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Marineland

Details: Published on Saturday, 11 September 2021 15:05; Written by editor

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PAOV — Heartbreaking footage of Kiska, Marineland’s last captive orca, was recently released on social media, showing Kiska either listlessly floating or violently running into her enclosure walls. Kiska has been held in captivity for over 40 years, and has spent the last decade alone. Over 65,000 people are demanding her release to a sanctuary. Show your support by signing the petition now.

Free Kiska, the Last Orca Held in Captivity in Canada

72,259 have signed Molly McKinney’s petition. Let’s get to 75,000!

NIH Documents Provide New Evidence U.S. Funded Gain-of-Function Research in Wuhan

Details: Published on Saturday, 11 September 2021 08:27; Written by editor

Joe Manchins massive conflicts of interest

Details: Published on Friday, 10 September 2021 13:21; Written by editor

When Sen. Joe Manchin announced that he wanted a “pause” on consideration of the $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill, he said his main concern was the federal debt being left to his grandkids. Most news coverage attributes his opposition to the conservative, coal-friendly politics of West Virginia.

But reporting by The Intercept has found that there may be other reasons why he’s balking at the bill: lobbyists, campaign contributions, and his own personal financial interests.

Earlier this year, The Intercept uncovered a leaked recording of a Zoom call between Manchin and billionaire donors discussing legislative strategy. Later, we exposed an audio recording of the same Wall Street-funded dark-money group dangling campaign contributions in front of other conservative Democrats who do...

Ive got my

Details: Published on Friday, 10 September 2021 13:12; Written by editor

Paov,

Last night, hundreds of us gathered on zoom to prepare for the final stretch of this election campaign. We shared stories and took action together. We also made our voting plans.

My polling station is just around the corner so this Monday, my partner and I are walking over on my lunch break. We live in Davenport so we’re going to vote together for our endorsed climate champion, Alejandra Bravo!

So, what’s your vote plan?

We have 11 days left to elect a government full of champions who will lead with courage to tackle the climate emergency.

Advance voting starts today! From Friday, September 10 to Monday, September 13, you can vote from 9am to 9pm. Find your nearest polling station here.

You can vote if:

you are a Canadian citizen
you are at least 18 years old on election day

To vote, you need to...

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Chasing your dreams

Details: Published on Thursday, 09 September 2021 16:15; Written by editor

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We need to talk about water in this federal election

Details: Published on Thursday, 09 September 2021 16:00; Written by editor

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Ten days to stop the Piripkura being wiped out

Details: Published on Thursday, 09 September 2021 15:31; Written by editor

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Piripkura men Baita and Tamandua, photographed during an encounter with a FUNAI unit. © Bruno Jorge Tamandua and Baita are two of the last surviving members of the Piripkura tribe. And in just ten days' time, their forest refuge could be opened up to loggers and ranchers. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.?subject=Act%20now%20for%20the%20survival%20of%20uncontacted%20tribes&body=Dear%20Ministro%20Anderson%20Gustavo%20Torres%2C%20Sr%20Marcelo%20Augusto%20Xavier%20da%20Silva%2C%20Deputado%20Arthur%20Lira%20and%20Senador%20Rodrigo%20Pacheco%2C%0A%0AEmergency%20Land%20Protection%20Orders%20(%E2%80%9Cportarias%20de%20restri%C3%A7%C3%A3o%20de%20uso%E2%80%9D)%20are%20key%20for%20the%20survival%20of%20uncontacted%20tribes%20%E2%80%93%20the%20most%20vulnerable%20peoples%20on%20the%20planet.%0A%0AAttempts%20to%20extinguish%20them%2C%20or%20to%20reduce%20the%20sizes%20of%20these%20territories%2C%20constitute%20a%20genocidal%20attack%20on%20Brazil%E2%80%99s%20indigenous%20peoples%2C%20and%20must%20be%20stopped.%0A%0AThis%20year%2C%20the%20Land%20Protection%20Orders%20shielding%20the%20Piripkura%2C%20Jacareuba%20Katawixi%20and%20Pirititi%20indigenous%20territories%20are%20due%20to%20expire.%20The%20situation%20of%20the%20Ituna%20Itat%C3%A1%20indigenous%20territory%20is%20also%20critical.%0A%0AWill%20you%20commit%20to%3A%0A-%20renewing%20these%20Land%20Protection%20Orders%0A-%20evicting%20all%20illegal%20invaders%20from%20these%20territories%0A-%20fully%20demarcating%20these%20lands%2C%20as%20the%20Brazilian%20constitution%20and%20international%20law%20require%3F%0A%0AYours%20sincerely%2C" style="font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:100%;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;r47display:block" target="_blank">Take action For the Piripkura, that would be catastrophic. Tamandua and Baita have already survived a series of massacres that have brought their people to the edge of extinction.

It's thought a small number of other Piripkura people might also survive in the depths of the forest, but most – men, women and children – were gunned down in cold blood by the very people now eyeing up their last remaining forest sanctuary. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.?subject=Act%20now%20for%20the%20survival%20of%20uncontacted%20tribes&body=Dear%20Ministro%20Anderson%20Gustavo%20Torres%2C%20Sr%20Marcelo%20Augusto%20Xavier%20da%20Silva%2C%20Deputado%20Arthur%20Lira%20and%20Senador%20Rodrigo%20Pacheco%2C%0A%0AEmergency%20Land%20Protection%20Orders%20(%E2%80%9Cportarias%20de%20restri%C3%A7%C3%A3o%20de%20uso%E2%80%9D)%20are%20key%20for%20the%20survival%20of%20uncontacted%20tribes%20%E2%80%93%20the%20most%20vulnerable%20peoples%20on%20the%20planet.%0A%0AAttempts%20to%20extinguish%20them%2C%20or%20to%20reduce%20the%20sizes%20of%20these%20territories%2C%20constitute%20a%20genocidal%20attack%20on%20Brazil%E2%80%99s%20indigenous%20peoples%2C%20and%20must%20be%20stopped.%0A%0AThis%20year%2C%20the%20Land%20Protection%20Orders%20shielding%20the%20Piripkura%2C%20Jacareuba%20Katawixi%20and%20Pirititi%20indigenous%20territories%20are%20due%20to%20expire.%20The%20situation%20of%20the%20Ituna%20Itat%C3%A1%20indigenous%20territory%20is%20also%20critical.%0A%0AWill%20you%20commit%20to%3A%0A-%20renewing%20these%20Land%20Protection%20Orders%0A-%20evicting%20all%20illegal%20invaders%20from%20these%20territories%0A-%20fully%20demarcating%20these%20lands%2C%20as%20the%20Brazilian%20constitution%20and%20international%20law%20require%3F%0A%0AYours%20sincerely%2C" style="font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:100%;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;r47display:block" target="_blank">Act now for Tamandua and Baita Their territory is shielded by a Land Protection Order – a temporary decree that has to be renewed every few years. It expires in just 10 days. If it isn't renewed, the Piripkura are likely to be, finally, completely wiped out.

Last chance to join us tonight

Details: Published on Thursday, 09 September 2021 14:54; Written by editor

Paov,

I just wanted to check in one last time to make sure you know about our Climate Emergency Voters Alliance E-Rally tonight.It will kick off right before the English Federal Leaders' Debate at 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 7:00 pm CT / 8:00 pm ET / 9:00 pm AT / 9:30 pm NLT. Click here to RSVP to save your spot.

We will share our plans to elect an unprecedented slate of climate champions in this election and we will announce our third round of endorsements.

Onwards,
Cam

PS - I'm still full of energy from the #CanadaOnFire Day of Action yesterday. Thanks so much to everyone who participated. We made sure climate is top of mind in this election ahead of the official leaders' debates. Last night, the CBC dedicated a full segment to the Day of Action on the National. Check it...

Demand an Inquiry into the Sixties Scoop!

Details: Published on Thursday, 09 September 2021 09:40; Written by editor

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PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:

Demand an Inquiry into the Sixties Scoop!

60s Scoop Legacy of Canada started this petition to Justin Trudeau, Carolyn Bennett, Government of Canada, and it now has 3,431 signatures

Sign now with a click

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Today was incredible, heres whats next

Details: Published on Wednesday, 08 September 2021 20:18; Written by editor

Paov,

Today was incredible. Thousands of people in over 60 communities all across the country rallied and marched to send a singular, clear message ahead of the federal election -- this is an emergency, and it’s time for politicians to act like it.

From Halifax to Vancouver, St. John’s to Yellowknife, and all points in between. In small towns and big cities, people turned out to make it clear that we need to stop fossil fuel expansion and pass a just transition for all. At one of the last actions of the day, where I live in Squamish, BC author and activist Naomi Klein made it clear, telling the crowd that “everything we love is at stake” if we don’t come together and seize this moment. Together, we made sure that climate was top of mind for politicians and media across the country ahead of the federal leaders’ debates.

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Sturgeon fishing

Details: Published on Wednesday, 08 September 2021 16:21; Written by editor

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PAOV — White sturgeon are a protected and endangered species in BC’s Fraser River. Despite their protected status, catch-and-release fishing is still permitted. Petition starter Terri is calling for an end to the practice, calling it cruel and traumatizing. If you think catch-and-release of white sturgeon should stop, sign the petition now.

Stop Torturing the Sturgeon of the Fraser River

1,987 have signed terri Penner’s petition. Let’s get to 2,500!

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New Details Emerge About Coronavirus Research at Chinese Lab

Details: Published on Wednesday, 08 September 2021 12:14; Written by editor

Not just ice cream

Details: Published on Wednesday, 08 September 2021 07:15; Written by editor

MASSIVE PROGRESS! Ben & Jerry’s announced it will stop selling ice cream in the Occupied Palestinian Territory thanks to pressure from SumOfUs members like you.

SumOfUs had been in contact with Ben & Jerry’s since 50,000 SumOfUs members like you called on the corporation to take a stand against 70 years of on-going apartheid, colonization, and daily violation of human rights of Palestinian by Israeli forces. We know our community made a huge difference in getting Ben & Jerry’s historic announcement -- multiple sources within the company said your voices had an impact on this announcement finally being made.

Make no mistake about it, this is not just about ice cream -- the day after the announcement, the Prime Minister of Israel said Ben & Jerry's decision will have “severe consequences”. His government then sent a classified cable to its missions and embassies calling on its envoys to ramp up pressure on Ben & Jerry’s.

Ben & Jerry’s knew this aggressive reaction was coming when it made this announcement. But after Israeli Forces murdered 256 Palestinians, including 66 children, in the latest attacks in May -- Ben & Jerry’s Board of Directors and staff took concrete action in support of Palestinian justice.

SumOfUs...

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In less than a month, well see the RCMP Commissioner in court

Details: Published on Tuesday, 07 September 2021 14:05; Written by editor

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Dear Friend,

This is it – we are going to court to face the RCMP Commissioner.

In November 2020, we sued the RCMP Commissioner for her extreme delay which prevented the release of a report by the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission (CRCC) into RCMP spying. The CRCC report found that the RCMP spied on climate organizations and Indigenous Nations opposed to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project.

On September 21st & 22nd, we’re going to court.

We are the first to take the RCMP to court on this issue, and we need your support before we go there. Will you make a donation of $30 to support our lawsuit?

In court, pro bono counsel Paul Champ and I will argue that the RCMP Commissioner’s unreasonable delay in responding to the CRCC report breached her obligations under the RCMP Act and violated the BCCLA’s Charter right to freedom of expression.

Enough is enough. We had to wait nearly...

Let's get climate on the agenda

Details: Published on Tuesday, 07 September 2021 13:12; Written by editor

Paov,

Tomorrow, the official Federal Leaders' Debates will kick off. We have to make sure that the climate emergency is at the top of the agenda especially as climate-driven wildfires continue to burn through Western Canada.

That’s why, tomorrow, on September 8th, over 60 communities across Canada are rising up to set the bar for climate action ahead of the leaders' debates. Check out our action directory to find out if there's an action close to you.

If there isn't an action taking place near you, I encourage you to get out on the streets anyway. All you have to do is print out a sign from our arts toolkit, take it to a central location in your town, and take a photo of you holding it up. You can post the photo using #CanadaOnFire or send it to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If all of us take action in as many different towns and cities as possible, we can make sure that tomorrow will be the largest national day of action to take place during this election. As thousands of people rise up in nearly every single province and territory,...

Next Up in CoDev's Spotlight Series!

Details: Published on Tuesday, 07 September 2021 13:07; Written by editor

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Honest Government Climate Change Ad

Details: Published on Tuesday, 07 September 2021 12:45; Written by editor

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Cadbury

Details: Published on Tuesday, 07 September 2021 10:17; Written by editor

The “orangutan capital of the world” is being torn to shreds for cheap palm oil, and the maker of Cadbury, Oreo and Ritz is buying it up to sell snacks.

Tell snack giant Mondelēz to cut ties with the company bulldozing this precious forest:

Sign the petition

The only place on Earth where orangutans, elephants, rhinos, and tigers live together is being ripped to shreds to make way for palm oil.

Indonesia’s Leuser ecosystem is the “orangutan capital of the world”, and it’s slowly dying as greedy companies like Mondelēz place profits above all.

By sourcing from Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) -- one of the...

Another blockbuster scoop by The Intercept

Details: Published on Monday, 06 September 2021 13:16; Written by editor

Big-time Wall Street investors have launched a blitz to block the $3.5 trillion infrastructure package backed by progressives, which includes tax increases on corporations and superrich private equity investors.

They’ve deployed a small army of lobbyists and hired former staffers of nearly two dozen Democratic members of Congress to kill the bill.

And it now appears that dark-money group No Labels is dangling incentives for legislators to oppose the package, with the group offering to fundraise for conservative Democrats in return for breaking ranks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

In June, No Labels co-founder Nancy Jacobson was explicit in her plan to use donor money to “reward” members of Congress who voted the...

Joe Manchins Dirty Empire

Details: Published on Sunday, 05 September 2021 16:22; Written by editor