By Coty Perry The author, Coty Perry, is Chief Marketing Officer at anglers.com   a website that aims to provide their readers with the best reviews on the best equipment, as well as tips, tricks, and techniques on catching more bass and having more fun doing it. Coty didn't love bass fishing at first cast. It took a few (thousand) throws for him to become obsessed with mastering every possible fishing style, technique, and lure. As a third-generation angler, he has a plethor

By Riyana Karim Hajiani In May of 2020, the death of George Floyd , a Black man from Minneapolis, Minnesota, incited a mass outburst of protests to confront the ongoing issue of police brutality against Black Americans in the United States. These calls for justice echoed across the American border, sparking a similar outburst in Canada. Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests quickly filled Canadian streets in response to Floyd’s murder. The momentum of these protests led many Cana

Shelagh McNally, a CRL and Hub member was recently at the forefront of a fight against a development project in Pincourt. In an interview with CRPC she retells the story of how she managed to save the only wetland that remains untouched in the Rousseau Forest. Question 1. Please introduce yourself I am a writer and artist living in Pincourt, a small town on L'Île Perrot, an island just outside of Montreal. Question 2. How did you get into Climate action? I started writing abo

By Riyana Karim-Hajiani Riyana Karim-Hajiani is a third-year undergraduate student of McGill University’s Department of Political Science where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Honours Arts. Riyana has joined the Climate Reality Project as the Community Climate Hub Research intern. She is heavily engaged in journalism where she advocates for social, political, and legal justice. She has always been passionate about the law and intends to tackle law school following her undergrad

By Mary Stockdale As Regional Organizer for BC’s Interior and North, Laura Sacks is always on the look-out for innovative initiatives to share with the greater hub community. On the first BC-wide Community Climate Hub call in November 2020, Mary Stockdale talked about the climate ambassadors program she helped launch in Vernon. Immediately Laura wanted to learn more, and asked Mary if she would be interested in writing something for a Hublog, so she could share with climate h

By Jomay Amora-Dueck I am officially a Climate Reality Leader, and that’s some great news! Back in July, I took part in the 9-day Climate Reality Leadership Corps: Global Training. Around 10,000 participants from around the world took part in the biggest virtual climate training ever. It was indeed an incredible experience! I am so inspired to join a global community of over 21,000 formerly trained Climate Reality Leaders around the world who are working together to tackle th

Author Adam Flint reached out to The Climate Reality Project Canada out of concern for his grandchildren and future generations, fully aware of the gravity of the climate crisis and the need for all of us to do our part to help solve it. Although there are no "one size fits-all" solutions to fight climate change, storytelling has been said to be one of the most effective way to connect people with one another and create more empathy and solidarity. When people share their sto

By Joy Kwak Jennifer McKelvie is the City Councillor for Ward 25, Scarborough – Rouge Park, City of Toronto. A Scarborough – Rouge Park resident for 15 years, she is a graduate of the University of Toronto Scarborough ( B.Sc . Environmental Science) and is a Geoscientist. Her graduate (Ph.D. 2006) and postgraduate research was supported by numerous provincial, national and international awards. Prior to becoming Councillor, she managed industrial-academic partnerships and env

By Marinella Montanari Hello, and thanks for taking the time to read this article. My name is Marinella Montanari. I am a social entrepreneur, project designer, performing artist, and theatre educator. As a Climate Reality Leader, I was trained in Berlin and Los Angeles in 2018. In 2000, I had the great privilege of co-founding Jobel Group, an innovative art project that is my job, community, dream, and challenge. Climate Change is a sign of our contemporary world. Climate ch

October 1st, 2020   Statement on the importance of dismantling systems of oppression Last June, The Climate Reality Project Canada stood in solidarity  with those demanding justice for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor,  Régis Korchinski-Paquet , Pierre Coriolan, and countless other lives lost to systemic racism, white supremacy, and police brutality.  Those past incidents revealed a disturbing trend: The murder of BIPOC is made common by a system that is rigged aga

By Joy Kwak Grassroots activism has defied countless odds and ensured numerous environmental victories over the years. The unique strength and resilience of grassroots activism is highlighted throughout the film “Water Warriors”, a documentary which describes the monumental standoff between New Brunswickers and SWN in 2010. The documentary opens with the sound of water and a single line: “nothing in this world can live without water.” That sentiment, which pushed hundreds and

By Dean Evangeliou “We sustain ourselves off the land, so if there are issues such as declining populations of caribou, moose and what have you, we’re certainly the first to know and also be affected by issues of climate change,” - says Jarret Quock , a Tahltan First Nation man, describing the specific impacts climate change has on his livelihood. His story is common among First Nation, Métis and Inuit people all across Turtle Island [1] . Indigenous lives, culture and tradit

By Sofia Vedechkina This Wednesday, April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. At The Climate Reality Project Canada, we’re extremely inspired when we think of the successes the world has had thanks to fifty years of climate action–we have achieved a lot in the last half-century by bringing environmental concerns to the political table and defending values that are dear to us, such as conservation, diversity, and equity. Our Founder and Chairman, Al Gore, once said:

By Émilie Campbell-Renaud, Community Engagement and Program Development Manager Dear Climate Reality Leaders, Let us begin by expressing our deep, collective gratitude for all the courageous workers who are out there ensuring that everyone’s basic needs are met. This includes health and public safety workers, grocery store staff, truck drivers, restaurant, aviation, and warehouse workers, farmers, janitors, and sanitation workers. We are grateful to all the generous and helpf

By Émilie Campbell-Renaud, Climate Reality Leader trained in 2010 "Close the door! It's hot outside!" "Choose what you want to eat BEFORE you open the fridge door!" "Why is the TV on? You're not even watching it." "Wait till the washer's full before you turn it on!" When I think back to the orders I was given the most in my youth, I find that almost all of them had to do with wasting money. Several years have passed since then. Today, it is well known that pollution, loss of

By Sofia Vedechkina Judy Fainstein became a Climate Reality Leader in the first Canadian training and has a wide range of experience in both the public and private sectors. Since 2013, she’s been the Director of Operations for Andrew Weaver, Member of the Legislative Assembly of BC, and a Lead Author of the IPCC reports. Judy is passionate about providing leadership opportunities for youth and creating platforms to have their voices heard on issues that matter to them. We sat

An interview with Climate Reality Leader Jake Okechukwu Effoduh. Jake Okechukwu Effoduh is not only a Climate Reality Leader, but also a Vanier Scholar pursuing his PhD at the Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, in Toronto, Canada. He is also a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. We sat down with Jake to discuss his latest initiative as a Climate Reality Leader—the creation of an sustainable fashion collection that goes by the name of “Sage.” Jake, could you tell us a

An interview with Climate Reality Leader Grant Linney, Climate Reality Leader trained in 2010 Grant Linney is a career outdoor and environmental educator whose classrooms include forests, meadows, ponds and streams. He regales in sharing the life support systems of our planet with participants of all ages. He is also an avid outdoors person himself. Among other things, you can find him canoe tripping, sea kayaking, bike touring and hiking, all with photography gear in tow. We

Questions to Dr Gregory Mikkelson, School of Environment & Department of Philosophy at McGill University. Did you know that your money could be furthering the climate crisis without you even knowing it? Many of the funds people put their savings in, for example their pension, are then invested in fossil fuels or other carbon intensive industries. Have you checked where your money is invested? We can all dedicate our time to putting pressure on governments and asking people to

By Émilie Campbell-Renaud Monica Brinkman, or the intersection between art and sustainability Monica Brinkman is not your typical environmental activist. Born in Ontario, Canada, Monica is a Mosaic Artist that grew up in Beaconsfield near Montréal. Her work is at the intersection of art and craft, as she uses a variety of materials, colors and textures. Through stained glass, ceramic tiles, porcelain or simple buttons, Monica conveys powerful messages of justice, peace, solid