Coolkitvic
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Home of the Songhee and Xwsepsum Nations. Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions at the local level. 💚 #YYJ Victoria BC
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Confused by all the various takes on the AB-Fed MOU?
Is it good for the climate? Bad? Horrendous?
Here's a primer from the Canadian Climate Institute, who I trust.
climateinstitute.ca/news/mou-alb...
Is it good for the climate? Bad? Horrendous?
Here's a primer from the Canadian Climate Institute, who I trust.
climateinstitute.ca/news/mou-alb...
Federal-Alberta MOU risks unravelling Canada’s climate policy
While promised improvements to industrial carbon pricing are positive and important, other aspects of Alberta-Canada MOU will undermine policy effectiveness across the country.
climateinstitute.ca
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Confused by all the various takes on the AB-Fed MOU?
Is it good for the climate? Bad? Horrendous?
Here's a primer from the Canadian Climate Institute, who I trust.
climateinstitute.ca/news/mou-alb...
Is it good for the climate? Bad? Horrendous?
Here's a primer from the Canadian Climate Institute, who I trust.
climateinstitute.ca/news/mou-alb...
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B.C. should bring in new benchmarks to measure its progress on tackling climate change, and not be hung up on its failure to meet the pollution reduction targets that the government enshrined into law in 2019, according to a new review.
Rob Shaw: B.C. needs new relatable climate targets after failing to meet GHG reductions, says CleanBC review panel
B.C. should bring in new benchmarks to measure its progress on tackling climate change, and not be hung up on its failure to meet the pollution reduction targets that the government enshrined into law in 2019, according to a new review.
cheknews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Problematic to say the least.
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Problematic to say the least.
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"We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to still get Alberta's oil to market," McKenna says. "And what did we get? They did not live up to their end of the bargain under any stretch of the imagination."
As Carney-Smith pipeline deal looms, Catherine McKenna says oil companies can't be trusted. She would know
Justin Trudeau's first environment minister spoke with Canada's National Observer about misogyny, policy and broken promises.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to still get Alberta's oil to market," McKenna says. "And what did we get? They did not live up to their end of the bargain under any stretch of the imagination."
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“The answer is still no. No pipelines in British Columbia, no further fossil fuel pipelines, period,” said Stewart Phillip, grand chief of Syilx Nation and president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
BC First Nations denounce reported Alberta-Ottawa agreement
Ahead of Thursday's expected announcement, Indigenous leaders in the province are accusing the federal government of making a "back room deal" to force through a pipeline to the province's northwest c...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
“The answer is still no. No pipelines in British Columbia, no further fossil fuel pipelines, period,” said Stewart Phillip, grand chief of Syilx Nation and president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
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“The emails, the correspondence that we're receiving from people, are constituents sitting down and actually writing their thoughts and I think that actually speaks volumes in terms of how committed people are to this issue,” MP Will Greaves said.
BC Liberal MPs face pressure from voters over pipeline, tanker ban
Liberal MP for Victoria Will Greaves said the feedback he's getting from constituents "is almost universally opposed to lifting the tanker ban and is deeply skeptical of building another pipeline to t...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
“The emails, the correspondence that we're receiving from people, are constituents sitting down and actually writing their thoughts and I think that actually speaks volumes in terms of how committed people are to this issue,” MP Will Greaves said.
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The @iea.org report shows the world is moving away from fossil fuels as clean energy continues to skyrocket. Canada should take note and move away from Trump’s fossil fuel obsession. Read more from @gmbutts.bsky.social, Peter Nicholson & @rjcsmith.bsky.social
climateinstitute.ca/global-shift...
climateinstitute.ca/global-shift...
In a global shift to renewables, Canada can't follow Trump's fossil fuel obsession
Renewable power will expand to deliver more than half of the electricity generated worldwide in the next decade, up from about one ...
climateinstitute.ca
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The @iea.org report shows the world is moving away from fossil fuels as clean energy continues to skyrocket. Canada should take note and move away from Trump’s fossil fuel obsession. Read more from @gmbutts.bsky.social, Peter Nicholson & @rjcsmith.bsky.social
climateinstitute.ca/global-shift...
climateinstitute.ca/global-shift...
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Canada’s Clean Electricity Regulations are a surefire way to ensure a clean power grid. Without them, Canada risks losing a competitive edge that will bolster the economy, not to mention erasing years of progress. Read more from expert @sachigibson.bsky.social ➡️
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
Clean Electricity Regulations bolster certainty for big investments in Canada’s grids
The federal government of Canada reaffirmed the place of its Clean Electricity Regulations within its Climate Competitiveness Strategy.
climateinstitute.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Canada’s Clean Electricity Regulations are a surefire way to ensure a clean power grid. Without them, Canada risks losing a competitive edge that will bolster the economy, not to mention erasing years of progress. Read more from expert @sachigibson.bsky.social ➡️
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
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When I drive, I AM traffic. And so are the others around me.
I'm grateful to the people on the bus, on foot, and on bike who take up far less space.
#urbanism
I'm grateful to the people on the bus, on foot, and on bike who take up far less space.
#urbanism
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
When I drive, I AM traffic. And so are the others around me.
I'm grateful to the people on the bus, on foot, and on bike who take up far less space.
#urbanism
I'm grateful to the people on the bus, on foot, and on bike who take up far less space.
#urbanism
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A single oil spill doesn’t just threaten First Nations communities, but could sink tourism, commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture and marine services — all of which depend on the healthy coast. – @coastfunds.bsky.social
Coastal First Nations warn billions at risk if Ottawa sinks tanker ban
First Nations sustainable development has proved an economic engine for coastal communities — that prosperity is in peril if there’s an oil spill, says Coast Funds
www.nationalobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
A single oil spill doesn’t just threaten First Nations communities, but could sink tourism, commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture and marine services — all of which depend on the healthy coast. – @coastfunds.bsky.social
Looks like a win win initiative.
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The gift that keeps on giving: How solar panels on farms can help increase crop yields
The gift that keeps on giving: How solar panels on farms can help increase crop yields
A new study finds farmers can enjoy increased crop yeilds under partial shade of solar panels long after they stop working decades from now.
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Looks like a win win initiative.
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Opportunity to gather information, ask questions and clarify. 👇🏼 @thenarwhal.ca
Join us for a free Zoom event on Dec. 2 to unpack the process, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s push to build major projects. Get the details on that, plus more fresh reporting from The Narwhal, in our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-r...
RSVP: Unpacking Carney’s major projects push | The Narwhal
Join The Narwhal for a free Zoom event on Dec. 2 to unpack the process, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s push to build major projects
thenarwhal.ca
November 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Opportunity to gather information, ask questions and clarify. 👇🏼 @thenarwhal.ca
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The Canadien Government has made an ad about the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG terminal & PRGT Pipeline, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.
Honest Government Ad | Ksi Lisims & PRGT Pipeline
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Canadien Government has made an ad about the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG terminal & PRGT Pipeline, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.
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Why are we hearing about building more pipelines? Do they make sense for Canada's economy? And what about our emissions goals?
We mapped 800,000 kilometres of pipelines in Canada and tried to get to the bottom of these questions in our latest explainer video. #cdnpoli
thenarwhal.ca/video-pipeli...
We mapped 800,000 kilometres of pipelines in Canada and tried to get to the bottom of these questions in our latest explainer video. #cdnpoli
thenarwhal.ca/video-pipeli...
Pipelines in Canada, explained | The Narwhal
Why are we hearing about building more pipelines? Do they make sense for Canada's economy? And what about our emissions goals? We mapped 800,000 kilometres of pipelines in Canada and tried to get to t...
thenarwhal.ca
November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Why are we hearing about building more pipelines? Do they make sense for Canada's economy? And what about our emissions goals?
We mapped 800,000 kilometres of pipelines in Canada and tried to get to the bottom of these questions in our latest explainer video. #cdnpoli
thenarwhal.ca/video-pipeli...
We mapped 800,000 kilometres of pipelines in Canada and tried to get to the bottom of these questions in our latest explainer video. #cdnpoli
thenarwhal.ca/video-pipeli...
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Friends, can I ask a favour.
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
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Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
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November 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Friends, can I ask a favour.
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
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Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
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Summer 2025 was marked by extreme heat and wildfires across the country. On Nov. 26, executive editor @balkissoon.bsky.social and a bunch of smart folks will talk about what that meant personally and politically at York U's Glendon campus. Sign up: IRL or online! www.eventbrite.ca/e/up-in-smok...
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Summer 2025 was marked by extreme heat and wildfires across the country. On Nov. 26, executive editor @balkissoon.bsky.social and a bunch of smart folks will talk about what that meant personally and politically at York U's Glendon campus. Sign up: IRL or online! www.eventbrite.ca/e/up-in-smok...
An opportunity to participate!
Join Climate Action Network Canada's members this Friday for a conversation with Environment and Climate Change Minister @juliedabrusin.bsky.social you won’t want to miss.
📅 Friday, November 14
⏰ 9am local time
📍 #Canada Pavilion at #COP30
📅 Friday, November 14
⏰ 9am local time
📍 #Canada Pavilion at #COP30
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
An opportunity to participate!
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Seven solar companies most people haven’t heard of, are ALREADY providing more energy for the global economy than Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and BP: buff.ly/lFAMcbd
We have the solutions. Time to dump the oil economy and implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy
We have the solutions. Time to dump the oil economy and implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Seven solar companies most people haven’t heard of, are ALREADY providing more energy for the global economy than Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and BP: buff.ly/lFAMcbd
We have the solutions. Time to dump the oil economy and implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy
We have the solutions. Time to dump the oil economy and implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy
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Tiny urban forests can help #rewild urban settings and help fight #climatechange. The brainchild of the Japanese botanist Miyawaki is taking his idea global.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #forests #nature #biodiversity
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #forests #nature #biodiversity
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Tiny urban forests can help #rewild urban settings and help fight #climatechange. The brainchild of the Japanese botanist Miyawaki is taking his idea global.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #forests #nature #biodiversity
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #forests #nature #biodiversity
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A historic turning point for clean heating in Europe: For the first time, in the first half of 2025 sales of heat pumps in Germany have surpassed those of gas boilers.
This is a big milestone, demonstrating that the transition away from fossil fuels in our buildings is not just a future ambition.
This is a big milestone, demonstrating that the transition away from fossil fuels in our buildings is not just a future ambition.
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A historic turning point for clean heating in Europe: For the first time, in the first half of 2025 sales of heat pumps in Germany have surpassed those of gas boilers.
This is a big milestone, demonstrating that the transition away from fossil fuels in our buildings is not just a future ambition.
This is a big milestone, demonstrating that the transition away from fossil fuels in our buildings is not just a future ambition.
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We’re making progress in fighting the climate crisis, but we need more urgent, bold action to avoid catastrophe, according to The UNEP Emissions Gap report that dropped this week.
https://bit.ly/3JMJ2VJ
https://bit.ly/3JMJ2VJ
New UN Report Warns of Lagging Climate Action - Inside Climate News
The gap between climate promises and climate action is barely narrowing, and that puts Earth on course for a “climate breakdown,” UN Sec. Gen. António Guterres warns.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We’re making progress in fighting the climate crisis, but we need more urgent, bold action to avoid catastrophe, according to The UNEP Emissions Gap report that dropped this week.
https://bit.ly/3JMJ2VJ
https://bit.ly/3JMJ2VJ
https:// environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/03/long-live-the-climate-aligned-finance-act/
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Long Live the Climate Aligned Finance Act - Environmental Defence
For the first time since Prime Minister Mark Carney took office, we have something tangible to fight for in our quest to advance climate finance in
environmentaldefence.ca
November 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
https:// environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/03/long-live-the-climate-aligned-finance-act/
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💥 BREAKING: 4 young Canadians just launched a legal challenge to protect the Canada Pension Plan.
They argue Canada’s $700bn pension fund is failing to manage #climaterisk while investing billions in #fossilfuels – putting our pension savings & the planet in danger. #cdnpoli
They argue Canada’s $700bn pension fund is failing to manage #climaterisk while investing billions in #fossilfuels – putting our pension savings & the planet in danger. #cdnpoli
Legal Challenge to Protect CPP from Climate Risk — Shift - Protect Your Pension and the Planet
www.shiftaction.ca
October 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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With so much terrible environmental news these days, stories like this -- the return of sockeye salmon to Okanagan Lake after being absent for a century -- bring a little cheer to one's day.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Young 'Salmon Warriors' restore Okanagan creeks as sockeye return for the first time in a century | CBC News
Young adults are learning through hands-on restoration work in the Okanagan, as they preparing historic spawning grounds for the return of sockeye salmon.
www.cbc.ca
October 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
With so much terrible environmental news these days, stories like this -- the return of sockeye salmon to Okanagan Lake after being absent for a century -- bring a little cheer to one's day.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...