Greenspiration News & Events: This is the Moment We’ve Been Training For

[Angela Bischoff - OCAA]

INTERNATIONAL

 

A UN Planetary Council could help tackle the global climate and nature crisis

https://theelders.org/news/un-planetary-council-could-help-tackle-global-climate-and-nature-crisis

 

China’s Accidental Green Energy Revolution — and What We Should Learn From It

https://stansburyforum.com/2026/06/13/chinas-accidental-green-revolution-and-what-europe-should-learn-from-it

 

Heat Is Killing Wildlife Across the Animal Kingdom.

Some animals, such as birds and bats, are adapting to rising temperatures by moving to cooler habitats. Others may even thrive in a hotter climate, including certain insects like aphids and corn borers (which can decimate grain crops). But many animals will suffer as extreme heat worsens with climate change. Mass deaths are the main concern, as when howler monkeys fell from trees in Mexico, and millions of marine creatures boiled and starved off the US West Coast and Alaska when ocean temperatures skyrocketed. But rising temperatures are fundamentally altering behaviors in some species, from birds singing less to goats fighting more.

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09062026/todays-climate-heat-wildlife-forecast/

 

How Farmers Are Making the Most of Harvesting the Sun

At the cutting edge of agrivoltaics, a new approach precisely manages light and shadow. Result: bigger crops plus clean electricity. Converting just one per cent of croplands worldwide to agrivoltaics could bring international climate goals within reach.

https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2026/06/11/Farmers-Making-Most-Harvesting-Sun/

 

The battery revolution has arrived

https://mailchi.mp/nationalobserver/xn9hkpnrme?e=02591b0337

 

 

CANADA

 

Ottawa Plans 10 Reactors by 2041

“This plan is pie in the sky. Nuclear can’t complete with solar, wind, and storage today, let alone a decade from now, and there is no lineup of buyers waiting for dusted off Candu reactors. Going down this road will be a costly mistake for the Canadian economy.” - Angela Bischoff

https://www.theenergymix.com/ottawa-plans-10-reactors-by-2041-provides-no-new-funding-for-civilian-nuclear-renaissance/

 

Carney government is ‘shredding’ environmental rules and ‘misleading’ Canadians: former advisors

The federal government shut out its own climate science and policy advisors while gutting Canada’s environmental protections in favour of oil and gas

https://thenarwhal.ca/carney-canada-net-zero-committee/

 

Guilbeault on Carney’s climate plan: ‘He thinks that the markets are going to do it’

https://thenarwhal.ca/guilbeault-exit-interview-canada-environment/

 

This is the Moment We’ve Been Training For

The shift to renewables is being redoubled, especially in Asia. The epic turmoil and uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz have opened a window of opportunity for clean, low-carbon options that give oil- and gas-importing countries a practical lifeline against an existential threat to their energy security. 

https://energymixweekender.substack.com/p/heads-we-win-tails-they-lose-dont

 

Stop PM Carney from gutting Canada’s environmental laws - send your letter

https://www.wildernesscommittee.org/take-action/stop-pm-carney-gutting-canadas-environmental-laws 

 

Why Balcony Solar Could Help Electrify Canada - 14 min. video podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Q_TfZo9dU

 

Excess Profits Tax on the Oil and Gas Industry

Over 60 unions and civil society organizations, backed by 66 % of Canadians, are calling for an excess profits tax on oil and gas companies.

https://350.org/ept/

 

Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bill-c-30-changes-pesticide-use-pest-control-products-act-9.7240832

 

Mark Carney Advisor Says AI Data Centres ‘Provide Markets’ For Gas

Boosting energy production is one of the top ‘public policy benefits to Canada’ of data centres

https://www.desmog.com/2026/06/11/mark-carney-advisor-says-ai-data-centres-provide-markets-for-gas/

 

Canada is deporting more people than under former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper. 

Deportations peaked under Harper in 2012 at nearly 19,000. Last year, CBSA reported a new high at 23,160 removals across the country.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/quebec-family-separations-calls-for-policy-cbsa-9.7211453

https://breachmedia.ca/cbsa-using-harsh-unprecedented-tactics-in-quebec-for-record-breaking-deportations/

 

 

ONTARIO

 

Red Card for the World’s Largest Nuclear Project

Ontario Power Generation’s proposal to build the world’s largest nuclear station at Wesleyville, near Port Hope in Northumberland County, could include ten or more reactors, cover 1,300 acres of Lake Ontario waterfront, and cost Ontario families and businesses $230 billion, while producing deadly radioactive waste that will require safeguarding for 1 million years

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/red-card/

 

Shifting Risk to Taxpayers: Ontario’s $400 Billion Nuclear Gamble Exposed - 10 min. video podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSlUke1OxX4

 

Ontario Buys Grid Batteries Despite Ford's "Thumb on the scale" for Gas - 16 min. video with Mike Schreiner, MPP and GPO leader

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRMHStkniB8

 

Angus Reid poll ranked Ford as Canada’s least popular premier, with his approval rating at 21%

https://www.torontotoday.ca/local/politics-government/fords-fake-poll-claim-prompts-legal-letter-from-angus-reid-12451303 

 

Ontario moves to brand waste incineration as renewable energy

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/06/22/news/waste-management-incineration-renewable-energy-ontario

 

 

TORONTO

 

Petition for Pedestrian Streets in Toronto

https://www.joshmatlow.ca/pedestrianization

 

Save Our Waterfront: What You Can Do to Stop the Proposed Toronto Island Airport Expansion

53 min. webinar recording

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWa2vHLnMms

 

Ottawa Released a Toronto Island Airport Survey – Questions Aren’t What They Seem

The federal government has made its first move toward putting a destructive jet airport on Toronto’s waterfront. Here’s what you should know.

https://environmentaldefence.ca/2026/06/10/the-federal-government-just-released-a-toronto-island-airport-survey-and-the-questions-arent-what-they-seem/

 

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EVENTS

 

The Climate Costs We All Pay - New insights into public attitudes on climate change and accountability

Tues. June 23, 10 p.m. ET

Join West Coast Environmental Law's Andrew Gage as he shares key findings from our recent polling and discusses how to talk about climate change in ways that connect with people's everyday concerns. Everyone who registers will receive our updated messaging guide, which includes practical advice for having productive climate conversations and building support for solutions.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0TAdjZq8RGaaXf14BktDbg

 

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The Welcome Table 

Premieres Tues. June 23, 9 p.m. ET on HBO

1 out of every 3 people on the planet will lose their homes due to climate change, forcing the largest mass migration in human history.  We will either be on the move ourselves, or tasked with welcoming those who are. The current global migration policy is based on borders, walls, incarceration, dehumanization and fear. What is possible, if instead, we welcome each other?

https://www.thewelcometablefilm.com/

 

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The Cost of Uncertainty with the Billy Bishop airport on Toronto's waterfront

Wed. June 24, 7 - 9 p.m. ET

Learn the causes and costs of uncertainty in planning around the Billy Bishop airport expansion. With Ken Greenberg. 

https://www.waterfrontforall.ca/cost_of_uncertainty_speaker_series_24

 

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We’re Better Together: A Conversation about Refugee Rights in Canada

Wed. June 24, 7 p.m. ET

Livestreamed and in person in Hamilton

It’s time to have a different conversation about refugees and migrants in Canada. Hosted by Citizens for Public Justice and the Anglican Diocese of Niagara

https://cpj.ca/arcw-hamilton/

Petition: https://bettertogethercanada.ca/week-of-action/#petition

 

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More fun, less trash! How large events & festivals can kickstart the shift from single-use to reuse

Thur. June 25, 12:30 p.m. ET

What if we could have all the fun of Toronto’s festivals and concerts, without all the trash? Some leading events in Toronto are already switching to reusable cups and dishes instead of single-use to cut waste. So what can we do to get ALL events to go waste free? Join Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) as we share results from our new report “Kicking Off with Reusables” – about what impact reuse can have to cut waste (a lot), whether Canada’s reuse sector is ready (it is), and key factors for success when adopting reuse at events.  We’ll share some of our key findings, and some great case studies of Canadian leaders already showing that reuse works. We’ll also talk about how policy is propelling reuse in other jurisdictions, and look at what Toronto is already doing to support a shift, and where it should go next.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fgbh1DJIQ2GSi2dCANF2WQ#/registration

 

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The People's MOU National Day of Action

Thur. June 25

The Canadian government’s latest Pipeline MOU with Alberta is the final nail in the coffin for Canada’s climate policy. It’s time to rise and stop Big Oil from winning everything on their wishlist.  On June 25th, join us for a National Day of Action calling on Members of Parliament to sign an MOU with the people — a deal to protect our communities, our climate, and our climate. Host an event in your community or join one already planned.

In Toronto, meet at 11 a.m. 

Outside the Office of MP Julie Dabrusin's office, 1028 Queen Street East

Dozens of events around Canada: 

https://act.350.org/event/peoples-mou-doa/

https://350.org/mou/

 

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Truth and Consequence 

Thur. June 25, 7 p.m.

Daniel Ellsberg was known for his incredibly courageous act of leaking what became known as “The Pentagon Papers” – classified documents that told the truth of the US government's massive cover up of the prosecution of the Vietnam War. What is lesser known is that Daniel, at the tender age of 27, had one of highest level security clearances in government as a top nuclear consultant and strategic analyst to the Rand corporation, the Pentagon and the White House. And then later went on to be one of the most vociferous voices decrying the insanity of planning for a war that would effectively end civilization as we know it. Now, 3 years after his tragic passing from pancreatic cancer, his son, Michael Ellsberg, in conjunction with Jan Thomas, one of Daniel's earliest assistants, have collected and curated a volume of never-before published personal and professional musings, notes and warnings that give deep tremendous insight into the thoughts behind this brilliant mind. Join them for this discussion.

https://secure.everyaction.com/UQubP1NW1ESiiLXQfM7V-g2  

 

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Book Launch & 5-Year Breach Birthday Bash

Thur. June 25, 7 - 11:30 p.m. ET

Dovercourt House (Dovercourt and Bloor), Toronto

Join The Breach in Toronto for the launch of our new book, and then stick around to celebrate our 5-year anniversary. We’ll start with a panel discussion about A New Democratic Party: The Comeback of the Left, hosted by Desmond Cole in conversation with Judy Rebick, Matthew Green, and Martin Lukacs. Then at 9pm, our birthday bash will be DJ-ed with a cash bar. There will be cake, prizes, and some surprises!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-5-year-breach-birthday-bash-tickets-1990868780114  

 

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The Puke on Nukes: From Exposing NRC and DOE Deregulation to Techno Fascist Billionaires Going Nuclear

Thur. June 25, 8 p.m. ET

Lynda Williams — physicist, activist, journalist, and performance artist known as The Physics Chanteuse — will break down what’s happening, from uranium enrichment, to extracting uranium from abandoned mine waste on Navajo lands, to the Techno fascist billionaires building off-grid SMRs to power AI surveillance data centers.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/le67EG8XRLGmDKpcPPq7mg#/registration 

 

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Earth for Sale: The Fight to Stop the Last Plunder of the Planet - with Maude Barlow

Thur. June 25, 2 p.m. ET

Join this book launch and discussion with renowned author and activist Maude Barlow. In "Earth for Sale", Maude introduces us to 'financializing nature'—the new commercialization of the commons. She meticulously documents this growing corporate plunder, showing how efforts to protect nature must not be handed over to private interests driven by profit. Her analysis invites us to reflect on what it means to defend the integrity of Earth’s systems in an era of accelerating ecological and economic pressures.

Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/7hKxfOc2Q2CcDEO5LPgP9g#/registration

More info: https://orcie.org/earth-for-sale-book-launch-and-discussion-on-the-governance-of-our-natural-resources-with-maude-barlow/

 

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Migrant Trail Walk

Thur. June 25, 7 p.m. ET

This webinar will describe the walk, the conditions for migrants created by racist U.S. border policies, and the connections of border realities to the larger system of U.S. imperialism. Presenters will talk about their motivations for walking and reflections on the meaning and impact of the walk. Organized by the War Industry Resisters Network. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CIouuM6kTJyxMCzNgLnXAg

 

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Happy Pride Weekend Toronto!

June 25- 28

https://www.pridetoronto.com/events/

 

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Nuclear Waste Scholar Series: When Barriers Fall Down: 1980s Rock Music Behind the Iron Curtain

Fri. June 26, 3 p.m. ET

>From the mid-1980s to 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev initiated the time of Perestroika (“reordering”) and Glasnost (“transparency”) in the Soviet Bloc. During this era, there was a new openness to Western ideas and influences, including a greater freedom for young people to hear popular music. Musicians like Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen moved behind the Iron Curtain for concerts. A fresh shift to a more empathetic and curious view of the Russian people in songs like Joel’s “Leningrad” overshadowed some of the fearful attitudes in songs from earlier periods. Other songs like Sting’s “They Dance Alone” drew attention to the global effects of the Cold War in nations like Chile experiencing proxy conflicts. In this discussion, Joanna Smolko will talk about individual songs, as well as pivotal events, such as Billy Joel’s tour of Russia in 1987, Amnesty International’s Human Rights Now tour (1988), and Bruce Springsteen’s 1988 concert in East Berlin.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SsXVTdrPRMeAIIcSBDoq5A#/registration

 

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Pride: Fireside Movie Night 

Fri. June 26, 9:30 p.m. ET

Pride (2014) is a British historical comedy-drama based on a true story set during the 1984 UK miners’ strike. The film follows a group of LGBTQ+ activists who raise money to support struggling mining families, despite facing prejudice and resistance from both communities. As the two groups begin working together, unexpected friendships and solidarity form, highlighting the power of unity during times of political and social division. Through humour, heart, and activism, the film explores themes of acceptance, community, and collective resistance. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UBnFMc1ORJu172DVumvanA#/registration

 

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Fight Ford Protests 

Sat. June 27

50+ towns/cities around the province and counting - find yours here:

https://protestdougford.com/june-27th-protest-locations/ 

 

Toronto

Mon. June 29, 7 p.m. Queens Park, 111 Wellesley St W 

https://protestdougford.com/june-27th-protest-locations/ 

 

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Africans in the Americas: A History of Colonialism in Cuba and Haiti

Sat. June 27, 6 p.m. ET

Organized by No War on Cuba.

Register: https://floridarising-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/riZcudluS0C4uTcbFNONXg#/registration

 

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Climate Sanctuary 

Sat. June 27, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 

Near Queen and Broadview

In extraordinary times we can create a sanctuary with community. Free peer-to-peer emotional support for people working in service to CLIMATE SAFETY.

No prep, no advice, come as you are.

https://www.kadycowan.com/climatesanctuary.html 

 

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Tooker Tapes Archive Project - Youtube Playlist

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

 

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