Climate Action in Creston

As greenhouse gas emissions blanket the Earth, they trap the sun’s heat. Because of this, the planet is warming up and the climate is changing. Since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.The world is now warming faster than at any point in recorded history.

Warmer temperatures over time are changing weather patterns and disrupting the usual balance of nature. This poses many risks to human beings and all other forms of life on Earth.

In BC, a changing climate is recognized as a contributing factor to the increased occurrence and adverse effects of some hazards and emergencies. Creston's Town Council acknowledges that changes to the climate will continue to impact the Creston Valley and commits the Town of Creston to make decisions and plans through a lens of environmental stewardship for the benefit of existing and future generations.