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📷: canada_by_alexis // What do you envision for Calgary's environment over the next 30 years⁣?⁣ ⁣⁣ Today, we're kicking off the 30th year of the Mayor's Environment Expo, inspiring students to take simple actions to protect our environment. #mayorexpo⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Here's a look back on some of our environmental highlights from the last 30 years:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In 1989, we held our first Mayor's Environment Expo. It's now grown into an event with over 4000 students and 30+ schools participating every year.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In 2001, Calgary Transit became the first public transportation system in North America to be wind-powered.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ In 2006, we began capturing methane gas at City landfills, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.⁣ ⁣ In June 2008, the new Water Centre building opened as the first building in Alberta to be certified LEED Gold.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In 2009, Calgary became the largest municipal user of renewable electricity in Canada.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In July 2013, we opened Calgary's first cycle track along 7...

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