Climate Action

You are encouraged to write to your MPP, to support a group, join an action, get engaged and stay informed. Ontario’s Bill 23 with the title “More Homes Built Faster” is of great concern, as is the proposed development on Greenbelt lands and the forced expansion of Hamilton’s and Halton’s urban boundaries. Yes, there are … Read more

In addition to Bill 23, Ontario is proposing to remove thousands of acres from the protected Greenbelt in order to build at least 50,000 new homes, while adding new land to the Greenbelt elsewhere — contradicting a pledge made last year. The government’s own housing task force reported that a shortage of land for housing … Read more

Overcoming Myths that Hinder Progress Mark Jaccard is a professor at SFU’s School of Resource and Environmental Management and an internationally respected authority on climate change. As the leading Canadian authority, he is the sixth most frequently interviewed professor in the country. These YouTube videos, a short clip and a full-length presentation expand our understanding.  … Read more

Did you miss Shelley Rempel’s excellent Sunday homily on Climate Justice and Advocacy? Click the link to view the service on YouTube https://youtu.be/3Ktc7RAVMtk . Click HERE to view her slide presentation.   _____________________ Below is a listing of Climate Advocacy groups in the Hamilton, Halton and beyond Local Non-Profit:  Environment Hamilton https://www.environmenthamilton.org    Hamilton 350 (incl. Seniors … Read more

Hamilton 350 is building an engaged local movement for urgent action and advocacy on the climate crisis we’re all facing.  They are looking for support for the Free, Frequent and Electric public transit campaign. Please send Council Candidates our Pledge Letter this week – launch these from the https://www.govotehamilton.ca/take-action/write-your-candidates webpage, and tailor the template letter … Read more