Greenspiration News and Events: Toward Liberation

Sun Nov 1 23:59:22 EST 2020

What Could Possibly Go Right? Podcast Series

Vicki Robin, activist and best-selling author on sustainable living, talks with provocative thought leaders about emerging possibilities and ways humanity might step onto a better, post-pandemic path. Includes interviews with Bill McKibbon, Tim DeChristopher, Tzeporah Berman and more. 

https://www.postcarbon.org/what-could-possibly-go-right-series/  

Why Won’t Canada Back a Nuclear Weapons’ Ban?

A UN nuclear arms treaty has won enough support to take effect. But the Trudeau government is still backing nukes.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2020/10/29/Canada-Nuclear-Weapons-Ban/ 

'Sleeping giant' Arctic methane deposits starting to release, scientists find

Expedition discovers new source of greenhouse gas off East Siberian coast has been triggered

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/oct/27/sleeping-giant-arctic-methane-deposits-starting-to-release-scientists-find

These Zombies Threaten the Whole Planet

Canada’s oil patch has nearly 100,000 suspended wells, neither active nor capped, and they’re a worrying source of planet-warming methane.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/30/climate/oil-wells-leak-canada.html

Small Nuclear Reactors are a Dirty, Dangerous Distraction and Delay Real Climate Action

More than 25 public interest groups from across Canada recently critized the federal government for funding small nuclear reactor development, challenging the government to release the research and data that support its strategy.

https://cela.ca/dirty-dangerous-new-reactors/ 

U.S. corporations profiting from major Canadian nuclear liability

The nearly 70-year history of the federal crown corporation Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) has left a $16 billion toxic legacy of shuttered reactors, polluted lakes and groundwater, contaminated soils, and hundreds of thousands of cubic metres of radioactive waste. If the Liberal government caves into industry pressure to fund the building of new SMNRs (small modular nuclear reactors)  -- instead of dealing responsibly with its existing waste liability -- AECL's $16 billion radioactive burden on Canadian taxpayers -- and risks to workers and the public -- will just keep growing.

https://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/views-expressed/2020/10/us-corporations-profiting-major-canadian-nuclear-liability

Environmental Assessment is Not Red Tape – A Primer on Recent Changes in Ontario

The provincial government has made sweeping changes to environmental assessment (EA) law in Ontario, ending long-standing public safeguards designed to protect the environment and our health. Learn more in this webinar recording with speakers from Canadian Environmental Law Association.

https://cela.ca/environmental-assessment-is-not-red-tape/ 

Toronto: Let's keep the ActiveTO bike lanes

ActiveTO brought us Quiet Streets, Major Road Openings, and temporary bike lanes. Let’s make sure they come back in 2021, the ActiveTO bike lanes aren’t ripped out faster than they were installed and more are created. Sign this petition in support of keeping, expanding, and improving ActiveTO.

https://www.cycleto.ca/keep-activeto-petition

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2040 - doc film

Free to watch online thru Nov. 8

What would our future be by 2040 if we embraced the best solutions already available to us and took them rapidly into the mainstream? This journey is the central premise for the documentary ‘2040’, a story of hope that looks at the very real possibility that humanity could reverse global warming and improve the lives of every living thing in the process. It is a positive vision of what ‘could be’, instead of the dystopian future we are so often presented. We can regenerate the world for future generations.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-screening-2040-registration-117702183399 

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Climate Justice Forum

For the Love of Creation hosts a fall forum every Monday evening from 7:30 - 8:30 pm EST in November. 

Nov 2: Communicating Climate Change

Nov 9: Advocating for Climate Justice

Nov 16: Grieving, Healing, and Connecting with Creation

Nov 23: Creation Care: A Letter of the Faithful

Nov 30: Climate Action Now!

http://bit.ly/flcforum2020 

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The Future of Recycling in Ontario

Tues. Nov. 3, 6 p.m. ET

Join the Toronto Environmental Alliance for an online conversation about the Province's plan to change the Blue Box recycling system in Ontario, the concerns of environmental organizations, and how to speak up during the consultation period. 

https://www.torontoenvironment.org/recycling_talk   

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How to Meet with your Local Politician

Tuesday, November 3, 6 - 7:30 p.m. EST

Ever wanted to meet with your local politician but didn’t know where to begin or what to say? Find out why meeting with your local politician matters and how you can prepare for your meeting to make sure your voice is heard. 

https://www.progresstoronto.ca/fall-training-series-nov-3-2020 

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9th Annual Water Docs Film Festival 

Nov 4 - 8

The Water Docs Film Festival informs, educates and activates our audiences about water and water issues because the likelihood of having enough clean, fresh water is diminishing everywhere. This festival is primarily about film, however, we also have amazing exhibits, surprising interactive presentations, breath-taking musical performances, interesting workshops, family-friendly offerings, engaging speakers, water-related Community Partner displays, and so much more.

https://www.waterdocs.ca/ 

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The Next Four Years

Thursday Nov. 5, 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET

Conversation between Linda Solomon Wood, Editor in Chief of Canada's National Observer, and Amy Goodman, Democracy Now, to talk about what the future holds for the U.S. and its neighbours.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BZgJfzT8QCySGqq-YVZQfQ 

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Black Bodies and Anti-Black Racism

Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 pm EST

This panel event will be centered around anti-Black racism and current events. We will touch on systemic racism and slavery in Canada, how Black people navigate various fields of work, and how people can engage in dismantling anti-Black racism in and out of the workplace. The discussion will also focus on how these issues intersect with the legal field and profession.

https://forms.gle/DBSN5n65TktD2sir8 

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Is Democracy in America Over? 

Thursday, November 5,  7 p.m.  

Featuring Jeff Mackler, Socialist Action candidate for President of the United States, a leading member of the United National Anti-war Coalition and the campaign to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal. Hosted by Socialist Action - Canada

https://socialistaction.ca/

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Sustainable Shopping: Family Feud Style!

Thur. Nov. 5, 7 - 8:30 p.m. EST

Interactive Webinar - A Family Feud style game show that will test participants' knowledge about sustainable shopping.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-sustainable-shopping-family-feud-style-registration-124008842787 

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Kiss the Ground

Nov. 5 - 8 

This inspiring film shows how changing farming can regenerate the soils, stabilize climate, restore ecosystems & create better food supplies. Free.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-screening-kiss-the-ground-tickets-125758094847 

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Sanctuary: What next? International Seminar Series with and for undocumented residents in cities

November 5 - 20 

Sanctuary: What next? will take stock and reinvigorate urban strategies of resistance to anti-migrant policies. Speakers include leading activists, advocates, NGOs, frontline workers and municipal officials across pioneering sanctuary cities in the USA, Canada, and UK.

https://www.ryerson.ca/law/news-events/2020/10/international-seminar-series-with-and-for-undocumented-residents-in-cities/ 

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Toward Liberation: Evolving Beyond 21st Century Capitalism

Fri. Nov. 6, 3 - 5 p.m. PST

Feminists Deliver is here to inspire transformative individual, relational, community, and societal interventions.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toward-liberation-evolving-beyond-21st-century-capitalism-registration-126337848907 

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Heal the Soil. Save the Planet?

Saturday Nov 7, 4 pm. ET

Panel discussion of the film "Kiss the Ground". If we heal the soil, can we save the planet? 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/heal-the-soil-save-the-planet-tickets-126153304931

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Decolonizing the Heart Workshops

Day 1: Nov 7 and 14

Day 2: Nov 28 and Dec 5

All dates 9:30 am - 1:30 pm.

In this time of profound change as we face up to racism and colonization, it’s important to have the critical tools needed to be part of the solution. Our aim is to provide participants with, among other things: the skills they need to de-escalate conflict; call people in rather than out; how to have difficult conversations; how to turn discomfort into learning moments for all.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/decolonizing-the-heart-workshops-19977084519 

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http://theenergymix.com/     

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https://www.democracynow.org/   

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