Greenspiration News & Events: 100% Renewable Canada

[Angela Bischoff - OCAA]

COP 30: it’s no joke

Lots of good stats here

https://thenextrecession.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/cop-30-its-no-joke/

 

Compromises, voluntary measures and no mention of fossil fuels: key points from Cop30 deal

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/22/roadmaps-adaptations-and-transitions-what-climate-measures-were-agreed-at-cop30

 

COP on fire - newsletter by Chris Hatch of ZeroCarbon

Canada is “completely ‘Missing in Action’” in the international deliberations and is rolling back its progress at home.

https://mailchi.mp/nationalobserver/cop-on-fire-6688256 

 

‘Empty Deal’ at COP30 as Petrostates Block Progress on Fossil Fuel Phaseout

https://www.theenergymix.com/breaking-empty-deal-at-cop30-as-petrostates-block-progress-on-fossil-fuel-phaseout/

 

COP30: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Belém

https://www.carbonbrief.org/cop30-key-outcomes-agreed-at-the-un-climate-talks-in-belem/

 

 

INTERNATIONAL

 

If AI is a bubble, what happens when it pops? 22 min. audio podcast

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/209-front-burner/episode/16182075-if-ai-is-a-bubble-what-happens-when-it-pops

 

Nuclear Stocks Crash, With A Potential Payoff Still Years Away

https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Nuclear-Power/Nuclear-Stocks-Crash-With-A-Potential-Payoff-Still-Years-Away.html

 

Nuclear’s Costly Comeback Meets Harsh Market Reality

https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Nuclear-Power/Nuclears-Costly-Comeback-Meets-Harsh-Market-Reality.html

 

Trump's ultimatum and the limits of US leverage over Ukraine - 14 min. video by Anders Puck Nielsen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx3oGZYqxm4

 

You Eat Other Animals? | Aliens Question Humans | Sci-Fi Comedy - 5 min.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gz9Vj8TMCc

 

The Maga evangelical perversion of Jesus’s message of radical love, to one of hate and aggression.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/nov/23/america-christian-evangelical-discrimination-immigration

 

 

CANADA

 

100% Renewable Canada: Mark Jacobson’s Wind, Water, Solar Master Plan - 17 min. video

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

 

Canada will be left behind on the global renewables revolution if doesn’t stop following Trump

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/america-is-being-left-behind-in-this-key-area-canada-might-be-too-if-doesnt/article_84157656-40f1-4a35-8d04-b5ad2c59a9a4.html

 

With Pipeline Deal Coming Soon, New Analysis Shows Big Risks for Investors, Crushing Losses for Provinces

https://www.theenergymix.com/breaking-with-pipeline-deal-coming-soon-new-analysis-shows-big-risks-for-investors-crushing-losses-for-provinces/

 

Epstein, Trump … and Mark Carney’s Ksi Lisims LNG

Backlash builds as Liberals try to fast-track American-owned gas project

https://www.dogwoodbc.ca/news/epstein-trump-carney-ksi-lisims-lng/

https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodbc/reel/DRNy5y3kuzS/

 

All about Nuclear Waste in Canada

Several explainer videos here

https://www.youtube.com/@nuclearfreenorth

Send a letter calling for a full federal review of the proposed DGR, including transportation, waste processing and long-term safety.

https://win.newmode.net/wethenuclearfreenorth/nuclearwastetransportationitsanimpact

 

The Canada Strong 2025 Federal Budget Breaks Conservation Promises

https://ontarionature.org/canada-2025-federal-budget-breaks-conservation-promises-blog/

 

 

ONTARIO

 

Tell Your MPP to Protect Public Water

Hidden in Omnibus Bill 60, Doug Ford is passing legislation that will privatize water, making it less affordable and less safe, eroding public-health protections and allowing corporate-control to raise water rates.

https://keepwaterpublic.ca/

 

>From Ontario’s Electricity Hikes to Ottawa’s Chinese EV Tariff Debate - 28 min. interview with Dr. Mark Jacobson, York U

https://www.tvo.org/video/power-and-politics-from-ontarios-electricity-hikes-to-ottawas-chinese-ev-tariff-debate

 

Tell Premier Ford to lower our electricity rates AND taxes by investing in low-cost wind and solar power, and cancelling the construction of new high-cost, U.S. nuclear reactors.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/rates/

 

 

TORONTO

 

Will Mayor Chow shut down Toronto’s dirty power plant?

We need strong leadership from Toronto City Council to shut down the dirty Portlands gas plant on Toronto’s waterfront and replacement with low cost renewables and conservation. 

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/will-mayor-chow/

 

Toronto-area emissions rise as Ontario burns more natural gas

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/18/news/toronto-emissions-natural-gas

 

Tell City Hall: Take action to green Toronto’s buildings!

Green building standards that encourage the use of heat pumps can shelter us from health risks like extreme heat, extreme cold, and wildfire smoke. They also protect us from indoor harms like toxic fumes from burning natural gas. And because green buildings are heated and cooled more efficiently, they can help reduce monthly bills too.

https://act.stand.earth/page/88238/data/1

 

 

PERSONAL

 

Tooker Tapes Archiving Project

We are uncovering, archiving and logging 600 hours of historical footage by and about one of Canada’s most daring and courageous environmental leaders – Tooker Gomberg. Now with your help we’re making the movie.

https://greenspiration.org/tooker/tooker-tapes/

 

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EVENTS

 

"Here Comes the Sun" and the Path to a Climate-Safe Future - with author Bill McKibben

Mon. Nov. 24, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ET

In person at the U of T 

Or online

$40 includes book

Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history—if we can keep accelerating the pace, we have a chance. Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind—and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. From the everyday citizens who installed solar panels equal to a third of Pakistan’s electric grid in a year to the world’s sixth-largest economy—California—nearly halving its use of natural gas in the last two years, Bill McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful, inexpensive solar energy. And he shows how solar power is more than just a path out of the climate crisis: it is a chance to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bill-mckibben-on-here-comes-the-sun-and-the-path-to-a-climate-safe-future-tickets-1578537220319  

 

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The Most Efficient Community Solar Panel

Tues. Nov. 25, 4 p.m.

Community solar projects are sprouting up all over the country! How do investors get involved? Climate-conscious investors are looking for opportunities to earn a profit and have a positive impact. Some of the best blends of impact and return are in community solar projects. So how do we find these projects? Join Good Investing’s Tim Nash as he brings together an amazing solar energy panel of sustainability leaders who are shaping the future of community energy.

Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cZvRrBCBT6e5-RFQU3JJ1A#/registration 

In person at the CSI, 192 Spadina, Toronto: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/goodinvesting/1930168

 

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Working under Tyranny in Afghanistan today 

Tues. Nov. 25, 2 p.m. ET

The Taliban's 2021 takeover of Afghanistan was a catastrophe for the Afghan human rights movement. Human rights defenders were forced into exile, fearing for their lives. Those who remain, cannot work openly without great risk. Many continue their efforts from exile, but the country's new rulers seem impervious to reform. Despite this, a new wave of women's rights defenders has emerged in spontaneous protests, while other Afghans have found clandestine and creative ways to work in the interstices. A webinar with Rachel Reid, a human rights expert, artist and journalist, who writes regularly for the Afghanistan Analysts Network. Hosted by Science for Peace.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IkNoeQE1RXKQhU4MfZzqEA#/registration 

 

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Who pays in a warming Canada: Climate damages & the home insurance crisis

Tues. Nov. 25, 5–7 p.m. ET

MaRS’ Jewel Box, 101 College (at University), Toronto

Panelists will unpack how rising climate damages are reshaping insurance markets, risk models, and financial stability—and what needs to happen next. Hosted by Paris Compliance for Canadian Climate Week Xchange.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/who-pays-in-a-warming-canada-climate-damages-the-home-insurance-crisis-tickets-1777670814259

 

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Communities First: The Future of Mining Justice 

Tues. Nov. 25, 6 - 7:30 p.m. ET

MiningWatch will be hosting a roundtable webinar bringing together frontline partners from Canada and around the world to discuss current issues in their struggles for mining justice, share visions for the future, and learn how your support can make a lasting difference.

https://miningwatch.ca/blog/2025/11/12/webinar-communities-first-future-mining-justice

 

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The Bentway: Unlocking Unexpected Public Spaces

Tues. Nov. 25, 11 a.m. ET

Guest: Ilana Altman is a cultural planner and designer who has a background in art and architecture. In her role as Co-Executive Director at The Bentway, she works to unlock new public space opportunities, build strong civic partnerships and implement innovative and engaging programming, resulting in new inclusive experiences across the city.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0onyMtt5Rr-m_EB_U22Q7w#/registration

 

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Electrification (with the Experts): Radiators + Heat Pumps

Tues. Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m. ET

Radiators give off lovely, even heat, and they're part of the charm of old houses. But most radiators are hooked up to gas boilers. Can you keep your rads and get a clean, efficient heat pump, too? Our speakers will cover those options and share best practices from Torontonians who have already made the switch.

https://www.thenetwork.to/event-details/electrification-with-the-experts-radiators-heat-pumps

 

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Blackout the System

Nov. 25th - Dec. 2nd 

Not this Black Friday and Cyber Monday! If you are going to buy things like food, coffee, etc buy from local independent businesses. Keep the money out of corporate hands and use cash. Participate by not participating in the system they have manufactured. It is like a Buy Nothing Day.

https://www.blackoutthesystem.com/ 

 

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Up In Smoke - Living with Heat and Wildfires

Wed. Nov. 26, 7–9 p.m. ET

Online and at York U

Wildfires are reshaping Canada and the world. Driven by climate change, their growing intensity is causing record destruction, health emergencies from smoke, and rising economic and ecological costs. This year’s Dialogue explores how wildfires are changing our environment, policies, and shared future. Join leading voices in journalism, science, and policy for an urgent conversation.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/up-in-smoke-living-with-heat-and-wildfires-tickets-1858032026809 

 

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A Renewable Energy Future: Possible, Practical, Profitable

Wed. Nov. 26, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET

Canton Hub, 5325 County Road 10, Port Hope, Ontario

With Guest Speaker Ralph Torrie, internationally recognized expert on energy and environmental systems.

Hosted by The Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee (PHCHCC). This is the second in a series of  public meetings on "Nuclear Issues in Port Hope: Past Present Future"

www.porthopehealthconcerns.com         

email info at porthopehealthconcerns.com

 

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Safeguarding Canada’s Democracy: A Town Hall on Electoral Reform

Wed. Nov. 26, 8 p.m. ET

Join this engaging town hall discussion on how we can safeguard Canada’s democracy through meaningful electoral reform. This event will explore what a fairer, more representative voting system could look like—and why it’s vital for the health of our democratic institutions. 

https://www.greenparty.ca/en/event/town-hall-on-electoral-reform-safeguarding-canadas-democracy

 

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Crash Course on Limits to Growth

Wed. Nov. 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m. ET

Brentwood Public Library, 36 Brentwood Road North, Toronto 

Explore the key ideas behind the landmark book Limits to Growth. This isn't just a presentation - it's an invitation to think critically and collectively about where we're headed and what kind of future we want to create.

https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT575335&R=EVT575335 

 

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Decolonizing your Environmentalism: 3 Case Studies - with Damien Lee of Gimiwan 

Wed. Nov. 26, 1 - 2 p.m. ET

Canada's ENGO sector is in its infancy in terms of promoting decolonization. In this session, the Sustainability Network and Gimiwan Consulting will present three case studies drawn from ENGOs attempting to implement decolonial strategies in their work. The case studies will unpack successes and failures with an eye towards promoting broad sector learning about what decolonization can look like in environmental justice work in Canada.

https://www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/events/damien-lee-of-gimiwan-on-decolonizing-your-environmentalism-3-case-studies

 

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Bay Street Big Short - Climate Week Movie Screening 

Wed. Nov. 26, 6:30 p.m. ET

Imagine Cinemas Carlton, 20 Carlton St, Toronto 

The 2015 hit film The Big Short exposed how Wall Street financiers systematically ignored and underpriced risk before the global financial crash. Today, we’re seeing the same story play out again, but this time, it’s on Bay Street. Join Environmental Defence for a special interactive Canada Climate Week screening of The Big Short and a post-film discussion on the striking parallels between the 2008 housing bubble and today’s climate bubble.

Tickets: $10 (includes popcorn, a drink, and an entry to win a prize)

Free Promo Code for Greenspiration subscribers: EDCFree

https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/180435/event/1?ea.tracking.id=ExternalShare

 

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Climate Policy Rollbacks in Canada's National Media

Wed. Nov. 26, noon ET

How does the media make sense of federal and provincial climate policy rollbacks? We looked at national media stories from January to March and June to August 2025, sourced from top Canadian national media like the Globe and Mail, CBC, Toronto Star and the National Post. Our comparison with previous years shows a clear pattern: climate coverage is darkening in tone, political and economic framings are crowding out climate context, and the range of voices has diminished. But there are still bright spots.

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

 

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Future on the Edge: Building Canada’s Renewable Coast: A Canada Climate Week Roundtable

Wed. Nov. 26, 3 - 6 p.m. ET

Hybrid event - online and in person downtown Toronto

Newfoundland and Labrador is often seen as Canada’s edge — but when it comes to renewable energy, it may hold the key to the country’s future. Future on the Edge brings together community leaders, researchers, and innovators from across Canada to explore how small-scale renewable projects can reshape energy access and affordability in coastal and rural regions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-BmW__tSS7UCq8BBhEFzVFc_8qZNQzHa0uCur8Le3-KDNPA/viewform

 

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Climate Crossroads: Pathways to Energy Equity

Fri. Nov. 28

University of Toronto Mississauga, Innovation Complex

A one-day conference focusing on the climate crisis and how we can alter its course, hosted by Iron & Earth and U of T Mississauga MScSM.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-crossroads-pathways-to-energy-equity-tickets-1562774995079  

 

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Toronto Climate Action Network: Special Meeting to support TransformTO's new Climate Plan

Sat. Nov. 29 

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Friends House, Toronto

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. hybrid session on the 2026 - 2030 City of T.O. climate strategy which will be coming before the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on Dec. 4th. At a time when climate action is being obstructed and delayed, we need Toronto's climate community to show up and make it clear to councillors that there is strong support for action to reduce harmful emissions, protect residents and build a greener, more equitable city for all. All welcome.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzju85wtqtuBmmYo14qLWs_x6YEy_Si3I0xb4jxmwvgWPnPw/viewform

 

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Coexisting with Coyotes

Sat. Nov. 29, 2 - 4 p.m. ET

S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Avenue, Toronto

Join us for a discussion with coyote experts to learn more about solutions for coyote, pet and human safety.

Panel discussion followed by a Q&A period.

https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT577927&R=EVT577927

 

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s - The Hope - Film Screening

Sun. Nov. 30, 6 - 8 p.m. ET

Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave, Toronto (near Bloor and St. George)

Join us in celebrating the life of the late Dr. Jane Goodall - "a defender of the natural world; an advocate for a sustainable planet where animals, people, and the environment can thrive; and a global icon who inspired people across generations to make a difference.” We'll screen the National Geographic documentary Jane Goodall: The Hope followed by a clip from Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall. After the screening we will speak with Katie Krelove from the Wilderness Committee about wilderness preservation in Ontario. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dr-jane-goodalls-the-hope-film-screening-tickets-1967847255113 

 

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https://www.democracynow.org/ 

 

Tooker Tapes Archive Project - Youtube Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3IwhNn-WrINTQz2fBNayDoBWLW0y59le  

 

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