On April 22nd, which is Earth Day, a new group will hold a rally and celebration at the Legislature grounds to mark the day.

The group is Seniors for Climate Manitoba which began its advocacy work last year.

Coordinator for the group, Pat Wally, explains here what seniors bring to the table in the fight for the climate.

“We have more time because we don’t necessarily go to paid jobs, we are not raising families, we have hopefully acquired some knowledge and wisdom and we have resources as well they can devote to something.”

Wally said it’s important for the world to switch over to renewable resources such as solar and wind power as much as possible.

She added that last year, over 70 events were coordinated by Seniors for Climate Canada and they hope to add to that number this year.

You can learn more about the group and their work at seniorsforclimate.org and by listening to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.