Taking a robust approach to combating climate change, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Canadian Government are to fund 48 projects in communities across Canada through the Green Municipal Fund. Capital projects, pilot projects, feasibility studies and plans that will directly or indirectly cut greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change challenges will be supported to the tune of CAN $72 million. The projects will seek to introduce innovative approaches to providing cleaner air and water, increase energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions and solid waste; including a multi-material recycling centre, electric vehicle charging stations, a waste-to-energy transformation system; and a feasibility study for a micro-sewer energy recovery system.

FCM Past president, Clark Somerville said: "FCM is extremely proud to showcase how Canadian municipalities are driving concrete results and contributing in a meaningful way to the national climate change agenda. The projects announced today demonstrate what effective partnership can produce for our country's environment, and how FCM is a natural partner in the transition to low carbon communities."
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