“I’m going to do it anyway because it’s right” – with Pauline Thornham

The Environment in Canada Podcast Episode 113 with Pauline Thornham of Brampton Ontario on the virtue of stubbornness and some general updates. You can listen to this podcast on The Harbinger Media Network, Apple Podcasts, IHeartRadio, Spotify, and YouTube, or listen to it on our website below:

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).
• Send a Message: Stop the Financing of Gas Plants.

Wildfire Response and Preparing Links:

• Canadian Red Cross: Donate to the 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal.
• 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.
• 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.

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And don’t forget to take action.