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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1h

Wait… what??
Where did Ford find $75M to spare?!
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/10/14/o...

Ontario spending $75M on ad that features Ronald Reagan anti-tariff speech

A province of Ontario ad that features former U.S. President Ronald Reagan warning about the economic threats posed by tariffs comes with a price tag of $75 million.

toronto.citynews.ca

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 1d

There were were several exceptional heat waves this year that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) linked to human-caused climate change using its new, unique attribution system.
https://ow.ly/ql9i50XaJgX

Human-driven climate change tied to 2025 Canadian heat waves - The Weather Network

There were were several exceptional heat waves this year that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) linked to human-caused climate change. How does it determine that? It makes the connection with its new, unique attribution system

ow.ly

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 1d

Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists on Monday described as the first “tipping point” in climate-driven ecosystem collapse.
https://ow.ly/7ISS50XaOay

Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30 - The Weather Network

The warning in the Global Tipping Points report by 160 researchers worldwide, which synthesizes groundbreaking science to estimate points of no return, comes just weeks ahead of this year's COP30 climate summit being held at the edge of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

ow.ly

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 3h

Where will people move to? 🤔
The #ClimateCrisis is everywhere…

killerrabbit90.bsky.social @killerrabbit90.bsky.social · 6h

Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk www.theguardian.com/environment/... #UK #flooding #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #FossilFuels

Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds

www.theguardian.com

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killerrabbit90.bsky.social @killerrabbit90.bsky.social · 6h

‘Dismal’ health of world’s forests is threat to humanity, report warns www.theguardian.com/environment/... #Forests #trees #AmazonRainforest #BorealRainforest #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #WorldsLungs

‘Dismal’ health of world’s forests is threat to humanity, report warns

Financial institutions pouring money into land clearance and undermining efforts to stop destruction, says Climate Focus

www.theguardian.com

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Bentley @bigclimate.bsky.social · 1d

There is a #GlobalClimateMajority. We need to start acting like it www.theguardian.com/environment/... #GlobalClimateMajority #ClimateChange

A silent majority of the world’s people wants stronger climate action. It’s time to wake up | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope

About 89% of the public want their governments to do more to tackle the climate crisis – but don’t know they’re the majority

www.theguardian.com

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 8h

🤩 🍁 🇨🇦

Bob Steel 🇨🇦 @steelgraphics.bsky.social · 3d

Autumn sun lights up a brilliant red maple

#BlueSkyArtShow #glow #autumn #sun #maple #Canada #tree #mood

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 17h

Thanks - I’ll ask!

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

Already?? ❄️

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

Good idea, thanks!

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

Sounds better then my idea - I actually considered duct tape, but it’s kinda stiff & likely uncomfortable …

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David Tomkins @davidctomkins.bsky.social · 1d

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
#climatecrisis #tippingpoint #auspol www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.

www.leeds.ac.uk

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

Does anyone have any ideas/ suggestions to repair the lining of my #NorthFace rain jacket- or is it trash now?

Inside “lining” of North Face rain jacket is peeling off

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

Well played! 😉
What say you #DougFord?
#Toronto #BlueJays

Seattle Bike Blog @seattlebikeblog.com · 1d

Dear Toronto: We will stop scoring runs this game if Doug Ford agrees to stop tearing out bike lanes. Until then, the runs will continue.

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

🤩 🇨🇦

MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

#Gratitude for a relaxing weekend with family, great weather, and a safe drive home. #BlueMountainVillage

Blue Mountains, Ontario
Ski runs in green

Blue Mountains, Ontario
Trees sporting their Autumn colours.

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

I opened a trusted website for medical information, to read up a bit on a procedure…

Not only is this state of affairs sad and pathetic (for the USA govt) but it means that Drs & their patients won’t have access to important information. 🤦🏻‍♀️
#NIH 🇺🇸 #Healthcare

National Library of Medicine

MedlinePlus
Trusted Health Information for You

“Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted. The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open.
For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov. Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at opm.gov.”

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

i just saw this - no idea if these suggestions work..
www.bhg.com/boxelder-bug...

5 Proven Ways to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs This Fall Before They Take Over Your Home

When boxelder bugs invade your house in the fall, follow these must-know tips to get rid of them and stop them from coming indoors.

www.bhg.com

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

Ha!
I keep saying that it’s my last post on this subject as well - I’m trying really hard to not spread this garbage “news” - but OMG, it keeps grating on my nerves! 😣

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t even know and TBH, I didn’t even read the article…
Perhaps the poor suffering whisky distillery owners?

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

But also, what did we expect from #CNN? 🙄

🇨🇦🇨🇦 Proud Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦 @beppil007.bsky.social · 1d

www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/b...
There’s something sinister going on here, other than victim blaming.
This is normalizing portraying Canada as the enemy.

CNN is carrying Trump’s water.

If gullible, complacent Americans see Canada as a hostile nation, it’s OK for the US to punish & annex. #ElbowsUp

Canada’s boycott America movement is hurting innocent bystanders | CNN Business

Virginia Distillery CEO Gareth Moore was bullish on his company’s American single malt whisky sales north of the border when 2025 kicked off.

www.cnn.com

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 1d

“Innocent bystanders”…
I wonder how they voted, if at all? 🧐

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 2d

I dunno anything anymore… 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Greed Apocalypse @juanmunoz.bsky.social · 2d

flip.it/hsKkKw

Officials issue warning as key drinking water supply is on verge of drying up: 'We'll be pulling up mud' | Flipboard

thecooldown.com - Drought conditions across the world are threatening communities' access to water. In Mathis, Texas, which usually gets water from Lake Corpus …

flip.it

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 2d

Yikes 😬
#AI #Fakes

Luke Steuber @lukesteuber.com · 2d

Generative video is going to destroy the world. Here I am, at a protest I never went to in a city that doesn’t exist being arrested by cops I’ve never met

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