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MB via NS/NB | Drummer 🥁 | Technology nerd 🤓 | Wine enthusiast 🍷 | Aspiring photographer 📸 | Tourist ✈️
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“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
U.S.-Owned Oil Sands Giants Send Profits Out of Canada Despite Public Support for Resource Sovereignty
Canada’s biggest oil sands producers are sending a large share of their profits out of the country to their shareholders in the United States, the CEO of the Trottier Family Foundation warns in an opi...
www.theenergymix.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
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#Breaking | The Gov't of the UK has adopted a policy to ban new oil and gas exploration. 👏
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#Breaking | The Gov't of the UK has adopted a policy to ban new oil and gas exploration. 👏
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
With this plan—which includes just transition elements for workers & communities—the UK becomes the 🌎's largest producer so far to end new licensing.
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@nataliejones.bsky.social
“The gov’t eliminated subsidies for fossil fuels & introduced long-term contracts for renewable projects, providing investors with predictable returns… Customers pay at least 20% less than they did before the transition, while the gov’t has more funds available for education and public services.”
Uruguay’s Renewable Charge: A Small Nation, A Big Lesson For The World
Uruguay built a power grid that runs 99% on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. Here’s how its bold energy overhaul became a global model.
www.forbes.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
“The gov’t eliminated subsidies for fossil fuels & introduced long-term contracts for renewable projects, providing investors with predictable returns… Customers pay at least 20% less than they did before the transition, while the gov’t has more funds available for education and public services.”
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A colleague used Grok to analyse a huge document. He then asked a series of specific questions.
Long story short, Grok just blatantly lies.
I believe Grok is programmed to tell you what it thinks you want to hear, based on your earlier questions and on what the data says about you.
Disgusting.
Long story short, Grok just blatantly lies.
I believe Grok is programmed to tell you what it thinks you want to hear, based on your earlier questions and on what the data says about you.
Disgusting.
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A colleague used Grok to analyse a huge document. He then asked a series of specific questions.
Long story short, Grok just blatantly lies.
I believe Grok is programmed to tell you what it thinks you want to hear, based on your earlier questions and on what the data says about you.
Disgusting.
Long story short, Grok just blatantly lies.
I believe Grok is programmed to tell you what it thinks you want to hear, based on your earlier questions and on what the data says about you.
Disgusting.
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« The announcement in the throne speech of a new $3B fossil gas-fired power plant to meet growing peak electricity demand is a major disappointment that undercuts the gov’s recent commitments to emissions reductions, affordability and economic development »
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
Opinion: We don’t need fossil gas energy
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
« The announcement in the throne speech of a new $3B fossil gas-fired power plant to meet growing peak electricity demand is a major disappointment that undercuts the gov’s recent commitments to emissions reductions, affordability and economic development »
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
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Over the past two years in Winnipeg, 25 pedestrians and cyclists have been killed in motor vehicle collisions. More than one per month.
When do we start genuinely prioritizing safety over vehicle speed in our street design?
When do we start genuinely prioritizing safety over vehicle speed in our street design?
November 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Over the past two years in Winnipeg, 25 pedestrians and cyclists have been killed in motor vehicle collisions. More than one per month.
When do we start genuinely prioritizing safety over vehicle speed in our street design?
When do we start genuinely prioritizing safety over vehicle speed in our street design?
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A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
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The double hubris of building fossil fuel generating stations to power future AI centres in MB is staggering.
Who is advising the MB NDP on this? The Koch brothers? It might as well be the Marx brothers for what a boondoggle this will be. Kind of like building a pipeline to Churchill. #mbpoli
Who is advising the MB NDP on this? The Koch brothers? It might as well be the Marx brothers for what a boondoggle this will be. Kind of like building a pipeline to Churchill. #mbpoli
"We're only going to burn methane for peak winter loads"
I call BS. This will be used to power AI data centres in Manitoba.
It will be burning & polluting constantly & will jack up our utility bills as a direct consequence.
You heard it here first.
#MbPoli #EndFossilFuels
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I call BS. This will be used to power AI data centres in Manitoba.
It will be burning & polluting constantly & will jack up our utility bills as a direct consequence.
You heard it here first.
#MbPoli #EndFossilFuels
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
$3B combustion turbine gets warm welcome from Brandon mayor, cold shoulder from environmentalists | CBC News
A multi-billion-dollar combustion turbine project planned for the city of Brandon will give the province “power sovereignty,” said Mayor Jeff Fawcett.
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The double hubris of building fossil fuel generating stations to power future AI centres in MB is staggering.
Who is advising the MB NDP on this? The Koch brothers? It might as well be the Marx brothers for what a boondoggle this will be. Kind of like building a pipeline to Churchill. #mbpoli
Who is advising the MB NDP on this? The Koch brothers? It might as well be the Marx brothers for what a boondoggle this will be. Kind of like building a pipeline to Churchill. #mbpoli
Friday morning shot…
November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Friday morning shot…
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❗NEW: a call for cooperative climate action at #COP30
Mayors delivered a crucial message to President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social: the need for a strengthened formal dialogue between national, local, and regional governments to accelerate the delivery of the Paris Agreement.
Mayors delivered a crucial message to President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social: the need for a strengthened formal dialogue between national, local, and regional governments to accelerate the delivery of the Paris Agreement.
November 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
❗NEW: a call for cooperative climate action at #COP30
Mayors delivered a crucial message to President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social: the need for a strengthened formal dialogue between national, local, and regional governments to accelerate the delivery of the Paris Agreement.
Mayors delivered a crucial message to President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social: the need for a strengthened formal dialogue between national, local, and regional governments to accelerate the delivery of the Paris Agreement.
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New from me, Rick Smith, and Peter Nicholson.
“Our policy advice is pretty simple: Clean up electricity and electrify everything possible. This is the nation-building project Canada needs…”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
“Our policy advice is pretty simple: Clean up electricity and electrify everything possible. This is the nation-building project Canada needs…”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
New data shows the world is embracing renewable energy. Canada can’t follow Trump’s fossil fuel obsession
North America at risk of becoming an island of fossil fuels in an electrifying world. Canada should take note and choose a better path.
www.thestar.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New from me, Rick Smith, and Peter Nicholson.
“Our policy advice is pretty simple: Clean up electricity and electrify everything possible. This is the nation-building project Canada needs…”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
“Our policy advice is pretty simple: Clean up electricity and electrify everything possible. This is the nation-building project Canada needs…”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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This thread sharing my comments to city council today on the proposed Vancouver “austerity” city budget may seem very local, but a LOT of cities, provinces and even countries are facing severe austerity budgets right now. You might find how I tried to push back to be useful. If so, please share.
“My name is Brent Toderian. I’m a resident of Vancouver. I’m also a city planner, a former chief planner for Vancouver, and now an advisor to cities across Canada & around the world.
Council knows I don’t make a habit of this. I can count on one hand the times I’ve spoken to council as a citizen.”
Council knows I don’t make a habit of this. I can count on one hand the times I’ve spoken to council as a citizen.”
November 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
This thread sharing my comments to city council today on the proposed Vancouver “austerity” city budget may seem very local, but a LOT of cities, provinces and even countries are facing severe austerity budgets right now. You might find how I tried to push back to be useful. If so, please share.
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What are fossil fuel subsidies & why is addressing them so critical at #COP30?
Gov’ts spent USD 1.1 trillion subsidizing fossil fuels in 2023. While measures differ in design, the effect is the same: fossil fuels prices don’t reflect their real costs.
🆕 FAQ: www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
Gov’ts spent USD 1.1 trillion subsidizing fossil fuels in 2023. While measures differ in design, the effect is the same: fossil fuels prices don’t reflect their real costs.
🆕 FAQ: www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
What are fossil fuel subsidies & why is addressing them so critical at #COP30?
Gov’ts spent USD 1.1 trillion subsidizing fossil fuels in 2023. While measures differ in design, the effect is the same: fossil fuels prices don’t reflect their real costs.
🆕 FAQ: www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
Gov’ts spent USD 1.1 trillion subsidizing fossil fuels in 2023. While measures differ in design, the effect is the same: fossil fuels prices don’t reflect their real costs.
🆕 FAQ: www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
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Experts warn environmental costs to powering AI technology is rising
David Shipley, founder of New Brunswick-based cybersecurity firm Beauceron Security, says the electricity and water required to support modern AI systems are far greater than most people realize.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
David Shipley, founder of New Brunswick-based cybersecurity firm Beauceron Security, says the electricity and water required to support modern AI systems are far greater than most people realize.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
Experts warn environmental costs to powering AI technology is rising
Experts say the electricity and water required to support modern AI systems are far greater than most people realize.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Experts warn environmental costs to powering AI technology is rising
David Shipley, founder of New Brunswick-based cybersecurity firm Beauceron Security, says the electricity and water required to support modern AI systems are far greater than most people realize.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
David Shipley, founder of New Brunswick-based cybersecurity firm Beauceron Security, says the electricity and water required to support modern AI systems are far greater than most people realize.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
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The guides translate sustainability targets into actionable, accessible pathways for every building type, including best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency.
Toronto unveils blueprint to prepare its buildings for net-zero future
The guides translate sustainability targets into actionable, accessible pathways for every building type, including best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency...
www.canadianarchitect.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The guides translate sustainability targets into actionable, accessible pathways for every building type, including best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency.
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Who is the coach who told Ivan Demidov to stop shooting the puck entirely on the Habs powerplay?
November 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Who is the coach who told Ivan Demidov to stop shooting the puck entirely on the Habs powerplay?
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Mayors play a crucial role in addressing the climate crisis.
By reclaiming public space from the private property of cars, mayors can cut pollution, revive civic interaction, enhance public safety, and expand green space.
But only if they're willing to take on entrenched interests.
By reclaiming public space from the private property of cars, mayors can cut pollution, revive civic interaction, enhance public safety, and expand green space.
But only if they're willing to take on entrenched interests.
“Globally, despite extreme heat, floods and devastating wildfires, populist leaders, some sceptical but others in outright denial about the science, are talking up the costs of action rather than the consequences of inaction.”
6 global mayors defying climate denying populists
6 global mayors defying climate denying populists
‘Politicians actually taking action’: six world mayors defying climate-sceptic populist leaders
From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are crafting their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Mayors play a crucial role in addressing the climate crisis.
By reclaiming public space from the private property of cars, mayors can cut pollution, revive civic interaction, enhance public safety, and expand green space.
But only if they're willing to take on entrenched interests.
By reclaiming public space from the private property of cars, mayors can cut pollution, revive civic interaction, enhance public safety, and expand green space.
But only if they're willing to take on entrenched interests.
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Ironically, PM Carney skipped COP30 in Brazil, to announce that the federal government will fast-track the American-owned Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas project in British Columbia. 👎😒
Media release> dsfdn.org/CarneySkipsC...
Media release> dsfdn.org/CarneySkipsC...
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Ironically, PM Carney skipped COP30 in Brazil, to announce that the federal government will fast-track the American-owned Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas project in British Columbia. 👎😒
Media release> dsfdn.org/CarneySkipsC...
Media release> dsfdn.org/CarneySkipsC...
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CBC once again called the Ksi Lisims LNG project “Indigenous-led” on the National last night, despite the fact that it’s 100% American-owned by a Texas shell company, Western LNG.
Yikes!!!!!
Anyway, here’s a very funny video that breaks this down: youtu.be/Lt6Hmp9ndkI?...
Yikes!!!!!
Anyway, here’s a very funny video that breaks this down: youtu.be/Lt6Hmp9ndkI?...
Honest Government Ad | Watch out, Canada
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
CBC once again called the Ksi Lisims LNG project “Indigenous-led” on the National last night, despite the fact that it’s 100% American-owned by a Texas shell company, Western LNG.
Yikes!!!!!
Anyway, here’s a very funny video that breaks this down: youtu.be/Lt6Hmp9ndkI?...
Yikes!!!!!
Anyway, here’s a very funny video that breaks this down: youtu.be/Lt6Hmp9ndkI?...
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We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break
Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein
www.nationalobserver.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
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15+ years old, but still VERY relevent — and if we had acted 15 years ago, the “better world” we’d be creating would be a LOT better & easier to reach. There are real consequences we’re just starting to see to not heeding this cartoon a lot sooner.
Even worse if we don’t heed it now. #ClimateCrisis
Even worse if we don’t heed it now. #ClimateCrisis
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
15+ years old, but still VERY relevent — and if we had acted 15 years ago, the “better world” we’d be creating would be a LOT better & easier to reach. There are real consequences we’re just starting to see to not heeding this cartoon a lot sooner.
Even worse if we don’t heed it now. #ClimateCrisis
Even worse if we don’t heed it now. #ClimateCrisis
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The Uninhabitable United States
What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century
Many places may become uninhabitable. Many people may be on their own.
www.theatlantic.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Uninhabitable United States
Repost with another iconic fictional band!
November 12, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Repost with another iconic fictional band!
Hey @tomflood.bsky.social & @thewaroncars.bsky.social - Winnipeg could use your help! This is just the latest in severe events here. @akohan.bsky.social
This shouldn’t happen. We don’t have to accept it.
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Hey @tomflood.bsky.social & @thewaroncars.bsky.social - Winnipeg could use your help! This is just the latest in severe events here. @akohan.bsky.social