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We discuss food security lessons from personal experiences in the Yukon and, on an unrelated note, share the audio version of our past webinar with the Yukon Conservation Society on their Yukon South Beringia Priority Place initiative. The Priority Place spans 89,000 square kilometers between the Ogilvie Mountains to the north and Dezadeash Lake and Carcross to the south. Because it was never (or only occasionally) glaciated during the ice ages, it is home to some of the oldest landscapes in Canada and contains a variety of unique and endemic species, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth.
For anyone concerned about how climate change will impact our ability to feed ourselves we share some advice on how to make our food systems more resilient in the second half today's episode. Please note that the views in the second half of the podcast are on behalf of ourselves and not our guests.
Watch our full joint webinar in video, Conserving the Last Canadian Home of the Mammoth, with the YCS here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/conserving-the-last-canadian-home-of-the-mammoth/
Find out more about the Yukon Conservation Society (YCS): https://www.yukonconservation.ca/
Find out more about the South Beringia Priority Place initiative: https://www.yukonsouthberingia.ca/
Find out more about food security in the Yukon via The Food Bank Society of the Yukon: http://www.whitehorsefoodbank.ca/
Find out more about collective gardening in Montréal in our previous podcast episode here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/urban-agriculture-collective-gardens/
Find out more about renewable energy in our other previous episode here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/renewable-energy-grid-alberta/
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Thanks to the oil and gas CEOs behind the coming U.S. Administration tariffs might be coming soon to a Canadian economic sector near you, but likely oil and gas itself will be exempt from tariffs (no surprise there). Meanwhile an emissions cap on oil and gas corporations could save thousands of Canadian lives through air pollution reductions alone and the cap will NOT hurt Canada's oil and gas competitiveness.
We get into that and ask why climate policy has become Canadian media's favourite scapegoat for economic fears.
Get facts on the emissions cap here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/canada-emissions-cap-facts/
Did you know that of every additional dollar of inflation over two years in Canada, 25 cents of that has gone to oil and gas and mining extraction profits? Or that Oil and gas corporations, while only 5% of Canada’s economy, are Canada’s most polluting sector causing around 30% of national emissions. Find out more.
Get facts on the links between oil and gas emissions, wildfires and floods in Canada, and big oil and gas's manipulation of the truth here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/canada-wildfire-causes/
Listen to our previous episode on why the emissions cap will NOT hurt our economy here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/emissions-cap-economy/
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Jessica speaks with post activist and paradigm shifting thought leader Bayo Akomolafe, who is a poet, philosopher, and the Executive Director of the Emergence Network. They explore what post activism has to offer today’s movements for a more just and green world.
In the Q&A we tackle ideas on how to deal with the rise of artificial intelligence ( AI ) in a productive way, the atom-bomb-development-analogy, limiting damage, and the importance of the human element in the history of technological development.
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Read emissions cap facts here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/canada-emissions-cap-facts/
We interview survivors of wildfires and floods in Canada who lost businesses, communities, or had property damaged. They are calling for the Canadian Government to enact an emissions cap on oil and gas corporations. That emissions cap is now out in draft form as of yesterday. We also get into the new policy, how it looks, how it can be strengthened, why it needs to be implemented rapidly.
The emissions cap will NOT harm our economy, nor jobs, nor grocery prices and oil and gas lobbyists do not care about you - that much is clear.
We also recently held exhibits of artefacts from climate disasters which featured testimonies from survivors calling for an emissions cap entitled Protect What We Love in both Ottawa and NYC: https://www.protectwhatwelove.ca/
Climate survivors talk about their experiences and meeting others at the exhibit who have been impacted by climate change.
Find out more background on the connection between wildfires and oil and gas corporations here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/canada-wildfire-causes/
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Conor talks with Lauren Scott of The Resilience Report Podcast about corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG), examples of good ESG, and ways to set common standards for measuring success. We also chat about ways you can assess a corporation's commitment to the environment, advice for businesses getting into ESG, the circular economy, and finding cool stuff on the streets of Montréal.
In the Q&A we have a chat about why private planes are bad for the environment.
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Conor talks with Carlos about the totally inadequate approach to oil spill modelling and response by Equinor in both Brazil and Canada ( with Bay du Nord ). They also discuss how Brazil is facing climate impacts that will only be made worse by projects like Equinor's Bacalhau oil project and why countries like Canada and Norway need to do more to act on climate change, working with others globally. Find out more about the Equinor Out campaign in Brazil here.
In the Q&A we discuss why our current dependence on oil and gas does NOT mean we need to stay dependent on oil and gas. For facts on why climate change is real and is caused by the burning of oil and gas check out these resources:
1) https://www.sierraclub.ca/canada-wildfire-causes/
2) https://skepticalscience.com/argument.php
For more on why a renewable energy transition in Canada is entirely possible see our previous episode: https://www.sierraclub.ca/renewable-energy-grid-alberta/
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Conor talks about why the emissions cap will NOT hurt Canada's economy, prosperity, nor hurt jobs with Aaron Cosbey, a development economist with 30 years of experience, and Jessica Kelly, a Senior Policy Advisor, of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). They discuss how one of the main drivers of inflation in Canada is our overdependence on oil and gas and what we can do to change that, how climate policy is not to blame for inflation, and tips for journalists covering climate policy issues and reports.
There's also a breakdown of all the problems and faulty reasoning contained in the Deloitte and S&P Global analyses of the emissions cap and calls to scrap it.
We recently held an exhibit of artefacts from climate disasters which featured testimonies from survivors calling for an emissions cap entitled Protect What We Love: https://www.protectwhatwelove.ca/
For the Q&A section we answer your question: There was already Canadian legislation against false advertising (Competition Act and maybe others) why is the new anti-Greenwashing law having such a profound effect?
For context both the Pathways Alliance and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers ( CAPP ) took down large portions of their digital presence shortly after the new anti-Greenwashing law required 'companies to tell the truth and to have an evidence base to back up their claims.'
Thirteen Canadian oil and gas companies, including five of the six that make up the Pathways Alliance oil sands lobby group, are on the list of 88 big carbon polluters called out for a major share of the forested lands lost to wildfires in North America between 1986 and 2021.
Find out more background on the connection between wildfires and oil and gas corporations here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/canada-wildfire-causes/
Get emissions cap facts here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/canada-emissions-cap-facts/
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Finance is often made into an inaccessible topic to keep people out, but finance is also a vital force in the world that we should all play a role in shaping. Jessica talks with Julie Segal of Environmental Defence Canada about the role of finance in addressing climate change in Canada and a new policy that aims to get financial institutions to act.
In the Q&A we answer your question as to why we focus on oil and gas corporations so much when discussing environmental blame. Check out our previous episode on this here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/oil-gas-emissions-cap/
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We talk with Imre Szeman, inaugural director of the Institute for Environment, Conservation and Sustainability at UTSC, and Marc Apollonio of the Cited Podcast about the changing nature of climate denial and two exciting upcoming events they are organizing.
In the Q&A we address questions we received on why Canada's emissions matter in the fight to reduce global emissions and talk about why reducing air pollution in Canada as a result can save lives here at home in the process.
Get facts on Canada's emissions, their impact on our health, and the links to oil and gas corporations here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/canada-emissions-cap-facts/
Get facts on climate impacts like wildfires in Canada and the link to Canadian oil and gas corporations here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/canada-wildfire-causes/
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We held an exhibition of wildfire and other climate artifacts at New York Climate Week in NYC on September 24, 2024. Climate survivors are also present to tell their stories. We get into that exhibit, why we need an emissions cap on wealthy oil and gas corporations, and what goes on in the heads of the public relations professionals who work for those corporations. Draft regulations for a cap on corporate oil and gas emissions have been delayed repeatedly because of oil and gas lobbying, and we are still waiting for those regulations.
Attend the exhibit and join us if you're in New York today. Learn more about the exhibition at www.protectwhatwelove.ca
Find facts on wildfire causes and the history of oil and gas corporate lobbying and misinformation here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/canada-wildfire-causes/
Find facts on the Canada emissions cap here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/canada-emissions-cap-facts/
Take action for the emissions cap by sending a message here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/canada-emissions-cap-now/
Listen to our previous episode on the emissions cap, The Emissions Cap will NOT Hurt the Economy in Canada, here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/emissions-cap-economy/
Listen to our previous episode, The Jasper Wildfire & How Climate Change Made High Temperatures at Least Twice as Likely, here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/jasper-wildfire-climate-change/
Learn more on that subject also at the article Jasper Fire, Pine Beetle & Forestry Practices NOT the Major Factor here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/jasper-fire-pine-beatle/
And lots of other information on why climate change is real and caused by CO2 from oil and gas available here: https://skepticalscience.com/argument.php
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Jessica talks with facilitator Sally Ludwig about the Work That Reconnects, an interactive group process developed by scholar and activist Joanna Macy. Drawn from foundational teachings from Tibetan buddhism, Systems Thinking, Deep Ecology and Deep Time, the group work centres around community to find our way through the many environmental and social crises of our times. They also discuss Sally's background in family therapy. On October 1st at 12 pm EST, Jessica will be hosting an hour podcast club for ‘We Are the Great Turning’ related to this work that you can RSVP by emailing ontario[at]sierraclub.ca.
In the Q&A there's also a discussion of how to approach the latest media debates around the carbon tax. Find more carbon tax facts here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/carbon-tax-impact-canada/
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Technology alone will not save us. Paris Marx joins us to discuss how the drive to grow the artificial intelligence (AI) industry without moderation could have some seriously negative consequences for the climate and how the debate on AI tends to emphasize false concerns over genuine ones (like misinformation and impacts on journalism quality). We get into how journalism is changing and the importance of public funding.
We also discuss how a lot of AI hype is being driven by some bizarre theories about the future. These theories value a few very wealthy peoples' quest for immortality over the benefit of generations of human beings (and maybe one day artificial beings) to come.
It's a discussion about future energy needs and the quest for balance when some voices want fossil fuels around, for pretty selfish reasons, after fossil fuels aren't even needed anymore. It's a discussion about healthy relationships with that which we create and to that end in the Q&A we answer some questions from a unique source...
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Taylor talks with Kaitlyn Trudeau about her recent research on how climate change made high temperatures at least twice as likely before the Jasper wildfire and how without the impacts of human-caused climate change the fire wouldn’t have been as severe as it was. They go over why there’s no substitute for dramatically reducing carbon emissions and how we can now tie specific events directly to climate change. They also discuss how a prescribed burn in New Mexico turned into one of the largest wildfires in state history because of unseasonal weather made more likely by climate change and what this means for dealing with fires at the local level.
For the Q&A section we answer your question: Is arson a major factor for wildfires in Canada? The answer is no, it is not a major factor. We discuss the myths around arson and chemtrails, and how climate disinformation distracts from addressing the genuine issues of climate change and environmental degradation.
Thirteen Canadian oil and gas companies, including five of the six that make up the Pathways Alliance oil sands lobby group, are on the list of 88 big carbon polluters called out for a major share of the forested lands lost to wildfires in North America between 1986 and 2021.Find more wildfire facts here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/canada-wildfire-causes/
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Conor talks with Vittoria Bellissimo of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) about where Canada actually stands on progress towards renewable energy and jobs and what actions are needed most from governments at all levels. Plus they discuss examples of communities taking control of their energy grids through renewables, how companies should work with communities to address their concerns and wishes, and some of the misinformation out there on renewable energy reliability, practicality, and affordability.
In the Q&A we answer a series of comments and concerns on having hope in the environmental movement and talk about why people are making a real difference - a difference we should take note of even as a we grapple with the complexities of climate action.
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You can also find out more on the CanREA website and don't forget to take action!
Please note: The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Sierra Club Canada Foundation, our Chapters or Programs.
P.S. If you liked this episode make sure to check out our earlier episode Did Renewable Energy like Wind and Solar Really Damage the Alberta Power Grid? And stay tuned for an upcoming episode dedicated to a critical analysis of the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and expanding electricity demand.Support the show
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Jessica talks with Sister Mary-Ellen Francoeur, a Catholic Nun involved in the fight to get the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) out of oil and gas financing. They talk about how members of the United, Catholic, Anglican, Unitarian and Baptist congregations and Buddhists, among many others, have been coming together to push for climate action. They also discuss faith-based perspectives on the environment and how we form a connection with the environment at a young age.
In the Q&A this week we address questions and comments on immigration and climate change and discuss why arguments against immigration, based on environmental concerns, miss the mark. We also discuss building a world-wide sense of environmental community and the importance of taking the high road.
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Conor talks about why the emissions cap will NOT hurt Canada's economy, prosperity, nor hurt jobs with Aaron Cosbey, a development economist with 30 years of experience, and Jessica Kelly, a Senior Policy Advisor, of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). They discuss how one of the main drivers of inflation in Canada is our overdependence on oil and gas and what we can do to change that, how climate policy is not to blame for inflation, and tips for journalists covering climate policy issues and reports.
There's also a breakdown of all the problems and faulty reasoning contained in the Deloitte and S&P Global analyses of the emissions cap.
For the Q&A section we answer your question: There was already Canadian legislation against false advertising (Competition Act and maybe others) why is the new anti-Greenwashing law having such a profound effect?
For context both the Pathways Alliance and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers ( CAPP ) took down large portions of their digital presence shortly after the new anti-Greenwashing law required 'companies to tell the truth and to have an evidence base to back up their claims.'
Thirteen Canadian oil and gas companies, including five of the six that make up the Pathways Alliance oil sands lobby group, are on the list of 88 big carbon polluters called out for a major share of the forested lands lost to wildfires in North America between 1986 and 2021.
Find out more background on the connection between wildfires and oil and gas corporations here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/canada-wildfire-causes/
Get emissions cap facts here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/canada-emissions-cap-facts/
Be sure to send us more of your questions at [email protected] and sign up for email updates from us here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/
And don't forget to take action!Support the show
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Jessica talks with Bomgiizhik (Isaac Murdoch) of Serpent River First Nation about putting aside the temptation to fight one another in the climate movement and negative feelings, so we can win the bigger battles we need to win. They discuss the urgent need for action and systemic change, the power of positivity, the beautiful responsibility we have to nature, and building a movement. It's a podcast about how to be radical, but by building that radicality on a foundation of love and fighting for things that are beautiful. They also talk about the continuing impact of residential schools and systemic racism, how we need both the spiritual and the political, and protecting the Great Lakes from the aging and dangerous Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline.
In the Q&A, Communications Officer Taylor Farrugia, answers your question: Why am I not seeing huge government investments in tree planting?
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Please note: The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Sierra Club Canada Foundation, our chapters or programs.Support the show
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The river always had rights... Conor talks with Gilbert Whiteduck & Yenny Vega Cardenas about Rights for the Tenàgàdino Zibi/Gatineau River & Magpie River. They discuss how to be proactive in recognizing the Rights of Nature & make systemic change. How it starts with dialog - but it can't end there.
They also discuss how the pursuit of the Rights of Nature is engaging people in a meaningful dialog on Truth and Reconciliation and what to do if an electoral candidate comes to your door. You can find out more about the Tenàgàdino Alliance here and Observatoire Nature here.
In the Q&A we answer a question someone asked us: 'Why don't farmers affected by climate change just buy insurance?'
Join us at townhalls on wildfires and the emissions cap on July 30th, 31st, and August 1st (2024) in NL and NB, more information here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/townhalls/
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You'll hear how climate misinformation works in this episode and learn effective ways to counter it. Jessica talks with John Cook, a senior research fellow at the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change at the University of Melbourne who studies the cognitive psychology of climate science denial. He founded Skeptical Science, a website that debunks climate change myths: https://skepticalscience.com/argument.php
John also authored the book Cranky Uncle vs. Climate Change and the Cranky Uncle game, which uses cartoons and critical thinking to fight misinformation.In the Q&A we talk about real experiences of using John's resources in practical climate communications work (and the results) and we answer your question about why it's taken so long to get electric cars to dealerships and rant about how it's increasingly hard to find smaller cars.
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Nous discutons d'un nouveau guide pour les municipalités du Québec redigé par notre section Sierra Club Québec et TerraHumana Solutions ; Comment protéger les oiseaux ? Il s'agit de notre premier épisode en français, avec Dre Isabelle-Anne Bisson, spécialiste en études environnementales. You can also watch an older presentation on this subject in English here.
Le guide est disponible ici: https://www.sierraclub.ca/fr/comment-proteger-les-oiseaux/
En savoir plus sur Sierra Club Québec et Terrahumana Solutions.
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