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Re: Clean air messages that motivate
2008-03-04 10:32:47 UTC
Hi Rebecca,
I have done some informal research on this. I give workshops/presentations around the province of NS regarding how to be more fuel efficient while driving, maintaining and buying a vehicle. I do a section on idling which people usually find particularly interesting. On the follow up surveys we do, I ask them this question:
2) What was the strongest incentive for you to make the changes you circled in question 1 ? Please rank the following list Health reasons Money Concern about Climate Change Air quality issues Other (please state): Of respondents, we have found the biggest reason for making more fuel efficient decisions is climate change, the tied for second place is saving money and air quality issues, and third reason is health (although air quality issues and health are linked). If you have any specific questions please feel free to contact me directly.
Gina Patterson
drivewiser
Program Coordinator
www.DriveWiser.ca
Clean Nova Scotia
126 Portland St.,
Dartmouth Nova Scotia,
Canada, B2Y 1H8
long distance: 1-800-665-5377
local: (902) 420-8802
fax: (902) 424-5334
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Carbon Credits and Offset Projects
2008-01-07 10:41:00 UTC
I am researching Carbon Offsetting and Carbon Credits and I would like input on the following topics from people/organizations already involved in this process:
-Who you buy carbon credits from and why (or who you promote as a carbon offset project and what are your criteria)
-Your opinion on the Gold Standard and whether you think it best policy to only advocate organizations who are certified by this international accreditation
-There are a limited number of Gold Standard organizations, so finding an accredited local organization can be impossible. If you have chosen to invest in (or promote) local businesses/organizations as a carbon offset project, how have you ensured additionality (the reductions achieved by a project need to be additional to what would have happened if the project had not been carried out)?
Many thanks.
Gina Patterson
(902) 420-8802
[email protected]
Clean Nova Scotia
126 Portland St.,
Dartmouth Nova Scotia,
Canada, B2Y 1H8
long distance: 1-800-665-5377
local:(902) 420-8802
fax: (902) 424-5334
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Turning off Cars at Stop Lights-Anti-Idling Laws
2007-11-16 16:58:30 UTC
I run a vehicle fuel efficiency program, and anti-idling messages are part of the mix - and generally create lots of discussions in the presentations I give. People often ask about turning their cars off at stop lights. I do. It is not illegal to turn your car off at a stop light here in Nova Scotia, but the police have discouraged us from encouraging this practice, due to safety concerns. My question is: I have heard that there are places in Europe where it is mandatory to turn off your vehicle if you are third in line at a red light. I can't seem to find any information about this on-line. If anyone has more information about initiatives such as this (particularly bi-laws of this nature) I would really appreciate the information.
Many thanks.
Gina Patterson
www.DriveWiser.ca
drivewiser Program Coordinator
long distance: 1-800-665-5377
local: (902) 420-8802
fax: (902) 424-5334
Clean Nova Scotia
126 Portland St.
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H8
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