Upcoming Events and 4RG Meets
A 12-Pack of PAC: 4RG Political Action Committee
2024-09-09 19:00:00
What better way to start another season of 4RG Meets than to highlight the many actions of For Our Grandchildren in our local community? From government lobbying, phone zaps, and letter writing to public education at electric vehicle events and music festivals, 4RG’s Political Action Committee has been meeting, greeting, and applying pressure, to help keep climate change at bay. Join us for a year in review, as well as a preview of what’s to come. Click HERE to register.
Seniors Climate Action Day 2024
2024-10-01 08:00:00
4RG is joining with over 40 groups across Canada in Seniors Day of Climate Action to take place on October 1. Stay tuned to this page as details develop.
Peterborough Home Energy Expo
2024-10-19 11:00:00
Drop in any time from 11:00 to 3:00 to learn the facts: the benefits and costs of Electric Air Source Heat Pumps; the financial incentives available with upgrades in your heating choices and the impact these will have on your electricity bills; the importance of home energy audits; when gas heating makes sense; municipal plans to combat climate change; is solar power right for you? talk to contractors who can do the work; talk to homeowners who have made the switch
Hopeful Stories
Here are some recent stories in the news that encourage us with the progress that is shown to be possible in concrete actions to address the climate crisis. Find more hopeful stories here.
Wind and solar energy surge past fossil fuels for first time in Europe
Solar and wind energy in the European Union generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the first six months of 2024, prompting analysts to declare “a historic shift” in the region’s energy mix as renewables capacity continues to grow. “The first half of the year shows fossil generation’s narrowing role … Read More on 4RG
We can build a cleaner climate
Following the Jasper wildfire, some media commentators have argued that we should spend less on fighting climate change and more on adapting to its effects. That is a dangerously incorrect argument for two reasons. The first and main flaw is that this argument is self-defeating. If we cut back on … Read More on 4RG
Big Green Build
A new generation of developers and architects are designing a future for the building sector that is less polluting and still profitable. The Big Green Build series of articles explores the challenges and solutions for transforming this key sector of the economy. From new build solar-powered “ecoburbs” and net-zero office … Read More on 4RG
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Outrageous Stories
Here are some recent stories from the news that alarm us with outrageous decisions by governments and businesses along with the dreadful results for the climate. Find more outrageous stories here.
Ontario outlines plan to secure additional 4,800 MWs of electricity capacity
The Ontario government announced the “largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history,” aiming to secure over 4,800 megawatts (MW) of electricity to meet increasing demand. This would include 3,500 MW from new and expanded natural gas plants, 1,000 MW of battery storage, and 1,000 MW of hydrogen, hydro, wind … Read More on 4RG
Canada’s climate pollution rises for third straight year in 2023
Canadian emissions rose for the third straight year in 2023, according to the seventy-fourth edition of the venerable “Statistical Review of World Energy” report. The reason I’m turning to data in this report is because Canada won’t release its 2023 numbers until next year. This delay, which can exceed two … Read More on 4RG
Vancouver ditches gas ban for new buildings
In very disappointing news from Vancouver, a group of conservative city councillors have reversed the city’s pioneering pro-climate measures restricting the use of natural gas in new buildings. Implemented in 2020, the rules made Vancouver the first Canadian municipality to restrict gas for climate reasons and inspired dozens of other … Read More on 4RG
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Local Stories
Here are some recent stories of actions that local Peterborough citizens have taken to address the climate crisis.
4RG at Peterborough Folk Festival
4RG had a booth at the Folk Festival this year with about 20 volunteers who spent at least an hour each talking to passersby and handing out brochures. We estimate that we distributed a few hundred flyers and maybe 40 bumper stickers. Perhaps half the people who took our materials also talked with us a little about the costs and health implications of climate change. At the end of the day there was about $250 in the cash jar. Unfortunately the frame of the pop-up tent sustained significant damage and may need to be replaced.
We also added about 50 names to the distribution list of the monthly newsletter, which is a great addition and shows a further commitment from individuals that we really need. If someone wants to volunteer to enter these into a spreadsheet it would be very helpful.
Curves for Curve Lake First Nation – Climate Ride 2024
Ainin/Bozo/Hello dear friends, family, and the Nogojiwanong community! Glen Caradus and Nicholas Ormond will embark on yet another exciting Climate Ride this year on September 7th, 2024. With a little over a month before they take off to ride 324 KM in one-go, they have set a fundraising target of $5000, which will go to … Read more
