For Our Kids
@forourkidscan
A non-profit, parent-led, climate justice organization in Canada.
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https://www.forourkids.ca/ 03-03-2022 22:17:50
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        Are you a parent who is concerned about the accelerating #climatecrisis? Please join me in signing this letter to world leaders. For Our Kids #parents #parentpower #ProtectWhatWeLove #love #nature #Earth
        
        Many incredible actions happening across Canada tomorrow for #NationalSeniorsDay - check out this one in Calgary! cc Claire Kraatz calgaryclimatehub.ca/seniors_day_20โฆ
        Children between the ages of 6-12 need emotional support around climate change. Leslie Davenport's new book, "What to do When Climate Change Scares You" provides strategies for clinicians, #teachers, #parents, and those working with school-age children. Alberta Teachers' Association #abed
        
        
        ๐ป BOO! Thereโs something sinister lurking in your communityโฆ un-natural gas! โ ๏ธ The Gas industry is greenwashing its product to put the โtrickโ in trick-or-treat this spooky season โ but these #MonsterMisconceptions are far from #TheFrackingTruth. ๐ thefrackingtruth.ca
        Across BC, AB and SK, #Methane ย from oil and gas flares, vents, and leaks into the air - often within 1km of schools and daycares. Tell Steven Guilbeault, Mark Holland, and your local MP to protect what we love and take action on methane pollution! forourkids.ca/methane_actions
                        
                    
                    
                    
                
        Ontarioโs Appeal Court has ruled seven youth have a case against the Doug Ford government over its โinadequateโ emissions reduction target. Fatima Syed / @fatimabsyed.bsky.social spoke to their lawyer thenarwhal.ca/ontario-youth-โฆ
        
        We need folks in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to sign and share. Protect what we love: End methane flaring near #schools and #daycares. cc BCTF Divest Now BC Teachersโ Federation Alberta Teachers' Association Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation jason schilling Samantha Becotte #children #health
        Thrilled to have the #EmissionsCap ๐งขdraft regulations announced, but we need them implemented ASAP. Stay tuned to see how you can help the For Our Kids push for an #EmissionsCap now! Meanwhile, check out analysis from our friends at CAN-Rac Canada climateactionnetwork.ca/canadas-move-tโฆ
                        
                    
                    
                    
                
        "Imagine if $3 billion were invested in projects that improve air quality, reduce healthcare costs and lessen the economic burden on communities impacted by high pollution levels." via Pembina Institute pembina.org/blog/rethinkinโฆ
        
        
        We need strong #methane pollution regulations to keep the air clean for our kids. Over 440 parents, educators, & supporters with For Our Kids shared this message with Steven Guilbeault at #COP29 this week. Huge thanks to ๐น๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ [email protected] and leah temper for presenting our letter!
                        
                    
                    
                    
                
        It was great to see this full-page ad in today's Hill Times, courtesy of @CAPE-ACME and For Our Kids. Tackling methane pollution fights climate change while protecting the health of people across Canada. It's time for cabinet to get the job done!