Stuff From Other Environmental Groups (June)

FROM CANADIAN FRESHWATER ALLIANCE

  1. Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas: This could be the most effective way Canada has to meet its international biodiversity goals to protect 30% of lands by 2030. To learn more, go here!  

  2. Photo Contest: Check this out! 

FROM CANADIAN CENTRE FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVE

  1. Fossil Power Conferences: These conferences are geared around fossil fuels, climate policy and politics. Free registration for Zoom. Here are dates, times, and more details! 

FROM CBC NEWS “WHAT ON EARTH?” 

  1. Find old issues here!

  2. Carbon Border Tax: Read about it here! 

FROM SIERRA CLUB CANADA FOUNDATION

  1. Chemical Ban: The federal government announced it will ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos - also known a Lorsban, Warhawk, and Demand.  Rules that allow chemicals to be permitted for "safe" use in Canada are deeply and dangerously flawed, but it will still be 2 years to ensure all uses are stopped. For more, go here! 

FROM DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION

  1. No Mow May: For May, 2022?!? It is suggested that we all NOT mow in May for the sake of insects such as bees and butterflies. More here!

  2. Estuary Habitat: Support needed to protect this valuable ecosystem from Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion.  Act here! 

FROM INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (IISD)

  1. Fossil Fuels: Find out how much…and which countries are providing subsidies! 

  2. Urban Development, Climate and Nature: See how nature-based infrastructure will provide higher returns on investment!

  3. Transit Improvements: Learn how people move around  in cities – people movement takes up 27% of energy use.

  4. Mining and Environment: For sustainable development, governments play a key role

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