Greenspiration News & Events: Hands Off the Greenbelt

Mon Nov 28 00:03:36 EST 2022

The Climate Baby Dilemma

For a growing number of young people, the climate crisis is affecting decisions about whether or not to have kids. 44 min. CBC doc.

https://gem.cbc.ca/media/the-climate-baby-dilemma/s01

'Let's Try Something New': Naomi Klein Calls for Boycott of Next COP Climate Summit

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/11/22/lets-try-something-new-naomi-klein-calls-boycott-next-cop-climate-summit 

‘Bittersweet’ COP27 delivers historic win on climate justice but fails to tackle the climate crisis head on

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2022/11/21/news/bittersweet-cop27-delivers-historic-win-climate-justice-fails-tackle-climate-crisis

What is the fossil fuel non-proliferation movement?

The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is a proposed international agreement to end all new exploration and production of fossil fuels and phase out existing production of fossil fuels to reach the 1.5 C global climate target. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/what-on-earth-fossil-fuel-non-proliferation-1.6655049

The Dirty Dozen: ‘Carbon bombs’ threaten to blow up Canada’s climate commitments

Canada wants to be the last country producing fossil fuels, even if it kills us

https://ricochet.media/en/3908/the-dirty-dozen-carbon-bombs-threaten-to-blow-up-canadas-climate-commitments 

Canada is Hosting the Largest Biodiversity Conference in the World. Here’s What’s at Stake

Thousands of people will soon converge on Montreal for the United Nations’ biodiversity conference, the world’s big chance to agree on a path forward to save nature — and ourselves. 

https://thenarwhal.ca/cop15-montreal-biodiversity-crisis-2022/ 

Millions Without Power in Freezing Ukraine after Shelling Endangers Nuclear Plants

https://www.theenergymix.com/2022/11/27/millions-without-power-in-freezing-ukraine-after-shelling-endangers-nuclear-plants/ 

Petition to Call for Nuclear Waste to Stay on Site Where it is Produced

https://wethenuclearfreenorth.files.wordpress.com/2022/11/proximity-principle-provincial-petition_2022-reformat.pdf 

U.S. Renewable Energy Will Surge Past Coal and Nuclear by Year’s End

Wind, solar and hydropower will generate more than 20 percent of the power supply

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/u-s-renewable-energy-will-surge-past-coal-and-nuclear-by-years-end/ 

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Climate Action

Thought-provoking conversations from leaders, artists and change-makers who are steering the energy transition in Canada. 

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

Women4Climate Mentorship Programme

Women4ClimateTO empowers and supports emerging women climate leaders working on innovative projects that will help to mitigate the impacts of climate change and/or improve Toronto’s resilience. Participants will receive mentoring, training and networking opportunities to help advance their climate-focused project or start-up business. Applications are open until Dec 6, 2022. 

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/live-green-toronto/women4climate-mentorship-program/

Heat Pump Webinar Recording and Links for more info

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/heat-pump-webinar-recording-now-available/

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Hands Off The Greenbelt & Stop Bill 23 Days of Action

Wetlands, Forests, Conservation Lands and the Greenbelt are all under threat. Only a major outpouring of public opposition can stop these dangerous attacks on Ontario's environment. Grassroots organizers from all across Ontario have held dozens of rallies at MPPs' offices to say #HandsOffTheGreenbelt and #StopBill23, and there are at least 11 happening this coming week. Momentum is building towards a weekend of action on December 3rd & 4th. Check this link to find an action near you:

https://environmentaldefence.ca/handsoffthegreenbelt/

Queens Park Question Period and Vote on Bill 23

Mon. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.

Please come to Queen’s Park on Monday morning. We expect Bill 23 to be voted on at 11:30 am after question period (10:30 to 11:30) Allow 30 min to go through security. Bring your ID.  

Fight Back Against Bill 23 – Rally at MPP Mike Ford’s Office

Mon. Nov. 28, 12:30 ET

1832 Weston Rd, Toronto

Stand up for the Greenbelt & affordable housing for all! Stand up for nature! Come out to Minister Mike Ford's office to fight Bill 23 & 39

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fight-back-against-bill-23-tickets-474231237397

Find out more about Bill 23 and opposition building here:

https://www.againstbill23.com/

https://environmentaldefence.ca/2022/10/31/ontarios-housing-bill-is-actually-a-trojan-horse-for-environmentally-catastrophic-rural-sprawl/ 

Petitions:

•  David Suzuki Foundation  http://davidsuzuki.org/action/urge-ontario-government-to-amend-homes-act/   

•  Ontario Nature: http://ontarionature.good.do/bill-23/email/ 

•  Petition to be printed, signed, and sent to ocec.chair at gmail.com : https://climatefast.ca/sites/default/files/files/Bill23-Petition.pdf 

The Problems with Bill 23 and the Proposal to Remove Lands from the Greenbelt

The Big Tent collaboration expresses the concerns of more than 125 organizations from multiple sectors and 100 individual leaders in civil society.

https://yourstoprotect.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/11/Big-Tent_-Statement-on-Bill-23-and-Greebelt-Land-Removal.pdf 

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The Environmental Impacts of Nuclear Power in the Great Lakes Region

Tues. Nov. 29, 10 am - noon ET

We will focus on the environmental impacts of nuclear power on water quality in the Great Lakes region, including impacts related to decommissioning, nuclear waste, and radionuclides. We will provide an overview of ongoing nuclear projects and proposals and discuss opportunities for public engagement. Hosted by Canadian Environmental Law Association.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkdO-uqzIjGNZl--ETOz9Blxq7ZYgaXPVD  

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Militarization and Climate Change 

Tues. Nov 29, 5 p.m. ET

What are the social implications when a military organization (the Pentagon) becomes one of the prime innovators in green technologies? Emily Gilbert is a Professor at U of T, editor at Security Dialogue, and the Vice-Principal of University College. Her research focuses on securitization and militarization with respect to borders, the economy, and climate change. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclf-6oqzIrH9REu_JppHevOt_ncxuHbF5x   

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Re.Climate Launch at Carleton University

Tues. Nov. 29, noon - 1 p.m. ET

Calling all climate communicators, researchers, campaigners, learners, leaders and policy makers! Please join us for the launch of Re.Climate - Canada's new centre for training, research and strategy on climate change communication and engagement at Carleton University. We will introduce the Re.Climate team, share more about our programs, services and events, and discuss how to get involved. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NZtXIiM9TluF0iYgTO0xtA 

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Toronto Health Privatization Town Hall

Tues. Nov. 29, 7p.m. ET

Almost 100 Emergency Departments have had closures across Ontario. If the Ford government continues to ignore and downplay the staffing crisis -- and use the crisis as an excuse to privatize -- our community hospitals are at grave risk. Learn more with the Ontario Health Coalition.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcu2tqjgjE9PHM1p8udav8Y1bRpjWAd7D 

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Collective Impact 3.0: Designing a Movement for Change

Tues. Nov. 29, 1 - 4:30 p.m. ET

This virtual workshop explores the strategies needed to design your Collective Impact initiative for maximum impact.  Participants will be given tools, frameworks, and examples for how to build commitment and co-create a compelling, shared strategy for change that unites diverse partners to effectively navigate in uncertain times. Tamarack values small group interaction and workshop environments.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/collective-impact-30-designing-a-movement-for-change-tickets-431624449347

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Home Retrofits to Get Off the Gas: A Bird’s Eye View

Wed. Nov. 30, 8 - 9:15 ET

Are you interested in greening your home a little – or a lot? Do you want to gain a clear understanding of how all the steps, options, and processes fit together? Speakers will take you through what you need to know when considering a deep home retrofit – or an upgrade to work you’ve already done to green your home. Most importantly this webinar will go over ways to “bring it all together” – through a step-wise process that makes sense for your home and makes it a lot easier on you.

https://www.pocketchangeproject.ca/birdseye-event 

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Ghost Bike Memorial Ride For Kartik

Wed. Nov. 30, 6 p.m., leaves at 6:30 p.m. ET

Start at Matt Cohen Park, Bloor Street and Spadina, Toronto

A Ghost Bike Memorial Ride for Kartik Saini, a 20-year-old male college student, killed on his bike by a truck on Nov. 23. The group ride will end with the placement of a ghost bike at the crash site, St. Claire and Yonge.

https://www.facebook.com/events/4170133186537558 

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Healthy Great Lakes for Future Generations

Thur. Dec. 1, 6 - 8 p.m. ET

Water Allies, in partnership with Environmental Defence, will be speaking with Indigenous women who are working to protect the Great Lakes from environmental degradation and to ensure healthy freshwater and riverine systems in Ontario. The aim of this panel is to bring an Indigenous perspective of water protection, relationship to freshwater, and the importance for healthy water for future generations. These perspectives add to the humanities, to the social sciences, and to research related to environmental health and contamination. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/healthy-great-lakes-for-future-generations-tickets-472336339707 

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Honouring 20 years of the Grassy Narrows blockade

Fri. Dec 2, 1 p.m. ET

In the dead of winter 2002, visionary Grassy Narrows youth bravely laid down in front of logging trucks and sparked what is now the longest running blockade in Canada. Join us to honour 20 years of reclamation, alliance, ceremony, and freedom! Countless Indigenous land defenders and supporters have visited and drawn inspiration from the blockade site over the last two decades. This is your invitation to visit the blockade virtually.

https://freegrassy.net/blockade/#Dec2Register 

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Celebrate 200 Issues and 42 Years of the Nuclear Resister!

Sat. Dec. 3, 1 p.m. ET

This special online celebration will include photos, songs and stories from decades of direct actions and more, honoring our resistance history and drawing inspiration for today's movement for a peaceful, nuclear-free future. Hosted by The Nuclear Resister and World BEYOND War.

https://actionnetwork.org/events/nuclear-resister

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Hands off the Greenbelt Rally 

Sat. Dec. 3, 2 p.m.

Meet at Bay and College, Toronto

Rally to protect the Greenbelt and Stop Bill 23. We intend to march to City Hall and join hands to demonstrate that people are willing to protect our Greenbelt.

https://www.facebook.com/events/547639553384212

More events to take place all weekend around the province opposing Bill 23. Details here:

https://environmentaldefence.ca/handsoffthegreenbelt/

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