living in cities have come to appreciate our green spaces and natural areas even more as a respite from the lockdown. As Canada moves forward to recovery, we must collectively think about our impact on the natural world and how we can live in better alignment with nature.
The environment, the economy and quality of life for Canadians go hand in hand. The coming recovery provides a pivot point from where the country can fundamentally change course for the better. Canada has a chance to dramatically reduce climate impacts over the next decade. For that to happen, governments must invest wisely to align economic recovery efforts with restoring the natural world.
At the Canada Green Building Council, we believe that investment in green and resilient buildings, homes and communities can be part of that recovery. Buildings that use less energy and produce fewer carbon emissions while reducing impacts on the natural environment and improving the health of Canadians must be a significant focus. Prioritizing the environment through green building will help Canada achieve true recovery by building better now and for future generations.
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