Greenspiration News & Events: Later is too late

Mon May 27 10:01:27 EDT 2024

Canada Must Switch Its Loyalty From Big Oil to Renewables - by Linda McQuaig

The only real hope of avoiding climate disaster lies in dramatically ramping up the transition to clean energy by building new wind and solar farms at breakneck speed.

https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/canada-big-oil-renewables

Let’s TRIPLE wind and solar power and double our energy efficiency in Ontario by 2035! Send a message here:

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/triple

Ontario’s woeful energy policy of tripling dirty gas creates a triple whammy - Increased emissions, wasted money, and wasted energy

https://www.therecord.com/opinion/columnists/ontario-s-woeful-energy-policies-create-a-triple-whammy/article_b84abd00-7102-5369-872e-ae064cc56b63.html

Pierre Poilievre Voted Against Environment and Climate 400 Times, Records Show

That includes voting “nay” to bills crafted to hold mining companies accountable for environmental damage, move Canada closer towards achieving its climate targets, create high-quality jobs in low-carbon industries nationwide and align Canadian laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, an international framework also known as UNDRIP.

https://www.desmog.com/2024/05/17/pierre-poilievre-voted-against-environment-and-climate-400-times-records-show/

18% of Canadians Are Boycotting Loblaws. Where’s the Pressure Point on Climate Change?

The Loblaws boycott has been running for less than a month, but its spreading like wildfire. Why is it doing so well, and what can the climate community learn from that?

https://energymixweekender.substack.com/p/18-of-canadians-are-boycotting-loblaws?r=84z07

Help the case against a Nuclear Waste Dump on Kebaowek First Nation

On January 9th, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approved a license to build a 1-million-ton nuclear waste dump called the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) 1 kilometer from the Kichi Sibi (Ottawa River) in Chalk River Ontario. Kebaowek First Nation filed a court application in February arguing that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission did not secure the First Nation's free, prior and informed consent. Please support this very important, precedent-setting legal case by contributing to Kebaowek FN's GoFundMe here.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/algonquins-first-nations-against-the-nsdf-project

Learn more here: https://concernedcitizens.net/2024/05/20/hill-times-letter-crisis-of-radioactive-waste-mismanagement-in-the-ottawa-river-watershed-chief-lance-haymond-and-dr-gordon-edwards/

And here: https://concernedcitizens.net/2024/02/15/national-observer-waste-headed-for-ontario-site-is-a-radioactive-mishmash-nuclear-industry-veterans/

And here: https://concernedcitizens.net/2024/02/04/ten-things-canadians-need-to-know-about-the-giant-radioactive-waste-mound-coming-to-the-ottawa-river/

What Is Left? Rebecca Solnit on the Perennial Divisions of the American Left 

“It should be a modest request to ask that ‘left’ not mean supporters of authoritarian regimes.” Not a few people claiming the mantle of the left have been cheerleaders of Putin and Russia for some time. Putin is, of course, an authoritarian, a petroleum-fueled oligarch who might be the world’s richest man, an obstacle to climate action, the leader of an international white Christian nationalist revival, a vicious human rights abuser whose domestic enemies have a habit of dying suddenly, a homophobe, misogynist, and antisemite, and he’s involved in an imperialist war to annex the sovereign nation of Ukraine. You can’t get much further to the right.

https://lithub.com/what-is-left-rebecca-solnit-on-the-perennial-divisions-of-the-american-left/

Stop Ford’s latest overreach - the ‘Get it Done’ Act

https://leadnow.ca/getitdone-opposition/

Heat Pumps for All

Heat pumps save lives, cut our bills and protect the planet. We are calling on MPs across the country to champion a Universal Heat Pump Program, overseen by a new publicly-owned entity that produces, distributes, and installs free heat pumps in homes across the country.

https://community.350.org/efforts/heat-pumps-for-all

Gas Does not Belong in A Canadian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

https://environmentaldefence.ca/2024/05/15/new-report-gas-does-not-belong-in-a-canadian-sustainable-finance-taxonomy/

Canada’s Big Five banks are still infiltrated by fossil fuel directors

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/05/21/investigations/canadas-big-banks-are-still-infiltrated-fossil-fuel-directors

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EVENTS

Human Transit: How Clearer Thinking about Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities

Monday, May 27, 3pm ET 

Don't miss this opportunity to hear international transit consultant and author Jarrett Walker discuss the revised edition of Human Transit and offer guidance to achieve successful public transit that will enrich any community. Greenspiration subscribers who attend will receive a 30% discount on his new book and 20% off the webinar – use promo code GREE6 when purchasing tickets.

https://transportfutures.ca/mc/

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Lunch and Learn: Interactive Deputation Training

Mon. May 27, noon ET

Join Cycle Toronto for this interactive workshop and learn everything you need to know about what a City Council deputation is, how to do it effectively and confidently, as well as the process of registering to depute on items that you care about.

https://www.cycleto.ca/deputation_training_with_cycle_toronto_20240527

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Seniors for Climate - Later is Too Late

Tues. May 28, 6:30 p.m. ET

This is the first meeting to connect with groups across Canada to discuss plans for the Seniors Day for Climate Action on October 1st.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qce6rqjIvH9LNptGXC8VSwmFmepBpIAfg#/registration   

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Farmers for Climate Solutions

Tues. May 28, 1 p.m. ET

Making Agriculture Part of the Solution to Climate Change

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yGIkuZMnSJCf9tPT-rKwqQ#/registration  

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Indigenous led Energy Transition across Turtle Island

Tues. May 28, noon ET

We will be focusing zeroing in on indigenous nations and communities across turtle island and how they are leading in the renewable energy transition. Join us as we hear first-hand on the impact of renewables from community representatives of Turtle Island.

https://climateactionnetwork.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlfuqgrzIpHNaR5mI8C3StL8GV3bQZ43Zv#/registration 

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Cities for Everyone - Nature & Technology: Friends or Foes in Urban Progress?

Tues. May 28, 11 a.m. ET

With Dr. Nadina Galle, Founder of "Internet of Nature", National Geographic Explorer, and Author of "The Nature of Our Cities". Nadina’s debut book, The Nature of Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet provides a nuanced examination of urban existence in the 21st century. Exploring our disconnection from nature, the book introduces an unexpected ally—technology—that not only facilitates reconnection but also enhances health and fortifies cities against climate change impacts. Scientists and citizens worldwide are leveraging technology and the natural world to safeguard their cities—a phenomenon she terms the "Internet of Nature."

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lruStxFTSCSGpExXXgl4uA#/registration 

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Why Environmental Justice Movements Must Stand with Palestine

Tues. May 28, 7 p.m. ET

A Teach In with Rania Masri to deepen your understanding of the connections between settler colonialism, environmental destruction, environmental justice, Land Back and the current genocide Israel is committing against Palestinians. Learn about ways that the environmental justice movements across the world can show up in real solidarity with Palestine.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpdemqpz0pG9R2Rc1n31pi6X0dI1z77isW#/registration

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Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

Tues. May 28, 6 p.m. ET

The Royal Cinema, 608 College St.

This ground-breaking feature documentary investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into "microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, ﬂoat in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Join us to uncover the hidden crisis of microplastics and learn how we can combat this environmental threat together.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/plastic-people-the-hidden-crisis-of-microplastics-tickets-895459211607 

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War and Climate Change

Wed. May 29, noon ET

Join Covering Climate Now for a one-hour press briefing webinar exploring how conflict, war, and climate change are connected. Violent conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and elsewhere are not only causing terrible human suffering, but they are also fueling the climate crisis. War — and military operations in general — have a massive carbon footprint that is often overlooked. Meanwhile, the immense emissions of the world’s militaries are excluded from limits imposed under UN climate agreements. At the same time, extreme weather and other climate impacts can kindle armed conflict — both within nations as people from drought-stricken rural communities migrate to cities and between nations.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7617159729127/WN_t_suuR5AT-OfF2dnuN5SWA#/registration 

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Shut Down CANSEC

Wed. May 29, 7 a.m.

EY Centre, Ottawa

North America's biggest military arms fair. All the companies and individuals who profit most from war and bloodshed will be there.

Show up to protest.

https://worldbeyondwar.org/cansec/ 

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Benefit concert by Mama D and the great unnamed band

Wed. May 29, 8 p.m. ET

Toronto United Mennonite Church, 1774 Queen Street East

Also known as the Old-New-World-Revolutionary-Rockin'-Dance Band, Mama D and friends will present a concert that will have you dancing in the aisles. Proceeds go to Aurora House, where every dollar makes a meaningful difference in the lives of women who have experienced human trafficking, exploitation or other gender-based violence.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/toronto-united-mennonite-church/events/mama-d-and-the-great-unnamed-band/

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#Vote16

Wed. May 29

Parliament Hill, Ottawa 

Democracies across the globe are lowering the voting age to 16. It’s a gesture of confidence in our youth, an expansion of deserved rights, and an investment in creating positive habits of political participation at an earlier age. Canada: It’s our turn.

https://vote16.ca/summit 

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Safe Cycling 101

Wed. May 29, noon ET

Learn everything you need to know about cycling with confidence! Topics will include: equipment and bike fit, safe riding techniques, rules and responsibilities, interactions with others, choosing your route and more.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6WANEC9ySY6acuBy1kyIQg#/registration

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The Art of Banksy

May 29 - Sept. 2

1 Yonge St. Toronto

Banksy, whose identity remains a mystery, is considered one of the world’s top political artists. The Art of Banksy features more than 140 original and authenticated Banksy works.

https://www.banksyexhibit.com/toronto/ 

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Another Free Ride for Enbridge?

Wed. May 29, 7 p.m. ET

We’ve unearthed another way Enbridge is getting a free ride right here in Guelph. It’s literally under our feet. Every day. Enbridge pays nothing to use the City owned public property (under our roads and other land) to run their pipelines. All other utilities using city land like: cable, phone, fiber optic, water, sewage, Alectra/Guelph Hydro, provide some form of compensation to the City for the use of that land. Meanwhile we the taxpayers are subsidizing Enbridge. That’s not the case in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba or Nova Scotia. But this is the situation throughout Ontario.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/guelph-another-free-ride-for-enbridge-tickets-897433486717 

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Protest: The Fightback Is on to Save Public Health Care

Thursday, May 30, 12 noon ET

Toronto: Nathan Phillips Square across from the Sheraton, 123 Queen Street West - March to Queens Park

The Fightback is on: Either we save our public Medicare now, or we are going to lose it! Giant march and protest!! Send a message to the Ford government & Ontario's Legislature that cannot be ignored.

Across Mid- & Southern Ontario: There will be buses/transportation to the Toronto protest, details on our website about buses. 

For more info: info at ontariohc.ca 

In Northern Ontario:

- Thunder Bay: Gather at 12 noon at mini-Queen’s Park. Contact Jules Tupker: jtupker at tbaytel.net 

- Sault Ste. Marie: Location TBA. Contact Al Dupuis at the Algoma Health Coalition:algomahc at gmail.com

The situation has never been more urgent!! The Ford government is dismantling public non-profit health care, closing local public hospitals' emergency departments and other vital services. They are privatizing hospital care, long-term care, primary care and other services to for-profit corporations. They are allowing for-profit clinics to charge patients hundreds -- or even thousands -- of dollars for needed medical care, in violation of our Public Medicare laws. Thousands of Ontarians are now being forced to pay out-of-pocket for access to health care. Don’t let the Ford government destroy public health care. Save our public health care and restore it so we can be proud of it again.

https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/index.php/event-may-30-giant-protest-march-the-fightback-is-on-to-save-public-health-care/  

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Living with Noise and Being Blind

Thur. May 30, 7 p.m. ET

A special meetup focusing on how noise impacts those with disabilities. We are joined by a fellow advocate who lives with vision loss.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpfumorjwtH9LW7ZDOcTpSKMm5gQDpzZWi 

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Clean Fuel Policy in Canada

Thur. May 30, 3 p.m. ET

In this presentation, Fred Ghatala will update on the current status of clean fuel policy in Canada and look ahead to opportunities to further reduce transportation emissions through smart regulatory design.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tS7Rvti2QEmcmjy7UXb88w#/registration

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Plastic People

Sat. June 1, 3:30 p.m. ET

Bloor Hot Docs (at Bathurst), Toronto

This groundbreaking documentary investigates our addiction to plastic, and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Now, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? And can anything be done about it?

https://hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films/plastic-people

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Bike Month - GTA

June 1 - 30

Dozens of group rides, webinars, and engagement stations throughout the month.

https://www.bikemonth.ca/

Find an event near you: https://www.bikemonth.ca/events?month=2024-06

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National Animal Rights Day

Sun. June 2

- A Memorial Ceremony to commemorate the billions of animals who die every year by human hands, often in the presence of some of the actual victims. The ceremony usually ends with the reading and signing of The Declaration of Animal Rights.

- A Celebration of the progress that is being made every year towards ending the suffering of animals and bringing forth their freedom, with vegan food, speakers, entertainers and other attractions.

Toronto event, 2 p.m.: https://www.facebook.com/events/1474320096627477/

https://thenard.org/

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Full Spectrum Resistance

Sat. June 22 - 23, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET

OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto

Two days of Radical Imagination: A teach-in exploring solutions from across the activist spectrum - with author Aric McBay and others. For activists of all kinds – social and environmental – to deepen their knowledge and refine their skills. We aim to build a strong culture of resistance and equip campaigns with effective strategies for success.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/full-spectrum-resistance-tickets-884378940217

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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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