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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
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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
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Tag Archives: Politics
Goodbye Jack Layton
I feel really sad. Canada has lost an inspiring leader and visionary. When I first learned of Jack Layton’s death, I was shocked. Then I read his letter, the letter he wrote to all Canadians two days before he died. In … Continue reading
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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Greeny Blues
Do you ever feel like being green makes you blue? When I first started out on this green journey 7 months ago, I felt powerless and alone. What a massive problem – what can my tiny voice do? I am … Continue reading
Posted in Carbon Footprint, Get Involved
Tagged Children, Climate Change, Community, Consume, Earth, Eat Local, Environment, Inspired, Love, Politics
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Green Canada?
The landscape of Canadian politics changed last night. For me, the results are mixed. As I have said before, my number one issue is the environment, and most specifically – action on climate change. We have such a limited window … Continue reading
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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Egypt for Change
I am watching what is going on in Egypt right now with amazement. People are rising up and want Mubarak out, now. The youth of Egypt have been inspired to add their voice and their energy to the protests. Women … Continue reading
Alberta Oil Sands
I am feeling down today. Last night I watched the documentary “Tipping Point” by David Suzuki on the oil sands mega project in Alberta, and the impact it is having on downstream aboriginal communities (watch it here). It confirmed my worst … Continue reading
Posted in Carbon Footprint
Tagged Carbon footprint, Children, Environment, Oil Sands, Politics, Pollution
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