Greenspiration News & Events: Gobsmackingly bananas
Angela Bischoff - OCAA
angela at cleanairalliance.org
Mon Oct 16 10:01:36 EDT 2023
‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat
The hottest September on record follows the hottest August and hottest July, with the latter being the hottest month ever recorded. The high temperatures have driven heatwaves and wildfires across the world.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/05/gobsmackingly-bananas-scientists-stunned-by-planets-record-september-heat
Siberia: Hottest day in history
Canada: largest wildfire season ever
Antarctic: Sea ice extent another record low
Japan: 100 rainfall records broken
Global: Hottest days ever recorded.
https://twitter.com/MikeHudema/status/1713581506004697162?cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&refsrc=email
Wildfires in Canada Adding Billions of Tons of CO2
Around 1,000 wildfires are still burning in Canada. One estimate for Canada is 2 billion tons of CO2 so far - a world record. That’s nearly 4X the country’s entire annual emissions from all sources - and 2X worse than 20 years ago.
https://leahy.substack.com/p/wildfires-adding-billions-of-tons
Agony in Israel, Gaza Shows Our Deep Interdependence—In Ground Wars and Climate Crisis
https://energymixweekender.substack.com/p/agony-in-israel-gaza-shows-our-deep
People working on climate solutions are facing a big obstacle: conspiracy theories
https://www.npr.org/2023/10/05/1203893268/climate-change-conspiracies-disinformation
Ten reasons why nuclear power has no future
Knowing the environmental dangers and financial and social liabilities nuclear power will impose on us and our descendants should galvanize us to demand that government regulations act in the public’s best interest.
https://nbmediacoop.org/2023/10/11/commentary-ten-reasons-why-nuclear-power-has-no-future/
Heat pumps are the lowest-cost option for heating and cooling most homes in Canada
Reducing climate pollution from Canada’s building sector will require a big switch from fossil fuels to clean electricity.
https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/heat-pumps-canada/
Close the Loopholes in Canada's draft Clean Electricity Regulations
Send your message here:
https://www.cleanairalliance.org/cer-comment/
Ontario must invest in wind and solar energy – not nukes and gas – to lower our electricity bills and create good, green jobs
Send your message here:
https://www.cleanairalliance.org/gorenewable/
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Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival
October 12-22
Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W., Toronto
Launched in 1999, Planet in Focus showcases engaging and artistic films that question, explore and tell stories about the world in which we live. We use film as a catalyst for public awareness, discussion and engagement on a broad range of environmental issues.
https://planetinfocus.org/
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Opposing Canadian pipeline projects: Indigenous solidarity across borders
Mon. Oct. 16, 6 - 8 p.m. ET
Faculty of Social Sciences building, #4007, University of Ottawa
Join us for a public talk bringing together Otomi and Wet’suwet’en land defenders and allies. These delegates represent Indigenous communities affected by gas pipelines being built by TC Energy (formerly TransCanada) – with support from the Canadian government – who are pushing back in defence of the land. The event will feature film presentations from each community’s struggle as well as a facilitated discussion.
https://aboveground.ngo/opposing-canadian-pipeline-projects-indigenous-solidarity-across-borders/
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Ontario Place For All Rally
Monday, Oct.16, 2:30 - 4 pm ET
Queen’s Park, College and University Ave., Toronto
Rally in support of an Official Opposition motion to terminate the Therme Spa lease at Ontario Place.
https://ontarioplaceforall.com/october-16th-rally-for-ontario-place-at-queens-park/
https://www.progresstoronto.ca/rally-for-ontario-place
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Town Hall on Gas Plant Expansion in Ontario
Tues. Oct. 17, 6 pm ET
Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto
This is not the time for Ontario to plan to meet its energy needs through gas-fired plants. Come find out about the dangers of gas-fired electricity generation. Come find out about better, cheaper, safer ways for Ontario to meet its energy needs.
https://www.bhutilakarpoche.ca/gas-plant-town-hall
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Tactical Urbanism: Transform Your City Today!
Tues. Oct. 17, 11 a.m.
With Mike Lydon, Co-Founder/Principal, Street Plans, New York City
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SlpGt96NQxWtHm35vILQCg#/registration
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Unlock Democracy 10th Anniversary Awards Night
Tues. Oct. 17, 6 - 10 p.m. ET
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto
Join us for an evening to bring together our community of supporters, volunteers and collaborators to recognize democracy leaders from across Canada!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/bfc8552b-616c-4c05-ad52-be6bac9cc3e3
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Is New Nuclear a Good Investment for Ontario?
Wed. Oct. 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m. ET - Webinar
The Ontario Government is on a nuclear speaking spree, extending and rebuilding old reactors and planning to build up to 8 new nuclear reactors (at Bruce and Darlington). Is nuclear power compatible with a long-term sustainable energy future for Ontario? Is there a role for new nuclear plants in reducing Ontario's greenhouse gas emissions in the next critical decade?
With M.V. Ramana, Professor and Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA), University of British Columbia; Ralph Torie, independent sustainable energy analyst and Director of Research for Corporate Knights; And Mark Winfield, professor, Chair of Sustainable Energy Initiative, York University. Moderated by Laura Tanguay, Ph.D. Candidate, York University.
Hosted by Ontario Clean Air Alliance.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/is-new-nuclear-a-good-investment-for-ontario-tickets-730418410127
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How to fix the housing crisis? And why im/migrants are not responsible.
Wed. Oct. 18, 6:30 - 8 p.m. ET
Rent prices are up almost 10% across the country, and many of us are struggling in the housing and affordability crisis. But who is to blame? And how do we fix it? And what do you say when so many people – including progressives – are blaming it on im/migrants? Join experts and organizers from across the country to get answers to your questions and to be part of a collective movement for change.
https://migrantrights.ca/events/oct18/
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Renewing Settler Responsibilities on the Dish and River of Life
Wed. Oct. 18, noon - 2 p.m. ET
Contrasting the colonial assumptions of unending economic growth and geographically fixed borders, they remind us that multiple nations can co-exist on common lands in ways that are culturally and ecologically unique, yet mutually beneficial. When I hear such teachings, I feel my settler ancestry being called to find a cultural way into what is being asked of us today as our climate of change challenges so many colonial and modern beliefs.
https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/events/environment-seminar-series-renewing-settler-responsibilities-dish-and-river
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Striking a Balance: Nutrients and Algae in Lake Ontario
Thur. Oct. 19, noon ET
Learn about the types of algae, how they’re affected by nutrient levels, and the complexities involved in managing nutrients in the lake. Hear about a major infrastructure project carried out by the City of Toronto to reduce the impact of combined sewers on the Don River and Lake Ontario. Find out how efforts to maintain soil health in Western New York are mitigating nutrient pollution in Lake Ontario. We'll also provide resources to report nuisance and harmful algae and actionable steps to help reduce nutrient pollution in Lake Ontario.
https://binational.net/2023/09/22/webinar-lets-talk-lake-ontario-striking-a-balance-nutrients-and-algae-in-lake-ontario/
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Masters of Environment and Sustainability Open House - U of T
October 19 - Virtual
October 21 - In Person ES 1042, 5 Bancroft Avenue
The School of the Environment at the University of Toronto is pleased to invite you to our Master of Environment and Sustainability (MES) Open House. Join us online or in-person to learn more the program, application process, and life at the University of Toronto. Program representatives will include faculty, students and staff.
https://www.environment.utoronto.ca/events/mes-open-house-2023
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Anti-Racism Training - Systemic Racism in Canada: The History Parents Need to Know
Oct. 20. 1 p.m. ET
3-part series presented by Moms Against Racism
https://www.forourkids.ca/antiracism_for_teams_session_1
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Solidarity with Ukraine in Canada
Sat. Oct. 21, 11 a.m. ET
Every month the Global Network in Solidarity with Ukraine meets to exchange information about the activities of left-wing solidarity groups, and create a space to discuss what progressive solidarity with Ukraine looks like in different regions of the world. On Oct. 21 we'll talk with Canadian solidarity activists.
We would like to talk about how the Russian attack is reported in the local media, what the support for Ukraine looks like among the left there and among the broader public, the problem of campism there, the history and current situation of Canadian Ukrainians, including the problem of the far-right in the community, the influence of Russian imperialism discourse, solidarity with Russian antiwar activists, and possibly also other topics concerning the Ukraine-Russia-left/progressive triangle in the regional context.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcuuurzMrG9xwsw5qQsItVnNoYlFRj8FC
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SILVICOLA - Film Screening - Jean-Philippe Marquis / Canada / 2023 / 80' / English
Sat. Oct. 21, 8:30 pm ET
Paradise Theatre, 1006c Bloor Street West, Toronto
Set amongst the rugged forests and shorelines of the British Columbia, Silvicola is a tableau of the complex web of cultural and economic forces which compel and constrain modern forestry practices. A story told through the eyes of an eclectic mix of characters whose lives and livelihoods are intimately entangled with the forest, Silvicola employs sinuating vignettes and industrial soundscapes to explore the tensions and dilemmas between commodification and conservation.
https://www.cinemapolitica.org/distribution/silvicola/
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Nuked - World Premiere
Sun. Oct. 22, 6:30 pm ET
Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W., Toronto
The fallout of the nuclear testing during the past century had severe consequences. For the people of Bikini Atoll, part of the Marshall Islands, the repercussions of detonating 67 nuclear bombs on their island during the Cold War continues today, leaving mass contamination and the former residents displaced. Featuring rare and illuminating archival footage of the Bikini Atoll nuclear tests, Nuked is an essential reminder of the cost of a nuclear arms race. Join the Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival Closing Night Film Awards ceremony and a post-screening conversation with filmmaker Andrew Nisker and particpant of the film, Mayor Anderson Jibas of Bikini Atoll.
https://planetinfocus.org/
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