climate change activist and science communicator; photographer; mapmaker
Equipment, examples, history – all matters photographic
350Canada.org has organized a four day direct action in Ottawa, calling on the new government of Justin Trudeau to commit to strong climate action before the UNFCCC negotiations in Paris later this month.
I came over to take photos and learn more about how climate activism in Canada is developing.
Notably:
With my friend Amanda as the model, I photographed some scarves and dresses designed by her housemate Chelsea Martin.
I have a big set of photos up from the second fossil fuel divestment march at the University of Toronto.
My very rough estimate is that 150-200 people took part. If someone has time, they can go through the group shot and count.
The 2014-2015 issue of MasseyNews has been released. It features a great many of my photos, including the front cover and the collage on the back.
Today the Canadian Centre for the Responsibility to Protect convened a panel discussion on Canada’s foreign policy. The panel included Hugh Segal, Stephen Toope, and Marius Grinius. Jennifer Welsh provided a video submission.
“It is a globe of simple branches.
It represents canopy and the trees that surround and protect the globe, the Earth.
Cast in bronze, it demonstrates the strength of the canopy, while the delicate twigs expose its more fragile nature.”
During this year’s Founders Gaudy Irish dance lessons were provided for the 17th or 18th year in a row. I got some photos.