Greenspiration News & Events: New Voices

[Angela Bischoff - OCAA]



 

Ukrainian ecologists say nature will suffer no matter war’s result

Due to the war, affected ecosystems suffer soil and water pollution as well as harm from direct impact. The Russians use a carpet-bombing approach, often employing weapons forbidden by the UN, which cause fires across enormous areas. In terms of biodiversity, Ukraine is responsible for one out of every three species under protection in Europe — those found only in Ukraine’s steppe zone where there is military action.

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/ukrainian-ecologists-say-nature-will-suffer-no-matter-wars-result-commentary/ 

 

Tax the Polluting Elite

The “polluting elite” – those on the highest incomes – globally vastly outweigh the emissions of the poor. Windfall taxes on excess profits could help to fund low-carbon investment, as well as progressive taxation in countries, including developing countries, which often under-tax rich citizens and companies.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/31/emissions-divide-now-greater-within-countries-than-between-them-study 

 

Ban Plutonium Reprocessing in Canada

90 min. recording of webinar held Jan. 19th. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6n7SyhCekE

 

Time for the NDP to step up on climate - stop new gas plants

Send a message to Jagmeet Singh to STOP Ford's plans for new polluting gas plants

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/ndp-needs-to-make-its-voice-heard-on-climate/ 

 

Let's Talk Federal Budget 2023

The feds are inviting public input into what their priorities should be. We need big, bold investments in climate action and nature protection. Fill out the gov't's questionnaire here:

https://www.letstalkbudget2023.ca/let-s-talk-budget-2023 

Or use the template prepared by the David Suzuki Foundation:

https://davidsuzuki.org/action/demand-bold-green-investments-in-canadas-budget/

 

Transition to EVs Must be Paired with Bold Investments in Mass Transit: Study

https://www.commondreams.org/news/electric-vehicles-lithium-mining

 

These homes replaced their gas stoves with induction stoves – and saw a huge drop in indoor pollution

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/31/gas-stoves-replaced-electric-pollution-air-quality-study-bronx

 

Draft Mike - The campaign to draft Mike Schreiner for the next Ontario Liberal Party Leader

https://www.draftmike.ca/

 

Emergency Meeting to Fight Back Against the Ford Government's Privatization of our Public Hospitals

Recording of webinar 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWgyL2B6lIc 

Factsheet

https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/wp-content/uploads/updated-fact-sheet-on-privatization-of-hospitals.pdf 

 

What can a ground-source heat pump do for you?

Recording of Webinar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGAFLjfzT-E

 

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New Voices for a Just Transition

Mon. Feb. 6, 7 p.m. ET

Join the Council of Canadians for a training on inviting other local organizations into the Flood Parliament just transition campaign! We'll be talking and planning around approaching other groups about just transition legislation, collecting petition signatures, and inviting other groups to meet with your MP.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-Cupj0pEtX_LyXtepvMH1qM1ONg4uey 

 

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Divest From Policing, Invest in People

Monday, February 6, 11:30 am

Toronto City Hall, Bay and Queen 

Shelters are full, the warming centres are woefully inadequate leaving people outside in extreme weather. We demand a budget that includes safe shelter & social housing - not more policing! 

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=566555598845021&set=a.472916274875621

 

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More Mobility with Less Mining

Mon. Feb. 6, 3 p.m. ET

Join the Climate and Community Project as we discuss our latest report, "Achieving Zero Emissions with More Mobility and Less Mining." This groundbreaking report shows that we can significantly limit demand for lithium while rapidly decarbonizing transportation by investing in smart land use policies and mass transit, limiting the size of cars, and increasing recycling. We will hear from lead authors on the report about the research as well as advocates on the frontlines of lithium mining.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclfuqurzouG9Isnv3YaphgxY6eh2_X5Vqx 

 

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How to Meet with Your Local Politician: Budget Edition

Mon. Feb. 6, 6 pm ET

Presenters: Toronto Community Benefits Network’s Campaigns Director Kumsa Baker and Councillor Gord Perks' Policy Advisor and previous Toronto Environmental Alliance campaigner Dusha Sritharan

Get the details and register:

https://www.progresstoronto.ca/winter-training-series-feb-6-2023 

 

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Everyday Peacebuilding and Truth & Reconciliation in Canada

Tues. Feb. 7, 7 - 8:30 pm 

Lorelei Higgins’ work bridges the divide between peace work, Indigenous relations and reconciliation in Canada, and mediation across borders. What can we learn about truth and reconciliation from mediation work? What is everyday peacebuilding? What kind of peace work do we need to do within Canada’s borders? Hosted by World BEYOND war.

https://actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-everyday-peacebuilding-and-truth-reconciliation-in-canada 

 

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Regent Park. Social Housing Done Right. Developer’s Social Responsibility

Tues. Feb. 7, 11 a.m. ET

Since 2009, Heela Omarkhail, VP Social Impact, of Daniels Corp. has been working on Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the revitalization of Regent Park in Toronto’s Downtown East. The revitalization of the 69-acre social housing neighbourhood to a mixed-income and mixed-use community is looked to around the world as a model for creating healthy, inclusive and resilient communities. Heela strongly believes in the potential of the real estate development industry to positively shape how communities and cities come together to foster inclusion and resilience.

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

 

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Voices on Climate Action 

Tues. Feb. 7, 2 p.m. ET

To mark International Development Week, Alinea’s thought leaders on climate action will come together to amplify the voices you need to hear on biodiversity and climate change and hear from you. Featuring an address from Dr. David Suzuki.

https://www.alineainternational.com/idw2023_climate_webinar/ 

 

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Fresh Food, Distressed Planet: Women’s Leadership, Food Security, Climate Justice & Peace

Tues. Feb. 7, noon - 1:30 pm PT

Three panelists will explore women’s lived realities and leadership in the intersecting areas of food security, gender equality, the climate crisis and peace in different regions of the world.

https://www.bccic.ca/event/fresh-food-distressed-planet/ 

 

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Can TikTok help solve the climate crisis?

Tues. Feb. 7, 3:30 - 4:30 ET

TikTok is the fastest growing social media platform with over 1 billion global monthly users. What does this mean for the climate emergency?

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/can-tiktok-help-solve-the-climate-crisis-tickets-526072114857

 

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Canada and the Uprising in Peru

Tues. Feb. 7, 7 p.m. ET

On Dec.7 elected left-wing president Pedro Castillo was ousted. Nearly two months after, protests and blockades continue across Peru. Security forces have shot hundreds and killed sixty, mostly indigenous, protesters since Castillo’s ouster. Ottawa immediately backed the ouster and Canada’s ambassador to Peru, Louis Marcotte, has worked to shore up support for Dina Boluarte’s replacement government. Many countries in the region have rejected Boluarte. This event will discuss Canadian and US support for Castillo's removal as well as Canada’s large mining presence in Peru. Hosted by the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q2y4pTYdTwWss9wYh-ILHA 

 

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Canadian Pensions and the Climate Crisis: How does your pension stack up?

Wed. Feb. 8, noon - 1 p.m. ET

This new report, Shift: Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health, analyzed the climate plans of eleven Canadian pension funds. We found that, as a sector, Canada’s largest pension funds’ climate plans are not on track to protect their beneficiaries’ retirement security while ensuring a safe climate. In this presentation, we’ll summarize key report findings, outline what actions Canadian pension funds still need to take on climate, highlight promising examples from both Canadian and international pensions, and give you a sense of how your pension stacked up.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canadian-pensions-and-the-climate-crisis-how-does-your-pension-stack-up-tickets-516986459417 

 

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Before They Fall - old growth forests

Wed. Feb. 8, 6 - 9 p.m. PT

Film and discussion on the urgent issues surrounding old growth logging, Indigenous rights, and action.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wilderness-committee-presents-before-they-fall-registration-520903334897 

 

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Canada Update 2023: Nuclear Waste & the NWMO

Thur. Feb. 9, 7 p.m. ET

An overview and update on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's (NWMO) efforts to site a deep geological repository for all of Canada’s high level nuclear fuel waste. In addition to hearing from grassroots groups in each of the regions under investigation, the webinar will provide an update on the NWMO program and activities as the company zeros in on the two municipalities that remain engaged in the NWMO campaign to site a deep geological repository, including their conceptual plans for transportation, nuclear fuel waste transfers, and the deep geological repository itself.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_luUkjR5wTXKDewCRk2Hbew 

 

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Sue Big Oil: A Made-In-BC Climate Campaign

Thur. Feb. 9, 5 - 6:30 p.m. PT

In July 2022, Vancouver city councillors voted 6-5 in support of a motion to set aside about $700,000 — roughly $1 per every Vancouver resident — to fund litigation against Canada’s biggest producers of oil and gas. Join leaders from UBC, West Coast Environmental Law, and Vancouver City Council to find out what this means.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sue-big-oil-a-made-in-bc-climate-campaign-tickets-506858987877 

 

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Uranium Enrichment, Fuel Fabrication, and Reprocessing

Thur. Feb. 9, 8:30 p.m. ET

Part II of the Nuclear Fuel Chain looks at the complexities of what it takes to fuel nuclear reactors. We will send you some Fact Sheets from the speakers before the event for some background information.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModO6opj4iHtHzcKinhqkr3wMFYdy66Sl1 

 

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Scenarios for the future of climate-change communications

Thur. Feb. 9, 1 p.m. ET

A must for Canadian climate change communicators, this free EcoAnalytics Opinionation webinar will allow plenty of time for questions and discussion. George Marshall will share fresh ideas featured in an upcoming book that explores social-psychological scenarios for people responding to climate change in the near future. A further exploration of themes in his previous book, Don't Even Think About It: Why our Brains are Wired to Ignore Climate Change, George will also advise on emerging narratives "we need to monitor, encourage, or suppress.”

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/george-marshall-scenarios-for-the-future-of-climate-change-communications-tickets-526087691447 

 

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Transport Futures – Expanding Highways Webinar

Thur. Feb 9, 1 to 4 pm ET

Join international speakers to consider the pros and cons of increasing the capacity of existing highway networks by building new roads and/or widening/extending them – potentially combined with investments in transportation system management, transportation demand management, intelligent transportation systems, public transit and/or connected vehicle infrastructure. Greenspiration subscribers receive 10% discount with promo code GREE6.

https://transportfutures.ca/highway/agendas

 

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Yoga and Meditation for Eco-Anxiety

4 Sundays, Feb. 12, 19, 26 and March 5, 11 a.m. - noon 

A series of yoga and meditation classes designed to help alleviate eco-anxiety, and find more peace, joy, and support through community. Free, online.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/yoga-and-meditation-for-eco-anxiety-tickets-514962275027

 

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