Here’s are some recent references to For Our Grandchildren in various news stories.
- Protecting Peterborough’s Urban Canopy
Look here for the Peterborough Examiner story about our Tree Event.
- Peterborough Examiner coverage of the Environmental Debate
Three of four candidates discussed their party platforms as they relate to environmental issues, especially climate action.
- Malaika Collette Interview for Thursday's Debate.
May 12, 2022 - Malaika Collette was very clear in an interview on CHEX leading up to the Debate on the Environment. "We are not doing enough, and we are not hearing enough about the climate crisis. Local awareness and action are very important to rise to this challenge."
- Guy Hanchet Interview on CHEX in publicity for our Tree Event
May 10, 2022 - Guy Hanchet's interview talked of the benefits of trees in an urban setting, and of the benefits of working with like minded people to combat the sense of eco-anxiety that many ordinary citizens are feeling.
- Mapping Canada's Path to Net Zero
Jan 21, 2022 - In this article, Al Slavin explains the sectors of Canada's energy use and the actions that must be taken to get to net-zero by 2050.
- Drew Monkman on CHEX
Drew was interviewed on CHEX for his take on the recent IPCC report.
- We can make a world of difference for our grandchildren
For our Grandchildren (4RG) has been operating in Peterborough since 2013 to “Inform, Educate and Motivate” on the climate crisis. We offer ways to connect you to the single most important issue affecting you and our children’s lives.
The link will take you to the original article as published in the Peterborough Examiner.
- Guy Hanchet comments on Liberal Climate Plan
Guy Hanchet appeared on CHEX in December, 2020, commenting on the Liberal government's recently announced climate change plan that features an increasing emphasis on their carbon tax which they like to call a price on pollution.
- 4RG Letter to Maryam Monsef
Nov 28, 2020 - Our letter to Maryam Monsef was in today's print edition of the Peterborough Examiner. Copies have been sent to the PM, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, and the Deputy PM as well as to opposition leader parties. We have agreement to discuss in person with Ms. Monsef in the week of December 14.
- Hot November in Peterborough
Drew Monkman explains why the unusually warm November weather in Peterborough reflects bad news for the world. He says that you need to vote for a candidate and party who will act seriously.
- Drew Monkman on CHEX regarding this year's heat wave.
Drew Monkman interviewed on CHEX TV points out that there have already been 32 days above 30 degrees this summer and reminds us that in the 1990’s, there was an average of only 6 days per summer. This is clear local evidence of the accelerating pace of the climate crisis.
- Drew Monkman on Chex TV
Drew's excellent commentary on the Climate Crisis and its link to our current heat wave.
- Peterborough County council says ‘no’ to climate crisis request
Peterborough County Council has denied a request to consider declaring an emergency climate crisis for the region. During council’s teleconference meeting on Wednesday, Guy Hanchet, chair of For Our Grandchildren, along with Kate Grierson, an executive member of the organization, delivered several reasons for the request during a lengthy presentation.
Malaika Collette — a 17-year-old from Lakefield who is a member of the group Peterborough Youth Empowerment — told council members during the presentation that her generation is the last that will be able to make a significant impact on climate change, before there is irreparable damage.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/2020/06/25/peterborough-county-council-says-no-to-climate-crisis-request.html
- Panel Discussion on YourTV
Guy Hanchet and Malaika Collette from Peterborough Youth Empowerment joined Jim Hendry, Taylor Clysdale, and Jeff Leal for a discussion on what Peterborough City's recent moves to implement the Climate Change Action Plan.
- Public forum on Climate Emergency for Peterborough
4RG and Peterborough Youth Empowerment joined forces with Robert Kiley, Councillor from Kingston, in presenting reasons why now is the right time for Peterborough to declare a Climate Emergency.
- Peterborough Green New Deal Town Hall
Here is coverage in The Examiner of the Green New Deal Town Hall.
- TVO story cites Donations to support Peterborough Climate Change Action Plan
TVO story talks about the Peterborough Climate Change Action Plan and 4RG role in gatting some teeth behind it.
- Peterborough puts some teeth into Climate Change Action Plan
Peterborough city council passes several motions that will lead to implementation of the actions of the Peterborough Climate Change Action Plan.
- 4RG Urges Peterborough Council to fund the Climate Change Action Plan
Al and Linda Slavin lead a 4RG delegation urging council to fund the Climate Change Action Plan while there is still time to take action.
- Climate Emergency Fee proposed for Peterborough
4RG proposes that Peterborough implement a Climate Emergency Fee to fund the provisions of the Climate Change Action Plan.
And here are some Letters to the Editor from members of For Our Grandchildren.
- Canada can do more to address climate change
The Peterborough Examiner- 12 Apr 2022
As a concerned Canadian citizen, I am disgusted by my government’s disregard for the science of climate change. The IPCC has made it clear, again, just last week, that we must not develop any new fossil fuel projects. The Bay du Nord project just adds fuel to the fire that is burning the world.
Any claim about net-zero emissions for this project is a lie — the stuff it will dig up from the bottom of the sea will be burned. When it is burned it will contribute to CO2 concentrations that just topped 420 PPM last weekend.
The economy of the Maritimes is no excuse for adding to the poison that is choking and burning the world. Why don’t you instead enable building of offshore wind generation?
I am particularly upset with Stephen Guilbeault, minister of the environment and climate change, because I know that he knows better. Mr. Guilbeault, you can do better. You must do better. I beg of you to do better. No short-term political gain is worth this destructive action.
Guy Hanchet, Lakefield
- Why approve new fossil-fuel projects in Canada?
The Peterborough Examiner, 12 Apr 2022 In response to the latest IPCC report on the climate crisis, the head of the UN, Antonio Guterres, says “Investing in new fossil fuels infrastructure is moral and economic madness.”
We don’t like to think of our government as morally and economically mad. However, we cannot understand why you have decided to make the climate crisis worse by approving the development of new fossil fuels in the Bay du Nord project off Newfoundland.
We have to reduce fossil-fuel production rapidly, not increase it!
We do not like our country to be governed by “truly dangerous radicals,” another phrase appropriately used by Guterres. Newfoundland does have an employment problem that could be addressed through the development of re-training programs for fossil-fuel workers and more investment in green energy solutions.
The government has already made plans to reduce emissions, but has just nullified them by increasing the production of fossil fuels.
We don’t have time, and carbon capture is not the answer.
If your kitchen sink is overflowing, you start by turning off the tap, not by reaching for a mop!
Linda and Alan Slavin, Wallace Point Road
- Guy Hanchet in Toronto Star re Bay du Nord
Here’s what the Bay du Nord oil project will do — and why it’s controversial, April 6
As a concerned Canadian citizen, I am disgusted by my government’s disregard for the science of climate change. Just last week the IPCC made it clear, again, that we must not develop any new fossil fuel projects. The Bay du Nord project just adds fuel to the fire that is burning the world.
Any claim about net zero emissions for this project is a lie — the stuff it will dig up from the bottom of the sea will be burned. When it is burned it will contribute to CO2 concentrations that just topped 420 PPM last weekend. The economy of the Maritimes is no excuse for adding to the poison that is choking and burning the world. Why don’t you instead enable building of offshore wind generation?
I am particularly upset with Stephen Guilbeault, minister of the environment and climate change, because I know he knows better. Mr. Guilbeault, you can do better. You must do better. I beg of you to do better.
No short-term political gain is worth this destructive action.
Guy Hanchet, Lakefield, Ont.
- Ford Continues to ignore Climate Science
Mar 10, 2022 - Linda Slavin's letter to the Examiner criticizes Doug Ford's policy of expansion of natural gas pipelines into rural areas with a subsidy of over $26,000 per customer.
- Mark Bullock supports Clarke's call for less fossil fuel use
Jan 18, 2022 - Mark Bullock's letter in today's Examiner encourages citizens to support Henry Clarke's proposed resolution to demand that Ontario plan new electrical generating capacity with only renewable energy.
- Al Slavin explains the benefits of Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier
Jan 11, 2022 - Al writes to refute an op-ed piece from January 8 that contains much misinformation, pointing out to the Examiner's editors that the source is funded, at least in part, by the Heartland Centre.
- New Construction a damaging source of greenhouse gases
Jan 3, 2022 - Al Slavin's open letter to Canada's housing minister Ahmed Hussen.
