Greenspiration News & Events: Prospects for Peace

Mon Apr 4 09:48:25 EDT 2022

We Reject War and Nuclear Weapons 

We call on Russia and NATO to explicitly renounce any use of nuclear weapons in this conflict, and we call on all countries to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons to ensure that we never again face a similar moment of nuclear danger. Add your name.

https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/no_nuclear_war_loc/ 

Tell Lockheed Martin to Begin Conversion to Peaceful Industries - no bombs, no bombers

Last Monday, the Canadian government announced that Lockheed Martin's F-35 had been selected for the $19 billion (with a lifecycle cost of $77 billion) contract for 88 new fighter jets. The F35 is not a defensive weapons system, but one designed to carry out aggressive bombing missions alongside US and NATO allies. The choice of the F35 indicates a fundamental rejection of the Canadian government's stated commitment to act as a peacekeeping country promoting global stability, and instead lays out a clear intention to carry out wars of aggression. Sign the petition to #StopLockheedMartin

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-lockheed-martin-to-begin-conversion-to-peaceful-industries 

Dire warning on climate change ‘is being ignored’ amid war and economic turmoil

The third segment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report is being overshadowed, just like the previous one

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/03/dire-warning-on-climate-change-is-being-ignored-amid-war-and-economic-turmoil 

IPCC summary

The IPCC reports are written in really difficult, technical language that makes them almost impossible to understand. We filmed this discussion about the most recent report, with the help of Dr Charlie Gardner from XR Scientists, to draw out the meaning behind the technical language and explain what’s really going on. 34 min. video interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZteVx7Z3k8

Canadian Banks Keep Financing Fossil Fuels

Canada’s five biggest banks increased their fossil fuel financing by 70%, or around $61 billion, last year, according to the annual Banking on Climate Chaos report. Have you put your money in a credit union yet?

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/03/31/Canadian-Banks-Billions-Fossil-Fuel-Financing/

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau: resist the oil and gas lobby’s demands to scale up oil and gas production - sign-on letter

We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and victims of war around the world, and urge you and your cabinet to resist the oil and gas lobby’s demands for short-sighted policies to scale up oil and gas production and infrastructure. Please send tweets to ramp up the action. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZKPVb50TzRv04DJp8vgwB-9FnWBtiL7t9kCLELxjf0E/edit   

Send a Letter to Trudeau: 

https://climateactionnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Letter-to-Prime-Minister-Trudeau_-Response-to-Ukraine-crisis.pdf

CBC radio Saint John interview with Gordon Edwards on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

http://www.ccnr.org/GE_CBC_NB_2022.pdf

Torrid Annual Growth Puts Wind & Solar on Track to Meet Climate Goals

In 2021, Hydropower made up around 15% of the globe’s clean power mix, solar 4% and wind 7%. “Wind and solar have arrived,” and the two renewables are poised for further, rapid growth. "The global electricity transition is well under way.”

https://www.theenergymix.com/2022/03/31/torrid-annual-growth-puts-wind-solar-on-track-to-meet-climate-goals/ 

Doug Ford's Climate & Conservation Calamities

4 min. video produced by Hamilton350

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MN8gkPcKLU 

Free Grassy Narrows - #FreeGrassy

Join Grassy Narrows leaders, grassroots people and Anishinaabe movie star Adam Beach to call for mercury justice, compensation and an end to mining exploration and logging on Grassy Nations land. Recording of webinar held April 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxcXA9xEP1g&t=210s 

https://freegrassy.net/ 

The Ontario Voters Coalition (OVC) is seeking volunteers to speak with voters in their ridings about important policy issues to consider as we head to the polls in June. Sign up and you'll be provided with the training and resources you'll need to have productive conversations on the road to electing Ontario's new government.

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/ovccanvassers 

Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign is seeking volunteers to help organize pre-ON-election. They're also looking for group sign-ons to their 12 point climate action plan:

https://www.ontarioclimateemergency.ca/volunteer-1 

https://www.ontarioclimateemergency.ca/copy-of-group-sign-on 

The Psychiatric Survivor Movement: Anti Psychiatry Activism & Post-Psychiatry Exploration

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmqFFkMMtFs6TJpFe_CyyWMFi3uoKJ4M-

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Nuclear power: not fit for purpose? 

Mon. April 4, 2 p.m. ET

Nuclear power is increasingly marketed as part of the solution to the climate crisis and there is considerable support for it from trade unions. In fact it’s dirty, dangerous, expensive, won’t help with our climate problems, and there are far more jobs in renewables. Hosted by CND's (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament) Trade Union Advisory Group.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wPKYXcb4RoCymXOkBR4Olg  

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Experts react to the latest IPCC report: We need a global plan to transition from fossil fuel production

Monday, April 4, 10 a.m. ET

This year’s IPCC reports will be the last to be published early enough to inform actionable change before 2030. The urgency is clear with IPCC scientists having issued their “bleakest warning yet” on the climate crisis and their latest report warning of a number of institutional barriers that prevent climate solutions from happening at scale. As the UN Secretary-General has noted, “coal and other fossil fuels are choking humanity”. Yet, we are currently on track to have double the amount of fossil fuel production as compatible with a livable planet. There is a distinct need for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to serve as an anchor for international cooperation to phase out coal, oil and gas. Join us and speakers from across government, finance and civil society to reflect on the report, on how fossil fuels are driving the crisis and why the Treaty is the bold idea that we need.

https://stand-earth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdOqhqjktHteWsecRv_dhReVYIvEio_nR 

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Voices from the Movement w/ John Beebe and Hanen Nanaa

Mon. Apr 4, 7 pm ET

Voices from the Movement is a free online series featuring activists, advocates and community leaders who are collectively trying to reboot our democracy's operating system, to be more inclusive, responsive and meaningful. Hosted by Unlock Democracy Canada.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocOGhqDMrGdV3BtTUp3rlNbEnf-XC1AaO  

Full 2021 Schedule: https://www.unlockdemocracy.ca/voices_from_the_movement 

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Modern Treaties, Land Back & Indigenous Self-Determination 

Mon. Apr. 4, 6 - 8 pm ET

What does land back look like in modern treaty territories? Join Yellowhead Institute and the Modern Treaties Implementation Research Project for an online featuring an incredible panel of Gwich’in and Inuk leaders who will be answering this question, and more.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87265229516?pwd=TXlIMURrQnBpOXhuUmY0TEJEUDgyUT09#success 

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NATO: The Greatest Purveyor of Violence in the World Today

Mon. Apr 4, 5 p.m. ET

What is the real function of NATO? Why does NATO keep expanding? Why is NATO the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today? A Workers Assembly Against NATO raises the historic role of NATO as a U.S. weapon to push back the gains of the working class and impose Wall Street rule.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BRl9indmSDaAEVLVLjzRwQ

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Communicating the Connections between the Ukraine War, Fossil Fuels and Climate Change

Tues. Apr. 5, 1 - 2 pm ET

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the energy conversation has turned to gas prices and calls for increased oil and gas production outside of Russia. Join Climate Access and a panel of experts from the US, Canada, UK and Ukraine for a roundtable discussion. Gain insights on how to continue to mobilize support for clean energy and climate solutions while being sensitive to the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CljfmTaWRY2fDIrupq7EJQ

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The Stunning Victorias - Great Park Systems in Smaller Cities

Tues. April 5, 11 a.m. ET

How can small cities have Great Park Systems, be sustainable, and provide better quality of life for all? Mayors of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain & Victoria BC will share their stories of supporting an extensive parks system and a thriving urban forest. Parks and open spaces in these cities are used for people to gather, recreate, grow food, and for artists to perform. 

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8qY_Ztp7QkigExoDl_xrGQ   

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Ukraine: Prospects for Peace and Preventing Escalation

Tues. Apr. 5, 8 - 9 p.m. ET

As Russia’s assault on Ukraine takes a huge civilian toll, peace activists in the United States are calling on the Biden administration to articulate compromises the U.S. and NATO will support to end this crisis. Our guests will discuss options for peace that include neutrality for Ukraine, humanitarian aid for refugees, an international security agreement, status of the secessionist regions in the Donbas, Russian reparations for Ukraine and an off-ramp for lifting sanctions on Russia. How do we reach a peace settlement before further escalation? The stakes are high for all of us.

https://masspeaceaction.org/event/ukraine-prospects-for-peace-and-preventing-escalation/ 

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Ontario Bike Summit 2022

Resilience through bicycle friendly communities

April 5 - 6

The Ontario Bike Summit (OBS) is the premier cycling conference in Canada attended by thought leaders, politicians, senior city officials, and representatives from the cycling industry.

https://pheedloop.com/obs22/site/home/  

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Report Back from Afghanistan 

Wed. April 6, 8 p.m. ET

Madea Benjamin, founder of CodePink, Women for Peace, will lead a women’s delegation to Afghanistan to find the truth of what’s happening in Afghanistan. Join her for a reportback.

https://actionnetwork.org/events/online-reportback-from-afghanistan-medea-benjamin-peace-action-wi 

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Shut off the Gas! Welcome to an Electric House

Thur. Apr. 7, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET

We’ve all heard of electric cars, but have you ever seen an electric house? Join Bill Nuttle, whose century-old brick home in the Glebe is now 100% electric, having converted all home energy systems away from fossil fuels. Bill will share what he has learned by retrofitting his home over several years, with insulation, a heat pump, an induction stove, and a hybrid hot water heater. Recently he shut off his gas service entirely. Ongoing operating costs and changes to the household’s carbon footprint will be discussed.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shut-off-the-gas-welcome-to-an-electric-house-tickets-308427513997

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Climate Change Impacts on First Nations Communities

Thur. Apr. 7, noon - 1 p.m. ET

The webinar will explore how the Canadian government has failed to help First Nations adapt to climate change, and how this failure has led to a violation of their human rights. The discussion will also highlight how both federal and provincial authorities are not doing enough to hold big polluters accountable for climate pollution, and advance the policies needed to curb climate change.

https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/101790/petition/1 

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Day of Action Against RBC: stop funding climate destruction and the trampling of Indigenous rights

Thur. April 7, all day

On April 7, people across Canada will rise up from coast to coast in a coordinated day of action against RBC to coincide with their Annual General Meeting (AGM). Together, we’re gathering at our local RBC branches to call out RBC’s destructive investments and send them a clear message: stop funding climate destruction and the trampling of Indigenous rights. Find an event near you:

https://act.leadnow.ca/22_rbc_agm/ 

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A Left Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Thur. April 7, 7 pm ET

Internationally respected linguist and analyst Noam Chomsky and well-known socialist Bill Fletcher, Jr. will be discussing the roots of Russian aggression in Ukraine, the background to the conflict, the US role, and how the Left can respond. Livestreamed here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Rh1tKx98k

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Cuba's Life Task: Combating Climate Change

Fri. Apr. 8, 8 p.m. ET

Vancouver Film Premiere + Discussion w/ Director Dr. Helen Yaffe. Come hear about the unique ways Cuba is combating climate change. Documentary, Speakers & Discussion.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W0QcLoPISDimW_z4vAAOrg 

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After the Convoy: Confronting the Far Right in Canada

Saturday, April 9, 2 pm ET

The resurgence of the far right in Canada poses serious challenges for the left. Join us to discuss who and what are driving the re-emergence of the far right, its political impact from a leftist perspective, and strategies for building a mass movement to oppose it. Featuring Todd Gordon, Sarah Jama, and Cam Scott on the recent convoy and how to situate it within a broader history of Canadian colonialism and fascism.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/after-the-convoy-confronting-the-far-right-in-canada-registration-307904750397 

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