From Greenpeace. Nelson, It’s been a rough summer, to say the least. The country is literally on fire. Fires have scorched more than 15 million hectares across Canada this year. [1] That’s over 150,000 km2. To put this into perspective, it’s roughly equivalent to half the land area of all of Norway. This year’s numbers have shattered the previous record of 7.6 million hectares burned in 1989. [1] But what can we actually DO to take action during this awful wildfire season? You’re probably used to hearing about the constant anxiety-inducing evidence of climate catastrophe all over the world and wondering how to actually take action. And as you likely already know, Nelson, we can’t solve the climate crisis without removing its main cause: fossil fuels. You’ve already added your name to a petition urging banks to stop funding fossil fuels. Although banks have felt immense pressure from supporters like you, it’s time for the government to step in. So let’s work together to urge our federal government to defund fossil fuels!  YES, LET’S TAKE ACTION TOGETHER TO DEFUND FOSSIL FUELS With about 6,118 wildfires reported across Canada this year and around 200,000 people having been placed under an evacuation order this season [1], the climate crisis is as apparent as ever, with the most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the effects. And it’s no mystery why all this extreme weather has been happening. I mean, scientists have even analyzed the conditions that led to the fires that raged in Quebec earlier this summer and found that “the climate crisis, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, made them at least twice as likely, and the fire-prone weather at least 20% more intense.” [2] It seems pretty clear that the problem comes back to the burning of fossil fuels. And yet Canadian banks have pumped 1 TRILLION DOLLARS into fossil fuels since the signing of the Paris Agreement. [3] With their funding of fossil fuels actually increasing in recent years, there is no sign of them stopping. [3] It’s time for the federal government to step in and use the tools that they already have to address this. Nelson, later this week, Canadian politicians will be returning to the House of Commons and will get the chance to support efforts to align Canada’s financial system with the Paris Agreement. [4]So let’s flood their inboxes to encourage them to do just that.   SEND A MESSAGE TO YOUR MP BY CLICKING HERE  Banks have failed to meet the moment, and they have consistently put their profits over people. But, with your help, we can urge the federal government to use the tools that they already have to address this problem. So, Nelson, after a frightening summer, maybe you can take solace in acting together and mobilizing in order to enact real change: join us in urging the federal government to align Canada’s financial system with the UN Paris Agreement on Climate. I sincerely wish you a safe September,   Léanne Digital Campaigner, Greenpeace Canada Sources: [1] World on Fire: 2023 is Canada's worst wildfire season on record — and it's not over yet | CBC Radio  [2] Climate crisis made spate of Canada wildfires twice as likely, scientists find  [3] Banking on Climate Chaos  [4] M-84 Alignment with the Paris Agreement 44th Parliament, 1st Session - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada This email was sent to: human4usbillions@gmail.com. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for the Greenpeace Canada mailing list. Greenpeace, 33 Cecil Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1N1 Unsubscribe Manage preferences