[Sundaycommunity] Fwd: Is there hope for the climate?

[Tina Neves]

Thank you Catherine. Signed it. Nothing more urgent in these times than
CLIMATE CHANGE...for sure

On Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 10:07 AM Catherine Walther via Sundaycommunity <
sundaycommunity at lists.integralshift.ca> wrote:

> If you have not already signed this you may want to do so. Catherine
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> From: Jodi, David Suzuki Foundation <subscribers at davidsuzuki.org>
> Date: Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 6:01 AM
> Subject: Is there hope for the climate?
> To: <catherine.walther at gmail.com>
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> On Monday, the world’s leading authority on climate change told the world
> the climate is dangerously close to a tipping point that would lead to
> climate chaos.
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> How do we respond to a climate “code red?”
>
> Dear Catherine,
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>
> On Monday, the world’s leading authority on climate change, the United
> Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, told the world the
> climate is dangerously close to a tipping point that would lead to climate
> chaos and that human activities – primarily burning fossil fuels and
> deforestation – are to blame.
>
> With deadly and record-breaking forest fires, heat waves, floods and
> droughts occurring around the world and here at home, too many of us are
> already experiencing the devastating effects of increasingly extreme
> weather. This report’s “code red for humanity” is reaching an already weary
> audience.
>
> Fortunately, the report also shows that changing course is still within
> our power. The severity of climate change impacts is not a matter of
> chance. They will be determined by the choices we make now – all of us,
> every community, every country, every sector.
>
> Leading up to the next major UN climate conference (COP26 in Glasgow in
> November), world leaders are facing intense pressure to increase their
> climate action ambition. Canada’s current commitment is to reduce carbon
> emissions by 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. While this is an
> improvement, Canada’s targets are still critically insufficient and among
> the least ambitious compared to other developed countries. We need stronger
> targets, backed by stringent laws and regulations that quickly eliminate
> fossil fuel use and shift us to safer and cleaner energy sources.
>
> Being ambitious on climate also means prioritizing solutions that are
> inclusive and justice-focused. Canada has committed to implementing the UN
> Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and this climate crisis
> will test what that commitment really means.
> URGE CANADA TO BE BOLDER ON CLIMATE!
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> So, how should we as individuals respond to this “code red for humanity?”
>
> Here are some ideas:
>
> *Feel the grief and fear* — Allowing yourself to feel, grieve and
> contemplate everything we’re going through is important.
>
> *Remember our actions matter* — Realizing our actions at home and
> collectively can really make a difference
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> can feel empowering and inspire others to join.
>
> *Talk to friends and family, find support and be supportive* — Have
> (sometimes difficult) climate conversations.
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> Talk about your vision for a just and sustainable future. You are not
> alone. Support one another. Find and cultivate a support network.
>
> *Find hope and inspiration* — It abounds if you look for it. There so
> many inspiring stories of people who are leading the transition to
> renewable energy in their communities
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> and reasons to be hopeful
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> Hope is a key ingredient these days.
>
> *Demand bold and ambitious climate action* — We need to get Canada to act
> on climate change with the ambition and urgency this crisis demands. Action
> is an important antidote to despair. Sign this action
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> — you’ll see.
>
> *Prepare for a paradigm shift* — Extreme capitalism, colonialism and a
> lack of respect for nature got us into this mess. We're going to need
> insights and solutions from Indigenous Peoples, diverse human creativity
> and a refocus on equity and well-being to get us out of it.
>
> There is so much work ahead, and as always, we must take it on together.
> Thank you for joining us in calling for climate justice for all.
>
> In solidarity,
>
> Jodi Stark
> Climate Solutions Public Engagement Specialist
> David Suzuki Foundation
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