Greenspiration Events: What to do about climate change?

Sun Sep 13 23:55:42 EDT 2020

WORLD

What is Democracy?

Coming at a moment of profound political and social crisis, What Is Democracy? reflects on a word we too often take for granted. NFB (National Film Board) film.

https://gem.cbc.ca/media/nfb/season-1/episode-9/38e815a-012593b619c 

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CANADA

A Time for Basic Income?

The debate surrounding Universal Basic Income (UBI) has been around for years; but during the pandemic, the CERB has some Canadians asking if UBI implementation is now within reach. Join current and former Senators supporting basic income as we discuss what lessons can be learned from CERB, the pandemic, and how a future basic income could differ.  Watch the 1-hour webinar recorded Sept. 2. 

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

Guaranteed basic income tops policy priorities for Liberal caucus at upcoming convention

Also, a Quebec resolution for Liberal Convention calls on the government to end support for both the fossil fuel and nuclear industries.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/guaranteed-basic-income-priorities-liberals-1.5721943

Nuclear Energy in Canada

A brief history by Dr. Gordon Edwards

http://www.ccnr.org/Nuclear_in_Canada_2020.pdf 

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ONTARIO

Mobilizing for Local Food Security in Ontario

Along with our partners in the Ontario Emergency Food Forum, the Eco-Justice Food Network is sending an open letter to all levels of government calling for urgent action and immediate investment in food security by rapidly mobilizing people and resources towards a just, sustainable, safe and resilient healthy food system in response to rising food insecurity and the threat of widespread hunger. Sign it here.

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/emergency-food-forum-open-letter

To: Premier Doug Ford - Ontario - It's Time To Phase Out Gas Plants

https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ontario-it-s-time-to-phase-out-gas

Proposal to extend life of Pickering Nuclear Station is reckless and financially irresponsible

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/pik25/

Not worth the risk: No more delay in closing the Pickering Nuclear Station. Send a message to ON party leaders here:

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/no-more-delay/

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EVENTS

Climate Change and Solar Potential in the Middle East

Monday, Sept. 14, 12 noon ET

University of Tel Aviv professor Dan Rabinowitz's new book The Power of Deserts details how the Middle East could be devastated by climate change — or it could generate huge amounts of renewable energy. 

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-Oy-ntl0ToKsXfG6DLWFuQ 

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A Good War - Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency in BC

Mon. Sept. 14, 7 p.m. PST

In his book, author Seth Klein explores how we can align our politics and economy with what the science says we must do to address the climate crisis. But he brings an original and uniquely hopeful take to this challenge, based on lessons we can draw from the Second World War, when Canada faced a similarly existential threat. According to Seth, Canada’s wartime experience provides an inspirational reminder that we have done this before. We have mobilized in common cause across class, race and gender, and entirely retooled our economy in the space of a few short years. Join us for an evening of music, a reading, author Q&A, and a panel discussion with local climate emergency activists.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rpCnbPLtTXq_KxI-rVGf8w 

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Net Zero Homes: Toronto's Future

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

Find out how to renovate your home to save money, increase comfort, and protect the environment and your family's health. Join Clean Air Partnership and renovation experts, Kirk Johnson and Jack Zhou, as they guide you through some of the renovation options to bring your home to net zero energy usage, which all Toronto homes must achieve by 2050.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/net-zero-homes-torontos-future-tickets-114982519812   

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Building Back Better Webinar Series

Tues. Sept. 15, 22, 29 + Oct 6, 1 - 2 pm

This four-part webinar series has been designed to help companies strengthen their resilience by caring for the well-being of all stakeholders and enhancing system efficiency.  

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-roots-collaborative-30831759059     

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Home Grown Racism and Indefinite Detention

Tues. Sept. 15, 7 - 9 p.m. EST

Join us for a Zoom evening dedicated to exploring security certificate legislation (including C-51, C-59, and more) that has plagued refugee, Mohamed (Moe) Harkat, and others. It will also explore the broader issue of how refugees, Indigenous people, and Black people are increasingly subjected to arbitrary and indefinite detention in Canada based on racial profiling and over-policing.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd-qspz8pGt00ehuhynOLwmgH0oReFqCG

Learn more here: https://www.change.org/p/help-stop-my-husband-s-deportation-to-torture

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Bridging Jewish-Arab Divide 

Tues. Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. EST

Dr. Amal Elsana Alh’jooj believes that Jews and Arabs can build bridges of understanding towards one another to help resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. And she believes this can be achieved through applying social work principles. Using the appropriate skills, she says, it is possible to liberate people from fear so that they have the confidence and self-esteem to move forward on issues that were once assumed intractable. A prominent Palestinian-Bedouin-Israeli and a feminist, Dr. Alh’jooj has a wealth of experience in helping the disempowered achieve equality and agency. She will share her thoughts on strategies that could be used to mobilize against West Bank occupation and contribute to a two-state solution. Hosted by Canadian Friends of Peace Now

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_glI4eRVZQEW-MRoDxVAyYQ 

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Smart Grids and Storage

Tues. and Wed. Sept. 15 - 16

The Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce is organizing a two-day virtual Canadian German conference on "Smart Grids and Storage". Learn about the current developments, technologies and solutions for smart grids and storage in Canada and Germany.

https://gridandstorage.ca/conference 

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Feeding the City, Pandemic and Beyond: Urban Agriculture, School and Community Food Programs

Wed. Sept. 16, 11 a.m. EST

How have individuals’ and families’ food-related activities changed as a result of COVID-19, particularly in light of school closures and rising food insecurity? How can urban growing and government- and community-level initiatives help build a resilient food system?

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/urban-agriculture-school-and-community-food-programs-registration-118335212807 

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Climate Ventures Conversations: Cat Abreu of Climate Action Network Canada

Thur. Sept. 17, noon EST

Join us as we discuss Canadian climate movement building and a just, green recovery to the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-ventures-conversations-cat-abreu-of-climate-action-network-canada-tickets-117642424659 

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Canada in the World: Settler Capitalism and the Colonial Imagination

Thur. Sept. 17, 6:50 p.m. EST

Canada in the World is an accessible and empirically rich introduction to Canada’s engagements in the world since confederation. Colonialism—the project to establish settler capitalism in North America and the ideological assumption that Europeans were more advanced and thus deserved to conquer the Indigenous people—argues Shipley, lives at the very heart of Canada, as well as in Canada’s role around the world.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canada-in-the-world-settler-capitalism-and-the-colonial-imagination-tickets-117707324777 

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Boom or Bust? The Future of Global Capitalism, with political economist Yasin Kaya, and others

Thur. Sept. 17, 7 p.m.  EST

www.socialistaction.ca 

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What to do about Climate Change? Green Party of Canada Leadership Debate

Friday Sept. 18, 7 – 8:30 EST

There is a heated race to choose a replacement for Elizabeth May as the Leader of the Green Party of Canada. Eight candidates are vying for the top job. Join us for an all-candidates’ dialogue to learn where the candidates stand on climate solutions, energy, carbon pricing, the Green New Deal, just-recovery and more.

Climate change has become almost a motherhood issue, with all major parties now acknowledging the need for action on climate.  How is the Green Party different and how will it drive real -- rather than aspirational -- change? 

Register for event here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-to-do-about-climate-change-green-party-of-canada-leadership-debate-tickets-119334836709  

Learn more about the candidates and the leadership race here: https://www.greenparty.ca/en/leadership-contest    

Facebook Event page to share: https://www.facebook.com/events/666946530601494/  

Sponsored by: Ontario Clean Air Alliance and Moderated by Angela Bischoff

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Food for Resilience: Transatlantic Lessons from Community Gardens and Farms

Fri. Sept. 18, 10 a.m. EST

Hear from community gardeners and urban farmers from London, Toronto, and New York City around how gardens and farms are contributing toward these cities’ resilience, food security, and COVID-19 response.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-for-resilience-transatlantic-lessons-from-community-gardens-and-farms-tickets-117660314167 

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Join Basic Income Canada Network for a Virtual Wine and Cheese Zoom 

Fri. September 18, between 7 - 9 p.m. EST

Come mingle with us, and enjoy your own merriment and snacks, from the comfort of your home! Talk with friends near and far about the possibilities and prospects of basic income in Canada.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bicn-virtual-wine-and-cheese-tickets-120341028255   

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Ride for Safe Streets 2020 Distanced Ride Week

September 19 to 27

The Ride for Safe Streets presented by Bike Law is back this year, with a twist. Due to COVID-19, we are not going to be doing the usual mass ride and reception. This means the ride is self-directed, and there will not be a police escort, nor a reception. Complete your pledged distance at any time during the week of the ride. There will be a week over which you can complete the distance. We'll be organizing a virtual event on the day of the 26th to celebrate the occasion. A fundraiser for Cycle Toronto.

Register at https://www.cycleto.ca/ride-for-safe-streets 

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Blue Scarf International Day of Peace - Rally to Act for Peace

Sun. Sept. 20, 2 - 3:30 pm EST

September 21 is the UN International Day of Peace. Join our online Webinar and Discussion - Building a border-free world under one blue sky. Wear a blue scarf as a symbol of peace and support for ending all wars.

Register at https://actionnetwork.org/events/blue-scarf-peace-day-celebration 

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Rally - Status for All Now!

Part of a Cross-Country Day of Action. See actions around the country: http://www.MigrantRights.ca/Sep20 

Sunday Sept. 20, 2 p.m., Toronto, Yonge-Dundas Square https://www.facebook.com/events/1288964078115677 

Join member organizations of Migrant Workers Alliance for Change in a mass rally to call for full and permanent immigration status for all. ***Wear All Black*** Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal Cabinet are quietly developing a plan for COVID-19 recovery that they will announce on September 23rd. Join us to insist that COVID-19 recovery must include FULL & PERMANENT IMMIGRATION STATUS FOR ALL. Migrants, refugees, undocumented, students, workers, homeless, criminalized, sex workers and families must all be regularized. Decisions about our future are being made in quiet back rooms right now, we must get louder! 

Petition: www.MigrantRights.ca/COVID19 

Learn more: www.MigrantRights.ca/StatusforAll 

Call PM Trudeau: www.MigrantRights.ca/CallforStatus 

Posters and Flyers: www.MigrantRights.ca/Sep20 

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Carbon Conversations TO is a volunteer-led group that wants to normalize climate action, by making it easier to talk about the emotions around climate change and find the motivation to act. You can learn more about CCTO, our approach, and impact here: https://www.carbonconversationsto.com/ 

The Climate Action Facilitator program is designed to build your capacity as a group facilitator and a community climate leader. During the training, you will join a small group of 6-12 participants to learn about the psychology of climate change and apply group facilitation skills such as creating a safer space, responding to common concerns about change and addressing common facilitator challenges. 

Dates: 5 modules between October 27 and November 14

Format: Virtual Meetings via Zoom

For additional details: https://www.carbonconversationsto.com/six-week-sessions 

Contact Steph at info at carbonconversationsto.com to apply for the Climate Action Facilitator program.

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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 climate perspective: DESMOG - Clearing the PR Pollution that clouds climate science

https://www.desmogblog.com/ 

Democracy Now Daily Show - my source for global peace, justice and enviro news

https://www.democracynow.org/ 

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Submissions, subscribes, unsubscribes, and comments: angela at cleanairalliance.org

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