Electric avenue Although an increasing number of Yellowknifers are making lifestyle changes to diminish their environmental footprint, more often than not that footprint can be found on the pedal of a gas-guzzling car, truck or SUV. Automobile dealers in town report a consistently low demand for energy-efficient hybrid vehicles. A 2011 report by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment concludes the transportation sector is responsible for 30 per cent of territorial greenhouse gas emissions. What's preventing you from driving a hybrid? Agree? Disagree? Can you add more information to the discussion? E-mail - editorial@nnsl.com. You can sign your own name or make one up. Your email address must be real but it will be kept confidential.