Greenspiration News & Events: RIP SMRs

Mon Sep 28 15:29:34 UTC 2026

INTERNATIONAL

Nepal’s PM says flash flood was ‘warning to world’ as he scolds leaders at UN over climate change

Last month’s catastrophic deadly flood was a reminder that climate change keeps hurting people who didn’t cause the crisis.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/25/nepal-pm-flash-floods-warning-to-world-climate-change

"Seven of the nine planetary boundaries are broken” – Planetary Health Check 2026

https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/99c6ebdc-6807-42a6-bf01-33a1216345df

First France, then the Netherlands. Now Germany has become the third country to present a national roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels.

https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/129994a0-5777-406d-82f2-431e543abd0c

US Windfarm to save taxpayers up to $500 million a year

https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/976d55b4-d35a-4eb0-8d36-6e730e42324c

The end times fascists are plotting their escape from our world. Our mission is clear

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/sep/13/end-times-fascists-essay

Films for Action

https://www.filmsforaction.org/ 

CANADA

RIP SMRs: Is It the End of the Line for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors?

https://www.theenergymix.com/rip-smrs-is-it-the-end-of-the-line-for-small-modular-nuclear-r

Mark Carney, or the Art of Shifting from Climate Alarm to Accelerating Fossil Fuel Use

The Prime Minister’s contradictions undermine the credibility of a narrative already weakened by years of inaction.

www.ccnr.org/Le_Devoir_22_09_2026.pdf

‘Not a reason to give up’: Canada warms twice as fast as world to breach 1.5-degree limit

https://thepointer.com/article/2026-09-26/not-a-reason-to-give-up-canada-warms-twice-as-fast-as-world-to-breach-1-5-degrees-limit

ED’s response to the Build Canada Strong Act

https://environmentaldefence.ca/2026/09/21/statement-the-government-of-canadas-bulldoze-nature-bill-should-not-pass/

Designation of NWMO's DGR as Project of National Interest aka. Recklessness

https://preview.mailerlite.com/c7g8p3a4k5/3103224350971532558/o9v2/

The Federal Initiative to Fast-Track Approvals for Deep Geological Repository is a Betrayal of Public Trust – Tell your MP!

https://win.newmode.net/wethenuclearfreenorth/thefederalinitiativetofasttrackapprovalsfordeepgeologicalrepositoryisabetrayalofpublictrusttellyourmp

Tell your MP: Reject Bill C-39

Prime Minister Carney is trying to rush ahead with legislation that would gut environmental protections and undermine labour laws so that mega-corporations can profit while our communities and the planet suffer the consequences.

https://win.newmode.net/c39

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is making a risky bet on gas to power the buildout of data centres for artificial intelligence (AI).

https://energymixweekender.substack.com/p/gas-power-plants-for-ai-data-centres

Five ways a U.S. attack on Canada could unfold

https://www.peacequest.ca/p/five-ways-a-us-attack-on-canada-could

Last Generation - Civil resistance is our last chance at survival

No one is coming to save you. While our homes are burning, the rich get richer. Tax the rich, protect the people. Get involved.

https://www.lastgenerationcanada.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/lastgenerationcanada/

ONTARIO

Nostalgia Is Not a Good Energy or Economic Strategy

Pickering's reactors are old. Very old. But in Doug Ford’s Ontario, everything old is new again. The government is preparing to pour billions into outdated reactors while renewables plus storage are sweeping the world. Tell Premier Ford and Ontario’s opposition leaders to triple renewables and build the affordable, reliable electricity system Ontario needs for the future.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/nostalgia/

It's Lake Ontario, Don

https://www.tiktok.com/@oncleanair/video/7680585834982116629

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcwHcYYKJ_a/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIsmysIt0Ro

TORONTO

University of Toronto could generate 25% of its electricity with solar power

Despite U of T’s ambitious climate and sustainability goals, existing solar installations currently supply less than 1% of the university’s total electricity needs. It could increase that figure to 25% by taking advantage of suitable rooftops and parking lots across its three campuses.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/uoft-solarsuperpower/

Tell Doug Ford to Keep Yonge Street Safe for All!

Millions of dollars have been spent to improve a large part of Yonge. And it’s worked! For the last five years, it’s been safer…for everyone, whether they are travelling by car, bike, foot, or transit. Send your message here.

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/a541ad9567909abc1d5fd8bbb06fe42849ef2479 

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EVENTS

Join the Movement for a Good Work Agenda

Mon. Sept. 28, 7 p.m. ET

We're done waiting for politicians to do the right thing while CEOs rake in record profits, and our futures burn. We are organizing a mass movement of young people from coast to coast who want good work — not military, AI or oil. Join Common Horizon, Change Course and the Youth Climate Corps for the official launch of the Good Work Agenda, a bold new campaign organizing students and young people across Canada, fighting for Good Work and a livable future.

https://actionnetwork.org/events/good-work-agenda-launch

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The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2026 Launch

Tues. Sept. 29 - 10 a.m. in Turkey, but recording will be here to watch anytime

The World Nuclear Industry Status Report is an independent assessment of nuclear developments in the world. They release annual reports. The 2026 report is being released in Istanbul – watch the livestream here (on or after the event).

https://www.youtube.com/live/Bw73RGMr6MI

The full, 596-page report will be available for free download here:

https://www.worldnuclearreport.org/World-Nuclear-Industry-Status-Report-2026

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Demystifying This Historic El Niño & What It Means for Global Communities

Tues. Sept. 29, 1 p.m. ET

This year’s El Niño is intensifying at breakneck speeds, and will likely become the strongest event in recorded history before November. Across every corner of the planet, communities are preparing for its growing impacts this winter — but what exactly is expected? And why is so much attention being given to its “super” status?

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1417901888988/WN_I-giSFtuSdeEozJ_HOmibg#/registration

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Orange Shirt Day - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Wed. Sept. 30 

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is a Canadian day of memorial to recognize the atrocities and multi-generational effects of the Canadian Indian residential school system. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, established to document the effects of the residential school system, ran from 2008 to 2015, and concluded that the attempt to forcefully assimilate Indigenous communities was a cultural genocide. Orange Shirt Day was first established as a day of observance in 2013. The use of an orange shirt as a symbol was inspired by the accounts of Phyllis Jack Webstad, whose personal clothing—including a new orange shirt—was taken from her during her first day of residential schooling, and never returned. The orange shirt is thus used as a symbol of the forced assimilation of Indigenous children that the residential school system enforced.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Day_for_Truth_and_Reconciliation

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Critical AI Literacy

Wed. Sept. 30, noon - 2 p.m.

AI literacy is not just about knowing how to use AI—it’s about knowing what AI is doing to us. This panel explores what Critical AI Literacy could mean across Canadian education, and what teachers need to navigate AI ethically, critically, and contextually.

https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cmce/events/canadian-contexts-critical-ai-literacy-09-30-26

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The Right to Truth: Protecting Indian Residential School Records

Wed. Sept 30, 3 - 5 p.m. ET

Evergreen Brickworks, Toronto

On this National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Yellowhead Institute is reclaiming the right to truth. After more than a decade of Truth and Reconciliation, Survivors, communities and advocates face new threats to justice for Survivors. In less than one year, the largest archive of Survivor testimony on residential schools is set to be destroyed by order of the Supreme Court of Canada. In the context of rising residential school denialism, this Yellowhead Fire, in collaboration with the Indian Residential School Records Project, is an important conversation at a critical juncture. Featuring Connie Walker, Kimberly Murray, Marie Wilson, Stephen Kakfwi, hosted in conversation by Hayden King, this event asks: what is at stake if we lose Survivor records?

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-right-to-truth-protecting-indian-residential-school-records-tickets-1998547035984 

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Spill the Tea - A Municipal Election Panel

Thur. Oct. 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET

Centre for Social Innovation, 192 Spadina Ave, Toronto

Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) is hosting an exclusive panel discussion on all things municipal election. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how city politics works, the power of local voices and local governments, what's on the table for the environment and how this election can help build a greener city. Plus, you'll get a sneak peek at TEA's candidate survey results on key local environmental issues.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/torontoenvironmentalalliance/2369807  

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Mayoral Debate 2026: Housing • Affordability • Engagement • Thrivability

Thurs. Oct. 1, 7 p.m. ET

Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Join Toronto mayoral candidates Chris Alexander, Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow for a debate on the key matters facing the citizens of our city. Toronto’s tenant, renter and residents’ associations are inviting the public to the Toronto Mayoral Debate 2026, presented by the Federation of South Toronto Residents’ Association, the Ontario Renters Coalition, and the Federation of North Toronto Residents’ Association.

www.torontodebate2026.eventbrite.com  

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Defending Democracy 

Thur. Oct. 1, 6 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Malvern Library, 30 Sewells Road, Toronto

What does a healthy democracy look like? Join a panel of experts to discuss how we can sustain a strong democracy in Toronto. Learn about key democratic structures and issues, share ideas, and discover new pathways for civic action.

https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a96f7cb5e6fc10d0550c6c7

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Animal Law & Advocacy Conference

Fri-Sun. Oct. 2 - 4

Toronto Metropolitan University, 245 Church St, Toronto

Join this action-packed, one-of-a-kind event for animal advocates, lawyers, scholars, and students to connect and join forces to help animals.

https://www.alaconference.ca/

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Nuit Blanche

Sat. Oct. 3, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Join in a free all-night celebration of contemporary art that transforms Toronto’s public spaces into unexpected landscapes and animates cultural sites throughout the city. Nuit Blanche is Toronto’s annual all-night celebration of contemporary art, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s arts community.

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/nuitblanche/

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National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse People (also known as Sisters in Spirit Day)

Sun. Oct. 4

The day honors the lives of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) people who have gone missing or been murdered at disproportionately high rates in Canada. It serves as a national movement demanding systemic change, justice, and safety, while calling for full implementation of the 231 Calls to Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

https://nafc.ca/news-media/national-day-of-action-for-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls-gender-diverse-people/en-national-day-of-action-for-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls-gender-diverse-people

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