After opening its doors in November of 2021 then forced to close throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Climate Action Show at Science North was officially opened July 8.
Visitors are invited to experience the 20-minute immersive and interactive multimedia show that highlights innovative technology, up-to-date climate change research, and inspirational stories from global scientists, Indigenous people, and citizens across Canada.
To help celebrate the occasion, Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault was in attendance along with Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe, Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré, Mayor Brian Bigger, and Greater Sudbury Development Corporation chair Lisa Demmer.
Guests at the event were also treated to a special video message from Canadian comedic icon, Rick Mercer, who is the voice behind ‘Sheepy’, Science North’s woolly environmental champion and star of the show. Mercer has been the voice of Sheepy since the first version of the climate change show launched in 2003.
In January 2021, Science North received an investment of $6 million from Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide “deep and impactful learning opportunities to reach 2 million youth across Canada with high-impact climate object theatres, travelling exhibitions, and a digital campaign produced in both official languages,” reads a release from the science centre.
Additionally, the City of Greater Sudbury and Greater Sudbury Development Corporation invested $250,000 to support the climate action object theatre at Science North.
All projects have been designed to better the understanding of the role each citizen plays in helping Canada reach its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
In addition to the show at Science North, copies have been installed and are currently running at Science Centre Singapore and the Hong Kong Science Museum.
The Climate Action Show is included with admission to Science North. For more information,
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