Greenspiration News & Events: Atomic Bamboozle

Mon Sep 9 15:50:05 UTC 2024

Hello Greenspirationalists! I hope you had a good summer – I did – and I’m happy to be back in the saddle reconnecting with you all. Stay in touch.

-angela

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The Tipping Points of Climate Change — and Where We Stand

18 min. TED Talk. We're nearly halfway through the 2020s, dubbed the most decisive decade for action on climate change. Where exactly do things stand? Climate impact scholar Johan Rockström offers the most up-to-date scientific assessment of the state of the planet and explains what must be done to preserve Earth's resilience to human pressure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl6VhCAeEfQ 

Jasper wildfire latest disaster in climate claim deluge facing Canada's insurance sector

Over the last 10 years, the number of Canadian claims tied to extreme weather events has increased 93% from a decade ago.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/canada-insurance-claims-climate-1.7311721

Community Land Trusts - a solution to gentrification

13 min. video about the power of Community Land Trusts, and the Kensington Market Trust in particular. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h46WVCr4zk0 

Nuclear Wastes - Out of Sight, Out of Mind (29m, 2024) with Dr. Gordon Edwards

Edwards discusses the radioactive waste materials that are created inside all nuclear reactors in a ZOOM presentation to Seniors for Climate Action Now! (SCAN!). From the production of plutonium for use in nuclear weapons, to the fiercely radioactive fission products that can single-handedly melt the core of any power reactor, to the multi-millennial toxic radioactive legacy of the nuclear age, and industry plans to abandon these radio toxic wastes while persisting in creating more and more, Dr. Edwards touches briefly on all major aspects of the problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6xbvOqkpEk  

Peace activists marching from Pugwash to Halifax - Ban the Bomb

Embark on a transformative journey of nonviolent resistance, inspired by Gandhian principles. Join the 200 KM walk in Canada, and/or be part of a worldwide initiative and #Walk4Peace in advance of International #PeaceDay, Sept. 21.

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-37-mainstreet-ns/clip/16092851-peace-activists-marching-pugwash-halifax

https://walk4peace.ca/

Global Warming & Climate Change Myths - by Skeptical Science

Here is a summary of global warming and climate change myths, sorted by recent popularity vs what science says.

https://skepticalscience.com/argument.php  

Nuclear power on the prairies is a green smokescreen

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/08/19/opinion/nuclear-power-prairies-green-smokescreen

John Rustad wants B.C. to go nuclear

John Rustad, the climate skeptic leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., wants to go nuclear. But nukes are a money sink. Wind, solar and water are cheaper, cleaner and faster - and no toxic rad waste. #triplewindandsolar

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/09/09/news/john-rustad-bc-nuclear 

Hydro-Québec announces mega wind farm in partnership with Indigenous communities

In their effort to #phaseoutgas, Hydro-Québec announced plans for a mega wind farm in partnership with Indigenous communities. The area will host 600 new large wind turbines, cost $9 B, add 3000 MW. Meanwhile, #Fordnation builds new gas plants.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-hydro-quebec-wind-farm-chamouchouane/ 

The Ford Government’s Plan to Privatize Ontario’s Public Hospital Services

Briefing from the Ontario Health Coalition

https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/index.php/briefing-note-the-ford-governments-plan-to-privatize-ontarios-public-hospital-services/

Oversized Danger: Report and Recommendations to Address the Danger of Pickups and Large SUVs to Pedestrians and Cyclists in Canada

https://windsorlawcities.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Oversized-Report.pdf 

4 Rules for Life

Show up. Pay attention. Tell the truth. Don’t be attached to the results.

Angeles Arrien, U.S. teacher, author (1940 – )

Join a walking or cycling tour with Heritage Toronto

https://www.heritagetoronto.org/events/ 

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EVENTS

Atomic Bamboozle: The False Promise of a Nuclear Renaissance 

As political pressure mounts to meet net zero carbon goals, the nuclear power industry makes its case for a nuclear “renaissance.” This documentary follows activists as they expose the true costs of the new small nuclear reactor designs. Watch the film - free through the month of Sept., hosted by Sierra Club. 

https://watch.eventive.org/scnuclearfree/play/65df9b811095cc004ea923de 

Also register for the webinar on Sept. 30 here: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2CNxDUwVSGWZvzFEpIpwEw#/registration 

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Fighting to Win: Social Struggles, Containment, and Effective Resistance 

A 12-week course on Social Struggles, Containment, and Effective resistance.

With former OCAP organizer John Clarke. 

Monday evenings from September 9 to December, 6-8 pm. 

All sessions will be taking place at Carrot Common, near Chester station on the Danforth, Toronto

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13EWdnfz3IcmLpXdz5GGgmR9teluvPydLsWZZaljwTzU/viewform 

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Seniors for Climate Organize and Present

Wed. Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. ET

Join us for an evening of preparation, celebration and to hear our amazing speakers (including David Suzuki) in advance of October 1st – National Seniors Day in Canada. Over 50 communities across Canada will hold events and actions focused on Climate Change.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvceytpjgvHtJ_Xd8ZbfuDYtEPpF_dD02k#/registration

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Greenpeace Volunteer Movie night - Seaspiracy (2021)

Wed. Sept. 11, 7 - 9:30 pm ET

Greenpeace office, 33 Cecil Street, Toronto

Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species - and uncovers alarming global corruption.

We'll have lots of freshly made popcorn, yummy snacks, and candies to make it a true movie-going experience. Gluten-free snacks too! Feel free to bring your friends, and share this invite with those who'd be interested. This event is outdoors, so dress appropriately and bring your reusable water bottles. The Greenpeace building and movie area are fully accessible.

Register at actions at greenpeace.ca

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The Gendered and Racial Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America and Complicit Financial Institutions

Thursday, Sept.12, 1 p.m. ET

Join the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) for the launch of their new report. We'll hear from frontline women leaders, health experts, and advocates demanding accountability from financial institutions to take action for the health of our communities, ecosystems, and the climate.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4sTLzI3NR8OGSkQw4rlpHg#/registration

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A cross-strait and beyond seminar: Narrative warfare in Taiwan

Thur. Sept. 12, 8 am ET

A discussion on the importance of narratives, influence, and information in strengthening Taiwan’s security—and their potential to undermine it.

https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/a-cross-strait-and-beyond-seminar-narrative-warfare-in-taiwan/ 

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Take Back the Night - 40 Years of Reclaiming the Streets

Thur. Sept. 12

Rally: 6 pm; March: 7 pm ET

Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor Street West, Toronto

We’re celebrating 40 years of activism, solidarity, and resiliency through Take Back the Night

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Healthcare not Highways

Sat. Sept. 14, 11 a.m. ET

2882 Dufferin St., Toronto

MPP Robin Martin has been a driving force behind the push to privatize Ontario's healthcare for years and a strong supporter of Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, so we're rallying outside her office to ask her to redirect the billions of dollars the provincial government is planning to spend on paving two vital sections of the Greenbelt to our underfunded public healthcare system.

https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/156130/petition/1

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Toronto: Say No To Racism! Yes to Immigrant Justice!

Sun. Sept. 15, 1 p.m.

City Hall, Queen and Bay

Right-wing politicians are scapegoating immigrants for the housing and affordability crisis, diverting attention from corporate greed and government policy failures. The elite want us divided—citizen against newcomer—so we don't unite against billionaires, landlords, and climate criminals profiting from our crisis. The federal Liberals are mirroring Conservative tactics, shutting down immigration avenues. Regularization—permanent resident status for undocumented people—was promised in December 2021 but still has not been delivered, while migrants remain underpaid, exploited, and excluded.

We must act now to halt the tide of xenophobia before it entrenches further, as it has in the United States and Europe. Those of us who believe in fairness and justice must flood the streets in the thousands, rejecting immigrant scapegoating and distraction.

https://actionnetwork.org/events/torontosep15/  

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https://www.democracynow.org/ 

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