The Environment in Canada Podcast The 2024 Year Impact & Year Ahead for Sierra Club Canada
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Dec 27, 2024 Gretchen Fitzgerald, National Programs Director at Sierra Club Canada, discusses key environmental initiatives and victories for 2024. She highlights grassroots mobilization against climate pollution, including dialogues for energy democracy and protections for the North Atlantic Right Whale. The conversation underscores the impact of systemic issues on climate action, the importance of community engagement, and innovative solutions like offshore wind energy. They also look ahead to upcoming projects, emphasizing the need for persistent advocacy and political collaboration.
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Systemic Issues
- Systemic issues cause societal problems and are worsened by the climate crisis.
- Addressing these issues is crucial for finding real solutions.
Energy Democracy
- Advocate for energy democracy, which supports community-owned, and controlled energy systems.
- This model offers resilience, social benefits, and distributed energy sources.
Conservation Wins
- Years of effort to protect the Gulf of St. Lawrence have seen a slight increase in North Atlantic Right Whale numbers.
- Grassroots efforts saved the Technopark wetlands in Montreal, a vital habitat.