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--></style></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><img width=299 height=173 style='width:3.1145in;height:1.802in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DAC61C.115AFAD0" alt="A close-up of a logo
Description automatically generated"></span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#A02B93'>Greenspiration Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>It's that time of year when I take the summer off from compiling my weekly newsletter. See you in September.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Have a beautiful, nature-filled summer – stay cool, healthy, and positive – the planet needs you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>-angela<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>---------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>A Clean Bill: Making the switch to clean energy cuts carbon and cost from household energy bills<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>A family that adopts a few common clean energy solutions—including EVs and heat pumps—could knock $800 off their monthly energy bills, compared to one that is largely reliant on fossil fuels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://cleanenergycanada.org/report/a-clean-bill/">https://cleanenergycanada.org/report/a-clean-bill/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'><br>Climate goals could make gas heating obsolete. So why do gas companies keep adding customers?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Building more gas infrastructure is like investing in video rental stores 15 years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/gas-network-policies-1.7240239">https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/gas-network-policies-1.7240239</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Wind and solar power half the cost of coal and gas, one-third the cost of nuclear<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This makes both large-scale wind and large-scale solar significantly cheaper than nuclear and gas, even when the renewable energy generation technologies are paired with storage, according to Lazard.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://reneweconomy.com.au/wind-and-solar-power-half-the-cost-of-coal-and-gas-one-third-the-cost-of-nuclear-says-lazard/">https://reneweconomy.com.au/wind-and-solar-power-half-the-cost-of-coal-and-gas-one-third-the-cost-of-nuclear-says-lazard/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red;mso-ligatures:none'>Let’s TRIPLE wind and solar power and double our energy efficiency in Ontario by 2035 - send your message.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cleanairalliance.org/triple">https://www.cleanairalliance.org/triple</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>How wildfires expose Canada's climate disinformation problem<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Right-wing influencers and websites – including many that attacked pandemic-era public health measures – leveraged last year’s record-breaking wildfires to spread climate disinformation, researchers say.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/06/14/news/wildfires-climate-disinformation-problem">https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/06/14/news/wildfires-climate-disinformation-problem</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Environmental and health groups welcome new rules to clamp down on greenwashing, as oil sands’ Pathways Alliance moves to shut down communications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://ecojustice.ca/news/environmental-and-health-groups-welcome-new-rules-to-clamp-down-on-greenwashing-as-oil-sands-pathways-alliance-moves-to-shut-down-communications/">https://ecojustice.ca/news/environmental-and-health-groups-welcome-new-rules-to-clamp-down-on-greenwashing-as-oil-sands-pathways-alliance-moves-to-shut-down-communications/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Pierre Poilievre’s billionaire backers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://breachmedia.ca/in-saskatchewan-poilievre-allies-with-tycoons-who-treat-province-like-fiefdom/?vgo_ee=Ar3tMzmJk%2FW1VZ%2BUL7ff7fXLgMF12rwyDJknCqTq4ZiMUmtemV2Vgm2riQ%3D%3D%3ArWxporARWjOGXPCievGdSRmLnBP2L04O">https://breachmedia.ca/in-saskatchewan-poilievre-allies-with-tycoons-who-treat-province-like-fiefdom/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Demand that our progressive political leaders Cooperate for Canada<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We, the undersigned, urge the Liberals, Greens, NDP, and Bloc to cooperate during the next federal election in order to prevent the possibility of the Conservatives from forming a majority government. Sign here.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://cooperateforcanada.ca/public-letter/?source=direct_link&">https://cooperateforcanada.ca/public-letter/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Denmark’s Radical Plan for a Plant-Based Future<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Danish authorities see reducing meat and dairy consumption as key to reaching the Nordic state’s goal of cutting carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 (compared to 1990.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/denmark-radical-plan-plant-based-future/">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/denmark-radical-plan-plant-based-future/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Chicago teachers demand climate solutions in their next contract – Solar panels. Heat Pumps. Electric buses.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>"That contract means nothing if our Earth is on fire."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://grist.org/accountability/chicago-teachers-want-climate-solutions-next-contract/">https://grist.org/accountability/chicago-teachers-want-climate-solutions-next-contract/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Putin still wants total control over Ukraine - </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>13 min. video</span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Anders Puck Nielsen looks at Putin's recently proposed "peace plan" and analyses his demands and his justifications for the war.<b><span style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvu1KdbNXlg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvu1KdbNXlg</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Anne Applebaum on Ukraine, Russia, Europe, and the US </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>- 48 min. video interview<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTSjuTxUe_Y">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTSjuTxUe_Y</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Ukraine endures widespread blackouts as Russia attacks critical infrastructure<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Russia had damaged or destroyed more than half of Ukraine’s power generation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/23/ukraine-endures-widespread-blackouts-as-russia-attacks-critical-infrastructure">https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/23/ukraine-endures-widespread-blackouts-as-russia-attacks-critical-infrastructure</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>What is Considered Sexual Assault? A Guide on Sexual Assault.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://florinroebig.com/sexual-assault-guide/">https://florinroebig.com/sexual-assault-guide/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Seniors for Climate - Later is Too Late!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We’re seniors deeply alarmed by the climate crisis. One in four Canadians – we have outsized political, economic and social power. And we vote! Our goal is to build a cross-Canada community of seniors to create a liveable future. We have a major role to play and we have motive, commitment and opportunity. Join us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://seniorsforclimate.org/">https://seniorsforclimate.org/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Support a Green Energy Future for Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>If you live in the City of Toronto, please contact Mayor Chow and your local Councillor and ask them to support the Saxe/Fletcher motion to rapidly increase its local renewable energy generation and storage and maximize its cost-effective energy efficiency investments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cleanairalliance.org/new-plan-for-toronto/">https://www.cleanairalliance.org/new-plan-for-toronto/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>Don’t let Canada Burn: Communicating Climate Change in Wildfire Season<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Mon. June 24, noon ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Our panel of experts will break down how to communicate the connection between wildfires and climate change, how to identify and address wildfire misinformation, the most effective messengers and images, and last but not least, how to start thinking beyond the immediacy of each wildfire, and ask ourselves about the bigger picture: what needs to change in order to live better in a world on fire?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rd7TQYXFSG6OrqHjgcpDeg#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rd7TQYXFSG6OrqHjgcpDeg#/registration</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#4EA72E'>Protest Doug Ford, RBC, Enbridge at the RBG!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. June 25, 11:30 a.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Location: RBG Auditorium, 680 Plans Road West.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Shame on Burlington and Hamilton business groups for hosting a corrupt premier under criminal investigation and companies that profit from destroying the planet while we all pay the price. Among rumours of an early election call in Ontario, groups sponsoring the Bay Area Economic Summit seem to have missed the irony of inviting Doug Ford to be the keynote speaker — at the Royal Botanical Gardens! Along with many other climate-related organizations, we at Hamilton 350 are calling on our supporters to come out in numbers and make your voices heard!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://9v0pg.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/mr/sh/SMJz09SDriOHUnfsAosStnpUisZ3/6zvS_PVMoBLU">https://9v0pg.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/mr/sh/SMJz09SDriOHUnfsAosStnpUisZ3/6zvS_PVMoBLU</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#E97132'>Critical Ecosystems vs Critical Minerals?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. June 25, 9:30 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Important tensions have emerged in how to tackle the urgency of solutions affecting climate, biodiversity and Indigenous sovereignty. Our panel will explore the tensions in relation to critical minerals extraction, an industry that is both essential to electric vehicles and solarization, and disruptive to biodiversity. With Naomi Klein, Bill McKibben, Justina Ray, Cristina Dorador, Mary Maje, and Linda McDonald. Live panel takes place at UBC but you can watch online here:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdeyurj8uE9BN3pDuf68C-BmEKfOxu8a0#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdeyurj8uE9BN3pDuf68C-BmEKfOxu8a0#/registration</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Dance in Support of the Toronto Community Justice Fund<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. June 25, 7:30 pm - midnight ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, just south of Bloor Street, Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>When things become too much, dancing helps. The fund is raising money to help cover the legal and financial costs of those arrested for participating in Palestine solidarity in the Greater Toronto Area.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Donate to the Silent Auction: <a href="mailto:tcjfsilentauction@gmail.com">mailto:tcjfsilentauction@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/toronto-community-justice-fund-fundraiser/">https://actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/toronto-community-justice-fund-fundraiser/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Copenhagen: What’s so Good about it?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. June 25, 11 a.m.ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Gil Penalosa, a Colombo-Canadian, wants to share what he considers does make Copenhagen a great place to live. Most important, all are characteristics that are doable, anywhere. It's not a tech or money issue, mostly, vision, action, policy. So <br><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sIXafroSQKmzwFgPrxffvg#/registration">https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sIXafroSQKmzwFgPrxffvg#/registration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>The Roadmap to a Global Asbestos Ban<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. June 25, 8 a.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Experts from countries still using asbestos will outline the challenges that stand in the way of banning asbestos. Presenters from countries that have succeeded in banning asbestos will outline the combination of regulations and transitional incentives and supports which contributed to a successful outcome. Presenters will share their perspectives on what will work best to finally end asbestos use globally.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModu-hpj8qHtK6Dtrb3gyRFGA9QHD-PtF4#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModu-hpj8qHtK6Dtrb3gyRFGA9QHD-PtF4#/registration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#4EA72E'>Ontario Community Bonds Showcase<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. June 26, 12:30 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>How do we build more nonprofit affordable housing in Ontario? Community Bonds! Join Tim Nash of Good Investing for a webinar showcasing three amazing groups who are currently offering community bonds: Indwell, Ottawa Community Land Trust, and Kensington Market Community Land Trust. Learn how to put your money where your values are and help us keep our communities affordable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F9dWmhScS3OJpkGOmc5-lA#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F9dWmhScS3OJpkGOmc5-lA#/registration</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#E97132'>#RenewablePowerForAll: Viral Videos training <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. June 27, 7 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join the #RenewablePowerForAll: Viral Videos for Climate Solutions training with social media climate influencer Hazel Thayer. Hazel will share her personal formula for making compelling videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdOqprTgrG9Xc7Cg_xaC6q-eoT91_hiEA#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdOqprTgrG9Xc7Cg_xaC6q-eoT91_hiEA#/registration</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#A02B93'>Women's Healthy Environments Network 30th Anniversary Gala<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Fri. June 28, 6 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>660 Dundas St E, Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Dust off your fancy fits and come celebrate 30 years of advocacy! Featuring speaker Ingrid Waldron, Environmental Justice champion. Elizabeth May, Co-leader of the Green Party of Canada, and a musical performance by Josii Yakecan, Brazilian vocal healer. Tickets are sliding scale and start at only $30.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/7f4f2e2a-d7f5-4f7c-8b49-c77d81dab12d">https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/7f4f2e2a-d7f5-4f7c-8b49-c77d81dab12d</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Toronto Fringe Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>July 3-14<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The Toronto Fringe Festival is a platform for innovative theatre and performance. 77 shows at 16 venues across Toronto, including comedy, drama, musicals, dance, storytelling, and more. Free events and entertainment at the Fringe Patio and the KidsFest Club. Plus, all ticket revenue goes straight to the artists.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/about">https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/about</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Backlash: Political Insights from Europe and North America on rising opposition to policies addressing climate change and biodiversity loss<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. July 4, 1 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>As populist parties of the right increase their electoral strength, governments and advocates of environmental policies are facing a well orchestrated backlash. In this wide-ranging interactive webinar, political scientists from the UK and Canada will explore the implications of this for both climate policies and the shifting frames of biodiversity and decarbonisation debates on both sides of the Atlantic. Reflecting on the outcome of the recent European Parliament elections, and what these could tell us about upcoming elections in Canada, the US and UK, this webinar is an opportunity for NGOs, governments and other climate communicators to understand emerging political trends and prudent strategic adjustments. This EcoAnalytics Research Opinionation webinar is hosted by The Sustainability Network.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e02NXWhNRxCkv16jtxGW1A#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e02NXWhNRxCkv16jtxGW1A#/registration</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>Why Take the Risk? TC Energy's Pumped Storage Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Mon. July 8, 7 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join Save Georgian Bay and several engaging experts in the fields of engineering, environmental advocacy, and energy for a presentation and dialogue about the environmental risks and economic burden proposed by TC Energy's oopen-loop pumped storage proposal in Meaford, Ontario.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://events.savegeorgianbay.ca/">https://events.savegeorgianbay.ca/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#4EA72E'>#RenewablePowerForAll: Writing & Pitching Opinion Pieces<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. July 11, 7 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Participants will learn best practices for writing and pitching opinion articles to news paper outlets of every size and audience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-GgqTMsE9a-qnXZrUHqeSx4JY2rAN5J#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-GgqTMsE9a-qnXZrUHqeSx4JY2rAN5J#/registration</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#E97132'>Climate Resilience at the Local Level<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. July 30, 3 - 4 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Women Transforming Cities (WTC) and The Climate Reality Project are partnering to host a free webinar to discuss what local governments across Canada are doing to build climate resilience, how to evaluate their impact, and how to hold them accountable to continuing the momentum in your community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-resilience-at-the-local-level-tickets-885902647667">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-resilience-at-the-local-level-tickets-885902647667</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Work That Reconnects Workshop <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>August 20 - 23, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wasan Island, Lake Rosseau, Muskoka, Ontario<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This three-day residential workshop is designed for change makers engaged with the growing environmental, social and political challenges of our times, those who choose to turn toward the feelings of overwhelm at the scope of these challenges, and who seek sources of hope and inspiration for the work ahead. As we move through this important work, we will be nurtured by the stunning Wasan Island, with space to reconnect with nature, swim in the lake, and nourish ourselves with local food and good company. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://socialinnovation.secure.retreat.guru/program/work-that-reconnects-workshop-at-wasan-island/">https://socialinnovation.secure.retreat.guru/program/work-that-reconnects-workshop-at-wasan-island/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>For the best Canadian climate and energy news, visit and subscribe to the Energy Mix newsletter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://theenergymix.com/">http://theenergymix.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Democracy Now Daily Show - global peace, justice and enviro news<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.democracynow.org/">https://www.democracynow.org/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Submissions, subscribes, unsubscribes, and comments: <a href="mailto:angela@cleanairalliance.org">mailto:angela@cleanairalliance.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Share this newsletter on social media using this link: <a href="http://greenspiration.org/news-events/">http://greenspiration.org/news-events/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>