April is here, bringing with it milder days. The latest IPCC report once again called for action and a transition to new ways of producing and consuming in order to soften the fate of our planet and for greater social justice. One way to drastically reduce pollution in Canada is to reduce the size of our vehicles.
There has been a lot of talk about our new report on how people actually use the features of their SUVs, along with our advertising campaign that encourages drivers to reflect on their real needs. To see the reactions and the strength of our community encourages us to continue to move forward together. We’re reading your comments, we hear you, and we appreciate your perspectives. That's why we’ve been evolving our newsletter, to better meet your needs to be informed.
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Mobility
4 surprising stats on how SUVs are used
A revealing survey. Of the SUV owners who responded to our survey, only 39% use the majority of their vehicle's seats at least once a week.
SUVs are so prevalent, but do we really need one? A new survey shows that the larger cargo space and the increased seating capacity, among other things, seem not to be as necessary as expected for most SUV drivers.
A risky issue. Understanding the effects (and the risks) of natural gas is complex, especially when it is presented to us in a positive light by the industry.
Full of myths. We've done the exercise of debunking some of the myths around natural gas, in order to paint a more realistic picture.
Access to repair is important. Manufacturers need to take responsibility for the durability of our appliances and electronics, but until there are stricter regulations, it is up to us to make them last longer by fixing them when they break.
How to repair? April is Repair Month, during which repair events will be held across the province. Équiterre has put together a listing for you. If your toaster is about to give up the ghost, here's where to start!
The IPCC report highlights that the most effective solutions for a safer and more just future already exist and are within our reach. We must encourage our decision-makers to act more quickly!
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