Archive for Ecology & sustainability

Here’s a YouTube video explaining why we should address global warming, even if we aren’t positive it’s happening. Thanks to Bruce Hanson.

And here, thanks to multiple sources, is a reason to believe that the unfolding of this — possibly imaginary — global warming will be much worse than we’ve been imagining, with flooding 50 times greater than that predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. I was delighted to see that in the discussion of how to deal with it, Mr. Monbiot pointed out that a fully renewable grid is possible with the help of the flow batteries I’ve been promoting.

I’ve been trying to get my house in order after burning myself out on Power to Choose, but I’m pretty worn out and prone to feeling ill instead. There is also still a lot of follow-up work with Power to Choose, including fora in other locations and editing and compiling the information gathered. And soon we’re about to announce another nomination meeting.

But I wanted to let everyone know the highlights from last week. I’m going to do a special entry about the Pride Parade, which I wish I would have written about a long time ago. I also want a special entry about the Portlands Energy Centre CLC walkout. Here’s the rest of the news:     Read more »

The following is in many ways a follow-on to the Power to Choose event.

The future of clean, green energy will be decided by the winner of the October 10, 2007 provincial election.

Plug in with other Toronto activists at a community meeting on:

Wednesday, 2007 July 11, 6 pm – 8 pm
Riverdale Library (Broadview and Gerrard)
 
Get in the conversation at voteforcleanenergy.ca

For more info, email info@voteforcleanenergy.ca

Post Carbon Toronto, and specifically, my friend Jeff Berg, has arranged for a special talk by Gordon Laxer, the director of the Parkland Institute, about Canada’s energy security. This promises to be a very informative discussion.

Gordon Laxer talks about Energy Security in Ontario and Canada
Tuesday, 2007 June 19, 8 pm
City Hall, Council Rm 1
100 Queen St W

Dalton McGuinty came out with an energy plan last year, but never had any consultations about it.  Adriana thought there should be some consultations.  So here they are.  [Watch the Power to Choose videos on YouTube.]

Come to express opinions, share knowledge and discuss strategies to create a sustainable, safe, clean and affordable energy plan for Ontario.  We deserve a say in our energy future.

Power to Choose (Toronto)
Citizens Forum on Ontario’s Energy Future
Saturday, 2007 June 23, 9 am  – 5:30 pm
Metro Hall, 55 John Street, room 308/309
Attend all or part of this important free event.

Sponsored by Greenpeace, WWF and EvolutionGreen.