Environmental Education Ontario

Even more critical in this age, Larry White shares his lesson plan to help students distinguish what is credible and reliable online. This workshop helps explore how fake news can distort our biases and perspectives: oercommons.org/courses/lesson…

See you tomorrow 9am EST for Virtual Paddle the Rouge Day 2! Join us at paddletherouge.com.🌊 🚣#PTR2020

These hot July days are a good time to think about protecting and preserving our precious natural water supply. Check out this intro to rain gardens and see how you can make your green space more eco friendly! gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/…

By 2050, 75% of the energy we use must be low carbon. How can #CityofTO encourage home and building owners to install rooftop #solar?  Share your thoughts. Take the survey!  ecs.page.link/1F4sP #TransformTO #Toronto #energy #renewable

Want to add reducing waste to your #2020NewYear #goals? Try replacing single-use items like coffee cups and bags with reusable ones. If we all make small changes, we can make a big difference. toronto.ca/reduce-reuse

For the Ford government on the environment, good places to stop digging would be to end its crusade against carbon pricing, reconsider implementation of the retrograde measures in Bill 132 and halt the effort to dismantle the MISA program. Mark Winfield: torstar.co/JugE50xJrBy

“A responsible citizen in this century is a sustainable citizen” — @lofioramonti At #EarthDay we are issuing a call for all countries to commit to #climateeducation by #COP26. Read the full story in our blog: ow.ly/r8yo50xxjnF

Who are you supporting this #GivingTuesdayCA? Visit canadahelps.org/en/givingtuesd…, pick a charity close to your heart, and learn how you can make an impact.

As the EU declares a #climateemergency, some positive news from the Ontario government. ow.ly/aGl050xo885

Do you know yet what you'll do on #GivingTuesdayCA? Tell Canada Helps and your favourite charity could win $5,000! Contest ends on December 2. canadahelps.org/en/givingtuesd…

Doing some last minute research before heading to the polls tomorrow? This handy guide outlines where each party stands on environmental issues: election2019envirosurvey.ca Election day is October 21 #elxn43

Do we have what it takes to build a circular economy? Read more about the province's strategy for a waste-free Ontario: ontario.ca/page/strategy-…

#DYK there are 240+ municipal recycling programs with their own lists of accepted recyclables. Ontario will be transitioning costs of the Blue Box Program from taxpayers to producers in 2023, to make recycling more consistent across the province. ow.ly/fCTi50wz8tX

#DYK Canada's Waste Reduction Week is in October? Let's try for Waste Reduction Month! Get ideas for things you can do (and things you can get others to do!) from wrwcanada.com/en

It's Global Climate Strike day! If you're a teacher looking to incorporate climate change into your classes, check out this 'teacher-friendly' guide to climate change: priweb.org/downloads/pubs…

Petro-pedagogy: What role does the fossil fuel industry play in environmental education of young people in Canada? tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

How do educators teach children about climate change to empower the Climate Strike Generation and those who come after? theconversation.com/a-climate-chan…

How can Toronto reduce single-use and takeaway items, such as coffee cups and plastic bags? We want to hear from you. Find out how you can join the conversation and provide feedback on proposed items and approaches at toronto.ca/single-use #getinvolved

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Social media isn't all about selfies and procrastination. It can spark action and be good for the environment, too! cbc.ca/news/technolog…