Regrettably, Monday’s 4RG Meet has been postponed. We hope to be able to bring you this topic in the fall. For recordings of previous 4RG Meets, visit: https://forourgrandchildren.ca/blog/category/4rgmeets/
By getting housing right, we not only deal with a huge affordability issue facing Canadians, but we reduce carbon emissions and build climate resilience. Franz Hartmann, Coordinator of the Alliance for a Liveable Ontario (ALO), describes AOL’s campaign, its solutions, and how you can help Ontarians to vote for affordable homes that are part of … Read more
Click the title to get to the recording. The City of Peterborough will present its Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 In February. This plan could save the city close to ONE BILLION DOLLARS, and will, of course, help us reach net zero carbon emissions. The video includes a panel discussion with James Byrne from the … Read more
For many of us, limiting our carbon footprint on the planet is a priority. Could a green burial be part of the plan? Join Terry Moore, President of the Haliburton Highlands Green Burial Society (HHGBS), for a presentation on why green burial passes on a more environmentally-friendly legacy than either cremation or conventional burial.
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
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