GN21 proudly displayed our green colours at Community Buzz this past Saturday. We met some interesting new folks, and enjoyed the food and music. The local craftspeople do amazing work which was on display- it was inspiring to..
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Recommended links & hashtags from GN21 meeting “Living without Plastic”
From GN21 meeting hosted by Green Neighbours 21 on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 What a dynamic meeting this was! Here’s a big thank you to GN21’s awesome meeting organizer, Mariko, and to the excellent speakers … * Wanjiro Ndungu..
Antidote to despair is action
Our Green Neighbours 21 meeting held on November 3rd was titled Beyond the People’s Climate March: Next Steps in the Fight against Climate Change. We saw the film Disruption, a powerful depiction of the science behind the present..
Did you know…?
Did you know…? Americans are “much more likely to believe that there are signs that aliens have visited Earth (77 percent) than that humans are causing climate change (44 percent).” A writer for the New York Times asked..
Add your voice
The massive storm in the Philippines has caused terrible devastation, killing thousands of people, and reminding us of the consequences of inaction. At the same time international climate meetings in Poland concluded recently with disappointing results. And, a..
The news is not all bad
The articles that cascade off my computer are mostly tidings of bad news, grim reminders of the urgency of the climate crisis. So my eyes popped open when two recent articles carried a more positive message. You might..
The news is not good
There are times when I put on a happy face and try to spread my enthusiasm for climate change work in order to bring more people on board. But sometimes I need to just say it like it..
Discover your neighbourhood
Yesterday I discovered a new piece of my neighbourhood, which to me, is one of the best things about living in a city so large and diverse. I was on a Jane’s Walk of St. Clair West and..
The Future
Al Gore is a long-time spokesperson and advocate on climate change. In his new book The Future he takes a broader perspective and looks at six forces that are producing dramatic changes in the world, one of which..
Don’t miss this movie – Revolution
Revolution is a call to all of us to get involved and protect life on this beautiful planet. The film is made by Rob Stewart, who also made the popular and acclaimed film Sharkwater. Stewart came to realize..