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[Centre for Civic Governance @CivicGovernance]

#HighGround2018: We celebrate the role women's ldshp plays in carving out more inclusive & sustainable communities with 2 events: the film Women Bending the Curve on #ClimateChange by @dialogger & Women in Ldshp Dialogue with @HillNikki @SFUPublicSquare #InternationalWomensDay-

[GreenJobs BC @GreenJobs_BC]

There is only one day left to let the BC Government know what you think about #howwevote Complete the survey here: https://t.co/R8I00fQYdt

[Renewable Cities @renewablecities]

What did the Minister of Environment have to say about B.C.'s #climate plan and the urban opportunity? See the video and blog post https://t.co/LUrRbpvdkb #bcpoli

[Natural Resources @NRCan]

We want to hear from you! Submit your proposals on renewable energy technology to reduce #Diesel use in remote communities by May 17: https://t.co/XPzjLgfzMz

[GreenJobs BC @GreenJobs_BC]

Pleased to hear a few mentions from @GeorgeHeyman today about a renewed focus on green buildings and retrofits. It's an easy starting point to lower GHGs and increase #greenjobs https://t.co/ZDXrny0vA4

[Renewable Cities @renewablecities]

Thanks Minister @GeorgeHeyman for joining our public dialogue! #REcities

The recording will be on YouTube in a week (https://t.co/xXD5RrLOFN).

Join our mailing list to receive a notification + event invitations (https://t.co/eG3DDrMXTZ)

[Renewable Cities @renewablecities]

BC Minister of Environment George Heyman advice: "Engage with your local elected officials too, you're often closer to them than other levels of government" on #climate policy #REcities

[BCGEU @bcgeu]

Women’s rights are human rights, which is why we’re looking forward to joining @MarchOnVan on January 20th to show our support for all women including trans women #MarchOn #WhyWeMarch #Solidarity

[GreenJobs BC @GreenJobs_BC]

Reading @billmckibben in @RollingStone on the imperative for climate action: "If we don't act quickly, and on a global scale, then the problem will literally become insoluble."
https://t.co/w77eFo3N4C

[Tom Vernon @TomVernonAB]

Alberta announces $40 million coal workforce fund. If feds agree, Alberta government would top up EI for laid off coal workers to 75% of their previous income. Post secondary supports as well. #ableg

[Alberta Federation of Labour @ABFedLabour]

Alberta’s Coal Transition Plan is a Step in Right Direction for Coal Workers: Coal Transition Coalition commends province for moving forward, calls for federal government support.

https://t.co/RRyy5RL4bw #ableg #canlab #cnpoli #JustTransition

[Canadian Labour @CanadianLabour]

CLC: Good to see Alberta's government take a positive step on a #JustTransition for coal workers today, something unions have long been asking for. We're still hoping for more flexibility on EI benefits. #abpoli @ABFedLabour

[James Coccola @jcoccola]

Planning out goals and priorities for the @bcgeu Environment Committee with a great group of people from around the province!

[Climate Reality @ClimateReality]

Activists are taking to the streets to denounce climate denial and push for renewable energy https://t.co/YFyyArQizc #ActOnClimate

[Adapting Canadian Work ACW @acwyorku]

Linda Clarke, an ACW Co-investigator, is a contributing author in "Climate Change and Gender in Rich Countries." You can read about her research in her chapter titled: "Women and Low Energy Construction in Europe: A New Opportunity?"

[Merran Smith @merransmith]

We released a big report on Canada's Clean Fuel Standard today, with some compelling numbers. Here's a good overview in the National Post: https://t.co/sYyJjwCc7Q #cdnpoli @cathmckenna