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Toronto Environment & Conservation

Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applicants with extensive experience in the areas of environmental conservation and sustainability to fill the role of TPL’s 2022 Environmentalist in Residence (EnvIR)… GoodWork.ca/964446

The EnvIR supports the Our Fragile Planet program series at TPL and will serve as an industry expert in the specified focus areas. Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, local wildlife protection, pollinator gardens, food security, Indigenous environmental rights, circular economy, representation in environmental activism. The EnvIR will lead engaging in-person, online and hybrid (a mix of online and in-person activities) programs*, hands-on workshops* and offer consultations*. The residency will also include a community project related to enhancing public environmental space or food security to be completed by the end of 2022…

For more information or to apply:
GoodWork.ca/964446

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Our Fragile Planet — Environmental Education — Join us for free, engaging programs about our environment and how to green your world. Programs cover a wide range of topics. Learn how you can do your part to tread lightly on our planet. You can also check out selected books, magazines, DVDs and other information. — Upcoming Programs | Our Fragile Planet – Reading List | Environmental Must-reads | Toronto Biodiversity Series

Elizabeth May on the IPCC Report on Climate Change

If you care about our world, and haven’t watched this extraordinary 10 minute speech by @Elizabeth May you need to do so right now…

“The good news is we still have a chance to save ourselves. To save the lives of our children, what would we not do? We as homo sapiens, the clever species, the smart ones, have at most 10 to 12 years to ensure that we stop greenhouse gas emissions. We are stepping up. We are going to rescue everybody…” — Elizabeth May | Youtube | Facebook

Climate change jobs, volunteering, more: GoodWork.ca/be-the-change

Read more, take action:

Major Climate Report Describes a Strong Risk of Crisis as Early as 2040 (NY Times)
U.N. climate report shows civilization is at stake if we don’t act now (Grist.org)
Don’t despair: the climate fight is only over if you think it is (The Guardian)
Elizabeth May at Emergency Debate on Climate Change (video and text) | Youtube | Facebook
Trudeau Government Urged To Step Up Climate Action In Emergency Debate (Huffington Post)
What the UN panel’s special climate change report means for Canada (National Observer)
MPs debate climate change after UN report warns of dire consequences (CBC)
Elizabeth May makes an impassioned speech during emergency climate change debate (facebook)
Climate Change Action — green jobs, volunteering, participation (GoodWork.ca)

Future Cities Canada Summit, Toronto

Future Cities Canada Summit, November 7-9, 2018. Our inaugural event is a national gathering on the future of cities. It will bring together city builders from all sectors to create and strengthen new relationships and collectively accelerate innovations for more inclusive, sustainable and resilient cities. The Summit is scheduled for November 7 to 9, 2018 at Evergreen Brick Works. Within the three days, we will re-imagine Canada’s urban futures, connect innovators and scale solutions. futurecitiescanada.ca/events/