Author: Matthew Lie - Paehlke

Last summer, I decided to stop quietly freaking out about the climate crisis and start acting.  I don't know how best to approach such a complex problem -- so I'm trying everything, including attending a lot of climate organizing meetings.  Here's what I've learned about what these meetings are like and what the groups are … Continue reading Toronto Climate Action Review (YELP for activists)

  Stop, Children.  What's that sound?  Everybody look what's going down. The basic plan is this -- we are going to gather in the Southeast corner of Christie Pits Park, bring our signs and songs and musical instruments, and then sit down on the grass and eat while we talk about what we can do … Continue reading Climate Picnic 2019

Lately, it feels like half the discussions about climate change I encounter online devolve into a shouting match about nuclear power between those who support it and those who oppose it, neither of whom are taking a balanced view of the issue.  Instead, as in most situations where intelligent people disagree, advocates and opponents have … Continue reading We should consider nuclear power, but advocates shouldn’t pretend it’s perfect.

You don't always have time to keep up with the overwhelming amount of climate change and climate action news -- so we're starting a newsletter. A typical newsletter might include any of the following: Key climate change news from the realms of science, policy and activism -- with a focus on actionable information rather than … Continue reading Our E-Newsletter: All-Killer, No-Filler

We started a Youtube channel and Matt is learning to use video editing software.  So far we've posted a climate action compilation, a video recap of an Extinction Rebellion event in Toronto that we attended, some AMAZING deputations about Toronto's climate plan and one video featuring kittens explaining the climate crisis. In the future, we intend … Continue reading BTW – We have a Youtube Channel