Greenspiration News and Events: Clown for the Climate

Mon Jan 11 01:31:44 EST 2021

Crazy times. Breathe, stretch, love. My heart extends to all those struggling with health, financial or heart challenges. - angela

Clown for the Climate 

Join me for this free workshop series for climate activists Feb. 7 – March 14. Learn how the clown finds resilience, connection, and new perspective in failure and vulnerability. Clown logic as a radical tool? Let's have some fun!

http://greenspiration.org/clown-workshop-series-for-climate-activists/ 

Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops

In this series of five short films, learn why natural warming loops have scientists alarmed—and why we have less time than we think: Introduction. Forests. Permafrost. Atmosphere. Albedo. 

https://feedbackloopsclimate.com/ 

Stop Excluding Military Pollution from Climate Agreements - Petition

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stop-excluding-military-pollution-from-climate-agreements 

A message from the students of Ontario to their teachers

Fantastic 4 min. video from ON students imploring their teachers to demand that their Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) stop investing their retirement savings in oil, gas, coal, and pipeline companies that fuel the climate crisis. 

https://www.shiftaction.ca/otpp-open-letter 

The Proud Boys, a violent far-right group founded by a Canadian, just helped storm the U.S. Capitol. 

Sign the petition to demand the Proud Boys be designated a terrorist organization. 

https://north99.org/sign-the-petition-designate-the-proud-boys-as-a-terrorist-organization/   

Climate Deniers Moved Rapidly to Spread Misinformation During and After Attack on US Capitol

Prominent climate science deniers moved rapidly to spread false and misleading conspiracy theories online during and after the attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters this week. Some climate deniers, including some with ties to the Heartland Institute and others that have historically helped to create the false impression that there is scientific disagreement on climate change, also directly expressed support for the attackers and called for more violence.

https://www.desmogblog.com/2021/01/08/climate-deniers-morano-briggs-heartland-misinformation-trump-capitol 

The Climate Crisis Will Be Steroids for Fascism

https://earther.gizmodo.com/the-climate-crisis-will-be-steroids-for-fascism-1846009446  

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

Naomi Klein hosted this incredible discussion with land defenders across so called Canada: Sleydo (Molly Wickham speaking from Gitemd'en Territory, Kanahus Freedom Manuel with the Tiny House Warriors, Skyler Williams spekaing from 1492 Land Back Lane and Suzanne Patles speaking from Mi'kmaq territory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=787R8HDcEOM   

Phase-out Ontario's gas-fired power plants

The Ford Government wants to ramp up the greenhouse gas pollution from Ontario’s gas-fired power plants by more than 300% by 2025. 

Sign the petition calling for a gas plant phase out and replacement with wind/water/solar/conservation: https://www.cleanairalliance.org/hampipe/ 

Read the report: https://www.cleanairalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GAS_REPORT_FINAL_WEB_R.pdf

Help us distribute these leaflets door to door in mailboxes in your neighbourhood. High school students can gain volunteer hours. Contact angela at cleanairalliance.org 

Let's create 16,000 jobs in Pickering

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/we-can-create-16000-jobs-in-pickering/ 

Send a message to Ontario’s Finance Minister and your MPP calling for the immediate dismantling of the Pickering Nuclear Station after closure

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/pikjobs/#newmode-embed-21684-29651 

Winter Cycling tips from Cycle Toronto and Bike Share

https://www.cycleto.ca/winter-riding-tips

https://bikesharetoronto.com/news/5-tips-to-keep-you-riding-this-winter/

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Town Hall on Climate Change and Biodiversity

Mon. Jan. 11, 6 - 7 p.m. EST

Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth, and it's disappearing at an alarming rate, in Canada and around the world. Climate change is accelerating mass extinction and ecosystem degradation: we have no time to lose. Our governments must act now to protect biodiversity. Join Annamie Paul, Elizabeth May and David Suzuki for a discussion on the climate crisis and biodiversity.

https://www.greenparty.ca/en/content/town-hall-climate-change-and-biodiversity 

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Noam Chomsky– Internationalism or Extinction

Mon. January 11, 7 - 9 pm EST

Film and discussion

http://masspeaceaction.org/event/noam-chomsky-internationalism-or-extinction-film/  

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What’s next after the gutting of Conservation Authorities?

Tues. Jan. 12, 7 p.m. EST

On Dec. 8th, the Ontario government passed a new law which seriously weakened Conservation Authorities, allowing the province to turn its back on science-based planning. At the same time, the government has been making unprecedented use of Minister’s Zoning Orders to force through planning decisions without debate or input from municipalities or the public. These attacks join the government’s push to build a new 400 series highway in the Greenbelt near Kleinburg, attacks on endangered species and their habitats as well as on climate action. So what next for Ontario’s environment? We’ll dive into what the attacks on environmental rules mean for our province, what we can expect next for our communities, and what you can do to stand up for the water, farmland and natural places we all rely on for our future.

https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/73175/petition/1   

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Toronto’s January Online Homeless Memorial

Tues. Jan. 12, noon - 12:30 pm EST

Streaming online from the Church of the Holy Trinity Facebook Page

http://facebook.com/holytrinityTO/

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Fighting Fascism and the Far Right

Tues. Jan. 12, 5 – 6.30 pm EST

Join Brendan O'Connor and Jay Caspian Kang for a conversation about fighting fascism in the context of recent far-right violence.

https://www.haymarketbooks.org/events/267-fighting-fascism-and-the-far-right 

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Transforming Brown to Green - Environmental Organizing in Toronto in the 1970s

Tues. Jan. 12, 7 - 9 p.m. EST

A look back at environmental issues and organizing in working class communities.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83508937339?pwd=UnBnc2NrdGc4NUg1V0RIcENuNEZCQT09 

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A Fireside Chat with Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault

Thur. Jan. 14, 7 p.m. EST

Minister Guilbeault will discuss the new federal Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (Bill C-12) and reflect on his journey from noted climate activist to Minister of the Crown.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4916081551303/WN_-Dz3R9AETc6evg1_JoegZg 

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The Online Workshop: Calculating the Risks and Benefits of SMRs in NB

Thursday, Jan. 14, 6 pm EST

Join us as we explore what Small Nuclear Reactors (SMRs) really mean for New Brunswick's energy future.

https://nben.ca/en/get-involved/eco-event-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/01/14/2518/-/online-workshop-calculating-the-risks-and-benefits-of-smrs-in-nb 

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Letter writing workshop to oppose the proposed nuke waste dump in South Bruce

Thur. Jan. 14, 7 p.m. EST

https://pow-wellingtonwaterwatchers.nationbuilder.com/forms/user_sessions/new 

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Virtual Green Drinks – Canadian Women Climate Leaders

Thur. Jan. 14, 6:15 – 8:30 p.m. EST

Green Drinks January will feature three incredible women who are Climate Leaders in their community, each working hard to effect change across the country - Joanna Kyriazis from Clean Energy Canada, Emilie Grenier from Ottawa, and Lauren Latour from Climate Action Network.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-green-drinks-january-climate-leaders-registration-133137055517  

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Fridays for Future Weekly Climate Strikes

Fridays, 11 a.m. – noon EST 

Live Streamed webinars with different speakers led by youth.

http://youtube.com/channel/UCJ1nFFdZbUo6cAr2jV3X0_g      

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African Politics Today: What Progressives Need to Know

Fri. Jan. 15, 2 - 3:30 p.m. EST

Join the International Committee of Democratic Socialists of America for this panel discussion with leading experts on African politics.

https://www.haymarketbooks.org/events/259-african-politics-today-what-progressives-need-to-know

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Online Advocacy Training for Climate Action in Toronto

Mon. Jan. 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m. EST

Join us to learn how to advocate for a budget at Toronto City Council that will support decisive climate action; skills training in deputations, letter writing, meeting with your elected representative. Speakers include Councillor Mike Layton, Climate Campaigner Michael Polanyi, plus climate activists: Cheryl McNamara, Lyn Adamson, Sharon Howarth, and Joyce Hall.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/online-advocacy-training-for-climate-action-tickets-135584200995 

https://www.facebook.com/events/898003944364527 

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http://theenergymix.com/    

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https://www.democracynow.org/  

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