Dear Friend,

You may be worried this summer, as some of the world swelters in
unprecedented heat and other parts deal with unprecedented flooding. Will
leaders ever listen? I wanted to take some time to write and tell you why I
think they must listen, and what we can do about it.

Recently, an unassuming lake in Ontario attracted international attention.
The Washington Post reported that a group of scientists say the best
evidence for humanity's overwhelming impact on the planet could be found in
Crawford Lake, just outside of Milton, Ontario [1]. The lake's location, as
a water-filled sinkhole in limestone, has made it one of the best locations
in the world to absorb signs of change from the outside world.

Professor Francine McCarthy, of Brock University, led this research,
digging into the sediments of this lake. It shows that humans have
transformed the earth's chemistry and climate, particularly in the last
seven decades. "It's a line in the sand," she was quoted as saying. On July
11th, this humble, yet completely unique, lake was declared the "golden
spike" [2]: the strongest evidence for the starting point of the
Anthropocene era (a new geological age marking human-influenced change in
the planet).

The importance of this research is clear - we can no longer deny the impact
human activity is having on our climate. YET AS MUCH AS DR. MCCARTHY’S
RESEARCH IS A RECOGNITION OF HUMANITY’S CULPABILITY, IT ALSO CONTAINS A
POSITIVE MESSAGE.

She found that, after 1963, when nations agreed to ban nuclear weapons
testing, plutonium concentrations in Crawford Lake started to diminish.
Legislated pollution controls are reflected in lower fly ash count from
power plants. Finally, increases in the lake's distinctive calcite bands
during the 1980s are a sign of successful efforts to combat acid rain.
CHANGE AND REPAIR ARE STILL POSSIBLE!

, THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR THE GREEN PARTY. As
evidence such as Dr. McCarthy's, along with the terrifying climate
challenges we have seen this summer, begin to take hold of people's
imaginations, we as Greens have an unprecedented opportunity to offer both
realism and hope to voters who will decide our country's future in the next
election, as long as we are prepared to fight that election.

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As I'm sure you know, our Leader, Elizabeth May, has experienced a health
challenge this summer; one unlike anything she has confronted in her life
before. She is, however, regaining her strength quickly. For me, the
connection between Dr. McCarthy's research and Elizabeth May is clear and
compelling.

WE NEED ELIZABETH, IN PARLIAMENT, FIGHTING FOR US, NOW, MORE THAN EVER.

Since 1970, Elizabeth has worked tirelessly to fight for the environment
and raise funds to support environmental action, including helping to elect
fellow Greens to parliament. In the next parliament, we need more Green MPs
to help her fight to get the legislation we need to enable change and
repair of our planet.

Elizabeth will be back in parliament in September, working hard for all of
us. In the meantime, please consider sending her your best wishes for her
good health. A donation to encourage her in both her recovery and her work
would make an enormous difference - both to her and to the Party to which
she has dedicated so many years and so much effort.

DONATE AND SEND YOUR BEST WISHES TO ELIZABETH [3]

Please allow me a moment to thank you for all of the ways in which you, as
a supporter of the Green Party, encourage all of us who work so hard to
ensure that the messages of the need for environmental change are carried
into our parliament. With your help, we will have an even greater impact in
the next election.

Warm Regards,

KEVIN DUNBAR
Executive Director
Green Party of Canada

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