I have been following the climate change debate for some years now, and both from personal experience over the past 40 years, and reading on the subject, I am convinced that something is up with the weather, and our climate. I've grown fond of the relative climate stability over the past 10 millennia or so, and I think it would be best for the survival of the human species if we tried to maintain it into the future.

Unfortunately, given the inaction achieved by COP15 in Copenhagen last month, it seems clear that my government is not representing my view or interests in the matter.

My New Year's Resolution for 2010 is to reduce my greenhouse gas emissions by 10%.

I have been working on this for some years now, so an additional 10% may not be as easy for me as it might be for others. Still, I intend to do it.

I recognize that my efforts for one year won't solve the problem. I don't intend to stop at the end of the year. If a lot of other people join me, then together, we can make a noticeable difference.

Here's my objective for this Web site: to provide others with a source of information so they can also reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 10% in 2010. I hope to make this as painless as possible for most, as few of us are interested in reducing our quality of life. Most days, I hope to provide a daily tip, some useful information, motivation or inspiration. It's taken me a few days to get the domain and set up the site structure and landing page, so I'm already behind. Not to worry, I'll catch it up shortly.

This site will focus primarily on the Canadian perspective, but I expect the information presented will be of value elsewhere.

I am not the repository of all relevant information, so assistance from others will always be welcome. Just send it along.

Here's to a prosperous, rewarding and lower emissions 2010!

Darryl McMahon