We are a group of Canadian citizens of diverse ages and walks of life who have come together over common concern. We are elevating the conversation on climate change in the media and public discourse. While the focus is on Canada, much of the information provided is applicable for citizens of all nations.

We're neither represented nor funded - directly or indirectly - by any social or political organization, corporation or special interest group.

We are volunteering our time to reach out to Canadians because we see a need to clear the air on climate change and promote sustainable economic development. We intend to do this by presenting evidence produced by fully accredited experts - including respected scientists and economists - in straightforward language.

Climate Response Administrators

Cheryl McNamara

Cheryl McNamara's background is in public relations, marketing and project management. She has worked on grassroots communications campaigns for the arts and environment, and has worked in the academic and charitable sectors. Cheryl has held postions at the University of British Columbia, Arts Toronto, the Toronto Arts Council Foundation and Easter Seals Canada. She recently was part of the communications team of C-Day: Fill the Hill, which called for a fair, binding and ambitious treaty in Copenhagen. Since 2006, Cheryl has written a weekly blog, Carbon Slim (www.carbonslim.blogspot.com), which chronicles her journey in reducing her carbon footprint. 

Lauren Bates

Lauren Bates recently received her Masters in Environment and Sustainability from the University of Western Ontario. She also has an undergraduate degree in psychology research from the University of Toronto, where she minored in environmental ethics and did her undergraduate thesis on environmentally-relevant behaviour change. She conducted a sustainability assessment of the Canadian mink industry using The Natural Step framework as a co-op project for her Masters degree. Her primary interests related to the environment are individual and community action.