The Environment in Canada Podcast

Discover how grassroots advocacy can drive environmental change! The podcast highlights the power of conversations in raising awareness about climate issues. It offers practical tips for engaging with others, even those skeptical about climate change. Learn the critical link between environmental challenges and community empowerment, especially in the context of upcoming elections. The discussion emphasizes the importance of transitioning to renewable energy while addressing the interconnectedness of economy, health, and environmental resilience.

The recent emissions cap report is critiqued for missing key benefits, much like ignoring safety advantages of seat belts. There are comparisons made to the outdated horse-drawn carriage industry, highlighting missed opportunities in job growth. The podcast emphasizes the need for Canada to pursue effective climate policies that champion innovation and safeguard health. With wealthy corporations being allowed to pollute, the conversation urges Canada to be different and maintain its stride in reducing corporate emissions.

We've covered in past episodes how we have reliable renewable options for energy we can build right now across Canada that generate far more employment and are better for national economic security and local economies than oil and gas investments. In this episode Jessica talks with Joe Bates of the Bad River Band about how oil and gas pipeline corporation Enbridge is actively trespassing on Indigenous land and the Band's fight to protect the Great Lakes from an oil spill. They also discuss a recent documentary on this issue and Joe's excitement for an upcoming trip to Canada to talk with Canadians about the topic.Learn more about this issue here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/bad-river-podcast/Be sure to send us your questions at info@sierraclub.ca and sign up for email updates from us here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/And don't forget to take action!Support the showFind out more and take action at sierraclub.ca/take-action/

Conor talks with Brahm Enslin, the president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Saskatoon Local. Brahm was the regional organizer for the CUPW’s Delivering Community Power campaign - which was organized by workers pushing for a greener postal service.We also discuss how postal workers are encountering more and more climate impacts while out doing their jobs and the crucial roles they play in communities that are not often appreciated (like checking in on the most vulnerable).In the Q&A we talk about why the environmental and workers' movements can learn from each other and should coordinate more together, plus we look at how the media handled the 'charitable angle' of the recent Canada Post strike.Sierra Club Canada stands in solidarity with postal workers and the CUPW.Be sure to send us more of your questions at info@sierraclub.ca and sign up for email updates from us here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/And don't forget to take action!Support the showFind out more and take action at sierraclub.ca/take-action/

Explore the tensions between U.S. influence and Canadian sovereignty, as they delve into the risks of potential annexation. Discover how corporate interests collide with national identity and the vital role of renewable energy in preserving independence. The discussion also highlights the flaws in corporate media narratives and the rise of independent journalism as a counter-force. Engaging Q&A illuminates the community's vital role in resisting external pressures and championing ecological aspirations for a sustainable future.

The podcast dives into the alarming potential of U.S. annexation of Canada, spurred by oil and gas companies. It highlights the clash between corporate interests and Canadian sovereignty, urging a rapid shift to renewable energy. Listeners learn about the importance of community advocacy and local job creation in fighting corporate influence. The discussion emphasizes sustainable energy solutions as vital not just for the environment, but for maintaining national identity and independence from foreign powers.

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.

Montana Burgess from Neighbors United, an advocate for community-led environmental action, shares insights on effective climate communication. She emphasizes the importance of finding shared values to engage others during holiday gatherings. The conversation highlights using storytelling and humor to counter climate misinformation, and personal anecdotes that can shift beliefs. Burgess also discusses building community support for ecosystem health, focusing on proactive dialogue as a means to inspire collective environmental action.

A special compilation episode on why to be hopeful for the environment, ways forward for the climate movement and in your personal conversations with others, and much more!If you'd like to support the work of this podcast and Sierra Club Canada, today on Giving Tuesday, or any day with a donation you can do so here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/ways-to-support/donate/Every amount helps! And a quick note: We stand in solidarity with workers at the Canadian Union of Postal Workers exercising their right to collective bargaining as part of the Canada Post strike. However, there will be a disruption to mail services, putting critical year-end donations at risk. Please donate online or by calling us at 1-888-810-4204We need your help to keep fighting for nature, to stop pollution, and to grow programs like Wild Child.P.S. Did you know postal workers, as part of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, are pushing for a climate-friendly postal service? You can find out more here (video at the end of the page): https://www.cupw.ca/en/collective-agreements/urban-and-rsmc-negotiations-2023-2024/support-your-postal-workersSolidarity everyone!You can as always find other ways to take action on environmental issues, like petitions, here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/take-action/Finally, be sure to send us more of your questions at info@sierraclub.ca and sign up for email updates from us here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/The Sierra Club Canada Foundation (SCCF) is a national registered charity: CRA # 11914 9789 RR0001Support the showFind out more and take action at sierraclub.ca/take-action/

We discuss food security lessons from personal experiences in the Yukon and, on an unrelated note, share the audio version of our past webinar with the Yukon Conservation Society on their Yukon South Beringia Priority Place initiative. The Priority Place spans 89,000 square kilometers between the Ogilvie Mountains to the north and Dezadeash Lake and Carcross to the south. Because it was never (or only occasionally) glaciated during the ice ages, it is home to some of the oldest landscapes in Canada and contains a variety of unique and endemic species, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth.For anyone concerned about how climate change will impact our ability to feed ourselves we share some advice on how to make our food systems more resilient in the second half of today's episode. Please note that the views in the second half of the podcast are on behalf of ourselves and not our guests.Watch our full joint webinar in video, Conserving the Last Canadian Home of the Mammoth, with the YCS here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/conserving-the-last-canadian-home-of-the-mammoth/Find out more about the Yukon Conservation Society (YCS): https://www.yukonconservation.ca/Find out more about the South Beringia Priority Place initiative: https://www.yukonsouthberingia.ca/Find out more about food security in the Yukon via The Food Bank Society of the Yukon: http://www.whitehorsefoodbank.ca/Find out more about collective gardening in Montréal in our previous podcast episode here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/urban-agriculture-collective-gardens/Find out more about renewable energy in our other previous episode here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/renewable-energy-grid-alberta/Finally, be sure to send us more of your questions at info@sierraclub.ca and sign up for email updates from us here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/And don't forget to take action!Support the showFind out more and take action at sierraclub.ca/take-action/