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I am a Canadian mother who wants to secure a sustainable future for her children - and for all children. I have been inspired by Gandhi's quote: "You must be the change you want to see in the world". So here I am. We all need to change. For me, it starts right here.
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- Crazy: the world spends spend 6X more on fossil fuel subsidies than we do on renewable energy. Let's change that: 350.org/rio - 1 day ago
- Watching @DavidSuzuki on @Strombo - what an amazing warrior for the environment and our future! - 1 day ago
- I'm speaking out for nature and democracy. I won't be silenced. Will you? bit.ly/KC6bzE #blackoutspeakout #cdnpoli - 1 day ago
- Push Button. Save Planet. I just told @EPAgov that I support their proposed carbon pollution standard. Join me: ow.ly/aNTin - 2 days ago
- Don't know who to vote for? We can dream bigger Alberta! Vote Alberta Party bit.ly/GGFU1R #abparty #abvotes #abpoli - 1 month ago
- Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Its not." -Dr. Seuss
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“My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.” - Jack Layton
- "Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
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Tag Archives: Letters
Alberta’s Election & Keystone XL
For those of you who are unaware, Alberta has been governed by the Progressive Conservative party for 40 years. So same government, since before I was born. The hard truth is that if you want to have an impact on … Continue reading
Posted in Carbon Footprint, Get Political
Tagged Carbon footprint, Children, Environment, Letters, Nature, Oil Sands
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The Way We Green
I wrote before, about the green developments going on in my city. One of the most important and exciting items is an environmental strategic plan for the city, called the Way We Green. It is a very important vision for … Continue reading
Posted in Get Political
Tagged Children, Climate Change, Environment, Food, Letters, Local, Politics
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Letters to Leaders: Green Party Debate
So, for those that don’t know, there is a federal election underway here in Canada. About 5 years ago, I decided that I would vote based on my number one issue of concern – the environment. I knew that other … Continue reading
Posted in Get Political
Tagged Children, Climate Change, Environment, Letters, Oil Sands, Pollution
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Letters to Leaders: Environment Minister Kent
One of my new year’s resolutions was to write a Letter to Leaders series. I wanted to ramp up my political power to more than just a tick in the ballot box every 3-4 years. I wanted to write to … Continue reading
Posted in Get Political
Tagged Climate Change, Environment, Letters, Oil Sands, Politics, Pollution
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