Evelyn Austin
About Evelyn Austin
Evelyn Austin is an artist, writer, fossil fuel divestment organizer, and settler living and working in Tkaronto. Her research-based art and writing practices explore the politics of extractivism and problems of infinite economic growth. She recently graduated with a Bachelors of Science from the University of Toronto. Currently, is the Project Manager for the Banking on a Better Future campaign, and is a coordinator for the Divest Canada Coalition.
Line 3 is cultural genocide at the hands of Enbridge, police and big banks
The original Line 3 pipeline is responsible for the worst inland spill in U.S. history, and even before oil has begun to flow, the new pipeline has caused 28 drilling fluid spills into 12 river crossings, writes Evelyn Austin.
RBC won't fund a livable future. My generation will pay the price
Given the rapidly escalating climate crisis, it comes as little surprise that some shareholders have proposed a resolution urging RBC to implement time-bound greenhouse gas reduction targets, writes fossil fuel divestment organizer Evelyn Austin.