Greenspiration News & Events: elephant in the room

Mon Apr 26 00:26:38 EDT 2021

Biden summit builds momentum, leaving Canada in the dust

https://mailchi.mp/nationalobserver.com/biden-summit-builds-momentum 

No More Pipeline Blues (On this Land Where We Belong)

Bonnie Raitt and the Indigo Girls are among the many voices featured this new track which supports the ongoing fight against Minnesota’s “Line 3” tar sands oil pipeline. The resistance is heavily led by indigenous women.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bonnie-raitt-indigo-girls-line-3-protest-earth-day-1158293/ 

The Liberal Climate Action Formula: A Recipe for Failure

Analysts looked at the climate plan in depth and examined the Liberal's mis-guided emphasis on carbon pricing, blue hydrogen, carbon capture, and small nuclear reactors. Watch the recording here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDE0NPsouJY

For real climate action, let's look at the military elephant in the room         

https://rabble.ca/news/2021/04/real-climate-action-lets-look-military-elephant-room 

Roundtable on Canada's Nuclear Policies and Current Plans for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMNRs)

45 min. recording

https://www.facebook.com/6954922243/videos/934857067289154 

Ban polluting nuclear energy from “clean power” funds in federal budget! 

New nukes are a dirty, dangerous distraction from climate action. Send a message to federal MPs here.

https://cleanairalliance.org/smr/smraction.html

Unlock Democracy Canada

Learn about this new nation-wide campaign to transform our city halls and finally bring voting reform to Canada.

https://www.unlockdemocracy.ca/ 

RIP Peter Shepherd - climate activist, carpenter, passive house enthusiast

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=peter-shepherd&pid=198423940

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The Bay of Fundy: Natural Wonder or Nuclear Industry Test Site?

Monday, April 26, 6:30 - 8 pm EST

The 35th anniversary of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster (April 26, 1986), catch this panel of Cdn. experts: Chief Hugh Akagi, Peskotomuhkati Nation; Dr. Gordon Edwards, Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility; Dale Dewar, Physicians for Global Survival

https://unbvirtualclasses.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-RvkSs7aQTWEW4p4KNC2Ng 

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Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues

Mon - Fri. April 26 - 30, 8 p.m. EST

This 5-day virtual event focuses on the impacts that nuclear issues have on Native American communities across the US. Free.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-native-american-forum-on-nuclear-issues-registration-142167654281  

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ClimateMusic Icarus Concert: What Does Global Heating Feel Like?

Tues. April 27, 7 - 8:15 pm EST

Join us as we take an extraordinary musical journey through time to explore three human drivers of climate change. We will be featuring an excerpt of Icarus in Flight by composer Richard Festinger in collaboration with The ClimateMusic Project. 

https://www.masseycollege.ca/missing-cop26/  

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How to Build & Lead a Remote Phone Bank

Tuesday, April 27 - 6 p.m. EST

We’ve proven that we can change even the most conservative politician’s vote by directly phoning people in their electoral district to move them to action.  https://www.progresstoronto.ca/spring-training-series-apr-27-2021 

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Summing Up the Earth Summit

Wed. April 28, 1 - 2 p.m. EST

Trudeau dropped the ball at Biden’s Climate Summit. As the world watched, he announced a 40 - 45% cut in GHG emissions from 2005 levels. The US, UK, and EU cuts start at 50%. Canadian climate groups and the Green Party had called for 60%. So, where do Canadians deeply concerned about the climate crisis, and wanting real action, go from here?

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T8NbFlBzQgqMu0LcxK3X-w   

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The Power of Art to Inspire Climate Action

Wed. April 28, 3 p.m. EST

Eastern Canada artists and enviros will share stories and revelations about the benefits of bringing community-engaged art making to our environmental work.

https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/webinar-the-power-of-art-to-inspire-climate-action/ 

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The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and the Climate Crisis 

Wed. April 28, 4 - 5:30 p.m. EST

Workshops for members of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to learn about your pension fund’s approach to the financial risks of climate change and fossil fuel investments, and what it means for your retirement savings.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-ontario-teachers-pension-plan-and-the-climate-crisis-tickets-146483487053 

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Affordable Housing Townhall

Wed. Apr 28, 6:30 p.m. EST

The City of Toronto is having a final vote soon on a new law that will force developers to set aside part of EVERY building as affordable housing. Join ACORN, Progress Toronto, Parkdale People's Economy, and others to plan out how to win a strong law requiring 20 - 30% of every new development with more than 60 units, set aside as permanently affordable rental housing. Send a message to your councillor before the meeting in support of the campaign: https://acorncanada.org/take-action/demand-toronto-stand-big-developers 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sc-6qrDosHtRtqLX5KQfGDz2dTjQ-67w1 

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Eco-health

Wed. April 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. EST

Learn about the growing evidence of the benefits of healthy ecosystems on human health and well-being. You will discover the basics of eco-health, the science behind it, and even get a chance to practice it.

https://torontorap.ca/2021/03/23/event-lake-ontario-evening-april-2021/ 

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Food Defenders

Wed. April 28 and Thur. April 29, 6 - 7 p.m. EST

Join us for a 2-day virtual series featuring special guests who have mastered the art of using their food to its greatest potential.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-defenders-2-day-event-tickets-146475132063 

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The Bay of Fundy: Natural Wonder or Nuclear Industry Test Site?

Thursday, April 29, 6:30 - 8 p.m. EST

Learn about the new nukes planned for the Bay of Fundy, NB with experts: Dr. M.V. Ramana, University of BC; Dr. Edwin Lyman, Union of Concerned Scientists (US); and Chief Ron Tremblay, Wolastoq Grand Council.

https://unbvirtualclasses.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fm_WiiS5QzulNiFv0I_7ZA 

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How to dismantle an Atomic Lie – taking apart the nuclear falsehoods

Thur. April 29, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST

The conference aims to unmask the lies and propaganda that seek to seduce people into supporting nuclear power at the very moment it can do the most harm. Register at post at atomstopp.at

https://atomstopp.at/downloads/NEC2021/Invit_Progr_NEC21_en.pdf 

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Canada's Feminist Foreign Policy: Rhetoric or Reality? 

Thur. Apr. 29, noon EST 

The Cdn gov't will soon release its Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) after months of consultation. But what will it include and what policies are needed to make the rhetoric of feminism a reality? This webinar will present an overview of how the FFP process has evolved, including recent consultations; what the key principles of feminist foreign policy are; and take a critical look at existing foreign policy. 

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuCrqzojHt1ZDYjyE3Ejka9G46JqnCYk 

More info: https://wilpfvancouver.ca/ 

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Militarism and Climate Change: Disaster in Progress

Thursday, April 29, 7 p.m. EST 

Join World Beyond War and Science for Peace for a webinar on the intersections between climate justice and anti-war movements. 

https://actionnetwork.org/events/militarism-climate-change-disaster-in-progress 

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What About Our Future? Movie Night and Discussion

Thur. April 29, 7 p.m. EST

The David Suzuki Foundation, Hollywood Suite and Her Stories Inc. presents a screening of What About Our Future? Join us for a screening of the film, followed by a panel question-and-answer session with the filmmakers and youth organizers.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-about-our-future-movie-night-and-discussion-tickets-145819446891  

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Environmental defenders challenging fracking & extractivism in Colombia

Thur. April 29, 3:30 p.m. EST

Environmental defenders opposing the fracking pilot projects and conventional extractivism in the Magdalena Medio region of Colombia face risks including criminalization and death threats. Hear directly from them about the situation, their experiences and the need for international accompaniment and solidarity for their protection.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ebNpOgXhTT2gfLaxX-ckfg 

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Celebration of International Workers’ Day 

Friday, April 30, 7 pm EST

A cultural/political event with speeches and music hosted by Socialist Action.

https://youtu.be/Thl0okETlEo 

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May Day - International Workers Day Rally

Sat. May 1, 11 a.m. EST

Together, we will sound the alarm for paid sick days as well as decent wages, safe working conditions and good stable jobs for all of us. Justice for workers, decent work for all. Hosted by Fight for $15 and Fairness.

https://www.15andfairness.org/international_workers_day 

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Campaign to Ban Killer Drones Is Launched as Biden Appears Ready to Expand Drone War

Sun. May 2, 10 - 11:30 a.m. EST

This webinar will announce the launch of BanKillerDrones, a new campaign for an international treaty to ban weaponized drones and military and police drone surveillance. Civilians continue to be the primary casualties of drone war.

https://actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-campaign-to-ban-killer-drones-is-launched-as-biden-appears-ready-to-expand-drone-war 

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