Peter Louwe
@peterlouwe.bsky.social
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Recovering tv reporter and former journalist, still interested in the world. Climate action, journalism, cycling, transit. Hops grower. Coffee roaster. Once walked to Scotland. Will unfollow AI posters.
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Some of my sunflowers.
A cluster of yellow sunflowers.
For anyone interested in the extent to which people can deny, deflect and rationalize endorsing fascism.
Is this the first elected US leader to call the gov't "tyranny"?
I urge our nation to use this weekend's No Kings marches as a declaration of independence against the tyranny and lawlessness currently running this country.

Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.

THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Once he quickly gave in the first time he indicated he's an easy mark. trump feasts on patsies.
Step one: elect govt's that understand infrastructure isn't just oil and gas.
In 2021, BC was hit by catastrophic floods that cut the Port of Vancouver off from the rest of the country.

As Canada gets ready to invest in major new trade infrastructure, it’s critical that future projects are resilient to climate impacts. climateinstitute.ca/canada-wants...
Canada wants to diversify trade but needs infrastructure built for climate change
As Canada launches major investments in new trade infrastructure, this is a critical moment to strengthen and diversify the ...
climateinstitute.ca
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"We need to reprioritize street space with bus-only lanes to allow public transit to bypass congestion and protected, connected active transport lanes for cycling, mobility aids and scooters." @brenttoderian.bsky.social #TrafficEvaporation #climateaction #pwd www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
A world without traffic? Three urban experts rethink how cities move
Gridlock is costing us billions, but bold solutions like bus-only lanes, congestion charges and flexible work hours could get cities moving again
www.theglobeandmail.com
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Ever seen a 750-pound muskox face off with a 210-pound pumpkin? 💥 Hudson did, and won! 🏆 Catch more pumpkin-smashing, leaf-crunching, fall fun during #ZooBoo, October 18 & 19. 🎃🐾
So it's fair to say he slipped on ice?
83 year old Senator Mitch McConnell just tripped and fell while being asked about ICE
Having charm is one thing but those bags of cash really opens doors!
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The owner of Twitter just reinstated the accounts of several Nazi who had been suspending for violating Twitter's rules about doxxing other users. Now here's another piece on Bluesky's intellectual diversity problem.
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BC is opening its doors to AI data centres, even creating a cabinet position to help grow the industry.

But it previously welcomed crypto and reversed course in the face of an overwhelming number of power requests.

Where will AI fit into our limited electricity supply?
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
How Will BC Power the AI ‘Revolution’? | The Tyee
As the province prepares to capitalize on artificial intelligence, plans to account for its electricity use remain hazy.
thetyee.ca
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Someone once got the better of this man in an argument by using evidence, and he's never letting that happen again.
RFK Jr: We need to stop trusting the experts... Trusting the experts is not a feature of science or democracy, it's a feature of religion and totalitarianism.
He's so demented it's only a matter of time before he's president.
He's out oil and gas PM. 20th century man.
New analysis of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first 100 days after the federal election show oil and gas, mining and other industrial groups made up about 60 per cent of lobbying records. Environmental groups couldn’t get a word in. thenarwhal.ca/carney-natur...
Carney welcomed industry lobby, ignored environmental groups: records | The Narwhal
Records show resource industry lobbyists had regular access to Prime Minister Mark Carney in his first 100 days, while environmental groups were shut out
thenarwhal.ca
A trans national crime syndicate masquerading as a gov't.
President Donald Trump and his family have reaped more than $1 billion in crypto cash over the past year, thanks to an industry boom fueled by the administration’s own crypto-friendly policies.
Trump’s Empire Rakes in Over $1B in Colossal Crypto Cash Grab
The president’s son said the true total is “probably more.”
trib.al
I thought swasticars were driven by tesla employees mainly. Didn't factor in masochists.
It's still enraging - it's public health! Kids get it and are super spreaders through their families. It's her fucking job!
Shit. Fascism needs wars to justify itself but still. Shit.
🧵 This reporting confirms my suspicion on why, based on reporting last week, the CIA's Deputy Director, Michael Ellis, installed himself as the agency's general counsel. 1/ www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela
www.nytimes.com
Good luck! We certainly need local news.