New Tecumseth Proclaims Oct 1st Seniors for Climate Day!
We are so pleased to announce that as a result of a request from Greys for Green, the Town of New Tecumseth has proclaimed October 1st as Seniors for Climate Day in our town! Here is the official proclamation statement:
Seniors for Climate Day
Whereas; October 1st is Canada’s National Seniors’ Day and the UN International Day of Older Persons. It is a day to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of seniors. Seniors are a significant and diverse demographic, one in four Canadians and Seniors for Climate is a nationwide mobilization calling for urgent action to address the climate crisis and support a livable future for our children and grandchildren; and
Whereas; we face a climate emergency. We are witnessing the degradation of the natural environment, loss of biodiversity, mass extinction, deadly heat waves, wildfires, floods and violent, destructive storms; and
Whereas; we must reduce carbon emission for a livable future. Extreme weather is the symptom. Fossil fuel pollution is the cause. We need faster and better action by all levels of government to phase out fossil fuels, lower carbon emissions, and work towards a just transition to renewable energy; and
Whereas; we need climate action that is broad-based that supports seniors, youth, Indigenous Peoples, and disadvantaged and equity seeking populations. We all need to work together to preserve the planet that we love and depend upon;
Therefore, be it resolved; that October 1, 2024 be proclaimed as Seniors for Climate Day in the Town of New Tecumseth.
https://www.newtecumseth.ca/en/town-hall/mayor-and-council.aspx#October