COVID-19, Inequalities, and the Future of Cities
Online through Zoom Alberta, CanadaThe COVID pandemic led to the largest economic shock in living memory. Cities such as London and New York have been hit badly, reversing 25 years of urban resurgence. Stories […]
Join us for a free webinar on fracking and LNG in BC!
Fracking and LNG in BC Box 1270, Comox, BC, CanadaRegister now for the second in our two-part webinar series, Fracking BC: Report from the People Dec 7, 1-2pm PST: Mitchell Beer, Dr. Melissa Lem, and Dr. Romain Chesnaux will discuss the the potential BC LNG export industry and impacts of the current current fracking industry in BC
Tackling Fossil Fuel Subsidies in British Columbia
Online through Zoom Alberta, CanadaIn 2017–18, BC’s fossil fuel subsidies totaled at least CAD 830 million. We’ll go through the different types of subsidies in the province and explain their role in the expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG), including what this means for competing clean energy.
Calgary: No Coal for Christmas: Letter Writing & Colouring Event
Online through Zoom Alberta, CanadaThe first event will be No Coal for Christmas: An Anti-Coal Mining Letter Writing & Colouring Event, a family-friendly holiday-themed Zoom action at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 13.
Stop Grassy Mountain Coal and Protect the Rockies
CPAWSMountaintop-removal coal mines in the Southern Eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains will worsen climate change, contaminate water and destroy fish and wildlife habitat. The proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Project and a number of proposed coal projects in Southwest Alberta pose a serious threat to the environment and character of the region. They must not be allowed to proceed.
Happy Holidays
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Climate Reality Presentation #6
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Alberta Party hosting meeting to discuss the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Project
Online through Zoom Alberta, CanadaWe have recognized that issues do not end at the border of a constituency. While policies or decisions may be specific to a community, the results often affect most Albertans.
We believe that one of those issues is the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Project.
Dr. Trevor Harrison presents The Promise and Peril of Populism
Online through Zoom Alberta, CanadaRecent years have seen a swath of political leaders, notably on the right, espousing populist claims to represent the people. Donald Trump is an obvious example, but there are others such as Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro. Alberta’s own Jason Kenney likewise makes use of populist appeals. But what is populism? Why does it arise at some historical times and not others? Why does populism attract so many people? What is its promise, its perils, and its future?
Fossil Banks No Thanks
We're holding Canada's big banks to account for their fossil fuel loans and investments with branch visits from coast to coast. You can participate by visiting your own branch,dropping off […]