Greenspiration News & Events: Reconnect with nature

Mon Jun 24 09:51:21 EDT 2024

Greenspiration Friends,

It's that time of year when I take the summer off from compiling my weekly newsletter. See you in September.

Have a beautiful, nature-filled summer – stay cool, healthy, and positive – the planet needs you!

-angela

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A Clean Bill: Making the switch to clean energy cuts carbon and cost from household energy bills

A family that adopts a few common clean energy solutions—including EVs and heat pumps—could knock $800 off their monthly energy bills, compared to one that is largely reliant on fossil fuels.

https://cleanenergycanada.org/report/a-clean-bill/

Climate goals could make gas heating obsolete. So why do gas companies keep adding customers?

Building more gas infrastructure is like investing in video rental stores 15 years ago.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/gas-network-policies-1.7240239

Wind and solar power half the cost of coal and gas, one-third the cost of nuclear

This makes both large-scale wind and large-scale solar significantly cheaper than nuclear and gas, even when the renewable energy generation technologies are paired with storage, according to Lazard.

https://reneweconomy.com.au/wind-and-solar-power-half-the-cost-of-coal-and-gas-one-third-the-cost-of-nuclear-says-lazard/

Let’s TRIPLE wind and solar power and double our energy efficiency in Ontario by 2035 - send your message.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/triple

How wildfires expose Canada's climate disinformation problem

Right-wing influencers and websites – including many that attacked pandemic-era public health measures – leveraged last year’s record-breaking wildfires to spread climate disinformation, researchers say.

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/06/14/news/wildfires-climate-disinformation-problem

Environmental and health groups welcome new rules to clamp down on greenwashing, as oil sands’ Pathways Alliance moves to shut down communications

https://ecojustice.ca/news/environmental-and-health-groups-welcome-new-rules-to-clamp-down-on-greenwashing-as-oil-sands-pathways-alliance-moves-to-shut-down-communications/

Pierre Poilievre’s billionaire backers

https://breachmedia.ca/in-saskatchewan-poilievre-allies-with-tycoons-who-treat-province-like-fiefdom/ 

Demand that our progressive political leaders Cooperate for Canada

We, the undersigned, urge the Liberals, Greens, NDP, and Bloc to cooperate during the next federal election in order to prevent the possibility of the Conservatives from forming a majority government. Sign here.

https://cooperateforcanada.ca/public-letter/

Denmark’s Radical Plan for a Plant-Based Future

Danish authorities see reducing meat and dairy consumption as key to reaching the Nordic state’s goal of cutting carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 (compared to 1990.)

https://reasonstobecheerful.world/denmark-radical-plan-plant-based-future/

Chicago teachers demand climate solutions in their next contract – Solar panels. Heat Pumps. Electric buses.

"That contract means nothing if our Earth is on fire."

https://grist.org/accountability/chicago-teachers-want-climate-solutions-next-contract/

Putin still wants total control over Ukraine - 13 min. video

Anders Puck Nielsen looks at Putin's recently proposed "peace plan" and analyses his demands and his justifications for the war.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvu1KdbNXlg

Anne Applebaum on Ukraine, Russia, Europe, and the US - 48 min. video interview

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

Ukraine endures widespread blackouts as Russia attacks critical infrastructure

Russia had damaged or destroyed more than half of Ukraine’s power generation.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/23/ukraine-endures-widespread-blackouts-as-russia-attacks-critical-infrastructure

What is Considered Sexual Assault? A Guide on Sexual Assault.

https://florinroebig.com/sexual-assault-guide/

Seniors for Climate - Later is Too Late!

We’re seniors deeply alarmed by the climate crisis. One in four Canadians – we have outsized political, economic and social power. And we vote! Our goal is to build a cross-Canada community of seniors to create a liveable future. We have a major role to play and we have motive, commitment and opportunity. Join us.

https://seniorsforclimate.org/

Support a Green Energy Future for Toronto

If you live in the City of Toronto, please contact Mayor Chow and your local Councillor and ask them to support the Saxe/Fletcher motion to rapidly increase its local renewable energy generation and storage and maximize its cost-effective energy efficiency investments.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/new-plan-for-toronto/

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EVENTS

Don’t let Canada Burn: Communicating Climate Change in Wildfire Season

Mon. June 24, noon ET

Our panel of experts will break down how to communicate the connection between wildfires and climate change, how to identify and address wildfire misinformation, the most effective messengers and images, and last but not least, how to start thinking beyond the immediacy of each wildfire, and ask ourselves about the bigger picture: what needs to change in order to live better in a world on fire?

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rd7TQYXFSG6OrqHjgcpDeg#/registration  

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Protest Doug Ford, RBC, Enbridge at the RBG!

Tues. June 25, 11:30 a.m. ET

Location: RBG Auditorium, 680 Plans Road West.

Shame on Burlington and Hamilton business groups for hosting a corrupt premier under criminal investigation and companies that profit from destroying the planet while we all pay the price. Among rumours of an early election call in Ontario, groups sponsoring the Bay Area Economic Summit seem to have missed the irony of inviting Doug Ford to be the keynote speaker — at the Royal Botanical Gardens! Along with many other climate-related organizations, we at Hamilton 350 are calling on our supporters to come out in numbers and make your voices heard!

https://9v0pg.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/mr/sh/SMJz09SDriOHUnfsAosStnpUisZ3/6zvS_PVMoBLU

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Critical Ecosystems vs Critical Minerals?

Tues. June 25, 9:30 p.m. ET

Important tensions have emerged in how to tackle the urgency of solutions affecting climate, biodiversity and Indigenous sovereignty. Our panel will explore the tensions in relation to critical minerals extraction, an industry that is both essential to electric vehicles and solarization, and disruptive to biodiversity. With Naomi Klein, Bill McKibben, Justina Ray, Cristina Dorador, Mary Maje, and Linda McDonald. Live panel takes place at UBC but you can watch online here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdeyurj8uE9BN3pDuf68C-BmEKfOxu8a0#/registration 

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Dance in Support of the Toronto Community Justice Fund

Tues. June 25, 7:30 pm - midnight ET

Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, just south of Bloor Street, Toronto

When things become too much, dancing helps. The fund is raising money to help cover the legal and financial costs of those arrested for participating in Palestine solidarity in the Greater Toronto Area.

Donate to the Silent Auction: mailto:tcjfsilentauction at gmail.com 

https://actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/toronto-community-justice-fund-fundraiser/   

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Copenhagen: What’s so Good about it?

Tues. June 25, 11 a.m.ET

Gil Penalosa, a Colombo-Canadian, wants to share what he considers does make Copenhagen a great place to live. Most important, all are characteristics that are doable, anywhere. It's not a tech or money issue, mostly, vision, action, policy. So 
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sIXafroSQKmzwFgPrxffvg#/registration

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The Roadmap to a Global Asbestos Ban

Tues. June 25, 8 a.m. ET

Experts from countries still using asbestos will outline the challenges that stand in the way of banning asbestos. Presenters from countries that have succeeded in banning asbestos will outline the combination of regulations and transitional incentives and supports which contributed to a successful outcome. Presenters will share their perspectives on what will work best to finally end asbestos use globally.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModu-hpj8qHtK6Dtrb3gyRFGA9QHD-PtF4#/registration

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Ontario Community Bonds Showcase

Wed. June 26, 12:30 p.m. ET

How do we build more nonprofit affordable housing in Ontario? Community Bonds! Join Tim Nash of Good Investing for a webinar showcasing three amazing groups who are currently offering community bonds: Indwell, Ottawa Community Land Trust, and Kensington Market Community Land Trust. Learn how to put your money where your values are and help us keep our communities affordable.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F9dWmhScS3OJpkGOmc5-lA#/registration  

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#RenewablePowerForAll: Viral Videos training 

Thur. June 27, 7 p.m. ET

Join the #RenewablePowerForAll: Viral Videos for Climate Solutions training with social media climate influencer Hazel Thayer. Hazel will share her personal formula for making compelling videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdOqprTgrG9Xc7Cg_xaC6q-eoT91_hiEA#/registration  

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Women's Healthy Environments Network 30th Anniversary Gala

Fri. June 28, 6 pm ET

660 Dundas St E, Toronto

Dust off your fancy fits and come celebrate 30 years of advocacy! Featuring speaker Ingrid Waldron, Environmental Justice champion. Elizabeth May, Co-leader of the Green Party of Canada, and a musical performance by Josii Yakecan, Brazilian vocal healer. Tickets are sliding scale and start at only $30.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/7f4f2e2a-d7f5-4f7c-8b49-c77d81dab12d  

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Toronto Fringe Festival

July 3-14

The Toronto Fringe Festival is a platform for innovative theatre and performance. 77 shows at 16 venues across Toronto, including comedy, drama, musicals, dance, storytelling, and more. Free events and entertainment at the Fringe Patio and the KidsFest Club. Plus, all ticket revenue goes straight to the artists.

https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/about

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Backlash: Political Insights from Europe and North America on rising opposition to policies addressing climate change and biodiversity loss

Thur. July 4, 1 p.m. ET

As populist parties of the right increase their electoral strength, governments and advocates of environmental policies are facing a well orchestrated backlash. In this wide-ranging interactive webinar, political scientists from the UK and Canada will explore the implications of this for both climate policies and the shifting frames of biodiversity and decarbonisation debates on both sides of the Atlantic. Reflecting on the outcome of the recent European Parliament elections, and what these could tell us about upcoming elections in Canada, the US and UK, this webinar is an opportunity for NGOs, governments and other climate communicators to understand emerging political trends and prudent strategic adjustments. This EcoAnalytics Research Opinionation webinar is hosted by The Sustainability Network.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e02NXWhNRxCkv16jtxGW1A#/registration 

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Why Take the Risk? TC Energy's Pumped Storage Proposal

Mon. July 8, 7 p.m. ET

Join Save Georgian Bay and several engaging experts in the fields of engineering, environmental advocacy, and energy for a presentation and dialogue about the environmental risks and economic burden proposed by TC Energy's oopen-loop pumped storage proposal in Meaford, Ontario.

https://events.savegeorgianbay.ca/

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#RenewablePowerForAll: Writing & Pitching Opinion Pieces

Thur. July 11, 7 p.m. ET

Participants will learn best practices for writing and pitching opinion articles to news paper outlets of every size and audience.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-GgqTMsE9a-qnXZrUHqeSx4JY2rAN5J#/registration  

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Climate Resilience at the Local Level

Tues. July 30, 3 - 4 p.m. ET

Women Transforming Cities (WTC) and The Climate Reality Project are partnering to host a free webinar to discuss what local governments across Canada are doing to build climate resilience, how to evaluate their impact, and how to hold them accountable to continuing the momentum in your community.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-resilience-at-the-local-level-tickets-885902647667 

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Work That Reconnects Workshop 

August 20 - 23, 2024

Wasan Island, Lake Rosseau, Muskoka, Ontario

This three-day residential workshop is designed for change makers engaged with the growing environmental, social and political challenges of our times, those who choose to turn toward the feelings of overwhelm at the scope of these challenges, and who seek sources of hope and inspiration for the work ahead. As we move through this important work, we will be nurtured by the stunning Wasan Island, with space to reconnect with nature, swim in the lake, and nourish ourselves with local food and good company. 

https://socialinnovation.secure.retreat.guru/program/work-that-reconnects-workshop-at-wasan-island/ 

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http://theenergymix.com/ 

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https://www.democracynow.org/   

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