T.O. Greenspiration Events: The Time is Now

Mon Dec 10 00:04:14 EST 2018

Stop False Climate Solutions - Do Not Support Nuclear Power at COP24 

Please sign the Petition - say NO to Nuclear Power and YES to a World with 100% Renewable Energy.

http://org2.salsalabs.com/o/5502/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=26593

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200+ Ontario Scientists' sent a letter to Ford urging him to reconsider eliminating the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario

The letter focuses on the role of the Commissioner’s office in providing science and evidence-based assessments of Ontario’s environmental, energy efficiency and climate change performance.

https://evidencefordemocracy.ca/en/content/scientists-send-letter-ford-urging-him-reconsider-eliminating-office-environmental 

Environmental, Francophone, Child Advocacy groups call for return of accountability to Queen’s Park

27 organizations representing the Environmental, Francophone and Child Advocacy communities are joining forces to demand a full reversal of Ontario’s decision to stifle, silence and intimidate three independent government watchdogs.

https://environmentaldefence.ca/2018/12/06/environmental-francophone-child-advocacy-groups-call-return-accountability-queens-park/ 

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Deregulation Redux: Ontario’s Environmental Laws under Attack (Again)

https://www.cela.ca/blog/2018-12-07/deregulation-redux-Ont-envl-laws-under-attack-again   

Petition: Tell the Ontario government to Stop Bill 66, save the Greenbelt and protect our water.

Premier Doug Ford promised to protect the Greenbelt but his proposed “Open for Business” Act (Bill 66) will put new factories and sprawl in the Greenbelt and other sensitive farmland, forests and water sheds. Ontario cities and towns already have enough land for new businesses and houses within their boundaries.

https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/35250/action/1?fbclid=IwAR3ex8DpCS6tuRoAcs3CuHMANGWmFvbeCfK_SFmgmTYnyaodjs1NjYP4a8I 

Add your voice: Oppose Ford’s Plan to Cut Access to Safe Drinking Water

https://north99.org/oppose-cuts-to-safe-drinking-water/ 

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Ontario’s GHG emissions per person are still amongst the highest in the world. In fact, they are 11% higher than those of New York State and more than double those of Sweden.

http://www.cleanairalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ghginfographic.pdf 

PC bait and switch on climate change punishes Ontario taxpayers to pay off polluters

https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/2018/11/30/pc-bait-and-switch-on-climate-change-punishes-ontario-taxpayers-to-pay-off-polluters.html 

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Why is Paris burning?

Great analysis on the protests in France. They're about much more than fuel taxes - they're essentially demanding a reversal of the right-wing economic agenda .

https://mailchi.mp/287b390b8498/the-cable-newsletter-229449?fbclid=IwAR146592Slo3Ym2FmGqZ-g0COJA5gMyWNMRS4FYkDf9-37PCHsajVfqWQx4 

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Climate justice movements multiply as 2030 climate deadline looms

A new constellation of movements -- including Environnement Jeunesse, the Sunrise Movement, Earth Strike, Extinction Rebellion, and the Progressive International -- have formed in recent months to challenge the existential threat of climate breakdown.

http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/brent-patterson/2018/12/climate-justice-movements-multiply-2030-climate-deadline 

Canadian author Tony Clarke charts path to zero carbon emissions

Respected Canadian activist and writer Tony Clarke has just published a book called Getting to Zero: Canada Confronts Global Warming. The destination must be net carbon emissions of zero by 2050 if we are to avert global catastrophe in the form of species extinction, extreme storms, floods, droughts, wild fires and more.

http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/pulpit-and-politics/2018/12/canadian-author-tony-clarke-charts-path-zero-carbon  

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The Anthropocene – special exhibit

On till Jan 6th, 2019

AGO – Art Gallery of Ontario, Dundas and McCaul

A major new contemporary art exhibition that tells the story of human impact on the Earth through film, photography, and new experiential technologies. From the collective of photographer Edward Burtynsky and filmmakers Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier.

https://www.edwardburtynsky.com/events/2018/9/28/anthropocene     

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Health, Not Hate: Exploring the Health-Related Impacts of Hate on Targeted Communities and Sharing Strategies for Resistance and Resilience

Mon. December 10, 7 - 9 pm 

North York Civic Centre Council Chamber (TTC: North York Centre)

A panel of human rights advocates, educators and researchers will explore: 

•              The impact of the rising hate and white nationalism on the health and wellbeing of our communities.

•              Research on the impact of discrimination, marginalization and exclusion as Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). What are the unique issues and perspectives?

•              What are the ways in which we rise up, resist and build resilience? What does self-care look like and what strategies can we share?

•              What is the responsibility of our elected leaders, public institutions and organizations in opposing fascist rhetoric and intervening to stop the spread of hate in our city?

This is a free event open to the public. Suggested donation to help cover our costs: $5-10

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-not-hate-exploring-the-health-related-impacts-of-hate-on-targeted-communities-and-sharing-tickets-52439463848 

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The Time is Now - Urgent Solidarity with Unist'ot'en Camp

Mon. Dec. 10, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay St., NW corner of Bay & Front

Tkaronto - we’ve been asked to step up in solidarity with the Unist’ot’en Camp, urgently. We found TransCanada’s office in Toronto, and we plan to pay them a visit at the same moment that Unist’ot’en faces them in court. Join us. The courageous land defenders of the Unist'ot'en camp have just been informed that TransCanada, the company trying to ram their Coastal Gas Link fracking pipeline through Unist’ot’en territory, has applied for an injunction asking the RCMP to arrest and remove all people from the camp, as soon as next week. The injunction will be heard in a BC court this Monday, December 10, which is, ironically, International Human Rights Day.

https://www.facebook.com/events/310570609551836/ 

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Tell Doug Ford We Need A Real Climate Plan

Tues. Dec. 11, 7:30 - 8:30 am

401 Bay Street (Queen and Bay, across from City Hall)

Come make some noise as Ontario Environment Minister Rod Phillips speaks to energy industry executives about his do-nothing climate plan.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2195481367356482/

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Townhall on Token Phase-out 

Tues. Dec. 11, 6 - 7:30 pm 

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Tokens will be phased out by the end of 2019 and we are concerned that the paper Presto tickets that will replace them will cause more barriers to accessing transit. This is our chance to ask the TTC and Metrolinx about their plans and raise our questions and concerns.

https://act.ttcriders.ca/token_phase_out_meeting?utm_campaign=trivia1weektogo2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ttcriders 

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Gloria Steinem: The Courage of a Movement

Wed. Dec. 12, 5:30 - 9 p.m.

The Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St W

>From the Women’s March to the #MeToo movement, we are witnessing a sea change when it comes to gender justice and women’s rights. Join us for a one time only, very special evening with feminist leader Gloria Steinem in conversation with a panel of distinguished Canadian women, including activist and educator Farrah Khan, youth activist and author Hannah Alper, and actress Patricia Fagan. Hosted by broadcast journalist and co-host of The Social, Marci Ien. “The Courage of a Movement” will explore the ongoing reckoning in entertainment, media and politics that has made headlines, while looking ahead to how a resurgent women’s movement can bring lasting change to our communities, our workplaces and our government.

https://www.facebook.com/events/217711402109951/ 

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What’s the Story with the Google Toronto Sidewalk Lab Project?

Wed. Dec. 12, 5:30 pm

Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil Street

Sidewalk Toronto, an Alphabet subsidiary, plans to experiment with a ‘Smart City’ high-tech neighbourhood on Toronto’s waterfront. Their goal is to create people-centred, mixed-use neighbourhoods that achieve precedent-setting levels of sustainability, affordability, mobility, and economic opportunity. However, there are a much wider range of issues that deserve our attention. This experiment could have a dramatic impact on jobs, equity, public services, transportation, local bylaws, housing and more.

http://goodjobsforall.ca/

Plan to re-imagine Toronto’s waterfront: How much does public know about it?

Three members of Waterfront Toronto, a government organization that signed the agreement with Google subsidiary Sidewalk Labs to create a wired smart city in Toronto, were fired this week. Rosemary Frei reports on the growing controversy surrounding the redevelopment of Toronto’s downtown waterfront. While powerful business interests are backing the plan, Frei writes that criticism over a lack of transparency and public consultation, compounded by questions around data privacy, security and antitrust, will likely gain traction with the public as the plan hurtles towards approval.

http://rabble.ca/news/2018/12/plan-re-imagine-toronto%E2%80%99s-waterfront-how-much-does-public-know-about-it 

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Latest on Climate Science and Impacts: Overview of the IPCC Special Report, 4th National Climate Assessment and Lancet Countdown

Wed. Dec. 12, 8 - 9 p.m.

Webinar

Speaker Hunter Cutting, Director of Strategic Communications at Climate Nexus, will be discussing the latest climate science and the range of impacts projected with a focus on health. He will cover what needs to be done from an emissions reductions and economic transition perspective to avoid these disastrous consequences, while highlighting the most effective language and messaging in discussing them.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8186128346722899203  

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Rally to Stop the TTC Grab

Thur. Dec. 13, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Outside Toronto City Hall (Queen and Bay)

City Council will receive a report on this day about the province's latest move to steal away the TTC. It's crucial that our Councillors hear from us loud and clear that the TTC belongs to Toronto. Join the rally and take two minutes to call your Councillor and Mayor Tory and ask them to stand up for our city's public transit system. A fragmented TTC will make way for a two-tier system with higher fares and less accountability.

https://act.ttcriders.ca/rally_to_stop_the_tcc_grab?utm_campaign=lasttriviareminder&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ttcriders 

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Sultans of String: Christmas Caravan

Thur. Dec. 13, 8 p.m.

171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham

Celebrate the season with an adventurous musical trip around the world. Canadian band Sultans of String keep imaginative imperatives in overdrive with a festive pitch for global unity through the music of Christmas.

http://sultansofstring.com/2018/12/markham-dec-13-with-amanda-martinez-ken-whiteley-donne-roberts-and-rebecca-campbell/  

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Woven Dreams - Songs for our Community

Sat. Dec. 15, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave.

Common Thread Community Choir - changing the world one song at a time. Annual concert. Tickets: $20 • Seniors $10 • Students $5 • Children under 6 free

www.commonthreadchorus.ca

https://www.facebook.com/events/704564573232924/ 

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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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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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