monbiot.jpg Regular DeSmog readers know we are big fans of Guardian columist George Monbiot, and we're very proud to be co-sponsoring a big event next weekend in Toronto with Monbiot as our special event. Here's the details, hope to see you all there! ---- Join George Monbiot, Guardian columnist and author of “Heat: How To Save The Planet From Burning," in Toronto next weekend for a special event! Countdown to Copenhagen: Who in Canada is Killing the International Climate Treaty? With the international climate treaty summit less than a month away, leading experts on the science, policy and politics of climate change will lead a forum on the role Canada is (and isn't) playing on the international stage. Special Guests will include: Richard Littlemore, co-author of the new book Climate Cover Up: the crusade to deny global warming. Details of the event are as follows: Date: Saturday, November 28 Time: 2pm to 4pm Location: J.J.R. MacLeod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto 1 King's College Circle, Toronto Admission: suggested donation of $10-$25. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Seating is limited; come early to guarantee a seat. Media are welcome. This event is brought to you by: DeSmogBlog.com Power Up Canada Climate Action Network, Canada Greenpeace Canada University of Toronto Student Union Science for Peace For more information contact: Kevin Grandia Managing Editor DeSmogblog.com e: desmogblog@gmail.com c: 778.240.6343

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