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Stay Informed

CACOR's weekly newsletter
November 12, 2023

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To the SEED community:

Welcome to the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome.

Everything we do to help humanity live in harmony with the natural world that gave rise to and sustains us gives our lives meaning and promise.

How can we become more relevant to your mission? More pertinent news items will be posted here from time to time.
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To CACOR Members:


Seeking editors for the CACOR Website. Contact Art Hunter at [email protected].
Four CACOR members have volunteered to make occasional posts into our Breaking News listing.
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Archived Articles Revisited:

This is your weekly personal list of three random articles extracted from our website archives. These links are unique to you and are more than one year old. The intention is to deliver a sense of what was considered a priority on that date compared with today's latest articles and presentations. You are encouraged to share these links with your social media and other networks.
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CACOR Live | Janet Janzen | Responding to Energy Inequity: The Rise of Community Solar in the U.S and Missing in Canada

CACOR Live | Janet Janzen | Responding to Energy Inequity: The Rise of Community Solar in the U.S and Missing in Canada

Speaker: Janet Janzen Subject: Responding to Energy Inequity: The Rise of Community Solar in the U.S and Missing in Canada Time:       10 Jun 2026 13:30 Eastern Time (US and Canada) Summary: Presented by Janet Janzen, this session examines community solar as an emerging policy and market mechanism for addressing energy inequity. Focusing on comparative developments in the …

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Moral test of government

The moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life -- the sick, the needy, and the handicapped. Hubert Humphrey, US Vice President (1911-1978) ,

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How well are we doing?

How well are we doing?
Key indicators of how humans are changing the Earth: Sea level, species, carbon dioxide, sea ice, population, daily temperature extremes, annual climate change performance by country, air pollution, temperature records, climate change indicators, top ten emitters, historic emissions, electric vehicles.

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Utility Companies in Ontario: Key Players and Services

Ontario’s utility sector is the backbone of the province’s infrastructure, ensuring reliable electricity, water, and energy distribution to millions of residents and businesses. With a diverse mix of publicly owned and private utility providers, the province’s energy landscape is shaped by regulatory frameworks, market demands, and ongoing technological advancements. From large-scale electricity transmission networks to local distribution systems, these companies …

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COMOX 2026 - Snowbirds Spring Training - One Last Ride (for now)

Do me a favour...watch this on the biggest screen you can find! Ten years ago, I made banger of a video about our spring training in Comox (   • Comox 2016: SPRING TRAINING with the Snowb...  ). It’s been played at countless venues and school visits since, showcasing a mere glimpse of what the final three weeks of annual spring training in Comox, B.C. looked like from the Team’s …

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A car with no motor beat the wind - then a physics professor bet $10,000 against it

A physics professor challenged the claim that a wind-powered car with no motor, no batteries and no stored energy could travel downwind faster than the wind itself. The argument turned into a public $10,000 bet, witnessed by names including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye and Sean Carroll. The professor argued that gusts, wind gradients or flawed experiments explained the result, …

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YOU KNOW CLIMATE CHANGE ISN'T STOPPING BECAUSE POLITICIANS DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT.

Listen to article As municipal officials from across Canada flocked to Edmonton for the Canadian Federation of Municipalities conference, a group of them gathered off-site Thursday in an effort to bring the climate crisis back to the centre of national discussion. It was the first-ever climate summit organized by Elbows Up for Climate, an initiative launched by former Montreal …

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Canada's publicly funded charging stations

Canada's publicly funded charging stations are part of a comprehensive strategy to support the transition to electric vehicles. The Government of Canada has invested significantly in the development of EV charging infrastructure, including the installation of over 30,000 electric vehicle chargers across the country. This investment is part of the broader initiative to create a globally competitive automotive sector focused on next-generation vehicle manufacturing. The National Charging Infrastructure Strategy aims to promote EV adoption while attracting private sector investment and creating new, well-paying jobs in the EV supply chain.  www.canada.ca For those looking to find a charging station in Canada, the Electric Charging and Alternative Fuelling Stations Locator tool provides a map to locate stations where you can recharge or refuel your vehicle. This tool also shows alternative fuel stations and allows for advanced filters to search for charging stations by location, fuel type, and station details.  cleanenergy.ca Ontario, in particular, has a robust network of publicly funded charging stations, with over 4,000 stations and more than 11,500 charging ports. The province has also installed 32 Level 2 chargers at carpool lots and has launched the Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid Stream to support the development of new charging technologies.  Ressources naturelles Canada Electrify Canada's public network offers Ultra-Fast and Hyper-Fast chargers, with a focus on providing a convenient and reliable charging experience. The network is designed to offer the most powerful DC fast charging stations, catering to the needs of drivers who require fast charging on the go.  www.ontario.ca For a detailed comparison of charging networks in Ottawa, including coverage patterns and pricing models, ChargeHub provides a platform to check real-time availability across all networks from a single platform.  www.electrify-canada.ca These initiatives reflect Canada's commitment to supporting the transition to electric vehicles and enhancing the overall EV charging experience for Canadians.

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