Greenspiration News & Events: Vote today!

[Angela Bischoff - OCAA]



 

INTERNATIONAL

 

AI’s Energy Demands and Nuclear’s Uncertain Future

Governments must therefore invest carefully. SMRs are unlikely to be ready to meet significant electricity needs for another twenty years or more, by which time electricity markets will have evolved, with cheaper storage and renewables more widely available.

https://gjia.georgetown.edu/2025/04/16/ais-energy-demands-and-nuclears-uncertain-future/   

 

Seven Reasons Why Nuclear Energy is Not the Answer to Solve Climate Change

1. Long Time Lag. 2. Cost. 3. Weapons Proliferation Risk. 4. Meltdown Risk. 5. Mining Cancer Risk. 6. Carbon-Equivalent Emissions & Air Pollution. 7. Waste Risk 

https://nukewatchinfo.org/seven-reasons-why-nuclear-energy-is-not-the-answer-to-solve-climate-change/

 

The myth that won’t die: blaming NATO for Russia’s war

https://euvsdisinfo.eu/the-myth-that-wont-die-blaming-nato-for-russias-war/

 

Since invading Ukraine, Putin's military has abducted at least 19,546 Ukrainian children.

https://www.releasethekids.com/

 

Blowing Smoke: Trump's Energy Plan 

Blocking renewable energy projects; cancelling environmental regulations; stopping the collection of greenhouse gas emission data; making “illegal” state and local climate, energy and environmental justice laws; while pushing fossil fuels, among them coal and fracked gas.

https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/04/22/blowing-smoke-trumps-energy-plan/

 

Anne Applebaum - historian, Pulitzer-prize winner and author of Autocracy Inc.

30 min. interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=dJNxRtNNUXw

 

Ukraine commemorates Chornobyl disaster amid persistent nuclear threat from Russia

The disaster exposed five million people to radiation and contaminated over 145,000 km² of territory, including 2218 settlements in Ukraine, causing tens of billions of euros of economic losses. They are now grappling with ongoing threats to atomic safety caused by Russia’s drone and missile attacks and its occupation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

https://efe.com/en/latest-news/2025-04-26/ukraine-commemorates-chornobyl-disaster-amid-persistent-nuclear-threat-from-russia/

 

Chornobyl isn’t safe anymore... again - 12 min. video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW4BEqDS_wM

 

The 89% Project

Most of the world’s population wants stronger climate action. They just don’t realize that they are a majority

https://89percent.org/

 

 

CANADA

 

Trump is Serious About Annexing Canada. How Will Climate and Energy Policy Bring Us the Allies We Need?

Canada might yet place itself at the centre of the world's next great, low-carbon trading bloc

https://energymixweekender.substack.com/p/trump-is-serious-about-annexing-canada

 

Canada won't meet its climate targets without heat pumps and EVs - must haves

https://www.corporateknights.com/climate-dollars/2025-climate-dollars/canada-wont-meet-its-climate-targets-without-heat-pumps-and-evs/

 

Elbows Up Toronto with John Ralston Saul, Doug Saunders and Elizabeth Renzetti

On April 21 in Toronto, these excellent speakers addressed authoritarianism, women's issues in Trump's era, and immigration. 

https://www.youtube.com/live/OTLjKfUGyhc

 

First Nation Leads Fight Against Nuclear Dump in Chalk River, Ontario

https://therover.activehosted.com/index.php?action=social&chash=cb70ab375662576bd1ac5aaf16b3fca4.152&s=2aeddecafad8dfa89b0057a0c6186ec0

 

 

ELECTION

 

Election 2025: Where do the parties stand on proportional representation?

68% of Canadians support moving to proportional representation, with only 19% opposed and 13% unsure

https://www.fairvote.ca/

 

Leadnow’s 2025 Raise the Bar Champions

https://leadnow.ca/introducing-2025-raise-the-bar-champions/

 

VoteWell

https://votewell.ca/

 

Cooperate for Canada

https://cooperateforcanada.ca/

 

Ask5+ 

“Asking 5 or more people to vote” is proven to turnout an average of 5.09 voters per asker. WOAH.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DmIEk2GEWM3Qt4_avcTB_qH1pqjgc3iDOUi02nmnfa0/edit?tab=t.0

 

 

ONTARIO

 

Doug Ford takes major first step to end Ontario’s electricity separatism

Please contact Premier Ford to let him know that you support his plans to open up Ontario’s electricity procurements to renewable power projects located in Manitoba and Quebec. Ask him to expand our east-west electricity transmission system to make the most of this opportunity ASAP.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/trade-separatism/

 

Will offshore wind ever come to the Great Lakes?

Moratorium stopped multiple projects in 2011, but advocates say now is the time to try again. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/offshore-wind-great-lakes-1.7513207 

 

Ontario is letting the offshore-wind revolution pass it by

Ninety per cent of the population here lives on a peninsula bounded by three of the Great Lakes. Yet wind is basically not part of the discussion of how to power the province

https://www.tvo.org/article/ontario-is-letting-the-offshore-wind-revolution-pass-it-by

 

Could wind turbines on the Great Lakes solve Ontario’s electricity needs?

https://cottagelife.com/general/could-wind-turbines-on-the-great-lakes-solve-ontarios-electricity-needs/ 

 

‘Special economic zones’ bill would let Ford government exempt any project from provincial laws

It also repeals Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, 'gutting' legal protections for species, environmentalists warn

https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/energy-and-the-environment/special-economic-zones-bill-would-let-ford-government-exempt-any-project-from-provincial-laws-10539507

 

Ontario is killing its Endangered Species Act. Here’s what you need to know

After a series of cuts to the once gold-standard legislation, the Doug Ford government is replacing it altogether, carving a path for mining projects and Highway 413

https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-endangered-species-act-repealed/

 

Ford government seeks to destroy endangered species protection

https://www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/ford-government-seeks-destroy-endangered-species-protection

 

 

TORONTO

 

Ontario court grants injunction in bike lanes Charter challenge

Cycling advocates are celebrating an Ontario court decision to grant a temporary injunction that will prevent the provincial government from ripping up three core bike lanes in Toronto.  

https://ecojustice.ca/news/ontario-court-grants-injunction-in-bike-lanes-charter-challenge/

 

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EVENTS

 

Election Day

Every vote counts! Let’s show up and make our voices heard because it takes everyone to uphold democracy.

Mon. Apr. 28

Where to vote and other voter information

https://www.elections.ca/scripts/vis/FindED

 

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Citizen Jane: Battle for the City — a film on activism & urban change

Mon. Apr. 28, 7 p.m. ET

Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, U of Toronto

Join Jane's Walk Toronto for a special screening of Citizen Jane: Battle for the City, a compelling documentary exploring the life and legacy of Jane Jacobs — urban activist, writer, and champion of community-led planning. This timely film tells the story of Jacobs’ historic fight against top-down urban renewal in 1960s New York and her lifelong advocacy for vibrant, people-centered cities. It’s a powerful reminder of the role everyday citizens can play in shaping the urban environment.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/watch-citizen-jane-battle-for-the-city-a-film-on-activism-urban-change-tickets-1319029836749

 

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Hot Docs Festival 2025

Apr. 24 - May 4

Showcasing and supporting the work of Canadian and international documentary filmmakers and to promote excellence in documentary production. *Seniors 60+ and Students FREE for films beginning BEFORE 4pm.

https://hotdocs.ca/festivals/hot-docs-festival

 

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What do Missing Middle Housing, Walkable Urbanism, Zoning Reform, +Resilient Communities Have in Common?

Tues. Apr. 29, 11 a.m. ET

Cities, regions, and now even states are stepping up to remove barriers for the delivery of Missing Middle Housing and walkable urbanism. What is Missing Middle Housing? Why are such rational solutions still illegal? What can you do in your local communities to change this?

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kd72mlzLQy-t1kgtAmfReA#/registration  

 

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Prep session for Darlington Reactor License

Tues. Apr. 29, 7 pm. ET

Durham Nuclear Awareness is inviting you to join an online preparatory session to support public participation in the upcoming review by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission of an application by Ontario Power Generation for the operation of the four CANDU reactors at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station on the shore of Lake Ontario in the Municipality of Clarington.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MFlu_LquTQyLHMBH4umDhA#/registration

 

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Truth Under Fire – Journalism in the Age of Misinformation

Wed. Apr. 30, 1 p.m. ET

In a time when truth is often the first casualty of war and misinformation spreads faster than facts, journalism serves as a crucial line of defense for democracy. This timely conversation will explore the current state of journalism, the global battle against disinformation, and how truthful reporting supports Ukraine’s fight for freedom.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jOUm2-GuR2ahIrs2gZPJiQ#/registration

 

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True Progress and Restoration of the Whole

Wed. April 30, noon ET

Rutendo Ngara, indigenous knowledge systems holder and transdisciplinary researcher, takes us on a poetic journey into the past and forward into the future. Rutendo will share about the spiritual systems and practices of indigenous Africans. We will hear about principles such Ubuntu (humanity to others) and Sankofa, and explore what it means to apply our humanity to others and learn from the past to inform the future. We will see the world through the lens of African indigenous cultures, and take inspiration from the natural curves of a river and the natural cycles of time. We will look at the link between the ancient, the local, and the feminine, and weave together diverse lessons that can help us build life-giving futures for all.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/femininefutures/1525533  

 

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Socialist Action’s 39th Annual Celebration of International Workers' Day in Toronto

Workers of the world and oppressed peoples unite!

Fri. May 2, 7 p.m. 

Free Times Café, 320 College Street, Toronto

This is the 39th Annual Toronto Socialist Action cultural/political celebration of International Workers’ Day. Come early to get a good seat. For more information please contact:  

www.socialistaction.ca  socialistactioncanada at gmail.com 647-986-1917 PWYC

 

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Local Governments Leading the Way

Fri. May 2, noon - 3:30 p.m. ET

This is a moment to come together—to re-energize, remind each other of what’s possible, and equip ourselves with the strategies that will shape the next chapter of local leadership. Local governments are already leading the way on climate. This summit is about building on that leadership, sharing solutions, and preparing to move forward - no matter the federal outcome.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/climate-caucus-2025-summit-local-governments-leading-the-way\

 

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Jane's Walk

May 2 - 4

Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) - citizen activist - was an urbanist and activist whose writings championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Jane’s Walk Toronto celebrates the power of community-led storytelling, bringing people together to explore, share, and reimagine the city’s spaces. 80+ walks and events around Toronto to choose from. 

https://www.janeswalkfestivalto.com/

 

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ReMode | Circular Fashion Festival

Sat. May 3, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Arcadia Earth Toronto, 486 Front Street West #building C, Toronto

ReMode is where you come to learn how to keep your clothes in use for as long as possible through the 7R’s of Fashion [Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Repurpose, Resale, Rent, Recycle]. The Marketplace shines the light on the #nonewclothes movement, with vendors focused on reuse, resale, repurposing, rental and repair. The Swap is where you come to trade your unwanted clothes with others. The Talks feature industry experts and influencers throughout the day to help you learn more about how to reduce your fashion footprint through what you buy and how you care for your clothes.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/remode-circular-fashion-festival-registration-1228818692789  

 

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World Labyrinth Day

May 3

Join thousands of people around the world in this moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. Find an event near you.

https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025

 

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Native Plants and Pollinators

Sun. May 4, 2 p.m. ET

Lorraine Johnson, native plant gardening author and advocate, will explore the relationships between native plants and the insects that support all life on earth. With a particular focus on pollinators, Lorraine will share some of the surprising interactions between plants, bees, moths, butterflies, wasps, and more. You'll learn how native plants contribute to ecosystem health, and why our habitat projects matter more than ever in the context of biodiversity loss, climate change and reconciling with nature. A Butterflyway Project webinar

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q_0o2GbzSA2B2QNfx-urig#/registration

 

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http://theenergymix.com/  

 

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https://www.democracynow.org/  

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-10-cbc-news-world-report 

 

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