Greenspiration Events: No to war and nuclear

[Angela Bischoff - OCAA]

No to War and Nuclear Weapons 

Sign the Open Letter from Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and Citizens of the World Against War and Nuclear Weapons

https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/no_nuclear_war_2022_61/ 

 

Retired generals in US and Canada calling for nuclear strikes

We must speak out against this risky conjecture from armchair generals

https://www.peacequest.ca/retired-generals-in-us-and-canada-calling-for-nuclear-strikes/    

 

How the CBC and others make the military budget look tiny (when it’s not)

Canada is actually one of the top military spenders in NATO – ranking 6th highest amongst NATO’s 30 members.

https://www.peacequest.ca/how-the-cbc-and-other-media-makes-the-military-budget-look-tiny-when-its-not/   

 

The Russian takeover of the defunct Chernobyl site challenges the ‘peaceful, safe and sustainable’ branding of nuclear energy

At least seven forest fires continue to burn around the Russian-held Chernobyl nuclear site in Ukraine, raising fears radionuclides could spread from the defunct facility.

https://theconversation.com/the-russian-takeover-of-the-defunct-chernobyl-site-challenges-the-peaceful-safe-and-sustainable-branding-of-nuclear-energy-179299

 

Canada's Green Bonds officially embrace energy efficiency and renewables and exclude nuclear.  Smart choice.  

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/fin/publications/green-bond/21265%20Green%20Bond%20Framework_EN.pdf

 

Energy efficiency expert Amory Lovins: “When you have a climate and energy emergency, like now, you need to invest judiciously, not indiscriminately, to buy the most efficient solution. Far better to deploy fast, inexpensive and sure technologies like wind or solar than one (nuclear) that is slow to build, speculative and very costly. Anything else makes climate change worse than it needs to be.”

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/26/amory-lovins-energy-efficiency-interview-cheapest-safest-cleanest-crisis

 

86 organizations call on Trudeau to establish windfall tax on soaring oil and gas profits, redouble climate efforts

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine must not be used as a pretext to justify expansion of destructive extractive industries, or to further entrench imperialism, militarism, and nationalism. 

https://climateactionnetwork.ca/2022/03/25/86-organizations-call-on-trudeau-to-establish-windfall-tax-on-soaring-oil-and-gas-profits-redouble-climate-efforts/

 

Sign the Open Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Resist Oil & Gas lobby's spin + Implement Windfall Tax on Fossil Fuel Profits

https://act.leadnow.ca/openletter-resistoag/

 

Canada, don’t misread the new global energy reality

If we want to help Europe’s energy crisis and avoid both future wars fuelled by oil and the worst effects of climate change, we must accelerate the shift to renewable energy sources, writes @Tzeporah Berman.

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2022/03/24/opinion/canada-dont-misread-new-global-energy-reality

 

Liberal-NDP Deal Delivers More Stability, Not Enough Climate Action, Analysts Warn

https://www.theenergymix.com/2022/03/23/liberal-ndp-deal-delivers-more-stability-not-enough-climate-action-analysts-warn/

 

Ontario's transportation plan is built on building new highways

Instead it should be based on transit expansion and non-motorized transport (bikes, peds, car-free streets etc.) More highways creates more traffic, not less. A transportation phenomenon known as 'induced demand' holds that building highway capacity encourages more drivers and thus, doesn’t solve problems with congestion but only leads to more cars on the roads.

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2022/03/21/news/enviro-groups-file-lawsuit-against-federal-minister-over-bradford-bypass

Calls are growing for Premier Doug Ford's government to reduce traffic congestion by encouraging more drivers to use the 407 ETR toll highway, rather than spending billions of dollars to build the proposed Highway 413.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/highway-413-407-etr-toll-ontario-1.6392350  

 

The Future We Choose: Ontario must ban gas-fired electricity generation

Be sure to ask your candidates in June’s provincial election about their party’s position on gas-fired power generation before deciding who to trust with your vote.

https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/2022/03/21/the-future-we-choose-ontario-must-ban-gas-fired-electricity-generation.html

 

Tire Extinguishers – deflating SUV tires as a form of climate action

UK activists fighting climate heating and pollution say public response more welcoming than expected

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/18/tyre-extinguishers-deflating-suv-tyres-as-a-form-of-climate-action

 

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Behind the Scenes: Legislation for Climate-Aligned Finance

Mon. March 28, 1 - 2 p.m. ET  

Join us to learn about the relationship between finance, legislation, and climate change. The webinar will feature The Honourable Senator Rosa Galvez, who published a whitepaper outlining how Canada can reform the financial sector to better align finance with climate action. We’ll talk about how we can help shift the conversation around climate finance and take action to stop the financial sector’s current path of funding climate disaster. https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/101110/petition/1 

 

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Nuclear Dangers in Ukraine 

Tues. March 29, 2 p.m. ET    

Join us for conversation on the dangers of a NATO-imposed No Fly Zone to protect civilian corridors of escape. and the risks of an intentional or accidental missile attack on Ukraine's nuclear power facilities. Our purpose is to bring concerns about nuclear dangers to greater public awareness.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoceiqqzgpGdYddVR29byaLT3QU0QDCzYK 

 

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Diplomacy and the Ukraine Crisis

Tues. Mar 29, 1 p.m. ET 

Join our expert panel to discuss possibilities of a peace agreement to end the war, featuring Gabrielle Rifkind, conflict mediator and director of Oxford Process, Ambassador Thomas Pickering, and Ambassador Norm Eisen. Anatol Lieven, senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute, will moderate. What is clear is that the alternative to a peace agreement is a protracted war, which will lead to immense suffering and losses for the people of Ukraine. The combination of the war with Western economic sanctions is also threatening global economic recession, radical increases in food prices, and potential political instability in countries that are dependent on wheat imports. All of these factors create a very strong incentive to pursue a diplomatic path to end the conflict.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7716481475901/WN_03zCEgqnQyaMxFTbBbuTPA

 

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Corporate concentration and power in the global food system

Tues. March 29, 1 - 2 p.m. ET

This talk examines the implications of concentrated corporate power in the global food system and maps out potential policy options.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/corporate-concentration-and-power-in-the-global-food-system-tickets-264261301667  

 

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Book Talk: The Class Mom Series with Laurie Gelman

Tues. March 29, 12:30 - 1 p.m. ET

The Class Mom series sheds light on the invisible labour issue that many women experience in a lighthearted and entertaining way.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/book-talk-the-class-mom-series-with-laurie-gelman-registration-288732375307  

 

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Virtual Arts Training for #DefundClimateChaos Week of Arts Action

Tues. March 29, 5 pm PT

Join us for a Virtual Arts Training with long-time movement artists and activists, David Solnit, Jetsonorama (aka Chip Thomas), and others. In the training, we will walk you through step-by-step tips for pasting the posters up, using the art in actions, and setting up a pop-up art show. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YwdQ3r8CSvKVxp5wWZ0Wyw    

 

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Cold War Colonialism: Anishinaabek Responses to Uranium Mining at Elliot Lake 

Wed. March 30, 7 p.m. ET

In this talk, Dr. Leddy will discuss Serpent River First Nation’s resilience in confronting colonial extractive practices during the Cold War period. Relying on oral and archival research methods, she argues that Anishinaabek responses to the devastating impacts of uranium mining in their territory were framed by a powerful understanding of health and homeland.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6616439909064/WN_Pq2hOadjRFiXoRD4ELZRYQ

 

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Solve Climate Teach-In 

Wed. March 30, 4:30 - 8 pm ET 

Join SciXchange at X University (formerly Ryerson) virtually for a one-day Worldwide Teach-In on climate solutions and justice - part of an international movement. Our event includes a series of panels with experts within advocacy, academia and professional work on the climate crisis. Panel topics: Food, Water, Biodiversity, Kids & Climate Grief, Transportation, and Misinformation.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-solve-climate-teach-in-tickets-265118505587  

 

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Cafe at the Edge of Whiteness: Authentically Breaking Out of Racial Scripts

Wed. March 30, noon – 1:30 pm ET

It’s common for anti-racist practitioners to turn to the language of “white fragility” to describe those moments where white folks “freeze” out of fear of doing the wrong thing. And the resulting dynamic for people who identify as BIPOC often includes anger and frustration. In both cases, it’s easy for disempowerment to set in. And when that happens oppression wins. So what does it look like to push against the edges of whiteness, to be centered, authentic and remain in relationship as we seek to achieve racial justice in the workplace and beyond?

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87632572595

 

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Cancel Fighter Jets and Cut Military Spending 

Wed. Mar 30, 7:30 p.m. ET 

The Trudeau government wants to increase military spending and buy new fighter jets and armed drones. We need investment in a just transition, more health care, education, affordable housing. Let’s strategize and discuss what we can do.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdemgqzMiHd1J8I5LdpNzUiiMXvcZ8_9f

 

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The Pay Gap & the Gendering of Care Work: Women’s Economic Insecurity amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Wed. March 30, 1 pm ET

Join us for a panel with pay equity experts and care work advocates to discuss the current state of gender inequalities in paid and unpaid care work and future solutions for a gender-inclusive economic recovery plan.

http://cutt.ly/payequitypanel   

 

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Drawdown BC: Getting into Action Five Week Course 

Wed. March 30, 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT

This is a facilitated interactive workshop series, exploring Project Drawdown climate change solutions and supports participants in identifying, supporting, and initiating climate change solutions. Creating networking and support connections with other participants is a key aspect of this course. Online sessions are 1.5 hours with a 2-hour final session. Free. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-into-action-5-session-climate-solutions-course-tickets-248788110937 

 

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Training Organizers to Build Movements - with Olivia Chow of the Institute for Change Leaders

Thur. March 31, 1 - 2 p.m. ET and April 7, 1 -2  p.m. ET

Effectively Lobbying your Elected Representatives. Deep Canvassing. View the outlines and register here:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sustainabilitynetwork/652381

 

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Fossil Fuel Subsidies – the Elephant in the Room

Thur. March 31, 10 am PT

BC’s fossil fuel subsidies are huge, around CAD $1.3 Billion in 2020-21. They are in desperate need of reform to help BC transition to a low-carbon economy. Max Cohen, PhD candidate in Human Geography, UBC, will explain the ins and outs of COP26, his work on just energy transitions from fossil fuels to renewables, and the challenges of eliminating fossil fuel subsidies for a cleaner BC. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-ioqzIsGNDvB2OHpOK0rM64LresjIPZ 

 

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The Importance of Watershed Management to Ontario's Wellbeing

Thur. March 31, 6:30 - 8 p.m. ET

According to the Provincial Policy Statement, land use planning authorities should be “using the watershed as the ecologically meaningful scale for integrated and long-term planning”. Is our system of watershed planning and management up to the task to safeguard Ontario’s environmental, social, and economic future? 

More info: https://ontarioheadwaters.ca/thewatertable/ 

Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3816476182465/WN_woUn-0yxQaO-_St1gvad9A 

 

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A Negotiated Settlement of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict?

Thur. March 31, 1 - 2:00 pm ET

The Russia/Ukraine war has lasted a month and it does not seem likely to end quickly. Every war ends with a peace agreement. What would an agreement that ends the Russia/Ukraine conflict look like? What are Russia’s goals and what is its bottom line? What can Ukraine agree to in exchange for peace? What are the goals of the US and NATO and what role are they playing? Are the mediation efforts by Turkey, France, and Israel effective and what else is needed? 

https://masspeaceaction.org/event/anatol-lieven-a-negotiated-settlement-of-the-russia-ukraine-conflict/ 

 

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Oxfam Canada's Feminist Scorecard 2022 

Thur. Mar, 31, 1 p.m. ET

Oxfam Canada has released its sixth annual edition of the Feminist Scorecard, assessing the Canadian government’s actions at home and around the world towards a feminist, green recovery. Feminist Scorecard 2022 provides a snapshot of the government’s actions from March 2021 to February 2022, looking at 10 policy areas: the care economy, representation and leadership, gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health and rights, poverty, the rights of Indigenous women, climate change and extractive industries, global development, conflict and crisis, work and pay equity and taxation. So how do they stack up? Help us hold Canada accountable and work toward equality. Hear from gender equality & women’s rights activists and experts on advancing a feminist green recovery.

https://bit.ly/3wDCJuI

 

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Canada - Stop Arming Saudi Arabia, End the War in Yemen 

Thur. March 31, 7 pm ET

Join us to learn about the war in Yemen, Canada’s role in the violence, and take collective action to make #CanadaStopArmingSaudi. https://actionnetwork.org/events/canadastoparmingsaudirally

 

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Author of America’s Racial Karma: An Invitation to Heal 

Fri. April 1, noon - 1:30 p.m. ET

Dr. Larry Ward is a senior teacher in Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition. He brings 25 years of international experience in organizational change and local community renewal to his work as director of the Lotus Institute and as an advisor to the Executive Mind Leadership Institute at the Drucker School of Management. He holds a PhD in Religious Studies with an emphasis on Buddhism and the neuroscience of meditation. Larry is a knowledgeable, charismatic and inspirational teacher, offering insights with personal stories and resounding clarity that express his dharma name, “True Great Sound.”

https://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/making-the-invisible-visible-reasons-for-hope-action-amidst-challenging-times/ 

 

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Nuclear power: not fit for purpose? 

Mon. April 4, 2 p.m. ET

Nuclear power is increasingly marketed as part of the solution to the climate crisis and there is considerable support for it from trade unions. In fact it’s dirty, dangerous, expensive, won’t help with our climate problems, and there are far more jobs in renewables. Hosted by CND's (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament) Trade Union Advisory Group.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wPKYXcb4RoCymXOkBR4Olg

 

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