Greenspiration News & Events: Climate Classroom

[Angela Bischoff - OCAA]



 

Cop26 week one: the impression of progress – but not nearly enough

Analysis: the ‘significant outcomes’ came thick and fast but there are question marks about credibility 

Monday: the US is back (but where’s China?)

Tuesday: the world’s forests will be saved … again

Wednesday: methane slashed

Thursday: even Poland promises an end to coal

Friday: step it up, activists demand

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/06/cop26-week-one-the-impression-of-progress-but-not-nearly-enough 

 

Canada needs a conversation about phasing out oil and gas production - not just emission reductions

8 min. interview with Catherine Abreu

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1969870403951 

 

Canada to Phase Out Public Financing for Fossil Fuels

Canada joined a group of 20 countries and institutions announcing an end to public financing for oil, gas, and coal projects by the end of 2022. 

https://www.theenergymix.com/2021/11/03/breaking-canada-to-phase-out-public-financing-for-fossil-fuels/    

 

If Canada is serious about ending financing for fossil fuel projects, it can start here

A good place to start with implementing this pledge would be to direct the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to abandon its plan to finance a cross-border transmission line under Lake Erie for fossil fuel generated power.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/if-canada-is-serious-about-ending-financing-for-fossil-fuel-projects-it-can-start-here/

 

COP26 Backdoor

Daily live broadcasts from COP26 in Glasgow, and from hubs in Stockholm, Helsinki, Washington DC and Nairobi. November 1-12, 2021.

https://www.wedonthavetime.org/event/cop26 

 

The Climate Classroom Online @ COP26

Get up-to-speed on climate change issues with daily free 45-minute online classes Nov. 1 - 11 (during COP)

http://rxot.mjt.lu/nl2/rxot/mhgty.html   

 

An Open Letter to the Global Media by Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate

https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/10/30/open-letter-global-media-greta-thunberg-and-vanessa-nakate 

 

Net Zero by 2050 - Satire

The Government™ has made an ad about Net Zero by 2050 and it’s surprisingly honest and informative.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FqXTCvDLeo 

 

Quebec to Join Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance - Canada should too!

Quebec is joining the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA), an international alliance led by Denmark and Costa Rica to speed up the global phaseout of fossil fuels. 

https://www.theenergymix.com/2021/11/07/quebec-to-join-beyond-oil-and-gas-alliance/ 

 

Gas is the new coal

https://climateanalytics.org/media/gas_is_new_coal_nov_2021.pdf   

 

Tell Trudeau: Canada needs a basic income now

https://act.leadnow.ca/basic-income/ 

 

Jason Kenney’s Anti-Alberta Inquiry Redacted Details About Millions of Dollars in Foreign Funding to Right-Wing Groups

The long-awaited report concluded there was no evidence environmental groups engaged in illegal activity in their work fighting climate change, and that they received around 10% of what Kenney’s gov't spends on its “energy war room” every year. Right wing groups that also received foreign money included The Fraser and C.D. Howe institutes.

https://pressprogress.ca/anti-alberta-inquiry-redacted-details-about-millions-of-dollars-in-foreign-funding-to-right-wing-groups/

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People's Summit For Climate Justice

Nov. 7 - 10

Bringing together the climate justice movement to discuss, learn and strategize for system change. Join online from anywhere in the world, or in-person in Glasgow. Dozens of workshops planned on climate chaos, big oil, fracking, games, indigenous perspectives, degrowth, art and activism, surveillance, right wing responses, ecocide, the rights of nature, health justice, climate colonialism, militarism, and more.

https://cop26coalition.org/peoples-summit/   

 

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We can’t mine our way out of the climate crisis: achieving a just energy future for all 

Mon. Nov. 8, 9 a.m. ET

Frontline communities, mineworkers and environmental justice activists will explore the connections between their struggles for an inclusive just transition to achieve a democratic and just renewable energy future for all. 

https://cop26coalition.org/peoples-summit/extractivist-growth-and-alternatives-from-below-why-we-cant-mine-our-way-out-of-the-climate-crisis/ 

 

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Testimonio and Storytelling: Canadian extractivism in territories affected by genocide

Mon. Nov. 8, 6 - 7 p.m. ET

Learn more about struggles for self-determination after genocide, how Canadian colonialism continues through mining in Guatemala, and how grassroots Indigenous organizers from Wabanaki territories are organizing to stop extractivism.

https://www.kairoscanada.org/event/testimonio-and-storytelling-canadian-extractivism-in-territories-affected-by-genocide-testimonio-y-cuentos-extractivismo-canadiense-en-territorios-afectados-por-el-genocidio  

 

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Cutting Carbon in Canada 

Mon. Nov. 8 - Carbon in the Atmosphere: From tracking emissions to eliminating them.

Tues. Nov. 9 - Climate Policy for Climate Justice: Transforming our cities and communities.

Wed. Nov. 10 - Who will bear the brunt? Reconciling racial and generational rifts.

Thur. Nov. 11 - Creating Systems Change: Where do we start and what should we do?

Join us for a multidisciplinary series of events on science, policy, social justice, and system change. The symposium will feature keynote talks, panel discussions, and interactive workshops addressing the challenge of getting to zero carbon emissions.

https://hopin.com/events/minden-symposium-2021-cutting-carbon-in-canada 

 

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Call Trudeau’s Cabinet

Tues. Nov. 9, 5 pm 

The Leadnow community has been flooding the phonelines of Trudeau’s Cabinet with a loud and clear message: it’s time to deliver a just and climate-safe future. The throne speech — where the government will lay out its priorities — is happening as early as November 22. It’s our best chance to ensure that Trudeau's government prioritizes a just transition by ending handouts to fossil fuel corporations and investing in renewable energy, sustainable jobs, and communities while ensuring everyone can meet their basic needs.  Will you join Leadnow members across the country for our final calling party before this critical throne speech?  

https://act.leadnow.ca/throne-speech/1109-pst/ 

 

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Water Docs - online film festival for a liveable climate

Nov. 9 - 30

ReSurge:Canadian Film Festivals for a Liveable Climate is a unique, breakthrough initiative uniting film festivals from across Canada to co-present a one-of-a-kind water and climate-themed virtual documentary series. https://www.waterdocs.ca/resurgefestival   

 

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Anti-Blackness in Canadian foreign-policy. What is the Haiti Core Group?

Wed. Nov. 10, 7 p.m. ET

The Canadian government is part of a racist colonial alliance in Haiti. The Core Group (comprised of US, Canada, France, Brazil, Spain, Germany, EU, UN, OAS representatives) has heavily shaped Haitian affairs for nearly two decades and has overseen the descent of political life in Haiti. Recently the Core Group effectively selected the country’s prime minister through a press release.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__G7b22pTRXGynBJ49H4Pxg 

 

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Toronto: Beehive Collective Book launch: The True Cost of Coal 

Thur. Nov. 11 (2 events)

- 4 - 6 p.m. - Bellevue Park (in Kensington Market at Augusta and Wales, weather permitting)

- 7 - 9 p.m. - Grossmans Tavern (Spadina and Cecil, indoor)

Join Saku and D of the Beehive Collective for the Toronto launch of their new book: The True Cost of Coal Kids Book. This rhyming narrative and activity book complements the Beehive's large mural artwork True Cost of Coal.

Both events will feature their giant 10 x 20 ft mural banner, live performance of hip-hop and spoken word pieces that relate to the story, and interactive discussion. Both events are family friendly (it's a kids book after all!) Join in the discussion on the history of colonization, workers' rights, and the fight for social and environmental justice.

https://www.facebook.com/events/433337455021654/ 

 

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Vancouver: United for Climate Justice - Rally and March 

Fri. Nov. 12, 4 p.m PT

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Canada Office, 401 Burrard St. @ Pender St., Vancouver

(close to Burrard Skytrain, Downtown Vancouver)

The stakes are too high to let the government of Canada get away with their lies and their failure to address the climate crisis. Hey Trudeau, no more climate lies - stop TMX and CGL pipelines!

https://www.facebook.com/events/563765854709301 

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Regeneration: Ending the climate crisis in one generation

Sun. Nov. 14, 8 - 9:30 p.m. ET

Join us live online for an engaging discussion with noted environmentalist, entrepreneur and author Paul Hawken and guests.

https://www.waterdocs.ca/resurgefestival/2021/11/14/regeneration-ending-the-climate-crisis-in-one-generation 

 

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