3000! Harper could approve Enbridge in weeks

Details: Published on Thursday, 08 May 2014 17:00; Written by editor

Over 3,000 people have already RSVPd to be part of Defend our Climate, Defend our Communities events this Saturday, May 10th! It’s just five days away, and we’d love to see you there.

Click here to find an event near you, RSVP and share: http://www.defendourclimate.ca/

Thank you!
Logan, on behalf of the Leadnow.ca team

In just a few weeks, the Harper government could give Enbridge’s risky pipeline and tanker project a final stamp of approval, despite powerful opposition across BC.

An unbroken wall of First Nations have vowed to block the project, and tens of thousands of British Columbians like you have taken action against pipelines and tankers. But Enbridge is spending millions on misleading ads, and we know that Harper will do almost anything to get this pipeline built.

Now, on Saturday, May 10th, thousands of people are coming together across the country to Defend our Climate and Communities from pipelines, tankers and extreme energy projects. If we can work together to get thousands of people in the streets across the province, we can show the Harper government that approving Enbridge could cost them the next election.

We can’t do this without your help. Click here to find an event in your community, RSVP and spread the word.

We live in an historic time. In 2011 for the first time more money was invested in creating renewable energy than all fossil fuels combined and the share of renewable energy production continues to grow. We’re at the beginning of a great transition to replace fossil fuels with clean energy and ensure a safe climate for all generations.[1-2]

Meanwhile, in Canada, our federal government is trying to bet our economy on boom-and-bust dirty energy projects that pollute the water and climate while piping profits out of our communities. Now, it’s time to take the next step to defend our climate and defend our communities.

Last fall, thousands came together for a day of action to connect communities standing up against pipelines and extreme energy.

Now, this May 10, we need your help to send a strong message to government that people across Canada are building a growing movement for a just, safe and clean energy future.

Click here to find an event in your community, RSVP and spread the word.

In many communities, these events will be the next step in a longer-term organizing effort to build the people-power Canada needs to stop the reckless expansion of dirty energy projects, and start the transition to a safe, just and clean energy economy.

http://www.defendourclimate.ca/

Thanks for all you do.

With hope and respect,
Logan, Jamie, Jolan, Cam, Katelynn and Matt, on behalf of the entire Leadnow.ca team

Sources:

[1] - Renewable power Trumps Fossil Fuels for First Time as UN talks Stall
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-25/fossil-fuels-beaten-by-renewables-for-first-time-as-climate-talks-founder.html

[2] - The Market for Renewable Energy Grew in 2013, Despite Less Investing
http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1113115757/renewable-energy-up-investments-down-040814/