🇨🇦 is spending BILLIONS on LNG projects that will lock us into higher prices & delay climate solutions. Canadians are speaking up! Join us:
April 15 (Victoria) or April 18 (Vancouver) to demand
❌ no more public $ for fossil fuel giants
✅ invest in clean energy
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On a blue and white background, images of Dinize Na'Moks, Gwii Lok'im Gibuu, and Janelle Lapointe are shown with their names and affiliations. The webinar date is shown as March 31, 4pm PT / 7pm ET on Zoom.
Speaker photos are shown for Dr. Melissa Lem, Andy Hira, Kai Nagata, and Emiko Newman.
Check out the incredible speakers who will be sharing their wisdom on March 31 for the national launch of "LNG: Not in Our National Interest"!
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WEBINAR: Mar 31 launching a new national campaign,
LNG: Not in Our National Interest.
Hear from movement leaders & experts why LNG projects don't make economic sense for Canada & learn how to get involved in the in-person Week of Action!
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*UPCOMING WEBINAR*
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A press release from the Tla’amin, K’omoks, Klahoose and Homalco Nations absolutely eviscerating local racist MP Aaron Gunn for having a tantrum about land acknowledgements
When it comes to press releases, this in the GOAT conversation:
This is incredible
Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, Julie Dabrusin intends to vote NO on the No More Loopholes bill. Climate groups across Canada reject Julie Dabrusin's stance of ecocide and genocide. Read and send our letter to Minister Dabrusin, calling out her complicity. Arms Embargo Now / Climate For Palestine Toronto
![Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change, and Nature,
As environmental organizations, we are disappointed to hear you are voting against the No More Loopholes Act. Addressing the devastation and loss of life that Canada's military exports play a key role in is fundamental to any meaningful green future.
The military industry causes irreparable damage to our planet and civilization. Unchecked military trade, allowed under current loopholes, directly exacerbates the climate and biodiversity crises. The F-35 jets, for which Canadian manufacturers like Honeywell Aerospace and Héroux-Devtek manufacture essential components, are used to bomb civilians and have a massive carbon footprint, burning 1,340 gallons of oil an hour. [1] [2] The US military itself is known to be the largest institutional carbon emitter in the world, surpassing the emissions of many industrialized nations like Portugal or Sweden. [3] The fuel from F-35 jets in Gaza alone contributed to approximately 281,000 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions in the first sixty days of bombardment alone. [4]
We must not forget about the loss of human life this loophole has caused.
In a recent report, the human rights organization World Beyond War noted that one factory in Quebec produces the material for the 2,000 pound 'MK-84' bombs:
These bombs have a "lethal radius" of "up to 360 meters and the blast wave can cause severe injury as far as 800 meters from the point of impact. The powerful blast wave alone can rupture lungs, tear limbs from bodies, and burst sinus cavities. For this reason, human rights organizations and weapons experts warn that explosive weapons with wide-area effects - such as 2,000-pound air-dropped bombs - should not be used in populated civilian areas because their blast effects cannot be contained.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:uwrncb5pnszywq2awn24vm6f/bafkreidqubj3xawm3ixcnwdf6uy6vj4zhb5tgelccgyphnrxue4zlfd2ry)
Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change, and Nature, As environmental organizations, we are disappointed to hear you are voting against the No More Loopholes Act. Addressing the devastation and loss of life that Canada's military exports play a key role in is fundamental to any meaningful green future. The military industry causes irreparable damage to our planet and civilization. Unchecked military trade, allowed under current loopholes, directly exacerbates the climate and biodiversity crises. The F-35 jets, for which Canadian manufacturers like Honeywell Aerospace and Héroux-Devtek manufacture essential components, are used to bomb civilians and have a massive carbon footprint, burning 1,340 gallons of oil an hour. [1] [2] The US military itself is known to be the largest institutional carbon emitter in the world, surpassing the emissions of many industrialized nations like Portugal or Sweden. [3] The fuel from F-35 jets in Gaza alone contributed to approximately 281,000 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions in the first sixty days of bombardment alone. [4] We must not forget about the loss of human life this loophole has caused. In a recent report, the human rights organization World Beyond War noted that one factory in Quebec produces the material for the 2,000 pound 'MK-84' bombs: These bombs have a "lethal radius" of "up to 360 meters and the blast wave can cause severe injury as far as 800 meters from the point of impact. The powerful blast wave alone can rupture lungs, tear limbs from bodies, and burst sinus cavities. For this reason, human rights organizations and weapons experts warn that explosive weapons with wide-area effects - such as 2,000-pound air-dropped bombs - should not be used in populated civilian areas because their blast effects cannot be contained.
![Yet through loophole these Canadian-manufactured bombs have been dropped on camps on the people of Gaza. [5]
These weapons that Canada is sending through the US have a direct impact on global biodiversity and ecological health. In Gaza specifically, endless bombing of civilian areas has decimated local ecosystems. The bombing of infrastructure has released 60,000 cubic meters of sewage water into surrounding habitats as of 2024, along with other toxic pollutants. [6] A report by the Avara Institute for Environmental Studies warns that, "with an estimated 15 million tons of rubble from the destruction of over 88,868 buildings, it is projected that this could yield a minimum of 900,000 tons of toxic waste." [4]
The resulting devastation will take decades to clean up and will impact local communities for generations to come. In 2024, it was estimated that simply recycling half of the debris in Gaza would take 45 years. It is estimated that up to 50% of Wadi Gaza, a river valley with many native species of flora and fauna, has also been destroyed. [6]
The consequences of war on the climate, ecosystems, and human health in the region are already evident. The No More Loopholes Act would directly and materially prevent Canadian arms from being used in human rights and environmental catastrophes. Canadian bombs and F35 parts would no longer contribute to this colossal scale of environmental and human destruction.
Your lack of support for this bill is an appalling violation of your support for climate action. The worst impacts of the climate crisis can only be tackled through the steadfast support of human rights.
Prime Minister Carney has been clear: Canada must not follow in the footsteps of the United States. In an era of increasing destabilization of international law, Canada still has the opportunity to become an](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:uwrncb5pnszywq2awn24vm6f/bafkreigi4kwdcq7bm3qnyef5m7mqqrxjz3da7rop3vazp3wihn7kidyl6q)
Yet through loophole these Canadian-manufactured bombs have been dropped on camps on the people of Gaza. [5] These weapons that Canada is sending through the US have a direct impact on global biodiversity and ecological health. In Gaza specifically, endless bombing of civilian areas has decimated local ecosystems. The bombing of infrastructure has released 60,000 cubic meters of sewage water into surrounding habitats as of 2024, along with other toxic pollutants. [6] A report by the Avara Institute for Environmental Studies warns that, "with an estimated 15 million tons of rubble from the destruction of over 88,868 buildings, it is projected that this could yield a minimum of 900,000 tons of toxic waste." [4] The resulting devastation will take decades to clean up and will impact local communities for generations to come. In 2024, it was estimated that simply recycling half of the debris in Gaza would take 45 years. It is estimated that up to 50% of Wadi Gaza, a river valley with many native species of flora and fauna, has also been destroyed. [6] The consequences of war on the climate, ecosystems, and human health in the region are already evident. The No More Loopholes Act would directly and materially prevent Canadian arms from being used in human rights and environmental catastrophes. Canadian bombs and F35 parts would no longer contribute to this colossal scale of environmental and human destruction. Your lack of support for this bill is an appalling violation of your support for climate action. The worst impacts of the climate crisis can only be tackled through the steadfast support of human rights. Prime Minister Carney has been clear: Canada must not follow in the footsteps of the United States. In an era of increasing destabilization of international law, Canada still has the opportunity to become an
unwavering defender of human rights. As the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, you have the responsibility to uphold both human rights and environmental integrity. Instead, you have chosen ecocide with Canadian-supplied weapons over justice for people and the planet. We are ashamed to have a Minister of the Environment who chooses complicity in the US war machine over legitimacy through climate action. Sincerely, Climate for Palestine Toronto East End Acts for Palestine Greenpeace Canada Seniors for Climate Action Now (SCAN) Climate Justice Toronto Partera International Pax Christi Toronto Faith & Climate Action. Canadian Unitarians for Social Justice Japanese Canadians for Social Justice Vegans for Palestine Fridays For Future Yukon Climate Justice Durham For Our Kids Canada Grandmothers Act to Save the Planet (GASP) Toronto East Residents for Renewable Energy (TERRE) Change Course Fridays for Future Toronto For Our Kids Toronto Organizing for a Youth Climate Corps
Read our message as climate groups to Minister Dabrusin, Minister of environment, climate change and nature. 🌍
Dr Melissa Lem, Emiko Newman, Tracey Saxby, and Bishop John Stephens hold a sign by the BC Climate Emergency Campaign showing that the BC government is failing on eight out of ten urgent climate actions. Only two actions have achieved minor progress, on reducing pollution from transportation and buildings. Dr Melissa Lem holds a copy of the latest progress report.
The BC Climate Emergency Campaign's 2025 report shows that the BC government is backtracking on climate action which is making life more unaffordable for everyday British Columbians. Check it out:
bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...
With @drmelissalem.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social
From last week's release of the report from the @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social, here's CAPE's @drmelissalem.bsky.social, BCCEC's @emikonewman.bsky.social, My Sea to Sky's @traceysaxby.bsky.social & Anglican Bishop John Stephens. 🧵👇
CleanBC needs a renewal, not a retreat.
Opinion piece by @ericdoherty.bsky.social, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social & @traceysaxby.bsky.social. We need to get back to some emergency-level ambition.
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Four speakers hold up a chart that reads "2025 Progress Report; BC's Climate Emergency Response." They stand in front of Canada Place with fire banners behind them.
Today we launched our 2025 Climate Action Progress Report, evaluating the #BCgov.
The result? 8 failing grades, and 2 grades of minor progress. The worst outcome in 4 years.
FULL REPORT: bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...
@cape-bc.bsky.social @myseatosky.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social
Great piece from friends at @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social: @emikonewman.bsky.social, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @traceysaxby.bsky.social, @ericdoherty.bsky.social
"Strong #climate policies can create jobs, improve our health, lower our bills, and protect the people and places we love" @emikonewman.bsky.social @drmelissalem.bsky.social
@traceysaxby.bsky.social
@ericdoherty.bsky.social of @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social #bcpoli #cleanbc
New year, new op-ed.
Thanks to @vancouversun.bsky.social for publishing our piece on where BC's CleanBC review succeeds—and where it needs improvement.
@ericdoherty.bsky.social @emikonewman.bsky.social @traceysaxby.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social
On Dec 3, the CEU bid farewell to friends and allies as our five-year project with the David Suzuki Institute came to a close.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
📢 We won! A Youth Climate Corps is in Budget 2025.
Years of youth organizing secured a $40M two-year commitment. A meaningful start, but only the beginning.
👉 Read our response & stay with us as we push for what comes next: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
As Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica, climate justice activist @mikaelaloach.bsky.social says "this has been caused by the climate crisis, by fossil fuel companies." She also suggests naming storms after oil company executives to highlight their role.
💥BREAKING💥 Four young Canadians just launched a lawsuit against the Canada Pension Plan investment manager, #CPP Investments, for alleged mismanagement of climate risks.
Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/4okNn1i
Across Canada, more and more voices are calling for a Youth Climate Corps. With the federal budget set for November 4, the call is growing louder.
📢 Join the 200+ organizations urging Mark Carney’s government to fund a Youth Climate Corps in Budget 2025.
🔗 Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
The final LNG Unpacked webinar is Oct 23 @ 12pm!
Our co-executive director @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social and Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social on how LNG expansion is impacting the cost of living, jobs, workers and bills.
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The final LNG Unpacked webinar is Oct 23 @ 12pm PT!
Our co-executive director @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, @emikonewman.bsky.social, Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social on how LNG expansion is impacting the cost of living, jobs, workers and bills.
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The final webinar in our LNG Unpacked series is Oct 23 @ 12pm!
Join guests Iglika Ivanova @bcpolicy.bsky.social & Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social to learn about how LNG expansion is impacting cost of living, jobs, workers, and our bills.
REGISTER: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
By approving Ksi Lisims, the BC gov has chosen the side of the fossil fuel industry at the exact moment global markets are shifting to renewables.
Piece by Dr. Melissa Lem (@cape-bc.bsky.social), Kai Nagata (@dogwoodbc.bsky.social) & Emiko Newman (BCCEC).
bcclimateemergency.ca/in-the-news-...
We joined hereditary leaders from Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan, the City of Victoria and Stand.earth to speak at a press conference to kick off the fall session of the BC Legislature.
We’re calling for respect for First Nations rights and title and real climate action, not more subsidies for polluters.
Sleepless nights, diesel smells and smoke that “smells like burnt plastic.” Some Kitimat, B.C., residents say LNG Canada’s startup is making life unbearable. @writermjs.bsky.social reports thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-...
Governments & fossil fuel companies call LNG “low-carbon.” But LNG Canada will unleash 36M tonnes CO₂/yr, equal to 9.5 coal plants or 8M cars. Far from a "clean" energy source.
🎧 Listen to the full episode & more stories that dig deeper into the climate crisis: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
"These big great leaders are watching what Netanyahu can get away with in Gaza.”
Booker Prize–winning author Arundhati Roy tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social about the parallels between Modi’s India and Netanyahu’s Israel in their mistreatment of Muslims under their rule.
On Oct 1 at 7pm is the 3rd webinar in our LNG Unpacked series, focused on the health impacts of LNG.
We're so excited to be joined by Dr. Bethany Ricker and Dr. Rachel Grimminck of @cape-bc.bsky.social & Zachary Dale from @cane-aciie.bsky.social
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“Together, we can demand that Prime Minister Carney and the Canadian government pick a side: injustice, violence and climate destruction — or a just and safe future for all of us.”
#canpoli
