When the Last Glacier Melted, the World Would Catch on Fire

When the Last Glacier Melted, the World Would Catch on Fire

Author: Sierra Club Canada April 4, 2024 Duration: 59:59

Jessica Murray talks with lawyer Leslie Anne St. Amour of the RAVEN trust about the Wet’suwet’en challenge to Canada’s climate inaction, the usefulness of UNDRIP, why we urgently need to change Canadian environmental law for the better, and our right to life, liberty, and security of the person.

Given Sierra Club Canada's ongoing work on the Rights of Nature, as part of our podcast we're doing a miniseries on Indigenous and environmental law - all of which are crucial to making this decade a decade of positive change. Stay tuned for many more episodes on this subject to come.

In the Q&A at the end this week we answer questions on carbon pricing
and how to talk to others about the misinformation around the "carbon tax" that we heard about in the wake of our last episode. Find sources related to this week's Q&A section here at: https://www.sierraclub.ca/carbon-tax-impact-canada/

Spoiler alert: No, we should not be taxing volcanoes instead...

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Produced by Sierra Club Canada, The Environment in Canada Podcast digs into the stories and policies shaping our natural world. This isn't just a theoretical discussion; it's a grounded look at the intersection of ecology, economy, and community action across the country. You'll hear conversations that connect the dots between climate change impacts in our own backyards and global biodiversity loss, examining everything from local pollution challenges to the national shift toward renewable energy. The dialogue often ventures into how democratic processes influence environmental outcomes and explores the growing legal and ethical concept of the Rights of Nature. Each episode is built to inform and empower, offering a clear-eyed perspective on both the problems and the tangible solutions emerging from Canadian communities, businesses, and advocacy. By focusing on these interconnected themes, the podcast provides a crucial resource for anyone wanting to understand the full scope of environmental issues today. Weaving together news, science, and politics, this series goes beyond headlines to foster a deeper comprehension of our relationship with the land and water. Listening means engaging with the critical debates that will define Canada's ecological future, all through the trusted lens of one of the nation's most established environmental voices. The aim is to leave you not just better informed, but equipped with the context needed to participate meaningfully in the ongoing conversation about protection and sustainability.
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