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That’s right… I used to be a card-carrying member of the Conservative Party. However, I had to withdraw my support for the Conservative Party... and now I’m going to tell you why.
In this episode of Dubunk the Debunkers ( originally published as a video at: https://youtu.be/7TVoyh_JJak ) Uncle Gomer takes issue with Rosh Salgado D'Arcy's Debunking of Dr. William Happer's theory of CO2 saturation.
If you live in Canada, and you’ve looked at your bank account recently, you’ll likely see that, at some point on January 15th, you received your quarterly Climate Action Incentive Payment, or what is colloquially referred to as the carbon tax rebate. Will the rebates be enough to cover what most Canadian families spend on carbon tax each year? That's the question I'll be examining in this episode of Green Neighbour.
There is no doubt that climate change is ramping up. We’re seeing more dramatic impacts of global warming every day, all around the world, but, do Canadians need to take any responsibility for all of this?
After all, the population of Canada is quite small compared to many other countries. In fact, Canada is only responsible for about 2% of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions, so do Canadians get a free pass on our responsibility to take swift and decisive action on climate change?
This is the question that we’ll be exploring today on Green Neighbour.
Please Note: A video version of this episode can be found at: https://youtu.be/xSm5-iZVx4s
After hearing about Tesla’s recent worldwide price cuts, I thought I would share this news and discuss why this is such an important development with respect to sustainable transportation and, indeed, climate change. In addition, in the Analytical Tools and Resources segment, we look at a tool that can quickly and easily help you distinguish fact from disinformation. Finally, in the Taking Action segment, we look at a number of different ways anyone can reduce their personal transportation emissions.
Analytical Tools and Resources:
Taking Action:
Resources:
Doug Ford government spent $231M to scrap green energy projects:
Why all of Canada will pay for Doug Ford’s choice to cancel Ontario’s cap-and-trade program: https://thenarwhal.ca/koch-sues-canada/
Ontario could be entering an energy supply crisis. Here’s what you need to know: https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-electricity-grid/
Ontario’s Coal Phase out: Lessons from a massive climate achievement:
Costing the Cancellation of Cap and Trade: https://youtu.be/0y0nXLwQDJk
In preparation for the upcoming Global Climate Strike, I thought I would go over six key steps that one might like to consider before heading out to demonstrate on behalf of the climate.
CONTENTS OF THIS PODCAST:
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Step 1: Logistics
02:02 - Step 2: Make Your Sign
04:27 - Step 3: Tell Your Friends
04:50 - Step 4: Spread the Word on Social Media
06:02 - Step 5: Learn About Climate Change
06:55 - Step 6: Share the Action on Social Media
07:33 - Thanks for Watching!
RESOURCES:
• https://350.org
• https://www.youtube.com/c/GlobalWeird...
• https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/
• https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/resources/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
• Web: www.green-neighbour.com
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtLightstone
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreenNeighbour
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenneighbour
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artlightstone
In this episode of Green Neighbour, I explore the latest IPCC Report, which is the Working Group III report from the Sixth Assessment cycle.
In addition, I discuss some analytical tools and resources that you can use whenever you might encounter a case of climate denial.
Finally, I share my personal experience with a form of climate action you might be interested in trying, and that is the use of an electric tankless hot water heater.
Notes and Resources:
Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change (IPCC AR6 Working Group III, Summary for Policy Makers): https://report.ipcc.ch/ar6wg3/pdf/IPCC_AR6_WGIII_SummaryForPolicymakers.pdf
Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change (IPCC AR6 Working Group III, Full Report): https://report.ipcc.ch/ar6wg3/pdf/IPCC_AR6_WGIII_FinalDraft_FullReport.pdf
IPCC Member Nations: https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2019/02/ipcc_members.pdf
Top Oil Producing Nations: https://www.worldometers.info/oil/oil-production-by-country/
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: https://www.noaa.gov/
The National Aeronautic and Space Administration: https://www.nasa.gov/
Ernst versus Encana (Overview of Judge William Smith’s Ruling against 21 Oil Companies in 2019): https://www.ernstversusencana.ca/rhode-island-vs-21-oil-gas-companies-judge-william-smith-characterized-operations-leading-to-displacement-death-extinctions-even-and-destruction/
Judge William Smith Ruling, District of Rhode Island, 07/22/2019: https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/FullText-29.pdf
THE CLIMATE DENIAL MACHINE: HOW THE FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY BLOCKS CLIMATE ACTION: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/climate-denial-machine-how-fossil-fuel-industry-blocks-climate-action
Why people still believe climate change is fake… and why we know they're wrong, by the University of Hull: https://www.hull.ac.uk/special/blog/why-people-still-believe-climate-change-is-fake-and-why-we-know-theyre-wrong
Joint statement between institutional investors on behalf of Climate Action 100+ and Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell): https://www.shell.com/media/news-and-media-releases/2018/joint-statement-between-institutional-investors-on-behalf-of-climate-action-and-shell.html
The Energy Podcast, by Shell Oil:
Exxon Mobil Climate Change web page: https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/Sustainability/Environmental-protection/Climate-change
The international climate community will be mobilizing for the second time in as many months in another coordinated effort to take decisive action on climate change. This time, however, it’s not the government that will be the target of these demonstrations... it’s the banks.
Analytical Tools and Resources:
BankTrack website: www.banktrack.org
BankTrack listing of banks and their respective fossil fuel investment: https://www.banktrack.org/search#category=banks
Banking on Climate Chaos, Fossil Fuel Finance Report, 2021: https://www.banktrack.org/download/banking_on_climate_chaos_2021/bocc__2021_vf_1.pdf
Taking Action:
BankBonus website: BankBonus.com
Bank Bonus List of Top 15 socially responsible banks: https://bankbonus.com/best/socially-responsible-banks/
In Canada, find a credit union using the Canadian Credit Union Association’s “Find a Credit Union” tool: https://ccua.com/about-credit-unions/find-a-credit-union/
Other Resources:
CANADA’S BANKS AND FOSSIL FUELS, Stand.Earth: https://www.stand.earth/climate-finance/canada%E2%80%99s-banks-and-fossil-fuels
Divestment Report 2021, Stand.Earth: https://www.stand.earth/sites/stand/files/divestinvestreport2021.pdf
Banks Always Backed Fossil Fuel Over Green Projects—Until This Year, May 19, 2021: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2021-wall-street-banks-ranked-green-projects-fossil-fuels/
Six of Canada’s Largest Banks Join United-Nations-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance, October 15, 2021: https://about.bmo.com/blog/six-of-canadas-largest-banks-join-united-nations-convened-net-zero-banking-alliancex-of-canadas-largest-banks-join-united-nations-convened-net-zero-banking-alliance/?ecid=us-FEAT2405BRND1-EZBMO3219
Climate strike season is upon us, so let’s discuss two upcoming opportunities for you to get out, demonstrate on behalf of the planet, and play a role in making history.
Climate Strike Links:
Canada is on Fire, 350.org: https://350.org/still-on-fire/
Canada is Still on Fire: Newmarket Day of Action: https://www.green-neighbour.com/activism/canada-is-still-on-fire-newmarket-day-of-action
Fridays For Future: https://fridaysforfuture.org/
Global Climate Strike (Hosted by 350.org): https://globalclimatestrike.net/
Notes and Resources:
Natural resources Canada, National Wildland Fire Situation Report: https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/report
United States National Interagency Fire Centre:
Number of deaths recorded during B.C.'s heat wave up to 808, coroners say, CTV News: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/number-of-deaths-recorded-during-b-c-s-heat-wave-up-to-808-coroners-say-1.5512723
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