Do we actually need snow? If you live in an area of the globe that welcomes a snowy winter, but dislike snow, it’s a question that’s likely crossed your mind! Protect Our Winters Canada is a passionate community of enthusiasts, professional athletes and industry brands who bring the outdoor community together to push for policies that will protect this planet. The impact areas that POW Canada focuses on are nature-based climate solutions, climate finance and renewable energy!

Natalie Knowles is a Research Specialist for Protect our Winters Canada. She’s a climate scientist, wilderness conservationist and a former alpine ski racer who won two NCAA National Championships with the University of Denver. Natalie also represented Canada at the World Junior Championships and the World University Games. She is no stranger to the outdoors or winter!

Natalie joined Earth Day Party hosts, Shannon Burns and Sarah Christie, to share the important role winter plays on protecting Canada’s biodiversity. She also explains what Canadian winters look like now compared to ten years ago and what the projections are if climate threats don’t change. Natalie offers hope when she shares an encouraging piece of data focused on climate action in your own community!

Learn more about POW Canada and how you can get involved here: https://www.protectourwinters.ca/

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