David Suzuki Foundation

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Did you know that global warming was discovered by a woman? Learn about the incredible contributions of Eunice Foote, an advocate for science and women’s rights

Don't miss this 3-day dialogue series from IISAAK OLAM Foundation and Reconciling Ways of Knowing who are bringing together an amazing panel to discuss Indigenous concepts of love and their ability to help decolonize our relationship with each other and with nature. Day 1 begins tomorrow and you can find more info here https://bit.ly/3tNdMZQ

Good news today from Ottawa for transit. Funding transit creates jobs and supports a green and just recovery. And permanent funding for cities moves ahead planning and delivery of essential projects.

In Scarborough ON, a youth-led group has been exploring the circular economy by advocating for repair! After launching with repair cafes to help people fix household items they might otherwise throw away, Ecoborough has adapted to the pandemic by supporting local groups in their own repair projects and encouraging the practice on social media. We think repair should be more accessible for youth because it encourages curiosity, teaches us to collaborate, build, fail, and cr...itique systems while also understanding the mechanics of what makes stuff work, Jill-Anne from Ecoborough says. Does this make you want to get involved and make change in your community? If so, you’re in luck. We’re launching the Future Ground Network - a new national network supporting community-level change-makers by providing tools, training and inspiration. Register for our Future Ground Network launch webinar tonight! https://bit.ly/2LAST2O

Humans are changing the way the ocean sounds and it is a huge problem for marine life! Noise pollution is one of the key threats to endangered southern resident orcas. From tiny shrimp to huge whales, marine life relies on sound for food, way-finding, communication and more. The increasing cacophony in the marine environment makes survival a challenge.

Better protections for human health and the environment have never been more important. That’s why we are teaming up with other leading organizations for Virtual Hill Days. Together, we will send Ottawa a clear message that people in Canada support moving forward quickly with a strong bill to strengthen CEPA and protect the human right to a healthy environment! Our goal is for every MP to receive calls from constituents in support of strengthening CEPA!

It takes more water to create a plastic bottle than the bottle will hold. We don’t need single-serve plastic bottles.

The Ontario government is stealthily continuing to bulldoze nature for more subdivisions and warehouses, and shutting the doors to opportunities for public consultation. Tell your MPP you want the Ontario government to stop destroying nature now

Are you a Canadian BIPOC youth (aged 14-29) interested in sharing your unique narrative around the impacts of climate change? Check out the Our Climate, Our Stories creative writing competition organized by EnviroMuslims BAM - Books , Art , Music - collective, Climate Illustrated and Community Climate Council for your chance to win cash prizes and have your work published in a digital book! Submissions are due on November 30. Check out the details here: https://bit.ly/3etY92i

In the heart of the oil sands, solar will be reducing Fort Chipewyan’s reliance on diesel that can only be trucked in on an ice road during the winter #ChargedUpwithRenewables #ClimateSolutions #ClimateRebellion

Last night Vancouver City Council approved the Climate Emergency Action Plan, putting Vancouver on track to reduce carbon pollution by 50% by 2030 to limit warming to 1.5C. Big kudos to the City of Vancouver - Local Government for their leadership and to all the people in Vancouver, particularly youth, who have been instrumental at first getting the climate emergency passed and now this bold plan of action. Read about the plan here: https://vancouver.ca/gree/vancouvers-climate-emergency.aspx

We’re thrilled to partner with the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) to present the festival’s first virtual Environmental Show, featuring four stunning films. The four films explore orca protection in Norway, a legendary salmon species from northern Russia, the plight of Montana’s bighorn sheep and the importance of protecting and preserving nature. Tickets for the Environmental Show are $15. Or you can buy a full 2020 Fall Series Pass for access to all ...five shows for $50 (saving you $25). Learn more and buy your tickets here: https://tickets.vimff.org/David-Suzuki-Foundation Long-form storytelling is such a powerful way to raise awareness of the most pressing environmental challenges we face. Thanks for watching! #inspiredbyvimff #vimfffallseries

Spending on public transportation creates 31 per cent more jobs per dollar spent than spending on new roads (Source: World Resources Institute). Hidden transit jobs could help lead Canada's green and just economic recovery from the pandemic. Worried about transit during the pandemic? Ask government for permanent transit funding. https://bit.ly/3ftkr4O

We’re thrilled to partner with Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) to present the festival’s first virtual Environmental Show, featuring four stunning films. The four films explore orca protection in Norway, a legendary salmon species from northern Russia, the plight of Montana’s bighorn sheep and the importance of protecting and preserving nature. Tickets for the Environmental Show are $15. Or you can buy a full 2020 Fall Series Pass for access to all five... shows for $50 (saving you $25). Get your tickets here: https://tickets.vimff.org/David-Suzuki-Foundation Long-form storytelling is such a powerful way to raise awareness of the most pressing environmental challenges we face. Thanks for watching! #inspiredbyvimff #vimfffallseries

Great news from our friends at Ecojustice their youth-led climate lawsuit Mathur et al. v. Ontario will get its day in court! Last Friday, the seven youth plaintiffs learned that their case had survived the government’s attempt to throw it out. This is the first time a Canadian court has recognized that climate harms can engage our Charter-protected rights to life, liberty and security of the person.... Way to go Ecojustice and these seven brave young plaintiffs history in the making!