Greening Work in a Chilly Climate: Canadian Challenges & International Perspectives
By hao | October 21st, 2011 | Events
Work in a Warming World Presents:
-International Panel-
Greening Work in a Chilly Climate: Canadian Challenges & International Perspectives.
While climate change concerns Canadians intensely, its impact on present jobs and next generation’s workers is largely ignored by public policy, business and labour. However, the European experience shows that reductions in the carbon footprint will not succeed unless environment and employment policies function together.
In terms of implementing policy, the world of work may be the most effective–and neglected-site for reducing Canada’s GHG emissions.
What can we learn from the EU, the US and from around Canada? How can the work world take leadership in reducing GHGs? What role can labour play in shrinking Canada’s carbon footprint?
Join us for an International Panel discussion with experts from the field, to address these challenging issues.
Speakers:
Charles Campbell
Research Director, United Steelworkers-Canada,
“Hard to be green but easy to be blue: Labour’s environmental agenda in a tough climate”
Linda Clarke
Professor of European Industrial Relations, University of Westminster, U.K.,
“Bolt-on skills for low-carbon construction?
Taking Root
By hao | October 21st, 2011 | Events
The event is a ribbon cutting for the newly reinvigorated orchard plus a nature walk by one of the experts on Glendon campus, Professor Schoenfeld. His website, which is hosted by IRIS, can also be seen here [glendon.irisyorku.ca] which is an amazing history of the Glendon Campus and its trees
“Taking Root”
Wednesday October 26th. Senate Chamber, York Hall C Wing
10:30-11:30, Nature Walk with Professor Schoenfeld.
11:30-12:30, Official Ribbon Cutting, followed by refreshments, games with Glendon’s Roots and Shoots, and presentations.
Fresh Ideas: Can Urban Farming Save the World?
By hao | October 21st, 2011 | Events
Ran Goel, Co-Founder, Fresh City
Our Children are obese. Our rivers are polluted. Our oceans are dead zones. OJur climate is changing. Our farmers are going broke. Our best farmland is being paved over. And to add insult to injury, you can hardly find a decent tomato these days.
Enter Fresh City. Founded by Schulich graduate Rona Goel, Fresh City empowers young people ot farm – and, save the world – one Toronto yard at a time. Come learn how one urban farming start-up is pursuing the triple bottom line.
Location: W253 Schulich School of Business
Time: November 7, 2011 11:30-1:00pm
Register at: www.schulich.yorku.ca/COERBregistration
Post Election De-Brief
By hao | October 21st, 2011 | Events
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE SEMINAR SERIES
Future Directions for the Green Energy Act and Sustinable Energy
Join the Faculty of Environmental Studies Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI) for an interactive panel discussion on the results of the 2011 provincial election and the future of sustainable energy in Onatrio
Panelist line-up:
Mark Winfield: FES professor and SEI co-chair
Jose Etcheverry: FES professor and SEI co-chair
Marion Fraser: Fraser & Company president, former senior policy advisor to Ministry to Energy
Tyler Hamilton: FES professor, Toronto Star clean energy and technology columinist
Kristopher Stevens: Ontario Sustainable Energy Association executive director
This event is free, but registration is required due to limited space.
Location:
Lunch in 280N York Research Tower, followed by seminar in 120E Stedman Lecture Hall
RSVP to tarob@yorku.ca
ARBOR Day 2011
By hao | October 21st, 2011 | Events
Sponsored by the York University Bookstore from proceeds of the five-cent charge for plastic shopping bags.
INVITATION:
Everyone is invited to participate in the annual Arbour Day event, come out, get involved, plant a tree, or flowering shrub, do something good for York and something great for our environment.
DATE:
Friday Oct.28, 2011
TIME:
Planting starts at 1:00 pm and goes to 3:00 pm with a ceremonial tree planting and presentations being held at 2:00 pm
LOCATION:
Meet up with organizing staff on the south side of York Blvd. just east of the Busway.
“ Look for Arbour Day sign”
DETAILS:
Come prepared to plant, with appropriate clothing and foot wear. The event will proceed rain or shine. Equipment and tools will be provided by the York Grounds Section.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For questions or additional information contact
John Wilson, Facilities Development, 416 736-2100 ext. 77598
Valerio Larivera, Grounds and Vehicles Supervisor 416 736-2100 ext. 77598
