Greenspiration News & Events: Love your mother

[Angela Bischoff - OCAA]

Five Things the “Nuclear Bros” Don’t Want You to Know About Small Modular Reactors

By Union of Concerned Scientists

https://blog.ucsusa.org/edwin-lyman/five-things-the-nuclear-bros-dont-want-you-to-know-about-small-modular-reactors/

 

Indigenous Leaders Raise Concerns About Nuclear Waste 

At a news conference on Parliament Hill, Indigenous leaders from Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick share concerns about nuclear waste on their homelands. 42 min. video.

https://www.cpac.ca/headline-politics/episode/indigenous-leaders-raise-concerns-about-nuclear-waste--april-30-2024 

 

Land Defence Alliance stands united against the burial of nuclear waste NW of Thunderbay

https://www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/land-defence-alliance-stands-united-against-the-burial-of-nuclear-waste-8676906

 

Canada’s Nuclear Future: Renaissance or Relic? - video recording of forum in Ottawa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyPZZb-_PZ0&t=2624s

 

Toxic sewage discharged at Chalk River nuclear lab

Environment Canada issues direction to correct breach, confirms effluent was toxic to fish

https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/toxic-sewage-chalk-river-nuclear-1.7191733

 

An Ontario farm town will vote in October on whether it wants to house Canada's largest nuclear waste dump

NWMO to pick Teeswater in South Bruce or Ignace for the deep geological repository

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/nuclear-waste-ontario-south-bruce-teeswater-nwmo-1.7190653

 

The Future of Ontario's Energy Systems

The government of Ontario has committed the province to a $100 billion nuclear construction and reconstruction program. Is this the only path to decarbonization for Ontario? What has current research and modelling told us about the province's options? With Dr. Mark Winfield.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R_0AeHZQXE

 

Solar is now being installed faster than any technology in history

In 2031, there will be more solar generation capacity than everything else combined.

https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-is-now-being-installed-faster-than-any-technology-in-history/

 

Bill McKibben on the Climate Crisis: How We Got Here and What We Can Do Now (9min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-d296gUjgM xxx

 

Become a Climate Change Influencer

Free online course, 10-15 hours, Directed by Dr. Metta Spencer, Project Save the World

https://www.udemy.com/course/become-a-climate-change-influencer/

 

Pledge to adopt a plastic-free lifestyle

https://davidsuzuki.org/action/plastic-free-pledge/

 

Stop Highway 413

Send a message to your MP and Minister Guilbeault now, asking them to intervene and use their powers to stop Highway 413

https://act.leadnow.ca/Highway413-ett-02-05-2024/

 

Reparations to be paid to survivors of wartime sexual violence in Ukraine

The UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, has accused Russia of using rape as a “military strategy”, citing cases of soldiers “equipped with Viagra”.

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/26/reparations-survivors-wartime-sexual-violence-by-russian-soldiers-ukraine-war-olena-zelenska

 

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Toronto

 

Tell Toronto City Hall to Ban Single-Use Plastics

The federal government’s new ban on many single-use items like plastic bags, foam and black plastic foodware containers is under threat, with oil and plastic industries aggressively fighting it in court. Toronto City Hall can stand up to these corporate bullies by passing a municipal ban on these items, just as many Canadian cities have already done.

https://www.torontoenvironment.org/ban_plastic_action2024

 

3Rs Ambassador Program (Toronto)

This program engages volunteers in apartments, condos and co-ops to help promote the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). Ambassadors can tailor programs to suit their building and other residents. Training is online.

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/apartments-condos-co-ops/3rs-ambassador-program/

 

Repair Café Toronto

Repair Café Toronto is a grassroots, volunteer group that organizes events where neighbours help neighbours learn how to repair. Bring your small appliances, computers, electronics, clothes, jewellery, books, and more, and we will show you how to fix them for free. Find a Repair Café near you - events happening around the city all year round.

https://repaircafetoronto.ca/

 

46 Community Environment Days are on now through September

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/community-environment-days/

 

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EVENTS

 

Confronting the Wildfires in an Era of Climate Emergency

Mon. May 6, 7 p.m. PT

Online AND in Person at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street, Vancouver)

Join the BC Climate Emergency Campaign and the UBC Centre for Climate Justice for a public panel discussion on wildfires and the climate crisis. The panel will explore how to balance investments in emergency response and climate preparedness with spending on climate action that drives down emissions, so that we can reduce extreme weather events, ensure our communities and workers are safe, and ensure a liveable world for future generations. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccWPsfZBI69wrL2lR-WJY6DjTa0S6RBxOZGDe7jO6-KAeQ_w/viewform 

 

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Telling the Climate Story Locally

Tues. May 7, noon ET

The climate crisis is a global story — affecting every community in the world and everyone on Earth. So how can you make it resonate with your audience at home? Polling data show that audiences crave more climate reporting, particularly as it relates to their community. This Talking Shop webinar will help you learn to find the climate connection in every newsroom, discover new ways to humanize and localize climate, and report on solutions in your community.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7317145034181/WN_wRKCOTMCSYejoXATP3U1pw#/registration

 

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Nuclear Dangers in Ukraine

Wed. May 8, 1 p.m. ET

The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation will be holding a virtual event to discuss the third year of the Ukraine War and the nuclear dangers associated with this conflict. The event will feature Professor Grigory Yavlinsky, a Russian economist and politician who ran for the Presidency of Russia three times. Katrina vanden Heuvel, publisher of The Nation. And Richard Falk, Professor Emeritus of International Law at Princeton University. Cynthia Lazaroff, an expert on US-Russian relations, will moderate. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMufuCtrjopE92beSMinS8Z-678eRaz-KqK#/registration

 

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Urban Noise: Physical & Mental Health Impacts

Wed. May 8, noon - 1 p.m. ET

Are you disturbed by noise in your home, at work or in public spaces? Most of us are, almost daily, and for some that exposure is significant. You may not always notice the noise, but your body is always listening, being put “on notice”. Physical health impacts are well known through decades of research, but how do we personally experience and respond to noise? We have two professors on deck for this presentation to help you understand the physical and mental impacts of noise on your health and how you can help us learn more.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/urban-noise-physical-mental-health-impacts-tickets-878310589617  

 

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Cycle Toronto's AGM

Wed. May 8, 7 p.m. ET

Tranzac Club, Bloor and Brunswick, Toronto

Be part of Toronto's bike advocacy movement. 

https://www.cycleto.ca/ 

 

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Community Building in the Inner Suburbs

Presenters: Community Organizers Fizza Khalid and Krissan Veerasingam from Scarborough Environmental Association (SEA)

Wednesday, May 8 - 6pm ET

Online

Get the details and register:

www.progresstoronto.ca/spring-training-series-may-8-2024  

 

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The Political Economy of the Housing Crisis 

Thur. May 9, 7 pm ET

With Flo Schade in BC, and “The Tenant Class” with Author Ricardo Tranjan 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81129921361?pwd=SFZjZE52RjBUVGhCbjdHVkVzNXlPdz09 

 

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Good Life Summit 

Thur. May 9, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Online

Welcome to the Good Life Summit, hosted by Discover Year. This one-day interactive event will give you the opportunity to connect with and learn from diverse professionals from across industries and kick-start your journey to living a more meaningful and fulfilling life. While this event is designed with students, young adults, and early-career professionals in mind, it is open to anyone (at any age and career stage) who is interested in creating a more meaningful life. Free.

https://discoveryear.ca/good-life-summit/ 

 

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On Mother's Day, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Mothers' Day Dinner

Sat. May 11, 6 pm

Delicious Vegan Dinner. Keynote speaker: Kim Phuc "the girl in the picture" (from Vietnam). Kim is a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and the founder of The KIM Foundation International and will receive the Ursula Franklin Award for Lifetime Achievement; four other awards will be given.

https://secure.vowpeace.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=6 

 

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What Mothers and Other Caregivers Want

Sat. May 11, 9 a.m. ET

The Global Women’s Strike invites you to a webinar to announce the findings from its international survey: What Mothers and Other Caregivers Want

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KbSrLF3oTrqC3rJ7jZHlWQ#/registration  

 

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How to Knock on Doors

Presenters: Organizers Donovan Hayden and Monica de Vera

Saturday, May 11 - 12pm ET

In-person - Location: Yonge St & Eglinton Ave

Get the details and register:

www.progresstoronto.ca/spring-training-series-may-11-2024 

 

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Gaza Pilgrimage for Peace

May 11- 12

West Toronto through to Scarborough.

Join with Christians & people of faith on a Prayer Pilgrimage across Toronto. Join at any time as we walk, roll & sing across Bloor, Danforth Ave & Kingston Road from Etobicoke to the Rouge Hill GO Station over 2 days. The walk is intended to represent the length of Gaza, 41 km. Organized by KAIROS

https://www.kairoscanada.org/gaza-ceasefire-pilgrimage  

 

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TTCriders Volunteer Training and Social

Sunday, May 12, 1 - 4 pm ET

CSI Spadina - 192 Spadina Ave. 3rd fl, Toronto 

Meet other TTCriders members and volunteers as we build our movement together. We will talk about meeting with elected officials, giving deputations, and our current campaign to get federal funding for the TTC. Plus good food and great conversations. Food and drinks will be provided. 

https://www.ttcriders.ca/volunteertrainingsocial

 

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