James Gordon

During his undergrad, James’ love of the outdoors transferred into action while on a student committee which established his university’s first paper recycling program in 1989. After completing his degree, he headed west to pursue work and continued his involvement in many outdoor sports. As a volunteer working on various environmental initiatives, James had a reality check in 2007 after reading Tim Flannery’s book, The Weather Makers. There was no question in his mind that greenhouse gases, caused from human activities, were warming the earth.

Naturally concerned about the environment, and as a father of two young children, James’ view on climate change altered his career path. He decided to devote his career to working in the sustainability realm and try to make a difference to protect the earth’s natural ecosystems for future generations. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Environmental Education and Communications from Royal Roads University (2011).

James’ efforts in the community have ranged from organizing Kamloops’ Bike to Work Week, to waste audits for several Kamloops businesses, as well as being a founding member of the non-profit the Canadian Outdoor Skating and Hockey Association (COSHA), which promotes outdoor activity and environmental stewardship.

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