Greenspiration News & Events: facts matter

[Angela Bischoff - OCAA]

INTERNATIONAL

 

Al Gore introduces Climate Trace emissions inventory at COP29

One hour video documentary – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w2d-SnjXsU 

And check out the inventory – zoom in on your city to see the big polluters: https://climatetrace.org/ 

 

A trillion dollar confusion at COP29

https://mailchi.mp/nationalobserver/qnvoxpox1l-6684718?e=02591b0337

 

‘Great British Nuclear Fantasy’ Mirrors SMR Hype in Canada

While Canada touts small modular nuclear reactors and U.S. investors run for cover, the United Kingdom will waste billions watching the industry slowly crumble

https://energymixweekender.substack.com/p/great-british-nuclear-fantasy-mirrors

 

Risk of unprecedented nuclear disaster if Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s electricity system continue - Greenpeace Report

https://greenpeace.at/uploads/2024/10/executive-summary-of-risk-of-unprecedented-nuclear-disaster-in-ukraine.pdf

 

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Genocide

https://www.amaliah.com/post/69708/cop29-environmental-cost-israel-genocide-gaza-palestine-ecocide 

 

Climate denial a unifying theme of Trump’s cabinet picks, experts say

Trump ran on promises to eviscerate “green new scam” climate policies and to “drill, baby, drill” for more oil and gas, and his choices to run the major organs of the US government echo such sentiments 

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/27/trump-cabinet-picks-climate-change

 

Project 2025 calls for massive changes to Hanford nuclear cleanup, reclassifying radioactive waste as something less dangerous so it can be disposed of more cheaply.

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/26/hanford-nuclear-project-2025-environment-pollution-washington-benton-county-pollution/

 

CANADA

 

Facts matter. Read Clean Energy Canada's myth-busting briefs to equip yourself with the latest research.

https://cleanenergycanada.org/resources/

 

Indigenous Nations in Canada Resist Nuclear Colonialism

Report and 10-minute Video

https://cedar-project.org/indigenous/

 

Nuclear Company Announces Site Selection Despite Major Missing Piece: a Willing Host

First Nations and opposition groups are denouncing the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s announcement that they have selected the Revell site in northwestern Ontario as their preferred location for a deep geological repository for all of Canada’s high-level nuclear fuel waste.

https://share.sender.net/campaigns/9kE1/nwmo-siting-process-fails-to-achieve-its-goal-nuclear-company-announces-site-selection-despite-major-missing-piece-a-willing-host

 

Tax Billionaires

By taxing Big Oil and the wealthiest corporations, we can generate billions. Send a message to federal politicians.

https://allofustogether.ca/

 

Permanent Residency & Rights, Not Cuts

The unprecedented rollback of permanent immigration levels announced on October 24 is a complete betrayal of the government’s commitments to migrants, undocumented people, and refugees. Send your message here.

https://migrantrights.ca/take-action/rightsnotcuts/

 

ONTARIO

 

$26 Billion?

Doug Ford’s Government is planning to build 4 NEW nuclear reactors at the Darlington Nuclear Station, but Energy Minister Lecce won’t reveal how much these reactors will cost. Ask him here.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/answers/

 

TORONTO

 

How Toronto could become a solar electricity powerhouse

More than half of Toronto’s electricity needs could be met with solar power generated from rooftops and parking lots, according to a new report by the Ontario Clean Air Alliance.

Article: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/26/news/toronto-solar-electricity-powerhouse

Report: https://www.cleanairalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Toronto-Solar-Report-nov-2024-nov-21-v_01.pdf

Send a message to go solar here: https://www.cleanairalliance.org/its-time-for-toronto-to-tap-the-energy-of-the-sun/

 

Ford government passes bill to remove 3 Toronto bike lanes

Yonge, University and Bloor streets will see bike lanes removed as vehicle lanes are reinstated. The bill also protects the government from lawsuits relating to cyclist injury and death after the lanes are removed. The bill puts the brakes on Toronto’s plans to massively expand the city’s bike lane network over the next three years.

https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/municipalities-transit-and-infrastructure/ford-government-passes-bill-remove-3-toronto-bike-lanes-9861819

 

Legislation that guides road design must prioritize safety over travel times

Bicycle lanes benefit all road users, and it is much preferable to prevent motor vehicle trauma than to try to treat it.

https://healthydebate.ca/2024/10/topic/legislation-road-design-safety-travel-times/

 

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EVENTS

 

Canada's Health Security

Monday, December 2, 7 p.m. ET

Online and In person: Desautels Hall, Rotman School of Management, 105 St George St, Toronto

How are we preparing to manage and support Canada through the next pandemics, wildfires, droughts, floods, and military conflicts? At The Walrus Talks Canada’s Health Security, leaders and experts in health security and crisis initiatives will address how the country should prepare for extreme climate events, international hostilities, and the next health crisis. Where are the gaps in coordination? Does the new Health Emergency Readiness Canada agency have the resources to handle catastrophic events? How do we ensure the failings of our pandemic response are not repeated?

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus-talks-canadas-health-security-tickets-1042114651977  

 

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Grassy Narrows Blockade - 22 year anniversary

Mon. Dec. 2

Grassy Narrows First Nation in NW Ontario has won incredible victories as a result of the longest-running blockade in Canadian history, such as saving 15 million trees through their work. However, they still face new and pressing threats to their way of life. There are 10,000 mining claims in the area of interest, proposed nuclear waste storage upstream from the river they depend on, and the Dryden Mill continues to put effluent into the Wabigoon River, worsening the mercury crisis. Watch and share their new 2 min. video. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGrnXVBpI6c

 

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Crushing Lies, Myths and Half-Truths about EVs

Tues. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. ET

Tired of defending EVs or repeatedly having to debunk the same misinformation? Join the EV Society’s upcoming webinar to hear industry experts break down common myths and falsehoods circulating about EVs.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5917123261472/WN_sh50YlXjRlK3ZUEGDTtzDA#/registration

 

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TEA's 2024 Greener City Celebration

Tues. Dec. 3, doors open 7 p.m.

Cecil Community Centre - 58 Cecil Street (Spadina and College), Toronto

Join with Toronto Environmental Alliance to celebrate and reflect on our wins in 2024, and gather our energy for the work ahead. All funds raised from this event will help power TEA’s local campaigns and projects.

https://www.torontoenvironment.org/celebration_2024_board  

 

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How Canadian Civil Society Can Advance Climate Justice

Tues. Dec. 3, 3 p.m. ET

Join us to learn from three climate activists working with Indigenous- and locally-led, anti-racist, and collaborative movements. Discover how you can support climate action in ways that honour diverse approaches, knowledge, and expertise outside Western traditions.

https://www.bccic.ca/event/how-canadian-civil-society-csos-can-advance-global-climate-justice/ 

 

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - Hidden Politics and How to Hold the UN Accountable

Wed. Dec. 4, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ES

The UN SDGs were heralded as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people would enjoy peace and prosperity. While each of the seventeen goals sounds great in theory, the politics that envelop their implementation is not at all harmonious. 

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-united-nations-sdgs  

 

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Unrigged - Screening and Conversation

Wed. Dec. 4, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET

245 Church Street, Toronto

Watch Episode 3 of Unrigged, the “TVO Original docuseries that explores the challenges that democracies are facing and how they can be strengthened for the future”. Episode 3 of the series, entitled "Better Ballots", is all about changing our voting system and how this can help change who runs for office, how they run, how we vote, who wins, and how elected officials operate between elections. This screening will be followed by a short panel discussion.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/unrigged-screening-and-conversation-tickets-1086287548299 

Watch the 6 episodes of Unrigged with Dave Meslin here: 

https://www.tvo.org/programs/unrigged 

 

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Conference on Nuclear Disarmament

Wed. Dec. 4, 9 p.m. ET

The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and its youth initiative, Reverse The Trend: Save Our People, Save Our Planet are proud that the Nihon Hidankyo is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again. To commemorate this historic achievement, we are hosting an important online conference on nuclear disarmament.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkceCqrToiHdTO8diLz2U77CBVSbqEG1Fx#/registration

 

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Rising Fascism and Rising Hate. White folks: what can we do to organize our people?

Thur. Dec. 5, 8 p.m. ET

With Trump’s re-election we have been forced once again to confront the mass appeal of right wing politicians. Hateful rhetoric and violent threats, plans for mass deportations, racism, xenophobia, sexism, transphobia are all baked into promises for improved lives and a better country. But we aren’t separate from this here in Canada. Poilievre is gaining popularity, just as the Trudeau government announces sweeping cuts to longstanding immigration targets. These are horrifying times for anyone who cares about racial and social justice, and they are dangerous, violent and potentially deadly for Black, Indigenous, racialized and poor communities. White folks: what can we do to organize our people?

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OiEiJssoTlKUHT0UI3g1aA#/registration

 

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How to be a Good Ally as Environmentalists while Respecting Indigenous Governance

Thur. Dec. 5, 9 p.m. ET

Join us to explore what it means to respect Indigenous Governance as an environmentalist and environmental advocate. What is an Indigenous Governing Body and how does it relate to Indigenous Governance? How do the impacts of colonization remain and manifest themselves today?

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-CupzgrHNYXA_YQxPG12D-tAoIW77Wz#/registration 

 

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Your Tomorrow (Ontario Place)

Fri. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 7, 5 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 8, noon

Bloor Hot Docs (Bloor and Bathurst), Toronto

Your Tomorrow is an observational portrait of Ontario Place, Toronto’s iconic modernist waterfront park, in the last year before its redevelopment from a public space into a private spa. The film documents a transitional moment in the landscape of the city, asking viewers to consider what our modern cities should look like and what a diverse urban society needs to thrive, while shedding light on the values of our generation.

https://hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films/your-tomorrow

 

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Build Bikelands, not Highways

Sat. Dec. 7, 2 p.m.

High Park, North Gates on Bloor

Ride en mass from High Park to protest outside the office of MPP Christine Hogarth, PC MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. Or join us at her office at 3 p.m., 195 Norseman St. 

We're protesting the draconian Bill 212! This bill will attack bike lanes under municipal jurisdiction, and push through Highway 413 without environmental assessment or Indigenous consultation. In the middle of a climate crisis, the Ford government is paving over the Greenbelt to make room for more cars, more congestion, and more carbon emissions!

https://www.fridaysforfutureto.org/

 

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Cycling Good Cheer Holiday Bicycle Ride

Sun. Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join our 5th annual Cycling Good Cheer holiday bicycle ride through Toronto. Begin with us at one of four locations:
WEST END with Santa Claus, elves, and of course reindeer! Meet at Mabelle Park, 38 Mabelle Ave, at 11 am for free hot chocolate and cookies. Get a photo with Santa and the elves! Please bring a non-perishable food or toy donation if possible. Santa will fly (roll) leaving at 11:45 am from Mabelle Park, then ride east along Bloor Street.
EAST END with the Grinch beginning at the northwest corner of Victoria Park and Danforth. Noon. Join us for a decorating party on Saturday. Email toeastcyclists at gmail.com for details. 
CENTRAL meetup with the Kidical Mass ride and our Toronto Bicycle Mayor. Look for all the kids in Christie Pits Park at 12 noon for a 12:30 departure as Santa cycles by!
NORTH POLE aka NORTH YORK, Lawrence Ave at Yonge St, leaving at 12:15 pm.
The rides will converge at St George and Bloor Street at 1pm, then ride to the finale at Toronto Metropolitan University.

All are welcome to join us and encouraged to dress up in holiday costumes!

https://www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/cycling-good-cheer-1

 

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