Interview with Pauline Thornham, a long time volunteer with Sierra Club Canada and environmental advocate in Brampton, Ontario. It covers everything from electric buses, to bike lanes, to waste as well as the work - and patience - that goes into making change. The interview is hosted by Sierra Club Canada Board Member Andrea Miller.

Also a few updates...

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• From James Stout the Spokane Tribal Network and see James' Bluesky for more ways to help and updates.
• Our guide to how to help protect yourself from the impacts of wildfire smoke: https://www.sierraclub.ca/what-we-can-do-about-wildfire-smoke/
• How Women are navigating climate emergencies in Canada (podcast).
• An earlier podcast with Canadian climate survivors about their stories.

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