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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · 10h

The IPCC said this would happen.....why are we ignoring the science?

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns

www.theguardian.com

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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · 12d

Wow....probably the dumbest article ever written by climate deniers....Canadian 'news' space ( you can lie if it's labeled 'opinion') written ( bought ?) by the Heartland Institute, Friends of Science and a handful of oil industry front groups...sickening.

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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · 13d

Reminds me of the paperweight I saw at the 'Oilsands Discovery Centre' in Fort McMurray...

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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · 15d

I’m a climate scientist. Trump’s U.N. address is a fire hose of misinformation www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...

I’m a climate scientist. Trump’s U.N. address is a fire hose of misinformation

OPINION: “What Trump is really doing is advancing a plan laid down years ago by plutocrats and polluters. And making a mockery of our country as he does so,” Michael E. Mann writes.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · 18d

Yes!

www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Canada’s mayors, councillors want fast-tracking of projects that fight climate change

More than 250 elected officials across Canada have signed onto a campaign calling on the federal government to prioritize major infrastructure projects that help in the fight against climate change.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 24d

Sometimes, when something really really needs to be said, @lindamcquaig.bsky.social just says it so well.

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Screenshot of the headline of a Toronto Star article. Headline: Opinion | This is the national project Mark Carney should have chosen. Below is an ariel view of solar panels. Article written by Linda McQuaig, Contributing Journalist.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 24d

Jimmy cracked the code—every MAGA needs to watch this and stay away from Pringles

The Rabbit Hole with Jimmy Kimmel: The dangers of #Trump’s nemesis… WINDMILLS!

TikTok video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

www.tiktok.com

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DeSmog @desmog.com · 24d

“Consistently superb,” judges said. “TJ’s stories are smart, original, and important.”

Congratulations to our very own @tjjordan.bsky.social for his recognition as "Emerging Journalist of the Year"! at The 2025 CCNow Journalism Awards! 🥂

Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 24d

🥁 Drumroll please...

An investigation into the fossil fuel industry’s role in anti-protest laws;

A profile of a Palestinian woman collecting climate-resilient heirloom seeds;

And a sprawling television series tackling the profound fight between saving the planet and growing our economies...

The 2025 CCNow Journalism Awards — Covering Climate Now

Covering Climate Now is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 CCNow Journalism Awards. Our awards program, now in its fifth year, honors excellent reporting on many critical dimensions of the c...

www.coveringclimatenow.org

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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · 24d

..progress was more than countered by rising emissions from oil and gas, particularly oil sands production

Why I got arrested in 2018 breaking the injunction on TMX - it facilitates increased oil production preventing meeting climate targets. It was clear then

climateinstitute.ca/news/2024-em...

2024 emissions estimate shows progress stalled, Canada’s 2030 climate target out of reach

The 2024 early estimate finds that Canada’s emissions remained just 8.5 per cent below 2005 levels, roughly the same level they ...

climateinstitute.ca

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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · Sep 12

Hope someone challenges this in court...

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/c...

E.P.A. To Stop Collecting Emissions Data From Polluters

www.nytimes.com

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John Schwartz @jswatz.bsky.social · Sep 6

The anti-science wingnuttery of RFK Jr is horrifying and destructive, but Energy Secretary Chris Wright is a real contender for doing as much damage in the long run. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/c...

Energy Secretary Attacks Offshore Wind and Dismisses Climate Change

www.nytimes.com

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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · Sep 6

A Resounding Rejection of the US DOE’s Sham “Climate Science” Report blog.ucs.org/rachel-cleet...

A Resounding Rejection of the US DOE’s Sham “Climate Science” Report

It is rife with inaccuracies and disinformation.

blog.ucs.org

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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · Sep 3

Canada’s out-of-control wildfire crisis in six charts www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/03/a...

Canada’s out-of-control wildfire crisis in six charts

Canadian wildfire has quadrupled since the 1990s. That’s releasing billions of tonnes of CO2. The climate beast is waking up. When will we?

www.nationalobserver.com

Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · Sep 2

Meet the Canadian Aiding Trump's 'Insane' War on Climate Science via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Meet the Canadian Aiding Trump’s ‘Insane’ War on Climate Science | The Tyee

Ross McKitrick claims his views were ‘overlooked.’ Now his work is boosting the MAGA assault on climate regulations.

thetyee.ca

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Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · Aug 14

Take action now!

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · Aug 14

With just hours left in #PlasticsTreaty talks, Juan Carlos Monterrey 🇵🇦 reminds us: our health, our children, our future are on the line. 📣 Share. Call. Urge your representatives to fight for this once-in-a-lifetime treaty.
👉 Act now: bit.ly/3HyTgI7

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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · Aug 11

Might improve the journalism to mention the phase down of oil, coal and gas called for by the science and the consequences of missing targets...and maybe that 'Energy for a Secure Future' is just more fossil industry propaganda...

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Where does Carney stand on Canada's 2030 climate targets? It's not clear | CBC News

CBC Radio’s The House takes a look at whether Canada is on track to meet its climate targets under Prime Minister Mark Carney.

www.cbc.ca

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David Von Stroh @davidvonstroh.bsky.social · Jul 30

Vision Zero achieved in Helsinki. ✅️

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jul 30

“Helsinki has not recorded a single traffic fatality in the past 12 months, city and police officials confirmed this week.”

City engineer credits lower speed limits and smart design.

I agree. #Helsinki #VisionZero

Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death

A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · Jul 30

It is endlessly hilarious to me that the 5 denier scientists they are able to dig up for this ... are the same 5 denier scientists they were able to dig up 10 years ago, and 20 years ago.

One might ask why no new scientists are joining this faction. Must be the global conspiracy.

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · Jul 30

And here's Elon's Grok on the new climate denialist EPA screed:

Context and ControversyThe report was developed to support the EPA’s July 29, 2025, proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which declared GHGs a public health threat under the Clean Air Act. This finding underpins federal regulations on emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industry. The DOE report aligns with the Trump administration’s push for “energy dominance” and deregulation, arguing that the costs of climate policies are not justified by their limited global impact.Critics, including climate scientists and environmental groups, have sharply rebuked the report:Scientific Credibility: The authors, while credentialed, include known skeptics of mainstream climate science (e.g., Christy, Curry, Spencer). Critics argue the report cherry-picks data and ignores the broader consensus, such as the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment, which projects significant warming (2.1–3.5°C by 2100 under current policies) and worsening extreme weather. For example, the IPCC and NOAA data contradict the report’s claim about extreme weather, showing increased hurricane intensity and heatwave frequency tied to warming.
Timing and Intent: The report’s release alongside the EPA’s proposal is seen as a political move to justify dismantling climate regulations. Posts on X, like one from @ChrisGloninger
, call it “riddled with scientific distortions,” while others, like @wattsupwiththat
, hail it as a “watershed moment” for challenging climate alarmism. This polarization reflects the report’s divisive reception.
Global Context: The report’s focus on U.S.-centric impacts is criticized for ignoring global consequences, where U.S. emissions (25% of global GHGs from fossil fuel EGUs in 2021) play a significant role. Critics argue that downplaying domestic action undermines international efforts under agreements like the Paris Accord.

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · Jul 30

Sadly, the Carney gvt seems to be going in precisely the opposite direction – implementing tax policies that disproportionately benefit the rich, leading to huge spending cuts.

Is this govt about "building" or austerity?

Currently, Carney is sending very mixed signals 2 cabinet ministers & public

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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · Jul 30

Read this, from the Wall Street Journal, a rag owned by corrupt oligarch Rupert Murdoch, and weep at how these power-drunk anti science lunatics are accelerating the final collapse of human civilisation.

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Kathryn Harrison @profkharrison.bsky.social · Jul 29

The announcement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdNL...

B.C. announces funding for Cedar LNG facility – July 29,2025

YouTube video by cpac

www.youtube.com

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Kathryn Harrison @profkharrison.bsky.social · Jul 29

BC's Premier just announced $200M for transmission and compressors to electrify the Cedar LNG terminal. The fed govt also announced $200M in March. Here's the thing: Cedar LNG was approved 2 yrs ago conditional on electrification and its investors gave it a go-ahead 1 yr ago. Why do they need tax $?

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Jennifer Nathan @climatejusticenow.bsky.social · Jul 24

“Canada's pursuit of mega fossil fuel expansion projects stands in stark defiance of the ICJ... This historic ruling is not merely a legal opinion; it's a global mandate that shatters any illusion of continued fossil fuel impunity." www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/23/n...

Landmark court ruling a stark rebuke of Canadian position on climate change

The ICJ finding is a watershed moment in the fight against climate change that should send shivers down the spine of the fossil fuel industry, while threatening to upend the legality of Prime Minister...

www.nationalobserver.com

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · Jul 19

"Is Climate Change an Existential Threat?" | New article by Ellyn Lapointe for @gizmodo.com:

gizmodo.com/is-climate-c...

Is Climate Change an Existential Threat?

The constant deluge of bad news about rising global temperatures and their impacts can make it feel like the world is ending. Is it?

gizmodo.com

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