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Friday, June 17, 2022
At this time last year, the Climate Commons collected over 500 signatures for our letter to the upper administration at Carleton U urging the university to bring its campus operations, teaching, and research into line with the demands of the climate crisis. We’re grateful that the president formed a Climate Response Committee, chaired by... More
Monday, June 6, 2022
The following event is shared on behalf of 350.org: Last summer extreme heat killed over 600 people in Canada alone, but Trudeau continues to delay meaningful climate action. That’s why on June 29th – to mark the anniversary of the Heat Dome – communities across the country will take action. Together, we will hold... More
Friday, May 13, 2022
The following is posted from the May 2022 Divest Canada Coalition Newsletter: UdeM Divests Following Week-long Occupation! L’Université de Montréal has committed to full divestment by 2025 following a 5 day student occupation led by l’Ecothèque! This win demonstrates the power of student-led direct action. Huge congrats to the hundreds of... More
Friday, May 6, 2022
Ecology Ottawa is currently seeking applications for a new Executive Director. Visit their website here for more information and details on the position. Applications are due June 8th,... More
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Hundreds of trees in Queen Juliana Park on the Experimental Farm in Ottawa are slated to be cut down for the development of the new Civic Hospital's parking lot. Work began in April, despite years of protesting, petitions, and the fact that the park is a designated National Historic Site. Join us this week... More
Friday, April 22, 2022
Self-organized students and professors rallied at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, on April 6th, demanding climate justice and urgent action to avert catastrophic weather changes. Although not officially a Scientist Rebellion action, it was organized in solidarity with SR actions taking place around the world at the same time. Here is a... More
The following update was provided by Re-Imagine Ottawa. See their website for more information. Saving the Farm & Queen Juliana Park Trees down at Queen Juliana Park The destruction took place behind a tall fence festooned with pleas to halt the project. A Red-tailed hawk looked on, perhaps wondering where her last year’s nest... More
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