Climate Action Muskoka Update

October 8, 2020

Climate Strikes in Bracebridge and Huntsville  

You are invited to join us tomorrow and every Friday for our weekly Fridays for Future climate strikes. In Huntsville at Town Hall at 37 Main Street E. and at Memorial Park in Bracebridge.

It seems like many passers-by have come to expect us. It's great to be raising awareness and helping increase momentum for climate action. Thank you for the honks and friendly waves and thumbs-up!  

Pandemic measures — 2 metres apart please

We ask that everyone observe physical distancing guidelines and stay two metres apart. Feel free to bring a lawn chair to ensure physical distancing. Thank you!

Listen to the playback: No Planet 'B' Webinar, hosted by Environment Haliburton. 

In case you did not catch this excellent virtual panel with Q and A. Organized by Planet Haliburton, this session took place September 25, and features marine ecologist and author Peter Sale, CAM member Sue McKenzie, and Environment Haliburton's Terry Moore. You can listen and watch again here. 1h:45m. 

TED Presents:  Countdown. 10.10.2020 

From Al Gore to Jane Fonda to Prince William to Pope Francis, this incredible lineup of politicians, actors, pop stars, and academics — than 50 of them, will participate in five curated sessions that combine TED's signature blend of actionable and research-backed ideas, cutting-edge science, and moments of wonder and inspiration. 

Countdown is a global initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis, turning ideas into action. Check out the program. Watch it live on TED's YouTube Channel Saturday October 10, 11am - 5pm ET. 

Muskoka responses to global concerns: Building Back Better

The pandemic demonstrates how interconnected we all are in facing global environmental challenges on a finite planet. This is the time to take a big step back and question the cycle of 'more, bigger, better,' says Steve Cairns in his Building Back Better column in Muskoka Region. Read Steve's column here. 

About Climate Action Muskoka

Climate Action Muskoka is an inclusive, non-partisan group of citizens concerned about climate change in Muskoka who believe in working together to inspire individuals, groups, and every level of government to make the dramatic changes needed to meet this historic challenge.

You can find us online at www.climateactionmuskoka.org.
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