Greenspiration News and Events: Stepping up to the plate

Sun Dec 13 23:38:26 EST 2020

Statements on the federal government’s new climate action plan

Environmental Defence: https://environmentaldefence.ca/2020/12/11/statement-dale-marshall-national-climate-program-manager-federal-governments-new-climate-action-plan/

Climate Action Network Canada: https://climateactionnetwork.ca/2020/12/11/can-racs-catherine-abreu-reacts-to-the-federal-governments-new-climate-action-plan/

David Suzuki Foundation: https://davidsuzuki.org/press/federal-climate-plan-signals-progress-but-more-ambition-needed/

Political opposition growing to new nuclear reactors 

Government-funded expansion of the nuclear industry, and a simultaneous watering-down of regulations, could be the Liberal government’s toxic legacy.

https://concernedcitizens.net/2020/12/09/hill-times-op-ed-political-opposition-growing-to-new-nuclear-reactors/ 

Federal NDP could help axe Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project

https://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/views-expressed/2020/12/federal-ndp-could-help-axe-trans-mountain-pipeline-expansion

Canada – Sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons - Petition

We, the undersigned, Citizens of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to accede to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons thereby advancing Canada’s longstanding commitment to global nuclear disarmament.

https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-3028 

Fireside Stories for the Climate 

83 min. recording featuring Margaret Atwood, David Suzuki and Sheila Watt-Cloutier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0F36TnjUkY&feature=youtu.be

As Food Insecurity Surges, Leading Scientist Says Hunger Is a Deliberate Choice by Those in Power 

12 min. video interview

https://www.democracynow.org/2020/12/10/ricardo_salvador_world_hunger 

Say no to genetic engineering in Canada, and yes to mandatory labelling, Indigenous Peoples' rights, nature and transparency

The Cdn gov't has given permission to a biotech company to genetically engineer salmon for profit in PEI. The company is allowed to own, commercialize and sell altered salmon that contains genetic material from two other species. Other jurisdictions approach genetic engineering with caution. There is outright opposition in Europe. Canada is the first state government to allow the genome of animals of our sacred creation to be altered. 

https://www.nationalnewswatch.com/2020/11/19/altered-creation-the-genetic-engineering-of-sacred-animals-and-the-gaping-hole-in-canadian-law/ 

Petition: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-2877    

Appeal Draconian 18-Year Sentence of Alberta Abuse Survivor Helen Naslund - petition

https://www.change.org/p/appeal-draconian-18-year-sentence-of-alberta-abuse-survivor-helen-naslunds

Ontario NDP calls for investigation into PC insiders benefitting in majority of fast-track development approvals

Ford government has signed 38 Minister’s Zoning Orders, at least half of which benefit PC insiders

https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/ndp-calls-investigation-pc-insiders-benefitting-majority-fast-track-development-approvals

How to Build Great Bicycle Streets

Bicycle streets offer a glimpse of what streets can look like when cars are not the primary design user. The Bicycle Streets Beyond Europe series concludes with key takeaways for all communities. https://beyondtheautomobile.com/2020/11/25/how-to-build-great-bicycle-streets

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Holiday shopping 

A one-stop-shop for ethical and eco-friendly holiday gifts to give this season for everyone on your list.

https://www.buygoodfeelgood.com/ 

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Growing the Future - Online Cooking Classes for Kids

These free online classes strive to not only teach about food, nutrition and cooking techniques, but also larger conversations about where our food comes from, how different cooking methods work and why we do certain things while cooking.

December 8th, 2020 - December 29th, 2020

January 5th, 2021 - January 26th, 2021

February 9th, 2021 - March 2nd, 2021

March 9th, 2021 - March 30, 2021

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLUNgqmcNzgPXJBIajnu7N6ZArEzi10ePhxRy8fibpmuxrsA/viewform

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Indigenous Womxn Fighting Pipelines - An Indigenous Feminisms Webinar

Mon. Dec. 14, 7 p.m. EST

Join Indigenous Environmental Network and a panel of First Nation feminists for updates on KXL, Line 3 and more.

Livestreamed here: https://www.facebook.com/events/131441778591283/ 

https://zoom.us/j/92577212038?pwd=akpkQzltaE4xZDVVZUlGT0dZSFlPQT09&fbclid=IwAR0k5wV2hsADl1XVOYFIuU9klv55doQzSEofDU80VOOjsK27eZax6hB4PE4#success 

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Stepping up to the plate: how Canada can meet ambition on phasing out fossil fuel support

Tues. Dec. 15, noon EST

Under the Paris Agreement on climate change, Canada committed to reduce its annual greenhouse gas emissions to 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. Yet the country is set to miss this target, in part due to ongoing support for fossil fuels. In fact, a recent scorecard ranked Canada last among G20 OECD countries for progress in ending fossil fuel support, even as the federal government committed to net-zero by 2050. This webinar will present Canada’s current state of fossil fuel support and identify where the problem spots are, comparing to other G20 countries. We’ll examine how Canada’s planned policies and actions will expand fossil fuel production, widening the gap from what’s needed for 1.5°C and 2°C pathways and creating other risks in the process. Special attention will be placed on what the US election means for climate action post-2021.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mRdSyYEDTlOOph0FFcvCHA 

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Canada's 2 Billion Trees Initiative - Hope for Nature and the Climate?

Tues. Dec. 15, 1 - 2 p.m. EST

Canada continues to record high rates of forest loss resulting in dramatic declines in biodiversity and worsening impacts of climate change. The federal government's commitment to plant 2 billion trees (2BT) has tremendous potential to help restore degraded forest ecosystems in rural and urban areas, contributing to achieving Canada’s important biodiversity and climate goals. Nature Canada’s Reforestation Program team will provide an overview of current information on the federal 2BT initiative, including implications for groups organizing at the municipal and regional level.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-bKg0iJjQ8CAzrzcImHglg 

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ACORN CAPREIT Tenant Union Delivering CEO Grinch Award

Tues. Dec. 15, 1 pm EST

Meet at the corner of Church and Front (South east corner), march to 11 Church St., Toronto

The ACORN Capreit Tenant Union is going to CAPREIT headquarters to give their CEO, Mark Kenney, a Grinch award for most AGIs done in 2020 - during a PANDEMIC! CEO Mark Kenney is also winning an award for excellence in destroying affordable housing to maximize shareholder dividends.

https://acorncanada.org/civicrm/event/info?id=2519&reset=1 

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#GenClimateAction: How youth-led litigation is making Canadian legal history

Wed. Dec. 16, 4 - 5 p.m. EST

Join this exclusive conversation with key figures in Ecojustice’s most ambitious climate lawsuit to date — one that is rewriting Canadian legal history. One year ago, seven young people launched a constitutional challenge against the Ontario government for its failure to take action on the climate crisis, but for the second time, the gov't is trying to shut it down.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7322389411575884558?source=Invite  

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Divest from War through Farming and Permaculture

Wed. Dec. 16, 3 p.m. EST

This unique webinar will explore the intersections between permaculture, farming, simple living, and anti-war activism.

https://online.earthactivisttraining.org/posts/10141676 

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Singing for Change with Tony Turner

Wed. Dec. 16, 7 - 8 pm EST 

Tony will outline his journey from local folk singer to singing activist for various social and political causes. Using historical and contemporary examples he will reflect on how the power of song can unite forces advocating for change. Tony will also outline his affinity for proportional representation and demonstrate that each of us has unique talents that can contribute to the fight for a better democracy.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2616054709391/WN__hXymFeZQzKtIkqmjEcivQ 

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Climate Change and Human Mobility 

Wed. Dec. 16, noon - 1:30pm PST

Climate change will impact the whole spectrum of human movement patterns, from voluntary migration, to disaster displacement, all the way to conflict refugees. Between 2010 and 2018, more than 23 million people per year were displaced by slow-onset events such as sea-level rise and desertification; and by sudden-onset events such as wildfires, floods, and storms. What are the ways in which climate change is driving shifts in human mobility patterns? What are the theoretical implications of warming above 2 degrees celsius on human migration globally?

https://www.bccic.ca/event/climate-change-and-action-iv-climate-change-and-human-mobility/

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Reporting Sexual Harassment to you Employer

Wed. Dec. 16, 10 a.m. - noon EST

Did I get sexually harassed at work? Can I tell my employer? What are my employer’s responsibilities? What are my rights at work? Reporting workplace sexual harassment may not always be easy, but it can help you address your experience.

https://forms.gle/SRNGYyrzdY2NTHePA 

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Water is worth more than lithium

Thur. Dec. 17, noon EST

This roundtable seeks to amplify local voices and situate them within global demands for climate justice, in open critique of growth and green extractivist narratives - dominant paradigms of the corporate-led energy transition. This webinar will contribute to the construction of deep alternatives, from the grassroots and from the Global South.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3D6hTjrrTB6CzYqLsM2JBA 

The curse of 'white oil': electric vehicles' dirty secret

The race is on to find a steady source of lithium, a key component in rechargeable electric car batteries. But while the EU focuses on emissions, the lithium gold rush threatens environmental damage on an industrial scale

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2020/dec/08/the-curse-of-white-oil-electric-vehicles-dirty-secret-lithium 

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A People’s Guide to Capitalism

Thursday, Dec. 17, 7 pm EST

With Hadas Thier, New York-based author of the popular book, sub-titled An Introduction to Marxist Economics. She will be joined by discussants.

https://youtu.be/_7wly31jqqs 

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Native Perspectives: Uranium and the Economy

Thur. Dec. 17, 8 - 9 p.m. EST

The ongoing exploitation of uranium continues to disproportionately impact the local communities that bear the brunt of the destruction, but don’t receive the economic stimulus. Join three expert panelists as they discuss mine cleanup and the responsibility of mining companies and the federal government, and end with a call to action.

https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/native-perspectives-uranium-and-economy   

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Sixty Minutes with Hazel Henderson and Jeremy Leggett

Fri. Dec. 18, 1:15 - 2:15 EST

Join ecological economist and futurist, Hazel Henderson, in a 60 minutes dialogue about climate change, energy transitions and the state of the global economy with Jeremy Leggett.  Jeremy is the founder of international solar solutions company, Solarcentury, former Chair of Carbon Tracker, and author of The Winning of The Carbon War, and The Energy of Nations and much more.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6046336898199339279

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