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--></style></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'></span><span lang=EN-US><img width=408 height=96 style='width:4.25in;height:1.0in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D63D23.EA20B4D0" alt="A picture containing drawing
Description automatically generated"></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:black'>The fight for climate action is first and foremost a fight for justice. We stand in solidarity & pledge to fight racism, white supremacy, colonialism, & any violent, institutionalized injustice that both worsens & is made worse by the climate crisis</span></b><span lang=EN-US>. - Climate Action Network Canada</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:black'>Climate justice means justice for black lives<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The work of dismantling white supremacy is critical to building a climate movement that is rooted in justice. Great links embedded within.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://medium.com/@350Canada/climate-justice-means-justice-for-black-lives-19d794d4ec3">https://medium.com/@350Canada/climate-justice-means-justice-for-black-lives-19d794d4ec3</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:black'>Anti-racism Resources<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This document is a compilation of resources (articles, videos, podcasts, books, films, feeds) intended to serve as a resource to white people to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcpT4d0I*Gu4gfUM0ypzZ3snqFZ82-g">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcpT4d0I*Gu4gfUM0ypzZ3snqFZ82-g</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'>GLOBAL<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Sixth mass extinction of wildlife accelerating, scientists warn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Analysis shows 500 species on brink of extinction – as many as were lost over previous century. The researchers also warned of a domino effect, with the loss of one species tipping others that depend on it over the edge. But it's not too late. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jun/01/sixth-mass-extinction-of-wildlife-accelerating-scientists-warn">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jun/01/sixth-mass-extinction-of-wildlife-accelerating-scientists-warn</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'>Warnings of 'Catastrophic Consequences' as Locust Swarms Hit India and Pakistan in Midst of Coronavirus Crisis and Eviscerating Heat<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>India is facing three disasters at once—locusts, Covid-19, and eviscerating heat. Temperatures soared to 118 degrees Fahrenheit (47.6 degrees Celsius) in the capital New Delhi this week, and 122 F (50 C) in the desert state of Rajasthan, after the world’s hottest April on record.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/05/28/warnings-catastrophic-consequences-locust-swarms-hit-india-and-pakistan-midst">https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/05/28/warnings-catastrophic-consequences-locust-swarms-hit-india-and-pakistan-midst</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'>Communicating climate change during the Covid-19 crisis<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>What does the evidence say about how to engage people on climate change while we're dealing with another crisis? Through 10 principles, our guide and webinar provides insights into what effective climate communications can look like during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://climateoutreach.org/resources/communicating-climate-change-during-covid-19-crisis-evidence/">https://climateoutreach.org/resources/communicating-climate-change-during-covid-19-crisis-evidence/</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'>I’m a black climate expert. Racism derails our efforts to save the planet.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Stopping climate change is hard enough, but racism only makes it harder<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/06/03/im-black-climate-scientist-racism-derails-our-efforts-save-planet/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/06/03/im-black-climate-scientist-racism-derails-our-efforts-save-planet/</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'>Climate Reality Leadership Corps: Global Training <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This July 18 - 26, led by our founder Al Gore, we are hosting our first-ever online training to mobilize and grow the global movement of activists committed to combating the climate crisis.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://climaterealityproject.org/apply/globaltraining">https://climaterealityproject.org/apply/globaltraining</a></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'>Reasons to be Cheerful - David Byrne's (Talking Heads) online magazine<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/</a> </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'>CANADA<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'>Here’s every environmental protection in Canada that has been suspended, delayed and cancelled during COVID-19<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The changes started in Alberta, with Ontario following soon afterwards. Now, the federal government and most provinces have made changes related to environmental protection that they say are temporary.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/06/03/news/heres-every-environmental-protection-canada-has-been-suspended-delayed-and-cancelled">https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/06/03/news/heres-every-environmental-protection-canada-has-been-suspended-delayed-and-cancelled</a> </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 climate crisis: learning and taking inspiration from our COVID response<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Canada needs to abandon its practice of setting and missing distant climate targets and adopt concrete, detailed, and specific action plans that we rigorously follow and track, as we've done with covid.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.hilltimes.com/2020/06/01/250229/250229">https://www.hilltimes.com/2020/06/01/250229/250229</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:#7030A0'>Stop Canada From Drowning the Oceans in Plastics<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tell the Canadian Gov't it must meet its commitment to ban unnecessary single-use plastics by 2021.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.change.org/p/join-oceanacan-in-building-a-future-without-plastic-pollution">https://www.change.org/p/join-oceanacan-in-building-a-future-without-plastic-pollution</a> </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'>Building Back Better: A roadmap to the Canada we want<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We can create quality jobs and own part of the low-carbon podium if we invest now with boldness and creativity<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.corporateknights.com/channels/leadership/investing-quality-jobs-build-back-better-15911930/">https://www.corporateknights.com/channels/leadership/investing-quality-jobs-build-back-better-15911930/</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:#7030A0'>Alberta nixed enviro protections and Vista wants to strip mine more coal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tell Minister of Environment and Climate Change Jonathan Wilkinson that, in light of new information about Coalspur’s plans for a coal comeback, he must order an environmental assessment for the Vista coal mine expansion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.support.ecojustice.ca/page/61881/action/1">https://www.support.ecojustice.ca/page/61881/action/1</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:#7030A0'>Alberta, Withdraw the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act - petition opposing the AB gov'ts passing of this act restricting protest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.change.org/p/jason-kenney-withdraw-the-critical-infrastructure-defence-act">https://www.change.org/p/jason-kenney-withdraw-the-critical-infrastructure-defence-act</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>More info here: <a href="https://albertapolitics.ca/2020/06/albertas-bill-1-is-bad-law-bad-theatre-and-an-unconstitutional-attack-on-the-fundamental-rights-of-citizens/">https://albertapolitics.ca/2020/06/albertas-bill-1-is-bad-law-bad-theatre-and-an-unconstitutional-attack-on-the-fundamental-rights-of-citizens/</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>And viral 2 min. video: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBA-wUzJotX/?igshid=1gje9snv6w9l7">https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBA-wUzJotX/?igshid=1gje9snv6w9l7</a> </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'>Bike lanes installed on urgent basis across Canada during COVID-19 pandemic<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Kitchener, Toronto, Montreal and Moncton have all recently extended their cycling networks. Commuters nervous to take public transit hop on bikes; driving not an option for many.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bike-lanes-covid-pandemic-canada-1.5598164">https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bike-lanes-covid-pandemic-canada-1.5598164</a></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:#70AD47'>ONTARIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'>Status of Environmental Protection in Ontario: Threatened <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The Ford government, under a mandate of “opening Ontario for business,” has launched an attack on the environment under the guise of cutting “red tape.” The government has also targeted laws aimed at conserving natural systems, gutted protections for species-at-risk, proposed doubling logging in the boreal forest, and exempted industry from government and public oversight amounting to death by a thousand cuts. This report highlights critical conservation hotspots in ON.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.wildernesscommittee.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/2020_conservation_hotspots_paper_web.pdf">https://www.wildernesscommittee.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/2020_conservation_hotspots_paper_web.pdf</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Watch Katie Krelove''s fireside chat here about the ABCs of environmental policy now in Ontario.: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=647030975848066">https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=647030975848066</a> </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:#70AD47'>Why is Ontario spending billions on nuclear energy when cheap renewables are available?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Considering the urgency of the climate crisis, the drastic drop in wind and solar costs over the last five years, and the availability of cheap hydroelectricity, Ontario’s abrupt pivot toward expanding natural gas and unwavering intent to develop an expensive and dangerous nuclear sector is startling. Why spend millions of dollars to cut renewable energy projects, only to turn around and spend billions more to develop an economically floundering nuclear sector and prop up an environmentally disastrous oil industry?</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/why-is-ontario-spending-billions-on-nuclear-energy-when-cheap-renewables-are-available">https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/why-is-ontario-spending-billions-on-nuclear-energy-when-cheap-renewables-are-available</a></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:#70AD47'>Sign the petition to phase-out Ontario's gas plants <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We have lower cost, emission free, renewable sources of power to keep the lights on including conservation, water power from QC, and made in ON renewables.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.OntarioClimateAction.ca">www.OntarioClimateAction.ca</a></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:#ED7D31'>TORONTO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'>Clearing the Air: How Electric Vehicles and Cleaner Trucks Can Help Reduce Pollution, Improve Health and Save Lives in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We need to electrify our transportation - this will reduce air pollution and cut greenhouse gas emissions. We also need to reduce transportation. And we need a 100% renewable grid to electrify that transportation - in Ontario that means phasing out our gas and nuclear plants and replacing them with conservation, water power from QC, and made in ON green energy. Petition: www.OntarioClimateAction.ca<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://clearingtheair.ca/">https://clearingtheair.ca/</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:#ED7D31'>Show your support for a green and just recovery for Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>All levels of government are beginning to plan for the longer-term social and economic recovery from COVID-19. In Toronto, Mayor Tory has struck a new task force to develop a recovery plan. Do you support a green and just recovery for Toronto? Sign up and join us in calling on our elected officials to: Put Toronto on a path to recovery that builds a more just, resilient and sustainable city and Ensure transparency and meaningful resident and worker engagement in the development of Toronto’s recovery plan.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.torontoenvironment.org/recovery">https://www.torontoenvironment.org/recovery</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:#ED7D31'>Have a Say in How Toronto will Recover and Rebuild<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild (TORR) wants to hear from you about how we can build a better, healthier, greener and more equitable Toronto as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Please complete their short survey by June 30 and insist that a climate lens is applied to the recovery and rebuild process. Info and survey link here: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news/recovery-rebuild/">https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news/recovery-rebuild/</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'>EVENTS <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. June 9, 3 p.m. EST</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Learn how extreme weather affects plants, including trees, and how you can design resilient food and ornamental gardens to help plants survive “weird weather.”</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LYIZYCbWQKOCQ19VKTHZCA">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LYIZYCbWQKOCQ19VKTHZCA</a> </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>_______________________</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:#00B050'>Energy Storage Technologies: Developments, Issues and Outlook<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. June 9, 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The future of clean energy on the electricity grid, grid modernization and power system resilience overall depends on the ability to store energy because of the intermittency of renewable energy sources. Join panelists in a review of the status of energy storage technologies (batteries, hydro, electrolysis and new innovations) and the implication for energy project financing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3673138901153970444">https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3673138901153970444</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'>XR (Extinction Rebellion) Toronto - Digital General Assembly <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 - 9 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The general assembly is a forum for anyone who considers themselves a part of XR here in Toronto to brainstorm and plan activities. Orientation from 6:30 - 7.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1399204823619502/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1399204823619502/</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'>Fractures in the Bridge<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. June 9, 2 p.m. EST</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>BC Doctors concerned about the health impacts of fracking share their insights and experience on the province's most controversial fuel. Hosted by CAPE (Canadian Assoc. of Physicians for the Environment)</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-DdZdj27QZGM_3sMsUuQwA">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-DdZdj27QZGM_3sMsUuQwA</a></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>_______________________</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:#70AD47'>eLearning #AtHomeWithNature <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has introduced fun, e-Learning videos, activities, and resources that will help families deepen their understanding and appreciation of nature, ecology, and cultural heritage — all from the comfort of home.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Beautiful Native Plants (June 9)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Nature in your Neighbourhood (June10)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Species at Risk in the Urban Jungle (June 11)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Rain to Runoff: A Stormwater Story (June 16)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>All About Bats (June 18)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://trca.ca/learning/nature-elearning/">https://trca.ca/learning/nature-elearning/</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:#ED7D31'>Winning a Just Recovery for Health, Community and Climate</span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. June 10, 7 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join Toronto350 to discuss why we cannot go back to “normal,” and the principles of a Just Recovery and consider ways to win a Just Recovery through collective action and how we can dream bigger to achieve a Green New Deal that puts people and the planet over the wealth of a few.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winning-a-just-recovery-for-health-community-and-climate-tickets-107015821202">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winning-a-just-recovery-for-health-community-and-climate-tickets-107015821202</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'>Family Biking Webinar<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. June 10, noon - 1 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Hosted by Cycle Toronto. Topics include: Riding while pregnant; Riding with toddlers and small children; Child seats and accessories; Teaching your child to ride; Riding to school; Safety tips; First road rides.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cycleto.ca/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=68">https://www.cycleto.ca/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=68</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'>A Case for Nature-Based Solutions in Canada<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. June 11, 1 - 2 pm EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Investing in nature-based solutions to climate change is a great opportunity to create jobs and build back better as our economy struggles with the COVID19 crisis. This webinar will provide an overview of some of the key dimensions of nature-based climate solutions and emerging opportunities for groups to work together, including a discussion of how we can defend and restore wildlife and landscapes, fight climate change, and contribute to the economic recovery process at the same time. With Nature Canada and CPAWS. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://sustainabilitynetwork.ca/graham-saul-of-nature-canada-a-case-for-nature-based-solutions-in-canada/">https://sustainabilitynetwork.ca/graham-saul-of-nature-canada-a-case-for-nature-based-solutions-in-canada/</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:#00B050'>The Environment + Preparing for Post-Pandemic Greener Pastures<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. June 11, 8 a.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Investing in green jobs offers economic stimulus, decent work for many who are unemployed and the opportunity for real environmental advancement.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://torontofoundation.ca/better-toronto-coalition/">https://torontofoundation.ca/better-toronto-coalition/</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 a Just Recovery must be anti-racist: Mass online teach-in<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. June 11, 7 pm EST</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Come together to learn why anti-racism is crucial to tackle the climate emergency and for a Just Recovery from COVID-19. Hosted by 350.org and Climate Action Network.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://act.leadnow.ca/anti-racism-teach-in/">https://act.leadnow.ca/anti-racism-teach-in/</a></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:#70AD47'>Media Uplifting the Human Spirit & Society <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. June 11, noon EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Ravi Chaudhry and Hazel Henderson will examine the responsibility of media in the global sustainability movement showcasing the winners of the EthicMark Awards over the past ten years.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3691606298673537035">https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3691606298673537035</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:#ED7D31'>Sharing Our Cheques: Grassroots fundraising during Covid-19<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. June 11, 7:30 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We will share our analysis as to why resource redistribution is so important right now (including some inspiring mutual aid initiatives during COVID); explore our relationship with money (giving it away, talking about it, asking for it); support folks to commit to redistributing resources by taking the #ShareMyCheque pledge; and build some skills and strategies for inviting your friends, families, and communities to join in too!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdumorzooH9aw5MOrmcRzOr6VyK6OHS0Q">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdumorzooH9aw5MOrmcRzOr6VyK6OHS0Q</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><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Advocacy, Campaigning, and Government Relations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thursday June 11, 2 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Hear from doctors who have waged and won campaigns to protect health, and get an inside view from a government relations expert. Hosted by CAPE (Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment)</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M8DSq4-8RneL6qc4yaJu-g">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M8DSq4-8RneL6qc4yaJu-g</a></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>_______________________</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:#00B050'>Virtual Vegan Rock<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Friday June 12, 6:30 pm EST</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Turn up the volume and rock out to live performances by vegan musicians.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/614711502735896/">https://www.facebook.com/events/614711502735896/</a> </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'>Fridays for Future holds Weekly Climate Strikes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Fri. June 12, 11 a.m. - noon EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Livestreamed webinars with different speakers lead by youth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1nFFdZbUo6cAr2jV3X0_g">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1nFFdZbUo6cAr2jV3X0_g</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'>Full Immigration Status for All - Mass Digital Rally</span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sun. June 14<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>On June 14th, we will hold a massive digital and social media gathering of migrants, poor and working class people, and allies. The global COVID-19 pandemic has proven that migrants are essential to our communities but are exploited and excluded. Together, migrants from across Canada will raise our voice for healthcare, decent work, family unity and equal rights for all. We demand full immigration status.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://migrantrights.ca/june2020/">https://migrantrights.ca/june2020/</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:#70AD47'>For the best Canadian climate and energy news, read 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:#70AD47'>And for the best global perspective: DESMOG - Clearing the PR Pollution that clouds climate science<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.desmogblog.com/topics/covering-climate-now">https://www.desmogblog.com/topics/covering-climate-now</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:#ED7D31'>Centre for Social Innovation Events - Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://socialinnovation.org/community/events/">https://socialinnovation.org/community/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><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'>NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing for Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/">https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-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><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">angela@cleanairalliance.org</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>