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ICYMI, #Canadian LIF, #Canadians overall, sign/share Leadnow.ca partner Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) urgent e-petition: "'To: Canadian Members of Parliament' 'Big Oil’s Lies Cost Lives – Support Bill C-372' 'Fossil fuel companies have been lying about climate change for years, threatening lives and our planet to protect their own profits. Like big tobacco used to, oil and gas companies spend millions every year blanketing the airwaves and social media making false claims to protect their profits at our expense. But now we have the opportunity to stop the disinformation and greenwashing in its tracks. Bill C-372, a private member's bill tabled by New Democrat MP Charlie Angus, would ban the promotion and advertising of fossil fuels just like tobacco advertising is banned. The countdown is on until Bill C-372’s second reading in the House of Commons – where it could get killed, or passed... If you want to stop fossil fuel companies from advertising their false claims, and help speed up the adoption of clean energy solutions, sign our petition now. Why is this important? Fossil fuels are driving climate change and causing skyrocketing levels of deadly pollution – Fossil-fuel pollution is directly linked to up to 34 000 premature deaths in Canada per year and over 8 million globally. Meanwhile, greenwashing by oil and gas companies knowingly misleads the public with false claims of 'net zero' and 'carbon neutral' oil impeding informed consumer decision-making and delaying the transition to safer, cleaner energy sources. Companies that create harmful products that threaten public health should not be allowed to advertise. For this reason, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment have been leading calls for a fossil fuel advertising ban, and three quarters of a million health professionals support such a ban. Now, with Bill C-372, we have the chance to make this a reality. The bill could come to second reading very soon and a giant wave of support and signatures on this petition could be critical in tipping the scales and getting this bill passed. We need to show Parliamentarians that there is a massive collective of people who are tired of the lies and disinformation from the oil and gas industry and who won’t stop until Bill C-372 is passed. Sign the petition now to support this important legislation and ensure its speedy passage into law: https://lnkd.in/gb8wC5Jp"

"Dear Friends, "Thanks for signing the petition: Big Oil’s Lies Cost Lives – Support Bill C-372 Together, we can make a real difference-but only if we spread the word and invite others to join us. Can you share the petition on Facebook and Twitter? Share on facebook. Share on twitter. You can also share the campaign by forwarding the email below. The Leadnow.ca team. Copy this text into an email to share with your friends Petition: Big Oil’s Lies Cost Lives – Support Bill C-372. It would mean a lot to me if you took a moment to add your name because: Fossil fuels are driving climate change and causing skyrocketing levels of deadly pollution – Fossil-fuel pollution is directly linked to up to 34 000 premature deaths in Canada per year and over 8 million globally. Meanwhile, greenwashing by oil and gas companies knowingly misleads the public with false claims of “net zero” and “carbon neutral” oil impeding informed consumer decision-making and delaying the transition to safer, cleaner energy sources. Companies that create harmful products that threaten public health should not be allowed to advertise. For this reason, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) have been leading calls for a fossil fuel advertising ban, and three quarters of a million health professionals support such a ban. Now, with Bill C-372, we have the chance to make this a reality. The bill could come to second reading very soon and a giant wave of support and signatures on this petition could be critical in tipping the scales and getting this bill passed. We need to show Parliamentarians that there is a massive collective of people who are tired of the lies and disinformation from the oil and gas industry and who won’t stop until Bill C-372 is passed. Sign the petition now to support this important legislation and ensure its speedy passage into law. *Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/eQu93ubD Real change happens when everyday people like you and I come together and stand up for what we believe in. Together we can reach heaps of people and help create change around this important issue. After you've signed the petition please also take a moment to share it with others. It's super easy – all you need to do is forward this email. Thank you!

Greenhouse gas emissions in Republic of Ireland hit their lowest level in 30 years, according to figures reported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland (EPA). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZWAEMnM #engineering #mechanicalengineering #manufacturing

Ireland is moving forward with important changes to the Air Pollution Act, 1987, to address emerging air quality challenges, particularly from domestic solid fuel burning. The European Environment Agency's 2022 report highlighted 1,410 premature deaths in Ireland due to air pollution in 2020, with 1,300 linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from solid fuel burning. Some of the key recommendations in the paper included: Enhanced Regulation: New measures to oversee the production, transportation, and sales of solid fuels. Legal Requirements for Fuel Producers: Companies based in other EU member states or third countries must now establish a legal presence in Ireland to place solid fuels on the market. These changes, along with the solid fuel regulations introduced in October 2022, aim to reduce pollution and safeguard public health. Early reports from the Environmental Protection Agency indicate positive impacts, but issues like unauthorized imports of high-polluting fuels remain a concern. #Regulation ##Legislation #Ireland #Sustainability #CleanAir

According to data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland in July 2024 [1], emissions from agriculture decreased by 4.6% in 2023. This was largely due to an 18% reduction in fertiliser use, a 27% decrease in use of calcium carbonate (lime) and a 2.1% reduction in methane from livestock.   As well as being food producers delivering high quality dairy products for consumption in over 130 countries, #IrishDairy farmers are consumers and concerned citizens. They work hard every day to reduce their environmental impact and address the global climate challenge we all face.   This is important for the future because Irish dairy sustains 17,500 family farms, supports more than 55,000 jobs and delivers €6.3bn in export revenues to the economy each year. For more information, read the full report 👉 [1] https://lnkd.in/eVzV-q8p #IrishDairy #FromTheGroundUp #EPAReport

TALKING WATER INDUSTRY NEWS Labour Gov Cracks Down On Water Polluters SwitchWaterSupplier.com • September 23, 2024 Water pollution in the UK is one of the hottest topics of the moment, with water quality in the country hitting the headlines on an increasingly regular basis. The situation is now so dire, in fact, that UN figures show that 100 per cent of the rivers in England failed to achieve good chemical status in 2020.... #Water #TalkingWater #WaterIndustryNews #BusinessWaterSupplier #BusinessWater #CompareBusinessWaterSuppliers #Utilities #Procurement #WaterProcurement #ESG #ESGReporting

The Federal Government is continually working with Australian farmers to reduce emissions and create new commercial opportunities through soil carbon programs. Angus Taylor, the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, said a new Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method would make it easier for farmers to earn money by boosting soil carbon levels. “The Government is making it easier for Australian farmers to be rewarded for their contribution to reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions...Under our plan, farmers will be free to choose whether they sell those offsets or use them to reduce their own emissions.” According to the Minister, increasing soil carbon could create a new revenue stream of more than $2.4 billion annually for Australian farmers and land managers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gS7wQBfu #soilcarbon #carbonsampling #regenerative #sustainable #farmers

In advance of the Election on Thursday, I have been looking through the various Party Manifestos to see what is in there that might affect the water and environment sectors. First up is the Labour party which is simply called “Change” and is a very professional and management consultancy type of document with lots of personal stories and pictures of Keir Starmer doing Prime Ministerial types of things such as drinking mugs of tea, chatting to kids, making speeches and looking into the middle distance. In his introduction titled, ‘My Plan for Change’, he says “...sewage in our rivers is not an accident. Rather, it is a direct result of a governing party that, time and again, puts its own interests and obsessions above the issues that affect families...”, which puts water and the environment at the heart of any future Labour administration. In the section on “Make Britain a Clean Energy Superpower, further detail is given but it is low on specifics. They say that “they will improve access to nature, promote biodiversity, and protect our landscapes and wildlife”. Under “Protecting nature”, they go further and say “….Labour will create nine new National River Walks, one in each region of England, and establish three new National Forests in England…”. “Clean Water” gets its own section which places the blame firmly on the Conservative government and weak regulation for pollution caused by “illegal sewage dumping” and commits to strengthening regulators ability to block executive bonus payments and putting failing water companies under special measures to clean up the rivers. No mention of renationalisation or restructuring the sector but there are strong words on automatic and severe fines for pollution. The only firm commitment being to ensure independent monitoring of every outlet. Given the high priority given to pollution and the environment in the introduction, the lack of detail in the later section is somewhat disappointing if unsurprising but I am left wondering if the fact that Water is lumped together under Clean Energy mean that water and energy regulation may be brought closer together?  Or is it merely an acceptance that the environment cannot be regulated independently of the energy and water we extract from it?  Next up is the conservatives... https://lnkd.in/e6_MdEie

💧 Water pricing isn't just about numbers—it's crucial for #sustainability. At #GWS24, Alejandro Jiménez revealed how politics often dictate prices, not true costs. Should water be tangled in political webs? ACCIONA says no. By reimagining pricing to incorporate all costs into tariffs, we pave the way for a more transparent system 🔄 Subsidising water may encourage unsustainable behaviors. Aligning tariffs with true costs sends the right signals—to customers, industries, and agriculture, fostering responsible water use. The urgency for change resonated throughout summit discussions, which delved into innovative pricing models and sustainable #watermanagement strategies - echoing Alejandro's call to action. ⚡️ Tune in to Antoine Walter's channel for more on this critical conversation.

The world is spending at least $2.6tn (£2tn) a year on subsidies that drive global heating and destroy nature, according to this new analysis. Against formal commitments made, countries countries providing direct support for deforestation, water pollution and fossil fuel consumption. Examples include state support for large fishing vessels that drive overfishing, and government policies that subsidise petrol, synthetic fertilisers and monoculture crop production. This is our tax money used wrongfully - legally and morally. #environment #Parisagreement #kunmingmontrealagreement #biodiversity https://lnkd.in/eig6pWi9