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From the Ground Up Ep. 370: For Our Kids | 2025.08.20

Ep. 370

In this episode, we talk with Gabrielle Willms from For Our Kids to share why parents taking climate action matters more than ever. Claire Kraatz from For Our Kids also joins the conversation to tell us why parents are stepping up to demand strong methane regulations in Canada. Methane is a “super pollutant” that accelerates climate change, fuels wildfires, and threatens the health of our children and communities—but it’s also one of the fastest, most cost-effective climate solutions available. Cutting methane just makes sense - economically and ecologically.


SAVE THE DATE: August 27th at 7 pm MT for a Phone Zap to talk to our leaders about Methane Pollution


Take Action: For Our Kids Methane Pollution Letter to Ministers and Your MP

forourkids.ca/methane_pollution_letter

Pembina Institute Blog: Action on methane makes sense now more than ever

pembina.org/blog/action-methane-makes-sense-now-more-ever

Amanda Bryant (Pembina) on BNN Bloomberg: Opportunity for Canada in methane mitigation

Watch the interview

Pembina Report: Raising the Bar  Read the report 

Pembina Report: Unfinished Business Read the report

Edmonton Journal Op-Ed: Methane mitigation could be Canada’s next growth industry

Read the article

Letter to Federal Party Leaders: Methane Commitment

Read the letter (PDF)


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