Test your climate IQ at Clean Air Day

NEWS/ COMMUNITY — Kamloops 350 has come up with a unique way to start a conversation on climate change, and the public is invited to try it out Wednesday at Clean Air Day, downtown Kamloops from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bonus: there will be free cookies.

What can you do to reduce your home heating costs? Which is the more potent greenhouse gas: carbon dioxide or methane? Why is ocean acidification a problem?

“These are important questions for all of us as climate change marches on, but the subject is often a difficult one to talk about with ordinary folks,” said Gisela Ruckert, chair of Kamloops 350, an environmental awareness group.

In order to increase the appeal of the topic, Kamloops 350 has created a trivia game, complete with a loud and eye-catching spinning wheel full of questions. Anyone who participates in the game will be rewarded with a baked treat.

“We were looking for a way to build awareness and engage people in a fun way at the same time,” said Ruckert. “Everyone likes game shows, and who wouldn’t like to get a free cookie?”

The Kamloops 350 booth will be across from the Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cookies are on a first come, first served basis.