Greenspiration News & Events: Abolish all nukes

Mon Sep 26 10:04:47 EDT 2022

We must confront Russian propaganda – even when it comes from those we respect

The grim truth is that for years, a small part of the ‘anti-imperialist’ left has been recycling Vladimir Putin’s falsehoods

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/mar/02/russian-propaganda-anti-imperialist-left-vladimir-putin

How Russian Trolls Helped Keep the Women's March Out of Lockstep

Many people know the story about how the Women’s March movement fractured, leaving lasting scars on the American left. But what emerged years later in academic research was how Russia inserted itself into this moment. What effect these intrusions had on American democracy is a question that will be with us for years. 

https://news.yahoo.com/russian-trolls-helped-keep-womens-155748201.html   

Stronger & Wetter: Michael Mann on How Climate Change Makes Storms Worse & Why We Must Cut Emissions

https://www.democracynow.org/2022/9/19/climate_disasters_puerto_rico_alaska_japan  

These are the companies behind nuclear arsenals

Every one of the nine nuclear armed countries is spending significant resources investing in new, more usable, and more destabilizing nuclear weapons. In some of these countries, this work is done by private companies. Isn't it time to divest? 

https://divest.icanw.org/nuclear_weapon_producers 

Surging BC NDP candidate “smeared” by establishment

MLAs and lobbyists with fossil fuel ties at forefront of apparent attempt to undermine Appadurai’s insurgent campaign

https://breachmedia.ca/power-defending-itself-surging-bc-ndp-candidate-smeared-by-establishment/  

Stop the Climate Lunacy

We need to phase-out gas power in Ontario, not ramp it up 600%. Send a letter to Environment Minister Guilbeault asking the feds to step in and ensure ON meets or exceeds federal climate goals.

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

All Ontario Municipalities are Holding Elections Oct. 24 - Here are some progressive T.O. Candidates

Gil Penalosa for Mayor https://www.gilformayor.ca/  

Sarah Climenhaga for Mayor https://votesarah.ca   

Ausma Malik for Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York https://www.ausma.ca/   

Igor Samardzic for Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York  https://www.igorsamardzic.ca/   

Dianne Saxe for Ward 11 University-Rosedale https://www.votefordianne.ca/  

Jamaal Meyers for Ward 23, Scarborough North  https://www.jamaal4scarbto.com/    

Sign Our Pledge for Safe & Active Streets

https://safeandactivestreets.cycleto.ca/pledge  

Save the Toronto Antipsychiatry Lending Library at OISE (U of T) 

Please sign the petition - the U of T is not acting fairly or respectfully.

https://www.change.org/p/save-the-toronto-antipsychiatry-lending-library-tall-at-oise  

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Sept. 26 is International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons – established by the UN General Assembly in 2013

This year, the occasion could not come at a more urgent time. With Vladimir Putin escalating his illegal invasion of Ukraine with nuclear threats, the world is closer than it has ever been to a full nuclear confrontation. The current crisis makes it abundantly clear that the only guaranteed way to avoid a nuclear war is to abolish all nuclear weapons – and nuclear power.

https://www.un.org/en/observances/nuclear-weapons-elimination-day 

Panel Event 

Mon. Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. ET

#NuclearWeapons are bad business. Imagine a world where the rule of law triumphs over the rule of force, and bullies are shunned for threatening the peace. A world in which no state has the power to hold everyone else hostage by threatening an end to everything we treasure. A world without nuclear weapons.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsd-2qqT0qHN0A-TAaVY4O3Oq5sCMX4tnY 

Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons honours Youth Fusion with the 2022 Gorbachev / Shultz Youth Legacy Award

Mon. Sept.26, 2 p.m. ET

Event will include:
* Introduction to the Voices Gorbachev/Shultz Youth Legacy Award;
* Excerpt from the video The Bomb: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: a dialogue between George Shultz and Mikhael Gorbachev in 2020;
* Inspiring examples of youth action and inter-generational cooperation on peace and nuclear disarmament.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R5iHpsZuQG2d-EEup0IKeQ 

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Bell Hooks Teach-in

Mon. Sept. 26, 4 - 5:30 p.m. ET 

In celebration of bell hooks’ birthday, Dr OmiSoore Dryden hosts a bell hooks teach-in with speakers from across Canada.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bell-hooks-teach-in-tickets-414207394467  

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Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022

Mon. Sept. 26 - 30

Over four days, Truth and Reconciliation Week will include age-appropriate material for grades 1 through 12 centered around the theme 'Remembering the Children - Indigenous stories, language, heritage, music and more.

https://events.hubilo.com/trw2022/register  

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Week of Action Against the Crises of Ecology, Housing, Homelessness, Inflation

Sept. 24 - 30

Lucia Kowaluk Park, corner of Parc Ave + Pine Ave, Montreal

Workshops, assemblies, art, and actions.

https://linktr.ee/actionzonemtl

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Demanding Climate Action Leadership: What's at Stake in Toronto's Election - featuring Mike Layton

Tues. Sept. 27, 6:30 pm ET

Join this interactive online webinar to learn more about the steps the City of Toronto must take to meet its climate goals. Toronto needs elected representatives who will champion a green economy based on equity and inclusion for all our communities!

https://www.communitybenefits.ca/what_s_at_stake_in_toronto_s_municipal_election 

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Taking it to the next level: Decolonizing Climate Action

Tues. Sept. 27, 7 p.m. ET

This workshop by KAIROS is meant to truly set our feet, hearts, and minds on the path of decolonization as we work to mitigate and avoid further climate injustice. Guest speakers will challenge us with presentations on the importance of decolonizing while inspiring us to action. Small group discussions will remind us we are not alone. Come join us for an evening of inspiration and solidarity!

https://secure.kairoscanada.org/civicrm/event/info  

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Great Lakes Public Forum 2022

Sept. 27 - 29

Niagara Falls, ON

The US and Canada invite members of the public, organizations, and agencies with an interest or involvement in restoration and protection of the in Great Lakes to attend the 2022 Great Lakes Public Forum. We want to hear from you on Great Lakes matters. Free.

https://binational.net/2022/05/26/great-lakes-public-forum-2022/    

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What if the wind doesn’t blow!?

Wed. Sept. 28, 7 pm ET 

A transition to 100% clean renewable energy is economically and technologically feasible today. Sit in on this conversation with Stanford University Professor Mark Jacobson, co-author of the newly released study: Low-cost solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy insecurity for 145 countries. Hosted by Sierra Club Canada Foundation.

https://beyondclimatepromises.ca/what-if-the-wind-doesnt-blow/   

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Faiths for a Just Energy Transition

Wed. Sept. 28, 10 a.m. - noon ET

Join us for a global, live streamed, multi-religious climate justice Symposium introducing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, its pillars, and the religious foundations for its support.

https://actionnetwork.org/events/faiths-for-a-just-energy-transition/

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Preventing Armed Conflict: Finding a better was with a UN Emergency Peace Service

Wed. Sept. 28, 7 - 8:30 p.m. ET

With speaker Dr. Peter Langille. Hosted by World Federalist Movement. WFMC-Toronto seeks a World Federation with global legislative, juridical and executive power limited to those necessary to prevent wars and ecocide.

http://bit.ly/LangilleUNEPS   

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Preventing Nuclear War Means Defending Democracy

Wed. Sept. 28, 7 p.m. ET

A panel of experts and pro-democracy advocates will explore how the future of our democracy and nuclear abolition are inextricably linked -- and why if our democracy further falters, the risk of nuclear war will increase

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GMNIfNY-QsWA4aNCveU-lQ 

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Urban Cycling Facilities and Travel Behaviour Change

Wed. Sept. 28, 4 - 5 p.m. ET

A webinar and panel discussion to discuss and explore research on cycling in the suburbs.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-urban-cycling-facilities-and-travel-behaviour-change-tickets-408226274777  

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Green Energy Doors Open 2022

Wed. Sept. 28, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET

2 back-to-back webinars highlighting municipal, First Nation and community success stories with clean tech in response to climate challenges. Hosted by Ontario Sustainable Energy Association.

https://ontario-sea.org/event-4913062  

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A Recipe to Win: The Messaging & Methods to Get Out the Progressive Vote

Wed. Sept. 28, 1 p.m. ET

In this webinar you will learn how to identify and engage your voter base through advocacy campaigns, mobilize voters through peer-to-peer technology, and craft strategic messages that will get voters to the polls.

https://www.newmode.net/webinars/a-recipe-to-win   

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Nuclear Dangers 

Thur. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. ET

Dr. Hughes and Professor Falk will discuss current global challenges including those stemming from the Ukraine War. Richard's prescient book, This Endangered Planet, published in 1971, was recently named by Foreign Affairs Magazine as one of only three books essential for understanding the century ahead. Ivana and Richard will talk about how much the world has changed since 1971 and how much remains the same. Find out how you can be part of the solution on this still endangered planet.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcuGrpzIpGdGlxQ7QYa7Vjozjk7k-pJvc  

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Harvest Ontario Walk - How to STOP 413

On Saturday, Oct. 1 

Join multiple grassroots groups in walking the route of the proposed Highway 413 to raise awareness about the 2,000 acres of irreplaceable farmland, natural areas and habitat that will be destroyed by this reckless project. Local groups are coordinating walks and bike rides of different lengths at different locations in Halton, Brampton, Caledon and Vaughan. Most walks start around 10 a.m. culminating in a rally at the Brampton Fairgrounds.

https://environmentaldefence.ca/howtostop413/ 

https://www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/harvest-ontario-walk-stop-highway-413  

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Light Up Toronto for Safe Streets

Sun. Oct. 2, 7 pm ET 

Meet at Ramsden Park (opposite Rosedale subway station) or join a feed-in ride from Scar, Etobicoke or NY. End at Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto

Walk, roll or ride to tell council candidates that a brighter road safety future is within reach! Bring lights.

https://twitter.com/BikewaysTO/status/1569296860845596672 

www.communitybikewaysto.ca 

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