Greenspiration News & Events: Pass on Gas

[Angela Bischoff - OCAA]

Renewable energy & EVs are preventing an emissions disaster

8 min. video. The renewables revolution is happening. 

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

 

The Story of Extinction Rebellion (Climate Crisis Documentary)

This 56 min. documentary film delves deep into the ideas and emotions behind the international wave of civil protest movement 'Extinction Rebellion' which was born in the face of the unfolding climate crisis. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzFB2hHiYJI 

 

Fossil Decline Has Begun, But Time Running Out to Cut Emissions, Agencies Say

https://www.theenergymix.com/2022/10/27/fossil-decline-has-begun-but-time-running-out-to-cut-emissions-agencies-say/

 

COP27 Climate Hub

Daily live broadcasts from COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, and from hubs in Stockholm, Nairobi, and Washington DC. November 8–17, 2022.

https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/cop27 

 

The War in Ukraine and the Question of Genocide

Genocide is underway. If we don't see it, the failure is ours. 52 min. presentation by Timothy Snider.

https://snyder.substack.com/p/the-war-in-ukraine-and-the-question#details

 

SMRs - The More Expensive Energy Alternative

5 min. video with Mark Jacobson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFkTX5CQrzU&t=

 

Ottawa Pours $970M into unproven Ontario Small Modular Reactor

https://www.theenergymix.com/2022/10/26/ottawa-pours-970m-into-ontario-small-modular-reactor/

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/media-backgrounder-darlington-nuclear-station-announcement/ 

 

No New Gas Plants

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is planning to build new gas plants and ramp up GHG's of the province’s existing gas plants by more than 600%. Send your message here stating your support for a zero-carbon electricity system. (Also see rally below on Nov. 3)

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/cer/

 

Why getting off methane gas is right for communities: Debunking fossil fuel industry arguments against building electrification

https://www.safecities.earth/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Building-Electrification-from-SAFE-Cities.pdf 

 

Doug Ford to gut Ontario’s conservation authorities, citing stalled housing

In a massive overhaul of urban development planning, the Ontario gov't looks to take power away from the agencies that help prevent flooding.

https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-conservation-authorities-development/

 

The absurd practice of cutting down B.C. forests just to burn them in the UK must end

https://thenarwhal.ca/drax-bc-old-growth-logging/

 

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Rendezvous With Madness Festival - Exhibition, films, theatrical performances

Thur. Oct. 27 - Sun. Nov. 6

At CAMH auditorium, Artscape on Shaw, Hot Docs on Bloor, Comedy Bar on Bloor, and 401 Richmond W, all in Toronto

Hosted by Workman Arts: a multidisciplinary arts organization that promotes a greater understanding of mental health and addiction issues through creation and presentation.

https://workmanarts.com/rendezvous-with-madness/schedule/ 

 

Bigger than us - youth climate film

https://workmanarts.com/rwm-events/bigger-than-us/

 

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Crisis and Uprising: Canada's Role in Haiti

Tues. Nov. 1, 7 p.m. ET

This webinar will address the current crisis and mass protests in Haiti. It will also delve into the role Canada has played from destabilizing and helping to oust an elected government in 2004 to participating in a coalition of foreign representatives that openly dictate to Haitian leaders. During the current crisis, Canada is now leading the diplomatic push for a new foreign military intervention.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bddpO7UeT2iW68gPXaVwsA 

 

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Why is Canada Pension Fund Risking our Funds and our Future?

Tues. Nov. 1, noon - 1 ET

Virtual meeting

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments, or CPPIB) is hosting ten public meetings across Canada. This opportunity for Canadians to engage with CPPIB managers to ensure our $523-trillion national pension fund is invested in a safe climate future only comes around every two years. Join Canadians from coast to coast to attend one or more CPPIB 2022 public meetings and make sure the climate crisis is a priority issue for our national pension fund – not investments in oil, gas, coal and pipelines. Learn more, see sample questions, submit your climate questions, register here.

https://mailchi.mp/shiftaction/cpp-public-meetings-2022?e=56af79e9e1 

 

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Rally for ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program)

Tues. Nov. 1, 11 a.m. ET

Queen's Park (University and College), Toronto

People with disability are living in legislated sub poverty in Ontario. This is a violation of their human rights and is pushing many to seek out Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). These rates combined with inflation are pushing people with disabilities to homelessness or on the edge homelessness. Gov't needs to ensure everyone has a roof over their heads, food on the table and can live a life with dignity.

https://odcoalition.com/2022/10/20/join-us-to-rally4odsp-end-disability-poverty/

 

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What are ‘tactical’ nuclear weapons? And will they lead to Armageddon?

Wed. Nov. 2, 3 - 4 p.m. ET

There is huge concern that Russian leader Vladimir Putin will use a so-called ‘tactical’ nuke in his war on Ukraine.  This term has become common currency in the media. But what is a ‘tactical’ nuclear weapon? Hosted by Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

https://cnduk.org/events/what-are-tactical-nuclear-weapons-and-will-they-lead-to-armageddon-cnd-webinar/  

 

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My Decarbonization Journey by Mike Layton

Wed. Nov. 2, 7 - 8 p.m. ET

Canada's homes and buildings account for 13% of national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to the combustion of fossil fuels for space and water heating. In this webinar, Toronto’s former City Councillor Mike Layton will share his family’s journey to get their home to net zero including technologies used, incentives available, and lessons learnt from the Layton family’s switch to renewable energy sources, inspiring others to embark on their own decarbonization journey.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jw8Ce1r9ReamxoaPhk278A 

 

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Enhancing Environmental Accountability under the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR)

Wed. Nov. 2, noon - 1 p.m. ET

The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) recently released a consultation paper that identifies issues and poses questions about how the province’s Environmental Bill of Rights could be amended to enhance environmental accountability. The LCO is currently seeking public feedback on this important topic until late November. Learn more and how you can participate in this consultation.

https://cela.ca/webinar-enhancing-environmental-accountability-under-the-ebr-review-of-the-law-commission-of-ontarios-discussion-paper/

 

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No New Gas Plants - Rally outside Ontario Energy Minister's presentation

Thur. Nov. 3, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Hyatt Regency, 370 King St W (west of John), Toronto

As the climate ravages vulnerable communities and the world commits to phasing out fossil fuels, the Ontario gov't is building new gas plants and ramping up old ones more than 600%. Let's call it what it is – climate and economic lunacy. Join the rally outside of ON Energy Minister Todd Smith's Empire Club presentation. We'll have banners, leaflets, chants and visuals. Pass on gas!

https://www.facebook.com/events/643684324117237/ 

 

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Ukraine Dialogue: Russia’s wartime incursion of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Thur. Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. ET

The four-person panel will discuss Russia's wartime incursion on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Each year, Manor College hosts two Ukraine Dialogues, where members of the Ukrainian-American community discuss issues critical to Ukraine. Panelists will examine what fallout would occur if Russia caused the plant to melt down.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I5euePbjQZS_tCPbiKLXPQ#/registration  

 

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Reflections on the Papal Visit: When does the Reconciliation begin and with whom?

Thur. Nov. 3, 8 p.m. ET

Online or in person, Saskatoon.

St. Thomas More College presents the 33rd Annual Michael Keenan Memorial Lecture with the Honourable Graydon Nicholas. Graydon Nicholas is Maliseet from the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick. He is the first Indigenous person to earn a law degree in Atlantic Canada and was New Brunswick's first Indigenous Lieutenant Governor, serving from 2009-2014. In 2020 he was appointed Chancellor of St. Thomas University in New Brunswick.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/33rd-michael-keenan-memorial-lecture-tickets-425217947327  

 

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Palestine Resists

Thurs. Nov. 3, 7 p.m. Eastern Time

A Socialist Action livestream with Rana Abdulla (Winnipeg) and Stephen Ellis (Toronto).

https://youtu.be/79vYoGLAUjM 

 

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Twenty Years of Fighting for Rights in the War on Terror

Thur. Nov. 3, 7 p.m. ET

The ICLMG (International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To highlight two decades of advocacy to protect and promote human rights and civil liberties in the context of the “War on Terror,” we are organizing an online panel with many of our past and present colleagues and partners. Join this incredible group of speakers for a wide-ranging discussion and Q&A on the impacts of Canada’s anti-terror actions and the ongoing efforts to protect fundamental rights and freedoms.

https://iclmg.ca/twenty-years-panel/  

 

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Do Whales Judge Us: Interspecies History and Ethics

Fri. Nov. 4, noon - 2 ET

Bowhead whales have been known to three groups along the Bering Strait over the past two centuries: Indigenous Yupik and Inupiaq whalers, capitalist commercial whalers, and communist industrial whalers. Each imagined different normative relationships with whales, tied to visions of time, history, and the future. This talk explores how those ideas shaped interactions between human hunters and whales, and what we can discern of whales' own adaptations and— perhaps—ethical responses to their pursuers.     

https://www.environment.utoronto.ca/events/douglas-pimlott-memorial-lecture-2022-do-whales-judge-us-interspecies-history-and-ethics-dr 

 

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The Canadian Labour International Film Festival

Nov. 5 - 29

Virtual film festival about work and workers.

https://watch.eventive.org/cliff2022  

 

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EcoFair Toronto

Sun. Nov. 6, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET

Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St, Toronto

The EcoFair showcases environmental non-profits and environmentally friendly businesses to celebrate their success and inspire everyone to join them in taking action. Enjoy fun interactive activities for kids and adults and good food.

https://ecofairtoronto.org/ 

 

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

https://www.democracynow.org/    

 

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