Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Climate Justice Ottawa Drops Banner in Parliament "If They Won't Take Action on Climate Justice, We Will!" | Media Co-op

Climate Justice Ottawa Drops Banner in Parliament "If They Won't Take Action on Climate Justice, We Will!" | Media Co-op

Community-based renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro need to be developed in a way that does not damage natural ecosystems, meaning energy production must be controlled by communities and not corporations. Current subsidies and systems of agriculture decrease healthy food choices, contribute to ecological destruction, and hurt small scale farmers, while a shift towards community-controlled diversified agriculture leads to healthier people and ecosystems. There are more efficient ways of transporting people and products than building mass highways; Canada needs to invest in solutions that re-imagine how we move around within and between cities through the localization of production, bicycle infrastructure, and accessible public transit. Ultimately, federal

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