Greenspiration News & Events: People Get Ready

[Angela Bischoff - OCAA]



 

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Denmark Cancels New North Sea Oil and Gas Exploration, Declares ‘End to Fossil Era’

“We are now putting a final end to the fossil era,” Danish Climate Minister Dan Jørgensen

https://theenergymix.com/2020/12/04/breaking-denmark-cancels-north-sea-oil-and-gas-exploration-declares-end-to-fossil-era/

 

'We Don't Have To Live This Way': Doctors Call For Climate Action

Scientists from the World Meteorological Organization released a preliminary report on the global climate which shows that the last decade was the warmest on record and that millions of people were affected by wildfires, floods and extreme heat this year on top of the global pandemic. Separately, a sprawling analysis published Wednesday by the medical research journal The Lancet focuses on public health data from 2019, and finds that heat waves, air pollution and extreme weather increasingly damage human health.  

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/12/02/940790818/we-dont-have-to-live-this-way-doctors-call-for-climate-action 

 

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Don’t Let Fossil-Derived Hydrogen Undermine New Federal Strategy, Climate Hawks Urge

The Canadian government has a chance to tap into renewably-produced hydrogen as a way to decarbonize key sectors of the economy, but not if it allows that potential to be “undermined by a focus on fossil fuel-derived hydrogen,” a list of 27 environmental organizations and other non-profits warned last week.

https://theenergymix.com/2020/12/04/dont-let-fossil-derived-hydrogen-undermine-new-federal-strategy-climate-hawks-urge/ 

 

New Nuclear (Small Modular Nuclear Reactors) should not be part of Canada's path to net zero - petition

Call upon the federal government to minimize the generation of radioactive waste and to cease all support and taxpayer funding for small modular nuclear reactors.

http://chng.it/4Y9WdpwhwB

 

Federal funding for new nuclear reactors is a serious mistake that blocks swift action on climate change

Open Letter from Canadian Women Community Leaders 

https://concernedcitizens.net/2020/12/07/open-letter-federal-funding-for-new-nuclear-reactors-is-a-serious-mistake-that-blocks-swift-action-on-climate-change/ 

 

Take Action on Guns and Violence against Women

Please join our allies at Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns in urging the government to take action on stronger gun laws. Gun violence prevention is a gender issue.

https://www.peacequest.ca/take-action-on-guns-and-violence-against-women/ 

 

Cancel TMX: Fund clean water and energy

The Canadian government’s own oil regulator did the math and confirmed that the Trans Mountain pipeline is not only inconsistent with Canada’s climate commitments, but actually completely unnecessary. Sign the petition calling on Prime Minister Trudeau to cancel the TMX, and redirect the $10 billion still unspent to better priorities like clean water and energy.

https://act.stand.earth/page/24629/petition/1

 

Industry plans herald a coal-free electrical grid in Alberta by 2023

An early coal phase-out means cost savings, significant emissions reductions and better health for Albertans. The economics of coal are challenging, particularly with the availability of cost-competitive renewables, so this makes coal retirement a very cost-effective way to lower greenhouse gas emissions. (Note: AB is still ramping up coal mining for export though.)

https://www.pembina.org/blog/industry-plans-herald-coal-free-grid-alberta-2023

 

ONTARIO

 

An Open Letter to Ontario’s Members of Provincial Parliament re: Conservation Authorities

Tens of thousands of Ontarians - including 40 municipal councils - have requested that the Ford gov't remove Schedule 6 from Bill 229 which aims to neuter the province's 36 Conservation Authorities, prioritizing developers over the environment.

https://cela.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CELA-Open-Letter-to-MPPs-Dec-2020.pdf 

 

Defund Nuclear

The solution to our rising electricity bills is simple. We must defund Ontario’s $25.8 billion nuclear program which aims to rebuild 10 of OPG’s and Bruce Power’s aging nuclear reactors, locking us into high cost nuclear power for another 5 decades. These dollars should be spent more wisely on lower-cost renewables and energy efficiency. Lower-cost supply and using less energy means lower electricity bills for households and businesses. Send a message to Doug Ford and opposition party leaders here.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Defund-Nuclear-8.5x11-aug-31-v_01.pdf 

 

TORONTO 

 

Toronto needs a Vacant Homes Tax: Sign the petition

https://www.progresstoronto.ca/vacant-homes-tax

 

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Buy Good. Feel Good. Virtual Holiday Market

Dec. 1 - 15

Shop brands that put people and planet first. Treat the loved ones in your life with gifts from brands that are zero waste, eco-friendly, fair trade, handmade, and women-owned. From mud masks to honey candles, organic cotton sheet sets to dye kits for kids, our holiday gift guides have you covered this joyful season.

https://www.buygoodfeelgood.com/

 

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Fracking BC: Report from the People

Mon. Dec 7, 1 - 2pm PST

A panel of activists, experts, and voices on-the-ground will discuss the current fracking industry in BC – subsidies, impacts on the water, land, and human health, and much more – which will have to be exponentially ramped up if BC continues its pursuit of an LNG export industry.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IomDtDTyT2KmkIY6aPTp8g

 

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Rally Against Ontario Attack on Nature

Tues. Dec. 8, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. EST

Ontario Legislative Building (University and College, Toronto)

Emergency rally against bill 229 cuts to Conservation Authorities and endangered species. We must speak up against the Ford government's favouring of short-sighted profit-seeking land-grabs for big developers and industry over protecting public health and people's access to local nature.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1090956031350783/

 

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Lancet Countdown 2020

Tues. Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. EST

Join lead authors and senior reviewers of this year's Canadian policy brief for the Lancet Countdown. The Lancet Countdown is an international collaboration, established to provide an independent, global monitoring system dedicated to tracking the emerging health profile of the changing climate. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__3ciNr8dR7a_5Z6qk6rcjg 

 

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The 2020 Greener City Celebration 

Annual celebration and fundraiser for the Toronto Environmental Alliance

Tues. Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. EST

This year’s virtual event will honour the transformative work happening in Toronto to respond, rebuild, and create a future that is more sustainable and just. Panel discussion: "When the radical becomes possible: transformative ideas for rebuilding a greener and more equitable Toronto." 

https://www.torontoenvironment.org/celebration 

 

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Affordability of Wind, Solar and Energy Storage Technologies

Tues. Dec. 8, 2 - 4 p.m. EST

The increasing affordability of wind energy, solar energy and energy storage is positioning our technologies to play a central role in transforming Canada’s energy mix. Hear experts in a discussion on the latest trends and developments related to the affordability of wind, solar and energy storage technologies. How do they stack up against the competition and what are the implications for the future cost of electricity and the future cost of the electricity system?

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/affordability-of-wind-solar-and-energy-storage-technologies-registration-124200062731 

 

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Tackling fossil fuel subsidies in British Columbia

Tues. Dec. 8, noon PT

British Columbia is on the heels of an election, with the government focusing on climate change action through its flagship CleanBC plan. Yet BC has the second-highest level of fossil fuel subsidies of Canadian provinces. This webinar will delve into the province’s fossil fuel subsidies, examining their impacts but also potential to phase them out to support climate action.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3s_JV3SXQ0G-ZTw4DMvBhw

 

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No COVID Evictions! Stop renovictions!

Ontario Wide Virtual Action 

Tues. Dec. 8, 1:30 p.m. EST

Join ACORN members from across Ontario for a virtual action next week to demand immediate protection for tenants from eviction & renoviction during COVID19. Our communities are facing spiking case numbers and stricter public health measures, YET Doug Ford is allowing evictions to continue. No one should lose their home during a housing crisis and pandemic.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcu2spjMuGtXWpmIwNMzgnJ1UbshX3bX4 

 

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Paris to Glasgow: from climate knowledge to action 

Featuring: Margaret Atwood, David Suzuki and Sheila Watt-Cloutier

Wed. Dec 9, 7 p.m. EST

The Paris Agreement turns 5 on December 12th. In 2015, 196 nations came together under the Paris Agreement to set the world on a course towards sustainable development, aiming at limiting warming to 1.5 - 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Five years on, we know how to address climate change. Put simply, we need to decarbonize the economy and preserve nature’s lungs. As we celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement and prepare for the next round of negotiations to take place in Glasgow in 2021, we must critically reflect on one central question – what will it take to move the masses to act for the climate before it is too late? 

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

 

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Stories from the Ice: Perspectives From New Canadian Arctic Ice Cores

Wed. Dec. 9, 12:10 - 1:30 EST

Ice cores represent a unique historical record that deepen our understanding of past climate events, providing tools to better interpret what is happening today and predict future climate conditions. In this seminar, Dr. Criscitiello will share her ice core research and recent discoveries from the far reaches of the Canadian North, and what they tell us about contaminants in our climate and environment. She will discuss sea ice proxy development in ice cores as well as environmental contaminant histories recorded in ice, highlighting the importance of considering ice core records in environmental decision-making.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stories-from-the-ice-perspectives-from-new-canadian-arctic-ice-cores-tickets-128144584903 

 

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Ghost Bike Memorial Ride

Wed. Dec. 9, meet at 6 p.m., masse ride at 6:30 p.m.

Starting at Bloor and Spadina

Memorial ride for the 23 year old woman Alex who was killed while cycling on Dufferin near the mall. 

 

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Standing up to Sexual Harassment 

Wed. Dec. 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m. EST

How do you identify and recognize sexual harassment? Incidents of sexual harassment often escalate, and people are hesitant to call it out and report it. Learn how to interrupt and respond assertively to sexual harassment. In this interactive webinar you will learn about: Legal definitions, Early signs, Escalations, Assertive responses, Reporting Tips to File A Report at Work

https://forms.gle/SRNGYyrzdY2NTHePA 

 

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The Ransom Economy: What #ShutDownCanada Reveals About Indigenous Land Rights

Wed. Dec. 9, 2 p.m .EST

Join host Naomi Klein for a panel discussion with Indigenous land protectors on economic analysis and strategies behind the blockades. As we close out the year of Shut Down Canada, this webinar goes beyond the media headlines into discussion about international Indigenous human rights, injunctions, criminalization of land defenders and the uncertainties of Canadian claims to land and sovereignty. Hosted by Yellowhead Institute, The Leap and Tiny House Warriors.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5216068528816/WN_p-sAIft6TCexyEzsC4HWTQ 

 

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Palestine: A Socialist Introduction

Wed. Dec. 9, 5 - 6:30 p.m. EST

A conversation about Palestine, socialism, and anti-imperialist solidarity, marking the release of Palestine: A Socialist Introduction.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palestine-a-socialist-introduction-tickets-129725427245   

 

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A Celebration of Human Rights

Wed. Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. EST

Join Human Rights Watch Canada for a special program on the eve of Human Rights Day. This year has tested us all, but we have come together in solidarity with one another and will celebrate our collective work to advance human rights and dignity for all.

https://humanrightswatch1.typeform.com/to/A3OEWSsM

 

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The 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement and why it matters for Canada

Thur. Dec. 10, 10 a.m. EST

We're told the Gov't of Canada intends to release its plans for exceeding Canada’s 2030 climate goal following its tabling of the legislation to reach zero emissions by 2050. Learn more with Catherine Abreu of Climate Action Network; Minister Wilkinson, Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Chief Perry Belgrade, AFN National Chief; and Susan Jane le Jeune d'Allegeershecque, the British High Commissioner to Canada

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MGRP0oI4R8yIcmCByf1RvQ

 

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Native Perspectives: Uranium and the Cultural Impacts on Native America

Thur. Dec. 10, 8 - 9 p.m. EST

Environmental injustices due to exploitive and extractive industries have plagued Native America for generations. In parallel, Indigenous land protection is shared through traditional teachings and stories related to uranium that have been passed down over generations. Panelists discuss the personal impacts of the toxic legacy of uranium mining.

https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/native-perspectives-uranium-and-cultural-impacts-native-america   

 

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International Human Rights Day - with Amnesty International 

Thur. Dec. 10

Noon – 7:30 pm EST - Drop in anytime for the Write for Rights Marathon 

7:30 - 8:30 EST - In Conversation with Ketty Nivyabandi and Alex Neve

https://e-activist.com/page/email/click/1770/5050973

 

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Capitalism: A Crime Story

Thur. Dec. 10, 7 pm EST

Featuring Harry Glasbeek, Professor Emeritus and Senior Scholar, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, plus discussants.

https://youtu.be/8BYyLEv10D4

 

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Canada’s role in Latin America with special emphasis on Venezuela and Bolivia

Friday Dec. 11, 7 pm PST

With Yves Engler, political analyst and writer. His work is well-researched, insightful and vital to an understanding of Canada’s political policies and our place in the global power struggles.

https://www.victoriacasc.org/cafe-simpatico-on-zoom-dec-11/

            

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People Get Ready

Saturday, December 12, 1 - 7 pm EST

Join the Center for Political Education and Haymarket Books for a conversation on beating the right, strengthening the Left, and building power. In the face of violent authoritarianism, deepening economic crisis, and a deadly pandemic, Left and progressive movements have doubled down in defense of our people. Over the past two years, the global left has built powerful coalitions, engaged in electoral experiments, and steadily reshaped the political terrain. What kind of power has been built through these efforts, however, and how do we pivot from defense to offense in the years ahead?

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/people-get-ready-tickets-131239343409 

 

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The Condor and the Eagle - Perspectives on the Rights of Nature 

Sun. Dec. 13, 3 pm PT / 4 MT / 5 CT / 6 pm ET

The Indigenous Environmental Network will host a viewing of the Documentary film "The Condor & The Eagle" followed by a conversation about the importance of the Rights of Nature. Rights of Nature or Rights of Mother Earth seek to define equal legal rights for ecosystems to exist, flourish, and regenerate their natural capacities. Recognizing these rights places obligations on humans to live within, not above, the natural world, of which we are only one part, and to protect and replenish the ecosystems upon which our mutual well-being depends.

https://event.webinarjam.com/register/159/0v41vap5 

 

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