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--></style></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Courier New"'><img width=273 height=157 style='width:2.8437in;height:1.6354in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DA161E.3FC0A270" alt="A close-up of a logo
Description automatically generated"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>After a record year of wildfires, will Canada ever be the same again? We are now living through the pyrocene<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Unprecedented blazes - shattering the previous annual record nearly three times over - tore through boreal forest unleashing vast carbon emissions in what may be a permanent change of state. "We’ve had ice ages in the past but we are now living through what I call the ‘pyrocene’." For Canada, the challenge of maintaining its huge forests in an age of rapid climate breakdown looms large. The country has about 10% of the world’s forests and a third of this land has burned in the past 40 years.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/09/canada-wildfire-record-climate-crisis">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/09/canada-wildfire-record-climate-crisis</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'>‘Shocking’ October Temperatures Obliterate Past Records, Help Make 2023 the Hottest Year On Record<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This October was the hottest on record globally, 1.7°C warmer than the pre-industrial average for the month—and the fifth straight month with such a mark in what will now almost certainly be the warmest year ever recorded.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.theenergymix.com/2023/11/09/shocking-october-temperatures-obliterate-past-records-help-make-2023-the-hottest-year-on-record">https://www.theenergymix.com/2023/11/09/shocking-october-temperatures-obliterate-past-records-help-make-2023-the-hottest-year-on-record</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'>Heat pumps are having a moment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We hear why they’re on the agenda in the halls of government. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-429-what-on-earth/clip/16022495-heat-pumps-hot-right">https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-429-what-on-earth/clip/16022495-heat-pumps-hot-right</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'>Could the Liberals' carbon tax troubles light a fire under the move toward heat pumps?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>A recent study found heat pumps are 'already the lowest-cost option' in most cases</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carbon-tax-heat-pumps-trudeau-wherry-analysis-1.7020190">https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carbon-tax-heat-pumps-trudeau-wherry-analysis-1.7020190</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'>Gas Is Way Worse Than Coal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Bill McKibben this week, finds that “natural” (methane) gas is between 24% - 274% worse for the climate than coal. That’s thanks to extensive methane leaks at just about every stage of its production, from drilling to transportation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://newrepublic.com/article/176605/natural-gas-way-worse-coal">https://newrepublic.com/article/176605/natural-gas-way-worse-coal</a></span></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'>Put public dollars into heat pumps, not Enbridge's pocket<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cleanairalliance.org/heat-pumps-vs-gas/">https://www.cleanairalliance.org/heat-pumps-vs-gas/</a><o:p></o:p></span></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'>Quebec moves forward with renewables while Ontario races backwards with gas and nuclear<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cleanairalliance.org/quebec-moves-forward-while-ontario-races-backwards/">https://www.cleanairalliance.org/quebec-moves-forward-while-ontario-races-backwards/</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'>Failed U.S. Nuclear Project Raises Cost Concerns for Canadian SMR Development<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.theenergymix.com/2023/11/10/failed-u-s-nuclear-project-raises-cost-concerns-for-canadian-smr-development/">https://www.theenergymix.com/2023/11/10/failed-u-s-nuclear-project-raises-cost-concerns-for-canadian-smr-development/</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'>Did the kidnapping of a Canadian solar power inventor lead to the domination of fossil fuels?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>After his 1909 kidnapping, George Cove’s promising business fizzled out and solar power faltered, while coal and oil grew at an unprecedented pace.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://thenarwhal.ca/george-cove-kidnapping-solar-power/">https://thenarwhal.ca/george-cove-kidnapping-solar-power/</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'>Thousands fill the streets of Canadian cities demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>7 min. video and article by Zach Ruiter</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://ricochet.media/en/4007/video-thousands-march-in-canadian-cities-demanding-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza">https://ricochet.media/en/4007/video-thousands-march-in-canadian-cities-demanding-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza</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'>Why Ukraine Won’t Negotiate with the ‘F**king Terrorist Putin’<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://bylinetimes.com/2023/11/09/why-ukraine-wont-negotiate-with-the-fking-terrorist-putin/">https://bylinetimes.com/2023/11/09/why-ukraine-wont-negotiate-with-the-fking-terrorist-putin/</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'>Kevin Rupasinghe for Ward 20 Scarborough SW</span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Kevin is a city building a community advocate calling for sustainable and affordable housing, safe streets, more transit, local jobs and opportunities for Scarborough residents. Let's get him elected! Volunteer and send $ (75% rebate from the city!).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.kevinrupasinghe.ca/">https://www.kevinrupasinghe.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><span lang=EN-US>EVENTS </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'>COP Don't Nuke The Climate Australia/Pacific Video Launch<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Nov. 14, 8 - 9 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This Australia/ Pacific/ Asia forum is made specifically for people that will be attending COP 28, but open to everyone interested. Its aim is to provide people inside COP with the tools and arguments to prevent resources being siphoned away from real climate solutions by the nuclear industry. Don’t Nuke the Climate International has been working on a response to the increased nuclear lobby at COP in November. They have been working really hard to get two great short videos together (one on SMRs and one on Nuclear power). This forum is one of three global launch events that are happening where we will show the videos, share the resources including a media statement, share more information and arguments for climate folks going to be able to debunk the Nuclear Lobby’s spin, and suggestions on how to spread this messages far and wide among their organisations and networks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/cop_dntc_video_launch">https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/cop_dntc_video_launch</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>_______________________</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'>Farmland Forever: An Introduction to Farmland Protection Options<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Nov. 14, noon ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This session will introduce participants to their options for protecting farmland with Ontaio Farmland Trust, covering land donations and conservation easement agreements with plenty of time for discussions and questions. Working with a land trust offers a number of options to ensure the land you have carefully stewarded stays in agriculture for generations to come.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://form-can.keela.co/oft-webinar-registration-intro-to-farmland-protection-options">https://form-can.keela.co/oft-webinar-registration-intro-to-farmland-protection-options</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'>Debunking Tax Myths & Facts<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Nov. 14, 6:30 - 8 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Who pays taxes? Who benefits from taxes? What is the difference between a progressive tax and a regressive tax? How can taxes help tackle inequality in the city? This workshop will bring together community groups and organizations to share their insights and expertise on the links between taxes, investments in public services and the city budget.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/budgeting_for_an_equitable_city_a_workshop_series">https://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/budgeting_for_an_equitable_city_a_workshop_series</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'>Social Media for Organizers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Nov. 14, 7 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Social media is a crucial aspect of campaigning and keeping your supporters engaged. Join us to talk about how we can maximize our efforts online, and to figure out how and when social media can be strategic for different kinds of organizing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://actionnetwork.org/events/social-media-for-organizers">https://actionnetwork.org/events/social-media-for-organizers</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:#CE30D8'>Churches' Advocacy on Loss and Damage<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. ET</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Understanding the role of churches in fighting for communities who are losing their homes, livelihoods and culture to climate change. This 90-minute event will include a panel and group discussion. Panelists include Indigenous peoples, youth, voices from the Global South, and climate activists from the church.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrf-Cupj8jGNWLv2auWKd3-HGP3iB_pKAA#/registration">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrf-Cupj8jGNWLv2auWKd3-HGP3iB_pKAA#/registration</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:#C00000'>Indigenous Urbanism: Evoking the Transition Imaginary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Nov. 14, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>With Wanda Dalla Costa, AIA, FRAIC, LEED A.P, a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. Her teaching and research are focused on Indigenous ways of knowing and being, co-design methodologies, sustainable design, and the resiliency of vernacular architectures.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WnPRLDmjQla4A82fVU7Z7g#/registration">https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WnPRLDmjQla4A82fVU7Z7g#/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>_______________________</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'>Finding Your Role in Social Movements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Nov. 15, 7 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Are you new to social movement activism/organizing and not sure where to start? Or are you a seasoned organizer looking to reconnect to your purpose? It can be hard to figure out what actions + roles you can take on in the fight for climate and social justice. In order to build the critical mass necessary to pose a threat to the status quo, we’re going to need many people with a diverse set of experiences, skills and gifts to build the world we need. Join us for an interactive workshop about the many roles that exist in making social change happen.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpdeCspjsiH9SNZVYhh40L4SZaKxH6N_o6#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpdeCspjsiH9SNZVYhh40L4SZaKxH6N_o6#/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:#70AD47'>Navigating Tricky Thanksgiving Climate Conversations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Nov 15, 1 - 2 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join us for a Climate Access roundtable on how to approach Thanksgiving conversations with empathy, understanding, and effective communication.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wOkGNYj0QxCOTATMTPrc1w#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wOkGNYj0QxCOTATMTPrc1w#/registration</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:#ED7D31'>An Intensifying Global Climate Emergency and What Must Be Done<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Dr. Peter D. Carter will present the latest trends and indicators of unprecedented climate system, ecological and biodiversity collapse. Dr. Carter, a retired family and emergency physician with a background in environmental health protection policy, is now director of the Climate Emergency Institute. He has been an expert reviewer for the IPCC and is co-author of Unprecedented Crime: Climate Science Denial and Game Changers for Survival.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85703067082?pwd=bGpIdk1pMnZJT1ZtZ2ovMG1iMFg5QT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85703067082?pwd=bGpIdk1pMnZJT1ZtZ2ovMG1iMFg5QT09</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'>Did We Win? Reviewing the Greenbelt and Boundary Reversals and the path ahead for Ontario's environment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This webinar will address important topics including:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- What's in the Greenbelt legislation? What's not?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- Is the province actually reversing urban boundary expansions?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- How will the recent Supreme Court decision on the Impact Assessment Act impact future and existing projects?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- What's next for Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/137809/petition/1">https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/137809/petition/1</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'>The Colonial Urge to Commodify the Climate Crisis: Uplifting Real Solutions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Nov. 16, 4 - 5 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Panel highlighting real solutions that are Indigenous-led. This discussion will cover questions like:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- What are real solutions?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- How are Indigenous peoples enacting real solutions in their territories?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- How can we support Indigenous-led solutions?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- Why is this relevant in light of COP28 negotiations?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com/events/webinar-uplifting-real-solutions">https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com/events/webinar-uplifting-real-solutions</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:#CE30D8'>Gender-Based Violence<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Online or in person at Isobel Bader Theatre, Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>At The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence, presented by the Canadian Women’s Foundation, speakers discuss how we can change a culture that doesn’t have a good track record of supporting abuse survivors or even of talking about the abuse women, girls, and two-spirit, trans, and non-binary people face. This abuse impacts more people than we realize, but it’s often hidden behind closed doors and people may not be safe enough to say a word about it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus-talks-gender-based-violence-tickets-696697409707">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus-talks-gender-based-violence-tickets-696697409707</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'>Impact Gratitude<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Nov. 16, 7 p.m.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join us for a deliciously inspiring conversation around the power of gratitude and how it can intentionally help save our Mother Earth. Director Louie Schwartzberg will be joined by Paul Hawken, Eriel Deranger and Bruce Lipton, with moderator and founder of The Climate Boot Camp, Michael Linn.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://gratituderevealed.com/impact/">https://gratituderevealed.com/impact/</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'>Residential Solar Webinar<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Fri. Nov. 17, noon ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join SolarShare to learn about the costs, government incentives, necessary equipment and installers to install solar panels on your home. Plus...we will be giving away a personal solar panel to one lucky attendee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdOCtqTotGtaDYzaFig0X7ZHX94XOAg7M#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdOCtqTotGtaDYzaFig0X7ZHX94XOAg7M#/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'>Water Docs Film Festival - 11th annual</span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Fri. - Sun. November 17 - 19<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St W, Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>AND Virtual access from November 20 - December 17<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>#LaterNoMore: Activating Climate Solutions Now!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Our (climate) action-packed festival includes:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- A carefully curated selection of 2023 environmental documentaries from around the world<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- Our Water Warrior Award Presentation for the late Rob Stewart. The award will be accepted by Rob's parents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- An Indigenous environmental documentary shorts program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- Best Feature and Best Short film award screening<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>- A Climate Action Now! panel discussion<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>And of course, filmmaker Q&A's, tabling, interactive elements, snacks and more! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Get your free pass here <a href="https://waterdocsfilmfestival.sparqfest.live/en/ticketing.html">https://waterdocsfilmfestival.sparqfest.live/en/ticketing.html</a> - before they're gone!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>View our full festival program: <a href="https://www.waterdocs.ca/wdff-2023">https://www.waterdocs.ca/wdff-2023</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://waterdocsfilmfestival.sparqfest.live/en/index.html">https://waterdocsfilmfestival.sparqfest.live/en/index.html</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:#CE30D8'>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:#CE30D8'>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> </span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>