KICLEI Conspiracy Theories
This document responds to claims made by ‘KICLEI’ (Kicking International Council Out of Local Environmental Initiatives), an organization, seemingly led by a single individual, Maggie Braun, that advocates for municipalities to withdraw from global warming initiatives.
The document is lengthy. It does not have to be read in its entirety (indeed, it may be most useful as a reference document to ascertain the validity of different claims on an as-needed basis) to understand that the materials it counters are a grab-bag of claims, many rooted in conspiracy theories, many unsupported by evidence. Where attempts are made to provide sources and supporting facts, it is often in the form of links to Ms. Braun’s own work, or to other materials that remain well within the conspiracy echo chamber.
The New Growth Plan Puts Sprawl Over All
We can no longer treat land use as its own issue, nor can we always assume that growth is always a net benefit to our communities. This is simply not true. We can grow our communities in ways that provide affordable housing, protect our natural spaces and water and aspire to create healthy, vibrant centres where people can live and work.
Upper York Sewage Solution
York Region is planning to increase its capacity for wastewater treatment. The rationale is that this is required to meeting a projected increase of roughly 150,000 in population by 2031.
A key aspect of this project that is important to recognize that it is more than the sum of its parts. The EA for the project, on its own, does not capture the impacts the wastewater treatment facility will have on the region.
Bradford Bypass
The provincial government is proposing a highway that would connect the 404 with the 400. The proposed route passes along the northern edge of Bradford, and through portions of the Holland Marsh.
Community supported, advocacy for a safe and secure future.
Governments have failed to act to protect our communities and the futures of our children and grandchildren, and they continue to treat our environment as if it’s incidental to life, rather than a foundation for it.
We need strong community organizations to fight for our future, now more than ever.
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