We need to talk more about climate change. I am consistently surprised by how little people know about the topic. Even people who recognize the problem are surprised to hear how dangerous our situation is. They know about sea-level rise, but not about food system collapse. Others know about the danger, but think our international … Continue reading Climate Message Challenge
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Amazon Petition Update
We now have a new Minister of Foreign Affairs, François-Philippe Champagne! Since no reply from the former Minister, Chrystia Freeland, was forthcoming, we forwarded our petition to Mr. Champagne to ensure that he knows we haven't forgotten. Dear Honourable François-Philippe Champagne: I would like to take this opportunity, as you begin your post as our new … Continue reading Amazon Petition Update
Who’s to blame for Climate Change?
There is a simmering debate in the climate community about who's to blame for climate change. Is it the people burning fossil fuels or the people pumping them out? There isn't really a good answer to this question because our individualistic concept of 'blame' can't cope with a society-wide problem like fossil fuel consumption. Luckily, … Continue reading Who’s to blame for Climate Change?
Local Business for Climate Action
A couple of weeks ago, we launched sister campaigns aimed at urging local businesses to support youth activists in the lead-up to the Global Climate Strikes. If you're interested in participating, the campaign is on until the end of the day tomorrow. One campaign is aimed at patrons and asks that they e-mail their neighbourhood businesses … Continue reading Local Business for Climate Action
The Return of Climate Picnic
Our third climate picnic will be the MOST RELAXING yet! You are not emotionally prepared for this level of RELAXATION! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQDlwn9Hsvw We will have the same crystal juggler who wowed kids at the first event and some of the same musicians -- plus new friends! The focus will be on making crafts and plans for … Continue reading The Return of Climate Picnic
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