Druh Farrell
@druhfarrell.bsky.social
Just me trying to be a good ancestor. Former six-term councillor for the City of Calgary. I will never stop championing equity, climate action, and inspiring city-making. Treaty 7, She/her 🇨🇦
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Urgent news: A new analysis shows the enormous human cost of climate inaction. Our choices in the US have global consequences. Mamas, our fight for a stable climate is a fight to protect millions of children from deadly heat. Let's demand action NOW. 🌍🙏
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Trump’s anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3m more deaths globally, analysis finds
Fallout from increased emissions linked to president’s ‘America First’ policies expected to most affect those in poor, hot countries
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November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Urgent news: A new analysis shows the enormous human cost of climate inaction. Our choices in the US have global consequences. Mamas, our fight for a stable climate is a fight to protect millions of children from deadly heat. Let's demand action NOW. 🌍🙏
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The incident is part of a pattern of extrajudicial killings as Israel escalates its military assault on the West Bank.
Footage of Israeli Soldiers Executing 2 Palestinians in West Bank Sparks Outrage
The incident is part of a pattern of extrajudicial killings as Israel escalates its military assault on the West Bank.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The incident is part of a pattern of extrajudicial killings as Israel escalates its military assault on the West Bank.
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With TMX the federal Liberals basically did what Carney is promising to do—pushed a pipeline to the coast over BC and Indigenous objections. They even federally funded it, dispensing with the need for a business case.
It didn't even move the needle. Why would a second pipeline be different?
It didn't even move the needle. Why would a second pipeline be different?
November 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
With TMX the federal Liberals basically did what Carney is promising to do—pushed a pipeline to the coast over BC and Indigenous objections. They even federally funded it, dispensing with the need for a business case.
It didn't even move the needle. Why would a second pipeline be different?
It didn't even move the needle. Why would a second pipeline be different?
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"Conservative groups, funded by fossil fuel magnates, spend $1B/yr interfering with public understanding of what is happening to our world. Few investments rival the return they've gotten from evangelicals."
An oldie but goodie makes the link between fossil fuels, climate denial, and U.S. religion.
An oldie but goodie makes the link between fossil fuels, climate denial, and U.S. religion.
How Fossil Fuel Money Made Climate Change Denial the Word of God
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:59 AM
"Conservative groups, funded by fossil fuel magnates, spend $1B/yr interfering with public understanding of what is happening to our world. Few investments rival the return they've gotten from evangelicals."
An oldie but goodie makes the link between fossil fuels, climate denial, and U.S. religion.
An oldie but goodie makes the link between fossil fuels, climate denial, and U.S. religion.
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At COP30, I saw how the rest of the world is pushing climate action even as the U.S. steps back
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
Find out more: fortune.com/2025/11/28/cop3...
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At COP30, I saw how the rest of the world is pushing climate action even as the U.S. steps back
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
Find out more: fortune.com/2025/11/28/cop3...
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I went to COP30—and saw how the rest of the world is pushing climate action even as the U.S. steps back | Fortune
Amid the diplomatic gridlock, perhaps the real story of COP30 was happening outside the negotiation halls.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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At COP30, I saw how the rest of the world is pushing climate action even as the U.S. steps back
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
Find out more: fortune.com/2025/11/28/cop3...
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At COP30, I saw how the rest of the world is pushing climate action even as the U.S. steps back
We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!
Find out more: fortune.com/2025/11/28/cop3...
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UCP AGM 2025, baby
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
UCP AGM 2025, baby
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Another world is possible. Together, we will never stop fighting for a future where Palestinians can live their lives with dignity and justice.
November 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Another world is possible. Together, we will never stop fighting for a future where Palestinians can live their lives with dignity and justice.
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People begrudgingly turned a blind eye to a pipeline because there were meaningful climate actions associated with it. (tmx) Now that most of those have been betrayed, you can't expect support for yet another pipeline. Fool me once and all that.
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Trans Mountain Expansion will fund Canada’s future clean economy
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Government of Canada has approved the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) and that every dollar the federal government earns from this project w...
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November 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
People begrudgingly turned a blind eye to a pipeline because there were meaningful climate actions associated with it. (tmx) Now that most of those have been betrayed, you can't expect support for yet another pipeline. Fool me once and all that.
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No one should be under any illusions about who the base of the UCP are.
Separatists and far-right radicals have been given care and feeding by UCP Premiers since 2019. One got thrown overboard because it wasn’t enough. Catering hasn’t mollified them either.
Separatists and far-right radicals have been given care and feeding by UCP Premiers since 2019. One got thrown overboard because it wasn’t enough. Catering hasn’t mollified them either.
Danielle Smith gets booed at UCP convention after mentioning working with Canada
November 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
No one should be under any illusions about who the base of the UCP are.
Separatists and far-right radicals have been given care and feeding by UCP Premiers since 2019. One got thrown overboard because it wasn’t enough. Catering hasn’t mollified them either.
Separatists and far-right radicals have been given care and feeding by UCP Premiers since 2019. One got thrown overboard because it wasn’t enough. Catering hasn’t mollified them either.
4D chess, apparently.
David Cochrane asks about the fact that it would’ve been impossible for the coastal First Nations to travel from their communities to meet the feds on the timeline the govt offered.
“It’s called Zoom,” Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson responds.
Jesus CHRIST.
(Video: Scott Robertson/Twitter)
“It’s called Zoom,” Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson responds.
Jesus CHRIST.
(Video: Scott Robertson/Twitter)
November 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
4D chess, apparently.
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Giving Alberta an exemption to the Clean Electricity Standard means the policy is DOA.
There’s no way SK isn’t asking for the same thing, as they restart coal plants.
One Canadian economy? Nope. Likely scenario is no electricity regs at all, meaning we’re back to Harper-era policy.
There’s no way SK isn’t asking for the same thing, as they restart coal plants.
One Canadian economy? Nope. Likely scenario is no electricity regs at all, meaning we’re back to Harper-era policy.
Today’s MOU between the federal government and Alberta risks unravelling Canada’s climate policy. Read our full statement ⬇️
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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.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Giving Alberta an exemption to the Clean Electricity Standard means the policy is DOA.
There’s no way SK isn’t asking for the same thing, as they restart coal plants.
One Canadian economy? Nope. Likely scenario is no electricity regs at all, meaning we’re back to Harper-era policy.
There’s no way SK isn’t asking for the same thing, as they restart coal plants.
One Canadian economy? Nope. Likely scenario is no electricity regs at all, meaning we’re back to Harper-era policy.
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Another pedestrian death on the streets of Calgary. 😔
#Calgary
#Calgary
Pedestrian seriously injured in southwest collision
UPDATE: The pedestrian involved in this collision died on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. So far this year (as of Nov. 27, 2025), there has been a total of 35 fatal collisions, including 14 fatal pedestrian...
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November 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Another pedestrian death on the streets of Calgary. 😔
#Calgary
#Calgary
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“The world must not be fooled. Israel’s genocide is not over.”
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Israel still committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
The NGO’s chief says last month’s ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal’
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November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
“The world must not be fooled. Israel’s genocide is not over.”
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How much do we think that the managing director of BMO Capital Markets makes a year? And how much do we think this flippant comment will end up costing BMO?
Direct quote from BMO Capital Markets managing director. So he's okay with plowing through the habitat of endangered species and digging up graveyards?
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
How much do we think that the managing director of BMO Capital Markets makes a year? And how much do we think this flippant comment will end up costing BMO?
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The Alberta/Canada pipeline MOU shows "both governments are committed to serving the interests of oil and gas companies and their wealthy executives at the expense of all Canadians, Indigenous Peoples, and the air, land, and water we all depend on." Albertans and Canadians deserve BETTER! #abpoli
🚨 JOINT STATEMENT: Canada and Alberta join forces to trample Indigenous Rights and weaken environmental protections in return for fossil fuel expansion, while ignoring cleanup problem responsibleenergyab.ca/joint-statem... @c4re-for-ab.bsky.social #ABLeg #ABPoli #CDNPoli
Joint Statement: Canada and Alberta join forces to trample Indigenous Rights and weaken environmental protections in return for fossil fuel expansion, while ignoring cleanup problem | Coalition For Re...
Download Statement PDF November 28, 2025 (Calgary, AB / Treaty 7 Territory) – Joint Statement from members of the Coalition for Responsible Energy (C4RE) regarding the Memorandum of Understanding betw...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The Alberta/Canada pipeline MOU shows "both governments are committed to serving the interests of oil and gas companies and their wealthy executives at the expense of all Canadians, Indigenous Peoples, and the air, land, and water we all depend on." Albertans and Canadians deserve BETTER! #abpoli
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Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
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The arrogance is astounding.
David Cochrane asks about the fact that it would’ve been impossible for the coastal First Nations to travel from their communities to meet the feds on the timeline the govt offered.
“It’s called Zoom,” Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson responds.
Jesus CHRIST.
(Video: Scott Robertson/Twitter)
“It’s called Zoom,” Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson responds.
Jesus CHRIST.
(Video: Scott Robertson/Twitter)
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The arrogance is astounding.
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Another night to sleep on this and I'm solidifying this take
There is a reason industry/govt sees a bit win in trading the regulations that would have forced real emissions reductions (oil and gas cap and CER) for vauge future carbon pricing promises that some are claiming will achieve the same 1/
There is a reason industry/govt sees a bit win in trading the regulations that would have forced real emissions reductions (oil and gas cap and CER) for vauge future carbon pricing promises that some are claiming will achieve the same 1/
After some time for reflection I think this is one of the biggest open questions that has a big impact on how much climate action we will see in Canada -
unless I'm reading this wrong (?) it doesn't say the carbon floor will be $130 by April. It says there will be an agreement by April 1/
unless I'm reading this wrong (?) it doesn't say the carbon floor will be $130 by April. It says there will be an agreement by April 1/
Where does it say $130 in April? it says they will by April agree on what the timeline and price increases are.
I would bet a very large sum of money it will not be $130 effective price in April.
I would bet a very large sum of money it will not be $130 effective price in April.
November 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Another night to sleep on this and I'm solidifying this take
There is a reason industry/govt sees a bit win in trading the regulations that would have forced real emissions reductions (oil and gas cap and CER) for vauge future carbon pricing promises that some are claiming will achieve the same 1/
There is a reason industry/govt sees a bit win in trading the regulations that would have forced real emissions reductions (oil and gas cap and CER) for vauge future carbon pricing promises that some are claiming will achieve the same 1/
I wonder how often we'll hear "4D chess" in the coming years? Can we establish some sort of signal when a decision is gamesmanship (wink wink) or just a bad decision?
November 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I wonder how often we'll hear "4D chess" in the coming years? Can we establish some sort of signal when a decision is gamesmanship (wink wink) or just a bad decision?
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So, here is an accidental thread rebutting the MOU defenders and explaining some of the problems with it.
You are wrong. I'm not surprised that you're already resorting to personal attacks, though.
1 an MOU is not binding. So while Canada is supporting a pipeline, if Alberta doesn't meet any terms - nothing changes.
1 an MOU is not binding. So while Canada is supporting a pipeline, if Alberta doesn't meet any terms - nothing changes.
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 AM
So, here is an accidental thread rebutting the MOU defenders and explaining some of the problems with it.
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The real problem with this Pipeline MOU, is that it's incredibly divisive.
Read it through this lens: it makes Canada and Alberta equal partners, and the rest of Canada (other provinces and First Nations) lesser players.
Look at BSKY tonight and see how much fighting it's already lead to.
Read it through this lens: it makes Canada and Alberta equal partners, and the rest of Canada (other provinces and First Nations) lesser players.
Look at BSKY tonight and see how much fighting it's already lead to.
This is not a good take. Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we?
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we?
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
The real problem with this Pipeline MOU, is that it's incredibly divisive.
Read it through this lens: it makes Canada and Alberta equal partners, and the rest of Canada (other provinces and First Nations) lesser players.
Look at BSKY tonight and see how much fighting it's already lead to.
Read it through this lens: it makes Canada and Alberta equal partners, and the rest of Canada (other provinces and First Nations) lesser players.
Look at BSKY tonight and see how much fighting it's already lead to.
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"This isn’t nation-building—it’s nation betraying: A betrayal of our children’s future, a betrayal of Indigenous Peoples, and a betrayal of Canadians who overwhelmingly continue to support climate action"
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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41 civil society organizations oppose northwest coast oil pipeline and tankers | West Coast Environmental Law
Joint declaration by civil society organizations working to secure a safe climate system, protect marine and freshwater and uphold Indigenous rights and sovereignty
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November 28, 2025 at 2:43 AM
"This isn’t nation-building—it’s nation betraying: A betrayal of our children’s future, a betrayal of Indigenous Peoples, and a betrayal of Canadians who overwhelmingly continue to support climate action"
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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If enough countries display their intent to move away from fossil fuels, money will follow. Today, global investment in renewables is twice that of fossil fuels
If enough countries display their intent to move away from fossil fuels, money will follow. Today, global investment in renewables is twice that of fossil fuels
Beyond the negative headlines, some truly good things came out of Cop30
In this week’s newsletter: Ultimately, climate progress will come from real-world action, and this year’s summit made some promising strides on that front
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November 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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If enough countries display their intent to move away from fossil fuels, money will follow. Today, global investment in renewables is twice that of fossil fuels
If enough countries display their intent to move away from fossil fuels, money will follow. Today, global investment in renewables is twice that of fossil fuels