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For anyone who has been stuck in a conversation with someone who passionately says something about climate change that is utterly uninformed, you'll know how nice it is to not only be able to talk about the science that proves them wrong, but now you can actually show them research on it right there in the middle of the moment. Read the rest of this article from Treehugger.com
 In light of the Prime Minister's invitation for input on the upcoming federal budget, the Green Budget Coalition (GBC) is highlighting its three priority budget recommendations, whose adoption could stimulate over 8,000 new jobs in renewable energy, ensure clean sources of drinking water for millions of Canadians, and help Canada meet its commitment under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity to establish national and regional systems of protected areas.
"These are prime opportunities for Canada to shine on the world stage during the International Year of Biodiversity and in the lead-up to the G8 and G20 Summits," said Barry Turner, Chair of the Green Budget Coalition and Director of Government Relations, Ducks Unlimited Canada. more
Arctic Voices Fellowship Program 
The Arctic Voices Fellowship program is up and running and needs your help in identifying Northern applicants.
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 Have you ever noticed how comment sections on online media are riddled with claims by deniers that climate change is a hoax?
Climate Response, a citizen-based collective, says it’s time to take back the climate conversation.
Climate Change and Environmental Decline as a Moral Issue
The University of Calgary, the Pembina Institute, The United Church of Canada, A Rocha, World Vision Canada, Climate Action Network Canada, and the Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology are pleased to invite you to a two-day retreat on "Climate Change and Environmental Decline as a Moral Issue" to be held in Toronto, April 16-17.
Registration is now open here.
Complimenting this retreat will be two free public panels: "What Do We in Faith Communities Have to Offer" on Wednesday April 14, as well as "Creation Care" to be held on April 15.
Speakers at these events will include:
Loren Wilkinson, Professor, Philosophy/Interdisciplinary Studies at Regent College
Dave Toycen, President and CEO, World Vision Canada
Alanna Mitchell, Environmental Author and Journalist
Mardi Tindal, Moderator, United Church of Canada
The Hon. David MacDonald, Former Cabinet Minister & MP; World Council of Churches
Graham Saul, Executive Director, Climate Action Network Canada
Danny Harvey, Professor, Geography and Urban Studies, University of Toronto, IPCC Author
For more information visit the University of Calgary website.
Member Profile  Meet Living Oceans Society
Living Oceans Society is Canada’s largest organization focusing exclusively on marine conservation issues. We believe that people are part of the environment and that by protecting the B.C. coastal ecosystem, we can build sustainable communities today and for our children.
The ocean is often overlooked in the climate change debate even though it is being greatly affected by increased carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere. Through our Energy and Marine Protected Area Programs we are helping protect the ocean from climate change impacts. We are developing an additional program to raise awareness about the impacts of ocean acidification and the need for Canada and the rest of the world to develop fair, ambitious and binding climate policies.
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Through our Marine Protected Areas (MPA) program we are working to preserve the remaining sea grass beds and salt marshes on Canada’s coastlines. These sensitive areas have significant carbon sequestering potential. Protecting them in a series of MPAs will help battle climate change and ensure greater resiliency in our ocean ecosystems. To join our call to protect these vital areas click here: www.livingoceans.org/programs/mpa/action.aspx
Over the past decade our Energy Program has successfully kept B.C.’s coast free from offshore oil and gas development. We intend to replicate that success by also keeping the north coast free from massive oil tankers. A proposed mega-project by Enbridge called “Northern Gateway” plans to build dual pipelines running between the tar sands and coastal B.C. If approved, over 200 tankers per year will travel through the waters surrounding the Great Bear Rainforest. The tar sands expansion related to this project would produce an additional 6.5 megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year, equivalent to putting 1.6 million cars on the road. To support our efforts go to: www.livingoceans.org/programs/energy/action.aspx
Living Oceans Society also works on Marine Planning, Sustainable Fisheries and Salmon Farming. For more information please visit our website: www.livingoceans.org
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Help Team Polar Bear save Winter!Action Alert:
With record temperatures threatening the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games, an unexpected team from the north has appeared to rescue the Olympics, only by saving winter itself.
Meet Team Polar Bear, a family of three furry giants, that has traveled South to get to the bottom of the disappearing snow in their arctic home, only to discover that Canada, the country that prides itself on its frosty fortitude, is itself one of the worst climate culprits.
Sign the petition, and send your message to Stephen Harper.