Episode #113
"I'm going to do it anyway because it's right" - Pauline Thornham on the virtue of stubbornness AND updates.
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... Take Action by Sending Messages: The U.S. wants to force oil drilling onto Greenland: Canada must not help the U.S. (email letter campaign) : https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/greenland-oil-drilling-canada-u-s/ Send a Message: Stop the Financing of Gas Plants : https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/gas_plants_data_centres_financing/ Wildfire Response and Preparing Links: Canadian Red Cross: Donate to the 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal here : https://www.redcross.ca/ Email us with updates about local mutual aid responses at communications@sierraclub.ca 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 . Find all upcoming events, from Many vs. The Money in Toronto to Solar Training in Newfoundland and Labrador, here : https://www.sierraclub.ca/events/ Be sure to send us your questions at info@sierraclub.ca and sign up for email updates from us here : https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/ And don't forget to take action : https://www.sierraclub.ca/take-action/ Support the show Find out more and take action at sierraclub.ca/take-action/
