Greenspiration News & Events: Ticking Timebomb

Mon Jun 16 14:36:53 UTC 2025

INTERNATIONAL

Ticking timebomb: ocean acidification, caused by warming waters, has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems and coastal economies

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/09/sea-acidity-ecosystems-ocean-acidification-planetary-health-scientists

Is there a silver lining for climate under Donald Trump?

No one is going to accuse Donald Trump of caring about climate change. But the defeat of his allies around the world could benefit the environmental fight.

https://www.corporateknights.com/category-climate/is-there-a-silver-lining-for-climate-under-donald-trump/  

How the Ukraine War is Going to End - with Historian Anne Applebaum

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

CANADA

Wildfires

Wildfires have already torched 3.7 million hectares across Canada - the second-largest on record, behind the crazy numbers burned in 2023. And, so far, 2025 is on a disturbingly similar track in terms of carbon emissions.

https://bsky.app/profile/mparrington.bsky.social/post/3lre5ira5c22v

G7 Summit Positions Carney to Lead on the Wrong Crisis

Canada is stepping into a leadership role at the G7 summit in Kananaskis June 15-17. But don't expect leadership on climate change. At least, not yet.

https://energymixweekender.substack.com/p/g7-summit-positions-carney-to-lead

Canada closer to joining Golden Dome in secret talks

CBC learns deal includes space weapons

https://www.peacequest.ca/p/canada-closer-to-joining-golden-dome

No Golden Dome for Canada - Say no to Star Wars 3.0!

Donald Trump wants Canadians to pay $83 billion for his anti-missile weapons system, which will accelerate the arms race, lead to the militarization of space, and enrich tech oligarchs like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. Send your letter to Carney here.

https://canadians.org/action/golden-dome/

If Carney wants to build, he should go big on a Youth Climate Corps

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/11/opinion/carney-should-go-big-youth-climate-corps  

MPs slam Carney’s fast-tracking plan - ‘Harper’s dreams coming true’

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/10/news/ndp-greens-slam-carneys-fast-tracking-plan

Bill C-5 is a gift to the fossil fuel industry - Tell your MP to take action

This Act would undermine critical environmental protections, democratic processes, and Indigenous rights.

https://win.newmode.net/350org/c5  

Tell your MP and Senators to oppose the undemocratic Building Canada Act - Bill 5

Bill C-5 would give the federal cabinet sweeping powers to designate “national interest” projects, give them upfront approval, and weaken or bypass critical reviews under environmental or even health and safety laws — all without democratic oversight or public input.

https://ecojustice.ca/take-action/tell-your-mp-oppose-the-building-canada-act/ 

PM Carney: Canadians want a non-nuclear, clean, affordable, and safe renewable future

Send your own letter alongside 131 civil society groups in support of renewables and in opposition to federal spending on new nuclear. 

https://stop-smrs.weebly.com/renewablesnotnuclear.html

Carney, Eby and Ford should cool their deregulatory rush - First Nations step up

https://www.indigenouswatchdog.org/update/carney-eby-and-ford-should-cool-their-deregulatory-rush/

ONTARIO

Let’s call Bill 5 what it is—a power grab

Ontario’s Bill 5 asks us how many rights are we willing to surrender to attract investment

https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/lets-call-bill-5-what-it-is-a-power-grab/

Environmental groups and Indigenous communities vow to overturn Ontario’s controversial Bill 5

https://cottagelife.com/general/environmental-groups-and-indigenous-communities-vow-to-overturn-ontarios-controversial-bill-5/

Send a Message! Tell Ontario to Repeal Bill 5

https://naturesdefence.ca/2025/06/10/send-a-message-tell-ontario-to-repeal-bill-5/ 

New Sarnia-area gas-fired power plant opposed by Clean Air Alliance

We don't need to build another high cost, dirty gas plant. We have lower cost, cleaner alternatives - like solar and battery projects - that won't jeopardize our energy security (70% of our gas comes from the US).

https://www.woodstocksentinelreview.com/news/local-news/new-sarnia-area-gas-fired-power-plant-opposed-by-clean-air-alliance

Concerned that the Ontario NDP is going nuclear? 

Please send me an email for more info on how you can engage in pushing the NDP to be pro-renewable instead.

Angelabischoff15 at gmail.com 

TORONTO

Protestors march through downtown Toronto to call out corporate landlords

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/protestors-toronto-affordable-housing-demovictions-1.7561645

Our Fragile Planet - Toronto Public Library’s environmental program series

Free, engaging environmental programs designed to inspire action to protect our planet. Programs are offered across the city at various branches and cover a wide range of protection, conservation and sustainability

topics.

https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp  

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EVENTS

The Future of Canadian Energy and Climate Policy: A Post-Election Dialogue

Mon. June 16, 11 a.m. ET

The arrival of the second Trump Administration has brought major disruptions to long-standing relationships around trade, security, energy and the environment and climate change. Canada’s newly elected federal government proposes to respond to by making Canada a conventional and clean energy “superpower.” 

Join us for an informative discussion of the implications of these developments for Canada’s energy and climate future.

https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/xVDDWMiwRlKNzx6DPfL9lw#/registration  

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The Power of Us : Preparing for Climate Change Together

Mon. June 16, 6 - 7 p.m. ET

Discover local solutions to climate chaos. Join our workshop on adaptation, resilience & real stories of hope. Be part of the change.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-us-preparing-for-climate-change-together-tickets-1383109972159 

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The Walrus Talks at Home: DEI

Tues. June 17, 7-8 p.m. 

Is DEI dying? Exploring Canada’s response to the backlash to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become a highly contentious issue, facing significant challenges and rollbacks in both private and public sectors. With US president Donald Trump issuing executive orders to dismantle DEI programs, and corporations responding by scaling back or rebranding their initiatives, DEI has become a flashpoint in broader cultural debates. 

How have these pressures affected DEI in Canada? At The Walrus Talks at Home: DEI, speakers will discuss the rapidly evolving landscape and where we go from here. What does it take to protect inclusion in a time of pushback and political attack? How do we respond to criticism without retreating from progress? And how can DEI evolve to meet the moment?

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus-talks-at-home-dei-tickets-1353585794549  

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Good Investing Fair

Tues. June 17, 3 - 5 p.m. ET

MaRs Discovery District, College and University Ave, Toronto

Come out and meet some amazing organizations that are showing the world that you can do good and earn good money with impact investments like:

- RE Royalties - SolarShare - Center for Social Innovation - Kensington Market Community Land Trust - 10 Carden - Fair Finance Fund - Indwell - Union Cooperative - Redwood Park Communities - Tapestry

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/goodinvesting/1714764   

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SolarShare Annual General Meeting

Tues. June 17, 7 p.m. ET

SolarShare is a non-profit renewable energy co-operative with more than 2000 members who have purchased over $85 million in Solar Bonds and in turn have received more than $17 million in interest payments. When you choose to invest in SolarShare, 100% of your funds will directly finance our 51 solar projects that are already built and producing stable revenues. SolarShare's projects convert the sun's energy into electricity, which is then sold to the province at a fixed price for twenty years, allowing us to pay your annual interest. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sk5J9wFHSSyosTNWV4A8Rw#/registration  

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Bill 5 – Trump, Ford and the Climate Crisis

Tues. June 17, 7 p.m. ET

As northern Ontario and Western Canada burn the urgency of climate action has never been clearer. Donald Trump’s tariff war goes hand in hand with his climate denial. In Ontario Ford is using Trump as cover for anti-environmental initiatives like Bill 5. Using Bill 5 to set up lawless projects and most immediately to drive development in the Ring of Fire puts us all at risk. Learn more with NDP MPP Peter Tabuns, Phil Pothen, Counsel and Ontario Environment Program Manager with Environmental Defence, and Dr. Kate Dupuis.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4fOmAfISRVOvSLHwQ4SraA  

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Renewables are Doable T.O.

Wed. June 18, 7- 8 pm ET

Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto

Are you curious about how renewables could power our city? If so, join Toronto East Residents for Renewable Energy (TERRE) for an information session about renewable energy. Angela Bischoff from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance will be speaking about solar and wind renewable electricity generation options that can replace the Portlands Gas Plant on our lakefront. There will also be an opportunity to meet TERRE members active in our neighbourhood and to find out how you can take action locally for healthy air and a clean energy future. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbSl3G2ajtKd36dE_RGn4TA6uZ97vmCBs9eqSi10bdq3HVKA/viewform?usp=header xxx double check link

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Climate Change in Canada and Taking Action 

Wed. June 18, 10 a.m. ET

Dr. Martin Bush will provide an overview of present and future climate change impacts in Canada followed by a review of measures and policies that will reduce the effects to a manageable level. The different policy options for mitigation and adaptation will also be explained and assessed. If Canada is to meet its obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement, there is no time lose. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IvZ6Nch8QtqJK7ewWGs3YQ#/registration  

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Indigenous Perspectives Roundtable Series - Indigenous Ways of Knowing as Climate Policy

Wed. June 18, 1 - 3 p.m. ET

We’ll discuss three consequential case studies that explore why Indigenous governance approaches and world views are essential to more effective climate adaptation and mitigation policies. Topics include: 

1 - Why Anishnabe governance is essential to restoring healthy moose populations and a healthy climate—with authors Shannon Chief and Jaimie Vincent

2 - How The Friends of The Attawapiskat River are standing up to protect lands, water, culture and all of our relations from the proposed Ring of Fire—with authors Michel Koostachin, Rick Cheechoo, and Kerrie Blaise 

3 - How Indigenous economic ecosystems are essential for climate adaptation and fisheries management—with authors Tasha Brooks and Leighton Gall

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GDG6yB7tR3yNQK84zDHgLA#/registration  

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Discover Climate Fresk for future facilitators in Toronto

Wed. June 18, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET

720 Bathurst St, Toronto (near Bloor)

Discover a successful workshop from Europe used to engage students ages 10 and up and teachers to understand and act on climate change. This session is geared towards all those who'd like to become a facilitator in schools and universities. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-climate-fresk-for-future-facilitators-in-toronto-tickets-1406261248249  

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Climate policy, pipelines, and the push for Land Back

Wed. June 18, 7:30 p.m. ET

Our panelists will examine the tension between the federal government’s push for pipeline development and its commitments to Indigenous Peoples. While the Throne Speech pledged to advance reconciliation, and respect free, prior and informed consent, the push for more pipelines seems to contradict those promises. Can Canada expand pipelines while honoring Indigenous rights? And how do these plans interfere with Canada’s climate commitments? Our panel will feature Eriel Deranger, executive director of Indigenous Climate Action; Clayton Thomas-Müller, author and activist; and Karl Nerenberg, rabble’s parliamentary reporter.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2nm5Sh-XR1ee_ab_I9dXRQ#/registration

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Indigenous Perspectives Roundtable Series - Indigenous Power as the Pathway to Clean Electricity

Thur. June 19, 1 - 3 p.m. ET

We’ll discuss three consequential case studies that explore why Indigenous governance approaches and world views are essential to more effective climate adaptation and mitigation policies. Topics include:

1 - Why Indigenous-inclusive electricity transmission projects are essential to unlocking Canada’s renewable energy potential—with authors Frank Busch, Joel Krupa, and Kevin Hanna

2 - How First Nations are uniquely positioned to achieve energy sovereignty while solving energy security for all New Brunswickers —with authors Kevin Woods, Tracy Primeau, and Clair Harris

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GetKqQ3qTqObhQ06cM3Xaw#/registration 

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Standup for Climate - Toronto Climate Comedy 

Fri. June 20, 7 - 10 p.m.

Are you a climate conscious Earthling who is stressed about what is happening? We have got the best show comedy for you where your laughs will make the world a better place.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-climate-comedy-20-standup-for-climate-tickets-1371899019899  

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Celebrate Bike Month and Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition's 5th Anniversary

Sat. June 21

West-end Start: 8:45 am meet at High Park North gates and depart to Access Alliance

10 am arrival or meet at Access Alliance, 3079 Danforth Ave, Toronto

The official ride will go from Access Alliance to the Evergreen Brickworks mostly following the Taylor Creek trail, approx. 9km. We will aim to arrive at Brick Works at noon and see our friends from Regenesis Cycle Brick Works. The event will officially end upon arrival, riders can choose to either stay with the group leaders and ride back west or hang around the Evergreen Brick Works area and find their own way home. T.O. Community Bikeways Coalition is partnering with Access Alliance, Scarborough Cycle, and Regenesis Cycle to bring you this fun social ride.

https://www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/klfvxl1v98me51qgoi5jv82v14pal0 

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The Feel Good Market

Sat. June 21, 10:30 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. ET

95 King Street East, Toronto 

Celebrate the first day of summer with a curated pop-up that’s all about good vibes, local finds including thrift and vintage, and mindful moments.

https://eventbrite.ca/e/the-feel-good-market-tickets-1383186089829 

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Walking Together for Peace

Sun. June 22, 1 p.m. ET

Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto

Jill Carr-Harris, long-time social change activist in India, and Lyn Adamson will report on the 200 km walk from Pugwash to Halifax in September 2024. Gandhian walkers from India and Canadians in collaboration with Indigenous Water Walkers – "Grassroots Grandmothers" – arrived on the International Day of Peace. We'll show a short film and photos, plus explore the method, widely used in India as an example of nonviolent social change. We will also explore building a nonviolent economy.

For more info: lyn.adamson9 at gmail.com  

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Road to Renewables Bus Tour

Sun. June 22, 10 am - 1:30pm 

Bus pick up near Union Station

On Sunday June 22nd, join Environmental Defence for a bus tour of renewable energy in Toronto. 

Sites include:

One of Toronto District School Board’s schools with roof top solar panels

The iconic Exhibition Place wind turbine

University of Toronto’s impressive geothermal exchange field

$10 includes lunch.

https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/172573/event/1 

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Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond

June 23 - 28, 1 - 6 p.m. ET 

This free, 25-panel global public forum gathers 125+ grassroots and frontline women and gender-diverse leaders, with simultaneous interpretation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Live streamed globally.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JnYKM7zjSgCx7e8iWpGy6A#/registration  

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

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