T.O Greenspiration Events: green stimulus

Mon May 4 00:28:55 EDT 2020

Honest Government Ad | The Machine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=177&v=aWl7kQZHZE0&feature=emb_title

The Great Realisation 

4 min. video - A bed time story of how it started, and why hindsight’s 2020.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw5KQMXDiM4

Hot Docs at Home Collection

Enjoy some of the hottest documentaries from one of the biggest documentary film festivals in the world - now streaming from the comfort of your couch. Free.

https://gem.cbc.ca/category/hot-docs-at-home-collection/featured-all/85049cdd-13c9-4a6c-a14b-9b974f7d1909

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COVID-19 Stimulus Measures Must Save Lives, Protect Livelihoods, and Safeguard Nature to Reduce the Risk of Future Pandemics 

There is a single species that is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic - us. As with the climate and biodiversity crises, recent pandemics are a direct consequence of human activity – particularly our global financial and economic systems, based on a limited paradigm that prizes economic growth at any cost. Rampant deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of agriculture, intensive farming, mining and infrastructure development, as well as the exploitation of wild species have created a ‘perfect storm’ for the spillover of diseases from wildlife to people.

https://mailchi.mp/ipbes.net/covi19-stimulus-ipbes-guest-article

Deep emissions cuts this decade could prevent ‘abrupt ecological collapse’

https://www.carbonbrief.org/deep-emissions-cuts-this-decade-could-prevent-abrupt-ecological-collapse

A Time to Save the Sick and Rescue the Planet

The head of the UN identifies six climate-positive actions for governments to consider once they go about building back their economies, societies and communities.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/opinion/coronavirus-climate-antonio-guterres.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

New Zealand calls for thousands of new 'green' jobs in bold comeback plan

The New Zealand model, if adopted, could be just the fresh inspiration the rest of us need to reboot a post-COVID world.

https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/new-zealand-recovery-plan-green-party-economy-coronavirus

New Zealand First Country To Fund Pop-Up Bike Lanes, Widened Sidewalks During Lockdown

Cities as diverse as Berlin and Bogotá are using so-called “tactical urbanism” to take road space from cars overnight and give it to people on foot and on bicycles to keep key workers moving—safely—during lockdown.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2020/04/13/new-zealand-first-country-to-fund-pop-up-bike-lanes-widened-sidewalks-during-lockdown/amp/

U.N. warns of 'hunger pandemic' amid threats of coronavirus, economic downturn

An additional 130 million people could be on the brink of starvation by the end of 2020 as a result of the outbreak and its economic ramifications.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-n-warns-hunger-pandemic-amid-threats-coronavirus-economic-downturn-n1189326

Moore’s Boorish Planet of The Humans: An Annotated Collection

http://getenergysmartnow.com/2020/04/25/moores-boorish-planet-of-the-humans-an-annotated-collection/

The terrorism of stalking and the futility of resilience

We as men need to do far more to confront the always growing, increasingly weaponized misogyny that is reflected in male violence against female partners, in the stalking culture that thrives through our silence, in the economic system that continues to devalue women's labour, in those governmental institutions from the war department to the courts to the border officials and economists and media personalities who make the world unsafe for women.

https://rabble.ca/columnists/2020/04/terrorism-stalking-and-futility-resilience 

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Canada

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Health Care, Not Warfare: Cancel the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Warplane Tour

The last thing we need during a pandemic is an absolutely non-essential national tour of warplanes. The millions spent on this tour should instead go directly into health care material and support to those on the front line of this struggle: nurses, doctors, hospital cleaners, grocery workers, migrant workers, farmers, women’s shelter workers, postal workers, and any others engaged in truly essential work. 

https://www.change.org/p/justin-trudeau-health-care-not-warfare-cancel-the-canadian-forces-snowbirds-warplane-tour

No COVID-19 bailouts for firms that use tax havens, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says

https://www.thespec.com/ts/politics/2020/04/28/no-covid-19-bailouts-for-firms-that-use-tax-havens-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-says.html   

Keep up the pressure: No public funding for corporations that dodge taxes

https://www.taxfairness.ca/en/action/add-your-voice-our-call-no-public-funding-corporations-dodge-taxes

https://north99.org/no-bailout-for-companies-using-offshore-tax-havens/

Former Winnipeg mayor Glen Murray runs for Green Party leadership

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5549260

Petition: Support our elderly in long-term care and seniors’ care homes

https://secure.canadians.org/page/60200/petition/1 

Protect Seniors: End Private, For-Profit Care Homes

https://north99.org/tell-the-government-protect-seniors-in-private-for-profit-care-homes/

Governments around the world have turned to cell phone based tracking to help contain the COVID-19 outbreak. This includes gathering location data, records of who you’ve been near, and enforcing quarantine via cell phone location. In Canada, Trudeau has stated that “all options are on the table to do what is necessary”, and several provinces are moving forward with phone tracking plans. Sign the petition telling our government to commit to key privacy principles for any tracking measures put in place.

https://action.openmedia.org/page/59978/petition/1

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Ontario

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Click here to demand Doug Ford re-instate all the provisions of the Environmental Bill of Rights now

https://wellingtonwaterwatchers.nationbuilder.com/ebr

The Ford government has given itself emergency powers to escape environmental oversight.

Citing COVID-19, they have suspended the mandatory 30-day public consultation period on any new law or project that could harm the air, land, water or wildlife. This crisis should not be used to sneak through bad environmental decisions. Let them know we're watching.

https://secure.gpo.ca/defend-environmental-oversight

Ford Government Pays $2.8 Billion for 3 Fossil Power Plants

There are far better ways to keep our lights on, starting with maximizing our energy efficiency efforts, making a deal with Quebec for low-cost water power and developing cost-effective renewable energy projects right here in Ontario.

Read more and send a message to Doug Ford here.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/double/

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Events

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Divest from the War Machine 

Mon. May 4, 8pm EST 

Free webinar series hosted by CODEPINK + World BEYOND War about organizing to divest universities, cities & institutions from weapons & war. Addressing Divestment Myths/Organizing in the Time of Coronavirus.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/divest-from-the-war-machine-webinar-series-registration-102039759668

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Pandemic and politics: centering the grassroots

Tues. May 5, 7:30 p.m. EST

This rabble.ca’s politics panel discussion will focus on the issues of the Cdn. food chain and food security, as well as how the pandemic affects racialized and Indigenous communities in a disproportionate way.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PgiTDJJrQtabcsCagO7QAg    

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Emergency Food Forum: Organizing Pandemic and Climate Resilience in Ontario - Taking Action

Tues. May 5, 7 - 9 pm EST 

We are inviting you to bring your experience and insights to this urgent forum to collaborate in creating the regional food system we need & want.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchanPC9dvuMlE_AtSVU2K4WfooBa4JdQxo-6jFbgaz8Ug-IA/viewform 

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State Intervention and Public Services in the Post-covid Era

with Mike Davis, Maude Barlow and Martin Schirdewan

Wed. May 6, 1 p.m. EST

The ongoing climate crisis and the devastating COVID-19 pandemic are reshaping our world, exacerbating inequalities and fuelling the rise of authoritarianism and nationalistic politics. Recently, a powerful narrative has emerged: the Green New Deal, a powerful call for change that brings with it hopes for delivering deep social and economic transformations. Today, the need for programme(s) that include the comprehensive decarbonisation and restructuring of our economies and social systems while protecting the climate from collapse has become imperative.

https://www.rosalux.eu/en/topic/23.events.html?id=1200&fbclid=IwAR36vQz22l4HyKb-JvttPhxY3XgjfjDfwIa7XlZCSc1IzoG4lAyhJSqTsPI 

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Opportunities for One - Planet Prosperity: Lightening our Global Footprint and how companies can help humanity succeed

Sixty Minutes with Hazel Henderson and Mathis Wackernagel

Wed. May 6, 1:15 EST

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6775163568760728077 

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XR (Extinction Rebellion) Toronto Online Orientation

Wed. May 6, 6 p.m. EST

This is a crash course on the movement's origins and impacts in the UK, its demands and principles, how the Toronto group is structured, and how you can join a working group or start your own affinity group and leap into action immediately.

https://www.facebook.com/events/542564116645463/

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Free Assange – Stop the Extradition

Wed. May 6, 2 pm EST

Webinar organized by Stop the War Coalition. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ei2DGsIzTsex6XdoK50szg 

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Indoor Air Pollution from Your Gas Stove

Wed. May 6, 3 - 4 p.m. EST

More than a third of U.S. households cook our meals primarily with gas. Yet most of us don’t know that when we do, we may be harming our own health. A new report, "Health Effects from Gas Stove Pollution," presents the scientific evidence documenting dangerous levels of indoor air pollution from using a gas stove; measures we can take to reduce the risks to health; and research and policy actions needed to address this problem at its root. Join representatives of Physicians for Social Responsibility, Rocky Mountain Institute, Sierra Club and Mothers Out Front to hear the most important findings of this report.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3154948966960213008 

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Building Back Better by Electrifying our Cars, Trucks and Buses

Wed May 6, 11 a.m. EST

Join us to see fresh analysis showing how a post-COVID stimulus could help electrify the transportation sector and bring our economy roaring back, along with reactions from panelists and expert commentators.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zxv8c2RoTBe_B33iJQaG_Q 

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How to WAM it to the Bosses

Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. EST

Julius Arscott examines the class struggle, and democracy in the unions, with discussants Sandra G-B, Kurt Y., Stephen C., and Emily S.

www.socialistaction.ca 

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Africa Climate Action Initiative 

Online Launch by Canada Africa Partnership Network

Thur. May 7, 6 p.m. EST

African communities will be hit hardest by the climate crisis even while contributing the least to global carbon emissions. Indeed, the continent has contributed only 2-3% of GHG emissions, yet communities across the continent are already being hard hit by droughts and flooding - and accompanying challenges including huge locust infestations, food insecurity, health challenges, conflicts and forced displacement. But many groups in Africa are working hard to adapt and build resilience. We are launching the Africa Climate Action Initiative (ACAI) as an initiative of the Canada Africa Partnership Network to support these much needed efforts!

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/africa-climate-action-initiative-online-launch-tickets-103099499378 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/218873829442445/ 

Livestream: https://youtu.be/sqXU2w0Mg3o 

Learn more & support: http://www.capnetwork.ca/african-projects/acai/

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What would a green stimulus package look like in Canada?

Thur. May 7, 7 p.m. EST

In the time of Covid-19 and climate change, is a greener economy possible? What are the steps we need to take to make it probable? What would a green stimulus package look like in Canada? With Bruce Lourie.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6OCy-IOnSH2XyebKgQVr-A

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Grow Food Not Grass

Fri. May 8

Join top edible gardeners from around the country and learn how to turn your lawn, patio, or even windowsill into a thriving kitchen garden. Sign up for this free masterclass and learn how to grow food not grass.

https://growfoodnotgrass.app.virtualsummits.com/ 

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Self Care and Creativity for Activists

Fri. May 8, 7 - 9 p.m. EST

Do you want to send your mother a cute card for Mother's Day? Or make a meme to put a smile on someone's face? We will go through a short tutorial with CANVA to create a graphic card to share. With adding photos, or animated graphics, there is so much to do with this free simple online tool. To keep with our series, there will be a grounding meditation and some self-care reflection time to share how you are feeling during these tough times, and how you want to try to connect with your mother or loved one. 

Questions and zoom link: email ontario at vowpeace.org

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Green Hearts for Mother's Day - #GreenRecovery 

Fri - Sun. May 8 - 10

Stand in solidarity - although physically apart - with mothers on the front line of the COVID-19 crisis and mothers facing daily challenges caring for their children through uncertainty and isolation. Use your Mom voice to send a message directly to our federal Members of Parliament (MPs) and call on them to act on behalf of all children. Let you MP know you want all covid recovery funds to be spent on a #greenrecovery. Send him/her a green heart and post a green heart on your window. Tag @forourkidscanada and use #greenrecovery

https://www.forourkids.ca/mothers_day    

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Sanctioned Countries Speak Out on covid-19

May 9, 4 pm EST 

This first in a series includes speakers from Venezuela, Nicaragua, Zimbabwe, Syria & Cuba. International Webinar by SanctionsKill.com

https://sanctionskill.org/actions/ 

https://www.facebook.com/events/621188922072475/

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House of Mirrors: Justin Trudeau’s Foreign Policy 

Sunday, May 10, 7 p.m. EST

With the author of this new book, Yves Engler, and discussants Robbie M. in Montreal, and Bryn S in Vancouver.

www.socialistaction.ca 

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For the best Canadian climate and energy news, read and subscribe to the Energy Mix newsletter

http://theenergymix.com/

And for the best global perspective: DESMOG - Clearing the PR Pollution that clouds climate science

https://www.desmogblog.com/topics/covering-climate-now

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Centre for Social Innovation Events

https://socialinnovation.org/community/events/   

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing

https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/    

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