Greenspiration News & Events: Renewables Surge

Mon Jan 15 10:55:02 EST 2024

Global Renewables Surge Brings 2030 Goal Within Reach

The world is within reach of hitting the COP28 target of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, but only if governments move swiftly to close the gap between their current good intentions and the policies and investments needed to get the job done

https://www.theenergymix.com/global-renewables-surge-brings-2030-goal-within-reach/

Let’s Triple Wind and Solar in Ontario

Tell Premier Ford, Energy Minister Todd Smith, party leaders and your MPP that you want to see a tripling of wind and solar in by 2035, in keeping with the objectives agreed to by 130 countries (including Canada) at the recent COP 28 climate summit.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/triple/

2023 smashes record for world’s hottest year by huge margin

Rapid reduction in fossil fuel burning urgently needed to preserve liveable conditions, say scientists, as climate damage deepens

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/09/2023-record-world-hottest-climate-fossil-fuel

Scores of Canadian Cities Face Budget Squeeze from Storms, Fires, Heatwaves

https://www.theenergymix.com/scores-of-canadian-cities-face-budget-squeeze-from-storms-fires-heatwaves/ 

Quebec’s playbook for beating Big Oil

4 min. video and transcript

https://breachmedia.ca/quebec-playbook-for-beating-big-oil/

Your questions about Canada's plan to embrace electric vehicles, answered

The federal government has unveiled plans to mandate 100% of new vehicles sold by 2035 would have to be electric.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/electric-vehicles-your-questions-answered-1.7064944 

Don’t Give Up on the Electric Car Dream

In defence of key weapons for fighting climate change, EVs and renewable energy.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/01/08/Do-Not-Give-Up-Electric-Car-Dream/

PR Fairy Dust Has Canada Tripling Nuclear Capacity by 2050

This is a nuclear industry fantasy and complete make-believe.

https://www.theenergymix.com/odonnell-and-ramana-pr-fairy-dust-has-canada-tripling-nuclear-capacity-by-2050/ 

Radioactive waste site ‘shoved down our throats’ 

FirstNations and enviros dismayed by the CNSC's approval of a nuclearwaste dump that will sit a stone’s throw from the Ottawa River.

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/01/11/news/radioactive-waste-site-shoved-down-throats-critics-say  

https://concernedcitizens.net/2024/01/10/kebaowek-first-nation-condemns-cnsc-decision-to-license-the-chalk-river-nuclear-waste-dump-and-calls-on-the-federal-government-to-intervene/

Troubles with Tritium from the Chalk River mega-nuke-dump - by Dr. Gordon Edwards

www.ccnr.org/Tritium_from_the_Megadump_2024.pdf 

Ontario takes baby steps on renewable energy instead of a big leap

We need a real commitment to renewable energy in Ontario – not window dressing. 

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/ontario-takes-baby-steps/

Transforming Ontario’s Electricity Sector II – February 25-26, 2024

All Ontarians are invited to join in a lobby day to promote renewables and conservation, and against gas plant expansion, held Feb 25 - 26.

Sun. Feb. 25 evening, in person training

Mon. Feb. 26, breakfast at Queens Park

Register here: https://canada.citizensclimatelobby.org/ontario-lobby-preparations-and-breakfast-with-our-mpps/  

Toronto ranked third in the world for having the slowest traffic

https://nowtoronto.com/news/toronto-ranked-third-in-the-world-for-having-the-slowest-traffic-report/ 

Executive Director wanted for Toronto Home Retrofits

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3783338271/

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EVENTS

Food Security - Increasing Affordability Through Municipal Climate Action

Mon. Jan. 15, 1 - 2 p.m. ET

The cost of food has been rising steeply in Canada, with the latest Food Price Report predicting a 5-7% food price increase in 2023. Fresh, healthy and culturally-appropriate foods have become increasingly unaffordable for many Canadians. Yet many sustainable, community-based food initiatives are working to change that by making good food more accessible to residents, while also promoting circular food systems, reducing waste, and supporting a more sustainable planet. Learn more about how food programs and policies can support the planet while tackling the affordability crisis.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/increasing-affordability-through-municipal-climate-action-food-security-tickets-672266566397

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The influence of U.S. politics in Canada

Tues. Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. ET

It’s an election year in the United States. This month on our Off the Hill panel, our guests dive into the explosive world of U.S. politics and discuss the many ways our neighbours south of the border influence Canada.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FXhn1wjCSmybcGsziIhRcA#/registration

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Toronto City Budget Town Hall

Tues. Jan. 16, 6 - 8 p.m.

Toronto faces significant financial challenges, and this budget process will not be easy. With a projected $1.5 billion operating shortfall in 2024 and a $46.5 billion shortfall over the next 10 years, it is critical for Torontonians to voice what services are most important to them and how we pay for them.

https://www.ausmamalik.ca/budget 

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Climate Budget Training: how to advocate for climate in the City Budget

Wed. Jan. 17, 7 p.m. ET

Toronto Climate Action Network and Climatefast invite you to this workshop on how to speak up for climate action and the TransformTO Net-Zero Strategy in the upcoming City Budget hearings (Jan 22 & 23). 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-budget-training-how-to-advocate-for-climate-in-the-city-budget-tickets-779539703237 

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Palestine Through the Lens of International Law

Wed. Jan 17, 5 - 6:30 p.m. ET

In-Person at the U of T & On Zoom

With Michael Lynk is Professor Emeritus of Law, Western University, London, Ontario, where he taught international and Canadian human rights law, labour law, and constitutional law. Between 2016 and 2022, he served as the United Nations Special Rapporteur for the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, delivering regular reports to the UN General Assembly and the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Hosted by Science for Peace. 

https://www.scienceforpeace.org/ 

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Opposition Pre-Budget Consultation

Thur. Jan. 18, 3 - 8 p.m.

Queen's Park, Main Legislative Building, Toronto

The Ontario government's pre-budget consultations will not include Toronto this year, so the Official Opposition will host its own. Register to share your priorities for a stronger Ontario that puts people first.

https://www.maritstilesmpp.ca/toronto_pre_budget_consultation 

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Hunger Strike for Gaza

Starts Thur. Jan. 18

Canadians are hunger striking for an arms embargo on Israel - join them. This is a rotating hunger strike. Hunger strikers can select which day(s) they will participate. Numerous Canadians will be participating in the hunger strike each day.

https://www.gazastarving.com/

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https://www.democracynow.org/ 

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