Greenspiration News & Events: drop nuclear from energy plan

Mon May 26 16:41:18 UTC 2025

Coalition urges PM Carney to drop nuclear from energy plan

A coalition of First Nations, physicians and environmental organizations is ramping up pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney to drop nuclear energy from his “energy superpower” strategy, warning it comes with high costs, long delays and long-term risks.

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/23/news/civil-society-first-nations-groups-carney-nuclear-energy-plan

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

The nuclear divide: Why are women cautious of nuclear energy?

This striking gender divide can be explained by safety concerns, ecofeminist ethics of care, and the nuclear industry’s macho culture. Their concerns are justified. Studies show women are twice as likely to develop radiation-related cancers, yet safety regulations often rely on the so-called “Reference Man” standard, ignoring biological differences.

https://nbmediacoop.org/2025/05/19/the-nuclear-divide-why-are-women-cautious-of-nuclear-energy/

Don’t let the Canada Pension Plan abandon its net-zero commitment

In 2022, our national pension manager that safeguards the retirement of 22 million hardworking Canadians, committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. But in May 2025, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) quietly abandoned that promise, putting our retirement security and climate future at risk. Send a message to CPPIB now. Demand they re-commit to net-zero emissions and protect the financial future of every Canadian who pays into the Canada Pension Plan.

https://win.newmode.net/shiftaction/cppib-net-zero

ONTARIO

Ontarians urge Ford government to scrap US nuclear deal for Canadian renewable energy

A new province-wide poll shows 80% of Ontarians want the Ford government to cancel a major US nuclear deal in favour of Canadian renewable energy alternatives.

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/20/news/ontario-ford-government-us-nuclear-deal-canadian-renewable-energy

No to U.S. nuclear, yes to Canadian renewables

Send your own message to Ontario politicians here

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/ge-polling/

Ontario Budget Misses the Mark on Climate, Affordability, Equity

This year’s budget boasts a chunky deficit of $14.6 billion, pushing Ontario’s accumulated debt to a daunting $489.8 billion (more than 51 per cent higher than what he inherited from Wynne’s Liberals). The budget includes — $6.46 billion in electricity subsidies, masking the true cost of high-cost nuke projects. 

https://www.theenergymix.com/ontario-budget-misses-the-mark-on-climate-affordability-equity-critics-say/

Send a Message – Tell Ontario to Stop Bill 5

https://naturesdefence.ca/2025/04/30/stop-bill-5-protect-nature-and-indigenous-rights/

The Cleantech Revolution: Its Exponential Growth Has Rendered Ontario's Nuclear Vision Outdated 

16 min. video presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Yeeqyrsio

TORONTO

TO Waste Strategy Update, Have Your Say 

Survey open to Jun 29. June 10 online/in person at City Hall 5pm-8pm

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/waste-management/waste-strategy/ 

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EVENTS

Protest Against Doug Ford's Bill 5

Mon. May 26, 10 am to noon ET

Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay, Toronto

Doug Ford is trying to pass Bill 5, a dangerous piece of legislation that would allow him and his developer allies to:

    🚫 Build on endangered species habitats

    🚫 Override protections for Indigenous lands and conservation areas

    🚫 Ignore environmental laws, public consultation, and municipal bylaws

This bill would repeal Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, exempt Ford’s “trusted proponents” from the Environmental Bill of Rights, and open the door to unchecked development — from the Greenbelt to wetlands to the Ring of Fire. That’s why we’re gathering peacefully to say: No to Bill 5. No to corruption. No to selling off Ontario’s future.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bill-5-peaceful-protest-tickets-1371865158619

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Our Land, Our Voice: Kebaowek First Nation on Near Surface Disposal Facility Plans

Mon. May 26, 9:30 a.m. panel discussion where land defenders will speak to what’s at stake: water, wildlife, cultural sites, and Indigenous sovereignty.

https://ow.ly/MSMN50VXrbJ

Mon. May 26, 11 a.m. Kebaowek First Nation’s Press Conference

Livestream will be hosted on Stop Nuclear Waste Facebook:

https://ow.ly/oE7H50VXrbI

Broad Coalition Calls on Governments to Reject Chalk River Nuclear Waste Project in Montreal. Kebaowek First Nation will host a historic press conference in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal to continue to fight against the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ radioactive waste dump (NSDF) located just 1km from the Ottawa River, on unceded Algonquin territory, without consent. This is about protecting the Kichi Sìbì, affirming Indigenous rights, and demanding accountability from Canada and Québec.

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CO₂nnect the Dots: Carbon Literacy with Climate North

Mon. May 26, 6 - 9 p.m. ET

Industrious, near Bloor/Yonge, Toronto

Carbon is synonymous with climate, but what is it...really? This May we are going back to basics to brush up on carbon literacy. From individual impact to accounting fundamentals to industry examples, this evening will provide some critical foundations in understanding carbon. $20.

https://lu.ma/carbonliteracy  

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Elbows Up Toronto - Protecting our Food Sovereignty: How can we build a more resilient food system across the Toronto region?

Mon. May 26, 7 p.m.

Metropolitan United Church, Queen and Church Streets, downtown Toronto

Featured panelists:

- Neil Heatherington of the Daily Bread Food Bank

- Lexi Whalen of Land Over Landings, protecting farmland in Pickering

- Martin Straathof of Ontario Food Trust

- moderated by Mary Rowe of the Canadian Urban Institute

Music will be by Richard Underhill with The Shuffle Demons.

Show up live or watch the livestream:

https://youtube.com/live/8V1awu2kVQU?feature=share

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Radiation whistleblowers in the 20th century

Tues. May 27, 8:45 a.m. ET

Examination of scientific whistleblowing about radiation risks in the 20th century with Dr. Ian Fairlie and Cindy Folkers.

https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/radiation-whistleblowers-20th-century  

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The Unstoppable Green Transition

Tues. May 27, 7 p.m. ET

Join us for a powerful session with Tim Nash from Good Investing, as he unveils his latest research stemming since 2009. Tim’s Green Transition Scoreboard shows the progress of green investments and technology into 2025 and onward.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3N1jUo1dSSSB813ZIGdESg#/registration 

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Think Globally, Repair Locally - Right to Repair

Tues. May 27, 11 a.m. ET

This interactive event features two panel discussions: one focused on local repair initiatives and hands-on perspectives from Halifax-based makers, fixers, and community organizers, and another on national and global policy trends shaping the future the movement. Whether you're a consumer, tinkerer, small business owner, tech enthusiast, policy thinker, or advocate for sustainability and self-sufficiency, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TUu-TRc_RoWIgntprRx8rA#/registration 

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The Challenge of Sustainable Urban Tourism in San Sebastian, Spain

Tues. May 27, 11 a.m. ET

Sustainable tourism is welcome. But sustainability must come from a foundational shift—a model guided by the needs of the resident population. It requires a very long-term vision that determines the direction the city wants to take. Otherwise, residents will increasingly find it difficult to say, “This is my city.” In his presentation, Victor will share the case of San Sebastian, a traditional tourist destination in the Basque Country in northern Spain, which has experienced exponential touristic growth over the past 12 years. This has created tensions among residents and raised questions about the city’s strategic direction. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zynwgLGdTKWIVl0FmxxZZQ#/registration  

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The Radiation Scientists who Alerted us to the Dangers of Radiation

Tues. May 27, 7.45 a.m. ET

History shows us that radiation risks are a battleground of scientific opinions, values and politics. Broadly speaking, a gulf has existed (and still exists) between official estimations of radiation risks and the risks observed by many distinguished scientists in the latter part of the twentieth century. These scientists found evidence that radiation risks, including cancers and birth defects, were greater than official estimates. However, they and their scientific reports were often adversely treated by officialdom - both in the West and the East. These scientists consequently suffered career blight, cessation of funding, seizure of their data, peer group ostracism, as well as public criticism and opprobrium. The rub of the matter is that, from recent findings, we know that these scientists were correct. This talk will thus highlight some of the most noteworthy examples of this scientific whistleblowing, summarise key findings, and reflect upon their salience to contemporary understandings of radiation risks. This book launch will be a hybrid talk, both in person and on-line. 

https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/radiation-whistleblowers-20th-century

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Urban Noise: How Much is Too Much?

Tue. May 27, 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET

Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville Avenue, Program Room

This program examines how noise in the city affects one's quality of life. The program will encourage people to become more aware of their soundscape. Ingrid Buday, founder of No More Noise Toronto, will

discuss noise regulations, the role of Toronto Public Health and the Noise Action Plan, and the ways in which citizens can advocate for reduced noise pollution. The program will include a screening of the short film, Citizen Minute: Do You Hear What I Hear and a Q&A along with opportunities for the audience to share their stories about noise in the city. Led by Ingrid Buday, founder of No More Noise Toronto. There are other similar events around the city:

https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=37867&Ns=p_pub_date_sort&Nso=0&Ntt=Urban+Noise:+How+Much+is+Too+Much?  

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St. Lawrence REmarket

Wed. May 28 & Thur. May 29, 10 am - 7 pm

St. Lawrence Market North Building, 92 Front St E, Toronto

Presented by St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association Waste Reduction Group

In its 13th year, REmarket is a two day event for the collection of unwanted items. It is your chance to donate unwanted items, recycle a variety of products, and drop off household hazardous waste for proper disposal. 

A totally free market will also be held on May 28 where guests can donate and/or take items for free. On May 29, Repair cafe will be fixing clothing, jewellery, computers, home electronics, small appliances, housewares, and toys while CultureLink Bike Hub will be doing small bike repairs and safety checks.

https://www.slna.ca/wrg-remarket.html

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The Walrus Talks Power Economy

Thur. May 29, 7 p.m.

Online OR Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W, Toronto

As international trade dynamics shift daily and the race to decarbonize intensifies, Canada's energy economy stands at a pivotal crossroads. The Walrus Talks Power Economy brings together seven leading voices to explore how Canada's path to a sustainable future is increasingly tied to electrification and reindustrialization. This thought-provoking event will delve into the economic, environmental, and social impacts of electrifying Canada’s economy. How will electrifying industries, transportation, and homes reshape the national economy? What role will innovations in energy storage and clean technologies play in building a sustainable, competitive Canada? How can Canada lead the global transition to a low-carbon future while ensuring economic resilience? What is a "power economy" now?

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus-talks-power-economy-tickets-1308214608109  

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Understanding & Countering Climate Change Misinformation and Disinformation

Thur. May 29, 10 a.m. ET

Climate change misinformation and disinformation can influence publics and decision makers to block or water down climate solutions. Join the Yale Center for Environmental Communication for a conversation moderated by YPCCC Director Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz with Philip Newell from Climate Action Against Disinformation, Cristina López from Graphika, and Dr. Sander van der Linden from the University of Cambridge. We will discuss how climate change disinformation spreads, groups that are susceptible, and how organizations and stakeholders can respond.

https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/9117466437196/WN_z3Sq2SBoTUmHStbRn0PNvA#/registration

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