Research done for the Pacific Peoples Partnership, Victoria BC Vulnerability in the South Pacific Islands The South Pacific Islands are one of the most vulnerable areas in the world to the effects of climate change. The risks are not a matter of inconvenience, but a matter of survival. Failure of food systems, drinking water contaminated […]
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womanatmile0.wordpress.com: Why COP21 Matters
I am so hopeful for the upcoming Paris climate conference.
It is an overwhelming challenge we face, but nothing matters more.
womanatmile0.wordpress.com: Obama’s Climate Legacy: An Arctic Interview with the Rolling Stone
Thank you Obama, for making climate change a priority during your time as president. I truly hope your successor is as aware of, and as willing to speak out and act on this issue, as you have been. I will miss you as the leader of our southern neighbors.
Continue readingwomanatmile0.wordpress.com: Shell is leaving the Arctic!
Woohoo!!! This has been something I’ve been deeply concerned about for many months now. Shell abandoning offshore drilling plans in the Arctic is amazing news for our world! O how I love a good victory.
Continue readingwomanatmile0.wordpress.com: The world’s most prominent leaders agree to phase out fossil fuels by the end of the century
Congratulations world. We are finally starting to head in the right direction, fuelled by the passion and commitment from a handful of dedicated leaders. I’m so proud and happy today that the G7 leaders have agreed to decarbonize by the end of this century. Despite opposition from my own apparent ‘leader’
Continue readingwomanatmile0.wordpress.com: Why not act now?
What a powerful video. We must change our policy and our priorities. Future generations are concerned, why not act now on climate change?!
Continue readingwomanatmile0.wordpress.com: Climate scientist and Green party MLA Dr. Andrew Weaver: The politics and suppression of science
Dr. Weaver is lecturing at the University of Victoria for the next two weeks in a climate change and society environmental studies course. He exudes passion like you wouldn’t believe and has not let the wear of politics affect his sense of humour. He displayed the most recent (2008-2012) public opinion polls on climate change. 26% of
Continue readingwomanatmile0.wordpress.com: If you too are one of those crazy people who believes one person can make a difference
If you too believe in the power of one here are some things that you can do that will change the world, I promise. If its Yellow Let it Mellow: Ew right? Yes, I know, there are situations where one simply cannot let it mellow. For example: you are on a first date,
Continue readingwomanatmile0.wordpress.com: Climate change made simple
This video gives me warm and fuzzies like you wouldn’t believe. The most recent research on Climate change simply explained by the largest international collaboration of climate scientists, the IPCC.
Continue readingwomanatmile0.wordpress.com: Canada’s Role in the Global Climate Puzzle
Here is an Op-Ed written for one of my courses last semester. It was published in the Times Colonist on Dec 19th. 14. Take a look. http://digital.timescolonist.com/epaper/viewer.aspx?noredirect=true
Continue readingwomanatmile0.wordpress.com: Introductions to the new Woman at Mile 0
The torch of Woman at Mile 0 has officially been passed. I am her daughter and am very excited to have adopted her long- unloved blog and make it my own. If your curious who I am, I’m presently a student at the University of Victoria in Environmental Science and Geography. I
Continue readingMichael Ignatieff in Victoria: What will you do for the youth? (video)
Here is AMFresh video by my partner at AMFresh of one of the questions asked and answered at the Victoria Election Town Hall rally with Michael Ignatieff on Sunday evening at Crystal Gardens.
Continue readingMichael Ignatieff in Victoria:Election 2011 (video)
My partner has created AMFresh video of the Michael Ignatieff rally and open question forum in Victoria on Sunday night at Crystal Gardens. Video of the Q & A session will follow shortly. Enjoy!!
Continue readingEJDF Liberal Candidate Lillian Szpak with Bob Rae – Election 2011 (video)
On Saturday evening I had a chance get out and see Bob Rae and Esquimalt Juan de Fuca Liberal candidate Lillian Szpak at her new election campaign office on 754-A Goldstream Ave. My partner from AM Fresh filmed this video and took pictures of the evening. It was an opportunity for constituents to meet Lillian, […]
Continue readingVictoria Liberal Christopher Causton’s Campaign Launch (video)
Yesterday afternoon I attended the campaign kick event off for Federal Liberal Party Candidate Christopher Causton. It was also interesting to hear him clarify his position on election signs as that is a big interest area for me. He said that as the 25 year Mayor of Oak Bay, a municipality with some of […]
Continue readingCampaign Kick off Night for Victoria and Saanich Gulf Islands
Tonight marks the campaign kick off events for Victoria Federal Liberal candidate & Oak Bay Mayor Christopher Causton and Saanich Gulf Islands Liberal candidate Renee Hetherington. Unfortunately both events take place at the same time so I will be attending Christopher’s event, given I am helping with his campaign this time round. My heart and […]
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