Greenspiration News & Events: Wage Peace

Tue May 25 10:10:59 EDT 2021

IEA’s first 1.5°C-aligned scenario bolsters call for no new fossil fuel extraction 

The International Energy Agency, the world's most influential energy modelling agency, is now backing the call to end licensing and finance for new fossil fuel extraction. THIS. IS. BIG. 

http://priceofoil.org/2021/05/18/iea-1-5c-model-closes-door-on-new-fossil-fuel-extraction/ 

http://priceofoil.org/2021/05/18/iea-bolsters-call-no-new-fossil-fuel/ 

Do Big Nuclear and SMRs Have a Place in the Climate Crisis? 

75 min. webinar recording with Dr. Gordon Edwards & Angela Bischoff

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

And send a message to federal ministers opposing funding for SMRs, aka new nukes. 

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

Fairy Creek Blockade

Tzeporah Berman and dozens of others have been arrested, others are sitting in trees, others are blockading the clearcutting of old growth forests in B.C. where less than 1% of forests are home to stands of large, old trees. Sign the petition urging the B.C. government to act now to ban logging for the most at-risk old growth forests. 

https://act.stand.earth/page/22441/petition/1 

https://www.facebook.com/FairyCreekBlockade/ 

Sign the petition opposing Canada's planned purchase of 88 new fighter jets for a cost of $19 Billion

The No New Fighter Jets Coalition has estimated the full life-cycle costs of these new fighter jets to be $76.8 billion. Public spending on new fighter jets would divert resources away from critical social services, environmental protection and Indigenous communities.

https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-3433&fbclid=IwAR32RF18t8cVJ6vXx1vQb1pHEJjsNj1Tnrqt77S7EuRIt08MOO590VQIVpU  

Say no to nuclear waste in Labrador

https://www.change.org/p/government-of-canada-say-no-to-a-top-secret-project-to-bury-radioactive-nuclear-waste-in-labrador-dites-non-a-un-projet-ultrasecret-d-enfouissement-de-d%C3%A9chets-nucl%C3%A9aires-radioactifs-au-labrador 

Project Save the World invites you to watch any of the more than 250 conversations hosted by Prof. Metta Spencer with prominent experts

https://tosavetheworld.ca/videos/

Young climate activists beat Germany's government in court. Could it happen here in Canada?

The German government's defeat suggests youth-led climate lawsuits can be more than merely symbolic. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/climate-change-emissions-carbon-canada-germany-youth-1.6029642 

The Ontario gov't is planning to repeal the sections of the electricity act that promote and prioritize renewable energy 

Listen to Jack Gibbons', Chair of OCAA, presentation to the ON legislature opposing this direction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO6DYP2qL6E  And then send the ON gov't your own message. More details here:

https://d2ag3jdu89hmr4.cloudfront.net/browser_preview/nkXeKWVTJC_efyti 

ActiveTO is back!

ActiveTO, the popular COVID-19 response program is creating more space for people each weekend to get outside while practising physical distancing to support their overall wellbeing. 

https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-protect-yourself-others/covid-19-reduce-virus-spread/covid-19-activeto/covid-19-activeto-closing-major-roads/   

It’s also quickly connecting and expanding Toronto’s cycling network by introducing new safe, separated temporary bike routes that mirror major transit lines.

https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-protect-yourself-others/covid-19-reduce-virus-spread/covid-19-activeto/covid-19-activeto-expanding-the-cycling-network/ 

Collect cycling data anywhere in Canada

On June 1st-6th, we'll map Canada's potential to shift to a cycling nation post-pandemic. Volunteers stationed across the country will observe cyclists pass by and note key information for 2-hour shifts. Vélo Canada Bikes and university researchers will use the data to support cycling as a part of the solution to climate change and COVID-19. Sign up for a shift here: 

https://www.canadabikes.org/pedalpoll/getinvolved/

I'm looking for a home in the Ossington Dupont, Toronto vicinity (downtown core for sure) specifically a large furnished bedroom in a house with intentional community minded, multigenerational folks. Petra - call/text/email me if you have some ideas. 416.732.8965 / pei.czech at gmail.com  

https://toronto.craigslist.org/tor/sha/d/room-with-view/7326464934.html 

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EVENTS

10th International Uranium Film Festival

The festival has selected 34 documentaries and movies by 26 filmmakers from 15 countries. Watch for free online from May 20 to 30. Here the program with the film links. 

https://uraniumfilmfestival.org/en/rio-2021 

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Emotional Support for Climate Workers

Tues. May 25, 6:30 - 8 p.m. EST

Are you experiencing societal grief, anxiety, trauma about global climate change and covid 19? Our circle is hosted in service to those working on these global issues who want to both offer and need support in these extraordinary times. Hosts are volunteers from environmental and social not-for-profits and small businesses. People who are feeling the enormity of these crises and the inadequacy of the collective response. Together we are creating a circle to help build personal resiliency so we can continue to face the ongoing threats to our shared sustainable future.

https://www.kadycowan.com/climatetictalk.html    

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Intro to Sustainable Investment

Tuesday, May 25, 6 - 7.30 pm

Sustainable investing, or socially responsible investing (SRI) means putting your money into assets consistent with specific ethical principles. It's a strategy that's become increasingly popular in recent years, but many people are still looking for the best way to ensure their investments agree with their values, while still providing competitive returns.

https://www.airmeet.com/e/a4ae9f50-ac0a-11eb-b3d4-a98aa2c02596   

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Exposing Oil and Gas Lobbying

Wed. May 26, 1 p.m. EST

Has our democracy been distorted by regular, systematic political lobbying - often secretive, behind-the-scenes? Especially oil and gas lobbying, as we face the Climate Crisis. Who influences government policy through persuasion, connections, and sometimes money? With Duff Conacher of Democracy Watch and Kevin Taft, author of Oil’s Deep State.  A deep state exists when government and other public institutions are “captured” by private interests.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GbfjvtUFRuiHmm_1xgCBnw 

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Green Hydrogen and Electricity Decarbonization: How Canada can Become a World Leader in Green Hydrogen?

Wed. May 26, 11 a.m. EST

Unlocking Innovation & International Economic Dev't/Trade Potential of Canada for Green Hydrogen Markets/Supply Chains with EU, Germany, USA, Japan, etc. Best Practices from Germany, EU etc. With Raffaele Piria, Senior Advisor & Co-Lead Energy, Adelphi, Berlin, Germany, and Canadian Perspective & Dialogue Partner: Robert Hornung, President, Canadian Renewable Energy Association

https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/99572062925 

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Fighting Back Against the Far-Right: US, UK, and European perspectives

Wed. May 26, 11 a.m. ET

Organizations on both sides of the Atlantic are fighting back against the far-right  with innovative tactics and strategies. Learn from activists from the UK, US, and EU on how to stare down the fascist threat, and campaign for safety and justice.

https://www.newmode.net/webinars/fighting-back-against-the-far-right   

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Race and Nature in the City: Engaging Youth of Colour in Nature-based Activities

Wed. May 26, 1 p.m. ET

Nature Canada has partnered with two experts in the intersection of race and the outdoors to produce an important new report entitled, “Race and Nature in the City.” This report explores the barriers to urban nature experienced by young racialized people and presents recommendations that can be implemented by any environmental or nature group.

https://www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/events/race-and-nature-in-the-city  

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Did the Trudeau Budget Deliver?

Wed. May 26, 7:30 p.m. EST

Budget 2021 offered an insight into the Liberal government's roadmap for a pandemic recovery. But did it deliver for you? Join Rabble.ca for an engaging political discussion about what we got (and what was missing) from the first federal budget to come down in two years.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0k17770wRJSgsWpiCKwUkg  

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Banning the Bomb, Smashing the Patriarchy 

Book Launch with author and activist Ray Acheson

Thursday, May 27, 7 pm ET 

The story in this book offers a look inside the antinuclear movement and its recent successful campaign to ban the bomb. From scrappy organizing to winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017 and achieving a landmark UN treaty banning nuclear weapons, Ray Acheson narrates the journey of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and developments in feminist disarmament activism.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdOuvrDooGdO3h4Lkx_kUzbOPYuuaWAK1 

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Individual Action for Collective Impact

Thur. May 27, 6:30 p.m. EST

Together, with an incredible panel to guide us, we will explore the concept of carbon and walk away with some real action items we can implement in our day- to-day to reduce our impact on this beautiful planet.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zero-waste-cafe-carbon-neutrality-edition-tickets-144523893857 

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The Purpose Driven Employee

Thur. May 27, 1 p.m. EST

The research is clear: employees want to work for organizations that align with their social and environmental values. Not only does CSR and ESG alignment increase employee attraction & retention, it also increases productivity and is a key indicator of financial health. Join us to learn how to leverage purpose driven work and hear how this plays out in practice.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RPSVmzBjTEC6GJo8zFB9IQ  

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No COVID Evictions

Thursday, May 27, 7 p.m. EST 

With Rob McBean of Socialist Action and ACORN, plus Maryanna Lewycky, East York ACORN, founding member of CAPREIT Tenants’ Union, Euridice Baumgarten, Tenant Worker, Federation of Metro Tenants’ Associations, and Kiri Vadivelu, Scarborough ACORN, founder of Homesky Tenants’ Union.

https://youtu.be/_OJ7aPevVgU 

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Your Protected Places 

Thur. May 27, 7 p.m. EST

Join the Wilderness Committee and David Suzuki Foundation for an informative discussion about expanding Ontario’s protected areas. We will consider emerging opportunities and unveil a collective StoryMap showcasing special places across the province that people would like to permanently set aside from development for future generations.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k0qJJSGlTti4O2c1sVpuWQ 

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Peace Literacy: The Future of Waging Peace and Waging War

Sun. May 30, 7 p.m. EST

With Paul K. Chappell, an international peace educator and founder of Peace Literacy. He graduated from West Point, was deployed to Iraq, and left active duty as a Captain. Realizing that humanity is facing new challenges that require us to become as well-trained in waging peace as soldiers are in waging war, Chappell created Peace Literacy to help people from all backgrounds work toward their full potential and a more peaceful world.   

https://actionnetwork.org/events/chappell 

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http://theenergymix.com/   

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

https://www.democracynow.org/ 

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