T.O. Greenspiration Events: Vote on Thursday!

Sun Jun 3 23:09:14 EDT 2018

Poll by Poll breakdown of projections - some ridings will require strategic voting

http://www.tooclosetocall.ca/p/ontario-2018-simulator.html 

Volunteer a few hours on an election campaign of your choosing. That’s how people get elected, through people power and small donations. Don’t forget you’ll get up to 75% back next time you claim taxes.

Anyone but Doug! Leadnow.ca is organizing phone banks on Monday, Tues. and Wed. (deets below). 

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Ontario Election 2018: Positions on the environment, energy and climate change define divisions among Ontario’s political parties

http://marksw.blog.yorku.ca/2018/05/31/positions-on-the-environment-energy-and-climate-change-define-divisions-among-ontarios-political-parties/

Stop Treating Car Owners as ‘Abused Minority’, Globe and Mail Urges Ontario Party Leaders

http://theenergymix.com/2018/05/27/stop-treating-car-owners-as-abused-minority-globe-and-mail-urges-ontario-party-leaders/

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Working on Climate Change is an Act of Love 

"The climate policies we have worked so hard for are under threat as short-sighted politicians take potshots at long-term protection of our health and our environment. How heartbreaking. The truth is that working on climate change is not a fight: it is an act of love." 

http://theenergymix.com/2018/05/30/working-on-climate-change-is-an-act-of-love-abreu/ 

Climate Facts

Watch a few of these short (under 2 min) videos on what's happening in the global south with a changing climate. They contain all you need to know to give you reason to engage in opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline.

https://www.facebook.com/yearsclimatefacts/?hc_ref=ARQvw3826i96HfQYS95s4JCce87r_fqc9AxM5WGWi0B48tGEvtAAEKOVnDbMyTcmQf8 

http://theyearsproject.com/watch/climate-facts/

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Climate Solutions That Work

In partnership with the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals and Social Planning Toronto, TEA has just released this new climate report which shares inspiring stories and best practices on how to use investments in climate actions to create a range of community benefits.

http://www.torontoenvironment.org/report_climate_solutions_that_work

Carbon taxes are a key policy in the fight against climate change

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2018/05/29/carbon-taxes-are-a-key-policy-in-achieving-a-low-carbon-economy.html

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KM Pipeline Roundup

Greenpeace’s Mike Hudema pointed out in a CBC interview that the purchase undercuts Canada’s international climate commitments, noting that “you can’t be a climate leader and build a pipeline to one of the largest carbon bombs on the planet. Those two things aren’t compatible.”

http://theenergymix.com/2018/06/01/pipeline-roundup-trudeau-takes-heat-from-all-sides-watches-tens-of-thousands-of-votes-walk-out-the-door/

"Instead of investing in a tar sands pipeline, Canada needs to invest in a clean economy, starting with a plan to eliminate public subsidies for oil and gas companies. Rather than padding Kinder Morgan’s pockets with $4.5 billion, the federal government could put solar panels on the roofs of 18,000 schools, pay for 60,000 hospital beds, or bring clean drinking water to every First Nation in the country with $1.3 billion left so spare."

https://environmentaldefence.ca/2018/05/29/statement-patrick-derochie-federal-governments-reckless-purchase-kinder-morgan-pipeline/

Canada’s Choice: $4.5 Billion Dollars to Subsidize Fossil Fuels? = 5000 jobs

Here's a much better idea - windturbines = 155,000 jobs

https://thepracticalutopian.ca/2018/05/29/canadas-choice/ 

Morneau just bought Canada another carton of smokes

Instead of a Crown corporation investing billions of dollars in a pipeline, imagine a Crown corporation investing billions of dollars in renewable energy partnerships with provinces, First Nations, and communities across Canada, and billions in energy efficiency programs. Instead of hundreds of jobs building a pipeline we’d create thousands of jobs installing solar panels and wind farms; instead of pitting Canadians against each other we’d bring communities together; and instead of increasing emissions we’d drive them down. Instead of clinging to a fading past we’d embrace the future.

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2018/05/30/opinion/kevin-taft-bill-morneau-just-bought-canada-another-carton-smokes

I was arrested for protesting against Canada's pipeline – and the battle is far from over - by Elizabeth May, Green Party MP and Federal Leader

With this, Trudeau’s election promise to end fossil fuel subsidies is violated in spectacular fashion.

We await the court decisions. This battle is a long way from over.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2018/may/30/canada-kinder-morgan-pipeline-oil-approval-protests-battle-far-from-over

We, the undersigned, residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to immediately halt any plans to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline or otherwise support its expansion.

https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-1722

We demand public consultations on Trudeau's $4.5 billion pipeline buy out

http://act.350.org/sign/public-pipeline-consultations/?akid=44556.1793187.jL06BD&rd=1&t=7&utm_medium=email&utm_source=actionkit

How a Houston Pipeliner Out-Maneuvered the Canadian Government

http://theenergymix.com/2018/06/01/how-a-houston-pipeliner-out-maneuvered-the-canadian-government/

Kinder Morgan and the Power of Civil Resistance

Around 200 protesters have been arrested and reportedly more than 20,000 people have pledged to join them.

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2018/05/25/Kinder-Morgan-Civil-Resistance/

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Madrid Takes Its Car Ban to the Next Level

The Spanish capital confirmed that, starting in November, all non-resident vehicles will be barred from a zone that covers the entirety of Madrid’s center. The only vehicles that will be allowed in this zone are cars that belong to residents who live there, zero-emissions delivery vehicles, taxis, and public transit.

https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2018/05/madrid-spain-car-ban-city-center/561155/

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Comedian Lee Camp Drops Animal Ag Truth Bombs

11 min. video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k52FwH3omJg&t=11s

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Pharmaceutical makers sending drug-spiked water to treatment plants

Mixes of pharmaceuticals in water have previously been shown to disrupt the endocrine system of fish, feminized them, altered behavior and reproduction, changed growth, and increased liver sizes.

http://www.ehn.org/are-drugs-getting-in-water-2569695865.html?utm_source=EHN&utm_campaign=0d1adf3d3c-Science_saturday&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8573f35474-0d1adf3d3c-99026277

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Bike Month

May 28 – June 30

Hundreds of interesting and fun things to do, including rides, guided bike tours, festivals, art shows, film screenings, and so much more.

http://bikemonth.ca/events 

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Modified

June 1 to 7, daily at 1:30 pm and 6:40 pm

Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton (east of Yonge)

MODIFIED is a feature documentary about a mother-daughter investigative journey that asks why genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not labeled on food products in Canada and the US, despite being labeled in 64 countries around the world. Interweaving the personal and the political, Modified follows the grassroots effort to label GMOs in Canada and the US, exposing the cozy relationship between the agribusiness industry and our governments. The film makes a strong case for a more sustainable and transparent food system. Winner of 6 festival awards.

http://www.modifiedthefilm.com 

https://www.facebook.com/events/199676333974885/  

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Stop the Kinder Morgan buy-out - Day of Action 

Mon. June 4

There are at least 6 actions at Toronto MP's offices.

Parkdale-High Park, 2 p.m. https://act.leadnow.ca/stop-km-buyout/toronto2/ 

Davenport, 4 p.m. https://act.leadnow.ca/stop-km-buyout/toronto21/  

Toronto-St. Paul's, 9 a.m. https://act.leadnow.ca/stop-km-buyout/toronto27/   

Beaches-East York, 4:30 p.m. https://act.leadnow.ca/stop-km-buyout/toronto5/  

Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 12:30 p.m. https://act.leadnow.ca/stop-km-buyout/toronto9/   

MP Bill Morneau's Constituency Office, 430 Parliament St, 12:30 p.m. https://act.leadnow.ca/stop-km-buyout/toronto23/

We need to speak up before Trudeau wastes up to $15 billion of our tax dollars on a scheme to buy Kinder Morgan’s failing pipeline and tanker project. Join a snap action outside your MP’s office.

https://www.leadnow.ca/stop-km-buyout/ 

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Stop Ford Phone bank with Leadnow.ca

Monday June 4, 6 - 8 p.m.

Ryerson University near the Balzac's coffee shop

Leadnow volunteers are hosting phone banks to call voters in our carefully chosen battleground ridings where just a handful of votes could be all it takes to defeat the PC candidate. Bring your cell phone charged.

https://act.leadnow.ca/StopDoug/toronto96/ 

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Food Sustainability

Mon. Jun 4, 7 - 8 p.m.

Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge (N. of Bloor), Beeton Hall, first floor

Sonia Faruqi, author of Project Animal Farm, will discuss how small changes in our day-to-day lives can yield major positive results for people, animals and the planet. Free. 

www.torontopubliclibrary.ca 

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Fighting Climate Change Through Impact Investing

Tues. June 5, 4 - 5 pm EDT

Webinar

Impact investing generates positive social and environmental benefits alongside financial returns. In this livestreamed webinar panel discussion, we will explore how these investments work on a broad scale to support a transition to renewable energy, energy efficiency in buildings, and other positive climate action in Ontario.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/193627687236008961 

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Stop Ford Phone bank with Leadnow.ca

Tues. June 5, 7 - 9 p.m.

St Stephen in the Fields Church (College and Augusta)

Leadnow volunteers are hosting phone banks to call voters in our carefully chosen battleground ridings where just a handful of votes could be all it takes to defeat the PC candidate. Bring your cell phone charged.

https://act.leadnow.ca/StopDoug/toronto69/ 

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Stop Ford Phone bank with Leadnow.ca

Wed. June 6, 6:30 p.m.

Queens Park

Leadnow volunteers are hosting phone banks to call voters in our carefully chosen battleground ridings where just a handful of votes could be all it takes to defeat the PC candidate. Bring your cell phone charged.

https://act.leadnow.ca/StopDoug/toronto57/

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School's Out Party

Wed. June 6, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Goodman Pub and Kitchen, Queen's Quay (Harbourfront)

Join us as we get together with friends and colleagues for a party in support of Relay Education. We’re boosting renewable energy education with this special event featuring fantastic food, entertainment and networking. $65

https://www.relayeducation.com/events/schools-out-party/ 

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Unrest

Wed. June 6, Doors @ 6 pm, film @ 6:30 pm. 

Innis Town Hall, U of T 

Unrest Feature Documentary, the Sundance award-winning, film about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), the most common disease you've never seen.

https://www.facebook.com/MillionsMissingCanada/photos/a.301204463574616.1073741828.258002947894768/598822717146121/?type=3&theater   

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The Fall of Soviet Socialism and the Rise of Social Responsibility: How one generation is transforming a nation

Wed. June 6, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Innovation Works, 201 King St

Three years ago a new generation awoke ready to build a better society based, not on narrow self-interest, but on universal values and shared social responsibility. Kadie Ward, International Economic Developer and Global Game Changer, will share how Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity stands as one example of how cooperation and social responsibility can transform a nation. Ward will share her campaign with the UN that was launched in Davos during World Economic Forum side events January 2018 and demonstrate how the rise of social responsibility/enterprise leads to transformative sustainable social and economic development. Free. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-fall-of-soviet-socialism-and-the-rise-of-social-responsibility-how-one-generation-is-tickets-46321942176

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VOTE!

Thur. June 7th

Polls open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Find out how and where to vote:

https://www.elections.on.ca/en.html 

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Blue

Thur.  June 7, 7 p.m.

Cineplex Yonge-Dundas 

BLUE is a film about how the oceans are broken, and what can be done to fix them. Half of all marine life has been lost in the last 40 years. And by 2050 there will be more plastic in the sea than fish. Featuring passionate advocates for ocean preservation, the film tackles themes of habitat destruction, species loss and pollution. Filmed in the seas surrounding Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and the USA, BLUE looks at how the very nature of the ocean is being altered. Our ocean has been the guardian of life on earth. Now it is our turn to be guardians for the ocean. 

https://tickets.demand.film/event/4506 

Greenspiration readers can win free tix to this film screening. Just email me angela at cleanairalliance.org the title of the film and I'll get you on the guest list.

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Metamorphosis 

D: Nova Ami, Velcrow Ripper | 85 min | 2018 | Canada

Thur. June 7, 9 p.m. 

Fri. June 8, 9:30 p.m.

Bloor Hot Docs (Bloor and Bathurst)

As human impact on the planet's environment reaches unprecedented scale, how will humanity, in turn, adapt to the crisis we’ve created? Taking us on a sweeping visual odyssey around the world, Metamorphosis weaves together sublime 4K images with surprising personal stories from the front lines of ecological transformation—inviting us to reflect on our place in the living system. Award-winning filmmakers Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper create a fresh narrative around climate change that carves a path from the present to the future. A must-see on the big screen.

https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=75236~59fba0ef-6a4a-45af-8cd3-8a8d7c61f184&ep=1&

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Don't Take the Kids

Fri. June 8, 2 – 3 p.m.

Rally across from the US Consulate, 360 University Ave

The US administration has found a powerful new way to stop people from crossing its borders: taking away their children. In recent months, over 700 little kids – including more than 100 babies and toddlers – have been taken from their detained parents and sent to facilities across the country. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/174177763268285/

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Inorganic Market

Sat. June 9, 2018 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Parkdale Library 1303 Queen W 

Bring your TVs, computers, phones and other unused electronics for safe disposal. Free.

https://inorganicmarket.ca/

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Know Your Nature

Sat. June 9, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

High Park Nature Centre

Family Nature Walk led by High Park Eagles youth. Free, $2-$5 sugg donation.

https://highparknaturecentre.com/2/family-nature-walks

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Safe Cycling 101: Bike With Confidence

Sat. June 9, 3 - 4 p.m.

Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College

Learn about rules of the road, safe riding techniques, equipment and more. Free. Presented as part of Bike Month 2018.

http://bikemonth.ca/events 

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Refugees & The United Nations Human Rights Commission

Sun. Jun3 10, 10:30 a.m. - noon

Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 18 Wynford, suite 102

Rachel Knope gives a presentation on the challenges of the world-wide refugee crises. Free.

http://www.donheights.ca/

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For the best Canadian climate and energy news, subscribe to the Energy Mix newsletter

http://theenergymix.com/ 

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The Green Majority

Live Eco Radio Show every Friday from 11 am - Noon CIUT 89.5 FM

http://www.greenmajority.ca     

Democracy Now

Mon – Fri. 10 – 11 a.m. CIUT 89.5 FM

https://www.democracynow.org/ 

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Centre for Social Innovation Events

http://socialinnovation.ca/community/events/listing 

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Hot Docs

Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)

https://hotdocscinema.ca/ 

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing

https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/ 

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Subscribes, unsubscribes and submissions: angela at cleanairalliance.org

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