People frequently ask For Our Grandchildren what they can do about climate change. This video explores what 4RG has been doing the last few months, through its Political Action Committee. From government lobbying, letter writing, and phone zaps, to public education, electric vehicle events, and sharing info at music festivals, 4RG’s PAC has been meeting, … Read more
Part 2 of “Climate Collaboration” took place on May 13th with about 40 people in attendance. Speakers highlighted their organizations’ successes, and together we explored opportunities for networking, collaboration, and mutual support. Part 2 included presentations from: Jacob Rodenburg (Camp Kawartha), Dorothy Taylor (Sacred Water Circle), John Kintare (Kawartha Land Trust), Alyssa Scanga (Sustainabld Trent), … Read more
There are an impressive number of organizations in the Peterborough-Nogojiwanong area that are committed to climate action. Part 1 of this 2 part 4RG Meets features Guy Hanchet from For Our Grandchildren, Matt Dutry and Kelly McDowell from Inwendaamin Oki, Cam Douglas from Youth Leadership for Sustainability, and Cheryl Lyon from Greenzine (Transition Town). Our … Read more
We were very pleased to welcome Julie Segal, Senior Manager, Climate Finance at Environmental Defence Canada, and Alex Walker, Program Manager, Climate Finance at Environmental Defence Canada as they helped us to understand and support financial regulation as a vital climate solution. Among other things, Julie and Alex touched on Bill S-243 – the Climate-Aligned … Read more
With so many environmental books to choose from, wouldn’t it be nice to hear from some of your fellow climate activists as they share a brief summary of their favorite, most inspirational, most eye-opening climate change books? Three of our 4RG members reviewed three very different climate action books. Covering topics from carbon footprints and … Read more
Our future is not limited by what we currently think is possible. What we do NOW helps to shape the future, and sharing our successes with like-minded people can inspire the activist in all of us. In this meet, our participants share their successes and the effects of their actions. You can view the recording … Read more
There have been many developments and questions when it comes to the electric vehicle industry over the past two years. Robert Lockhart makes a return visit to 4RG Meets to review the basics and bring us up to date on EVs. Robert Lockhart is an EV owner and enthusiast. He has been researching the EV … Read more
Meet Katie Krelove and Peter Quinby as they describe their passion for Kawartha’s own Catchacoma Old Growth Forest. You’ll hear about the role of this magnificent hemlock ecosystem in maintaining biodiversity and mitigating climate change, as well as the struggles to preserve its integrity. To view the recording Click HERE. Support Catchacoma Old-growth Forest by … Read more
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