[All] GREN news Sept. 25

[water.lulu at yahoo.ca]

Hi folks
Sweeping changes are happening left right and centre right now. Here's the latest to help keep everyone up to speed...including myself! 
Local News
Kitchener says no to townhouse plan around Hidden Valleyhttp://m.kitchenerpost.ca/news-story/6874892-hidden-valley-townhomes-proposal-withdrawn
Lanxess AG, the German specialty chemicals company, agreed to buy Chemtura Corp., a U.S.-based maker of lubricant additives and flame retardants, for about $2.12 billion in cash.http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-25/lanxess-agrees-to-buy-chemtura-for-about-2-12-billion-in-cash
Voter ReformOver 300 people participated in the voter reform workshop in Kitchener on Sept 17th and it mirrored numbers we saw regarding the climate change event. There was a healthy mix of folks from all parties speaking on everything from how we vote, how to make voting more accessible to what questions are asked on the ballot to secure more proportional representation. Further dates for participation within our area include the following: September 28th, 2016 - New Hamburg Public Library, will host a Fair Vote Waterloo presentation of "Make Every Vote Count", 6:30 - 8:00pm, 145 Huron St, New Hamburg September 28th, 2016 - Jean-Pierre Kingsley Speaks on Electoral Reform at the Auditorium, Kitchener Public Library Main Branch, 7:00pm-8:30pm, 85 Queen Street N, Kitchener September 29th, 2016 - Ayr Public Library, will host a Fair Vote Waterloo presentation of "Make Every Vote Count", 6:30pm-8:00pm, 137 Stanley St, AyrFor cross Canada dates and times visit here: 
https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/electoral-reform/participate-in-canadian-federal-electoral-reform-consultations/attend-a-canadian-federal-electoral-reform-event.html
Ban Nestle petitionPetitions to ban Nestle are now underway after the Province allowed Nestle to outbid Elora on their own water supply. In the attachment is a photo of the brand names of Nestle products if folks want to participate with the ban. Kathleen Wynne is calling these rules outdated. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/09/23/boycott-nestle-water_n_12157042.html?ncid=engmodushpmg00000004
Provincial
Money for Endangered Species AvailableThe MNR has announced grants to help Species at Risk Conservation projects. Up to $20,000 per project is available. https://www.ontario.ca/page/grants-protecting-species-risk
Imperial Oil fined in Sarnia: Imperial OIl was charged over $800,000  in fines and damages for a release of hydrogen sulfide at their plant in Sarnia. http://blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2016/09/20/imperial-oil-fined-800k-odourous-release/

New Line 9 website to help fundraise for Chippewas of the Thames Supreme court process, Cool t-shirts for sale too! https://www.facebook.com/PeopleVersusLine9/photos/a.312111718869351.73169.310648045682385/1131684353578746/?type=3&theater

National
Lack of Compliance from Imperial Oil1.5 years after orders issued, Imperial Oil still hasn't posted $178 Million clean up deposit for Norman Well field. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/imperial-oil-security-deposit-not-paid-1.3766142
Info on MP Harper's new bossHere is an old article flagging the fact that Dentons works for several big oil firms and are linked with defending known climate deniers. http://www.desmog.ca/2013/08/15/Law-Firm-Behind-Removal-YouTube-Tar-Sands-Satire-Fundraiser-Tied-Big-Oil In 2014 Dentons & Imperial Oil partnered on an internationally trained lawyer articling program at the University of Calgary. http://www.dentons.com/en/whats-different-about-dentons/connecting-you-to-talented-lawyers-around-the-globe/news/2014/january/dentons-and-imperial-oil-partner-on-internationally-trained-lawyer-articling-program-in-calgaryThey were retained by Enbridge for Northern Gateway, a case they lost.  Now they are representing Enbridge again for the Line 9 vs. Chippewas of the Thames hearing according to Myeengun Henry, the elder leading this lawsuit.
Verdict: GuiltyBruce Carson is Guilty As a senior adviser to Prime Minister Stephen Harper from 2006 to 2009 he was convicted on three different counts of illegal lobbying. Carson broke the law while pushing Harper’s fossil fuels friendly agenda from two perches. One was an oil lobby group, and the other was a federally funded think tank at the University of Calgary billed as a clean energy research centre before Carson helped bend it to oil sands advocacy.  http://thetyee.ca/News/2016/09/21/Bruce-Carson-Found-Guilty/
NEB Delay costsStalled review of Energy East has cost the NEB $685,000 so far. .http://www.bnn.ca/neb-says-stalled-review-of-energy-east-has-cost-685-000-1.572198
BC Salmon in DistressWorld's Biggest Sockeye Run Shut Down as Wild Pacific Salmon Fight for Survival http://www.ecowatch.com/wild-salmon-climate-change-2011395747.html
Alliance of Chiefs Over 50 Chiefs from Canada and the US formed an alliance specifically to say no to pipelines.  http://aptn.ca/news/2016/09/22/bc-chiefs-hope-treaty-alliance-will-help-stop-unwanted-pipeline-projects/

International News 
CDP Global Water Report states: The world will face a 40% global shortfall of water between forecast demand and available supply by 2030.Business as usual water management will put at risk 63 trillion dollars. 1.5% of today's growth. It notes the Kalamazoo River & Talmadge Creek spill cost Enbridge 2% of their 2014 total revenue and spent US$1.2 billion. Interactive website: http://globalwaterresults.cdp.net/Full report here: https://b8f65cb373b1b7b15feb-c70d8ead6ced550b4d987d7c03fcdd1d.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/cms/reports/documents/000/000/574/original/CDP-Global-Water-Report-2015.pdf?1469698359
Dakota Access Issue at Capital Hill There were hearings at the Capital and on video. It is a 2 hour video but points taken reflect strongly on the similar issues we have in Canada in regards to lack of regard for proper consultations and lack of regard for Indigenous knowledge. The archaeology is highly flawed because schools have only taught a Colonial way of planning in schools. They never learned the details of Indigenous knowledge. Human trafficking, societal discord, suicides increase as the fabric of Indigenous life support is eroded. Sacred lands leveled. Homelands flooded. Lists of violations were read throughout the hearing of many planning projects that have failed to consult with these people and that have caused tort harm.  It is not just one project at one location. This is systematic genocide. This part of a very long legacy of historical trauma.  http://nativenewsonline.net/currents/taking-stand-protecting-water-native-american-sacred-cultural-resources-standing-rock-video/
The UN calls for a stop of Dakota Access Pipeline Construction http://www.upi.com/UN-steps-into-Dakota-oil-pipeline-fight/2181474632946/?spt=su&or=btn_tw

Online Petitions:
Boycott Nestle Petition (Council of Canadians) https://secure.canadians.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1899&ea.campaign.id=56392Sign to stop Atrazine use in Canada (Ecojustice) http://cauzio.org/en/pesticides/sign-to-ban-atrazine-harmful-pesticide-used-in-canada?FB-22sept
Have a good one everybody! 
Lulu :0)






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