Greg Blee
@gregblee.ca
Retired engineer & writer. Charting baffled, bemused middle course to make sense of the world. Cyclist, punctuation lover, former adventurer. Minimizing importance of politics in my life. Gulf Island dweller, treatied Snuneymuxw FN land, BC, Canada
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Another problem with the net zero myth is: military emissions are not counted.
They are estimated at 5.5% globally, so when we hit "net zero" we'll actually be at about +5.5%.
They are estimated at 5.5% globally, so when we hit "net zero" we'll actually be at about +5.5%.
Another problem with the myth of net zero is: when does nature become a net source of GHGs?
November 22, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Another problem with the net zero myth is: military emissions are not counted.
They are estimated at 5.5% globally, so when we hit "net zero" we'll actually be at about +5.5%.
They are estimated at 5.5% globally, so when we hit "net zero" we'll actually be at about +5.5%.
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Drug companies have hired over 500 lobbyists this year to gut the Inflation Reduction Act's drug price negotiation provisions.
They outnumber public interest advocates more than 20 to 1.
We must get money out of politics and end Big Pharma's deadly greed once and for all.
They outnumber public interest advocates more than 20 to 1.
We must get money out of politics and end Big Pharma's deadly greed once and for all.
November 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Drug companies have hired over 500 lobbyists this year to gut the Inflation Reduction Act's drug price negotiation provisions.
They outnumber public interest advocates more than 20 to 1.
We must get money out of politics and end Big Pharma's deadly greed once and for all.
They outnumber public interest advocates more than 20 to 1.
We must get money out of politics and end Big Pharma's deadly greed once and for all.
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O Canada where are thou?
More than 80 countries at Cop30 join call for roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Pacific and Europe plead for transition to be central outcome of talks
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
O Canada where are thou?
Canada wins Fossil of the Day award at #COP30. Well earned with your backsliding policies, @mark-carney.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Canada wins Fossil of the Day award at #COP30. Well earned with your backsliding policies, @mark-carney.bsky.social
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A reminder: The Attorney General of the United States should be the people's lawyer, not the president's personal attorney. The Department of Justice should act to protect the public, not just the occupant of the Oval Office and his political allies.
November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A reminder: The Attorney General of the United States should be the people's lawyer, not the president's personal attorney. The Department of Justice should act to protect the public, not just the occupant of the Oval Office and his political allies.
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I answered “strongly agree” on VIA’s customer feedback survey when they ask if I share my opinions about travel on social media
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I answered “strongly agree” on VIA’s customer feedback survey when they ask if I share my opinions about travel on social media
Bye-bye, rights in Alberta. Who’s next up? I guess the #UCP base will make that decision.
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws
The Alberta government has invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to protect from legal challenge a trio of laws affecting transgender youth and adults.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Bye-bye, rights in Alberta. Who’s next up? I guess the #UCP base will make that decision.
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Colombia will no longer approve new oil or large-scale mining projects in its Amazon biome, which covers 42% of the nation’s territory.
Acting Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres said the entire Colombian Amazon will be made a reserve for renewable natural resources.
Acting Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres said the entire Colombian Amazon will be made a reserve for renewable natural resources.
Colombia bans all new oil and mining projects in its Amazon
Colombia will no longer approve new oil or large-scale mining projects in its Amazon biome, which covers 42% of the nation’s territory, according to a Nov. 13 statement by its environment ministry.…
news.mongabay.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Colombia will no longer approve new oil or large-scale mining projects in its Amazon biome, which covers 42% of the nation’s territory.
Acting Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres said the entire Colombian Amazon will be made a reserve for renewable natural resources.
Acting Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres said the entire Colombian Amazon will be made a reserve for renewable natural resources.
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Canada, Australia, the U.K. and France have finally -- conditionally -- joined the many other nations who recognize the State of Palestine.
But today, Prime Minister Mark Carney also once again called for a “Zionist Palestine.”
Here's what's going on:
But today, Prime Minister Mark Carney also once again called for a “Zionist Palestine.”
Here's what's going on:
September 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Canada, Australia, the U.K. and France have finally -- conditionally -- joined the many other nations who recognize the State of Palestine.
But today, Prime Minister Mark Carney also once again called for a “Zionist Palestine.”
Here's what's going on:
But today, Prime Minister Mark Carney also once again called for a “Zionist Palestine.”
Here's what's going on:
I must say, #Pop!_OS and its #COSMIC desktop has put some zing into my computing day. Still learning the keyboard shortcuts, but I’ve had a couple of very productive days. The new desktop is energizing! Thanks, @system76.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I must say, #Pop!_OS and its #COSMIC desktop has put some zing into my computing day. Still learning the keyboard shortcuts, but I’ve had a couple of very productive days. The new desktop is energizing! Thanks, @system76.bsky.social
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Today's empires are data-driven mega corporations. Open-source and digital sovereignty give us a fighting chance to control our destiny.
#opensource #digitalsovereignty
#opensource #digitalsovereignty
The world’s digital empires are jostling for power – in Europe, we can’t afford to be useful idiots | Thierry Breton
The EU is under US pressure to unravel its hard-won online safety laws. We must not give in, says former European commissioner Thierry Breton
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Today's empires are data-driven mega corporations. Open-source and digital sovereignty give us a fighting chance to control our destiny.
#opensource #digitalsovereignty
#opensource #digitalsovereignty
I approve this message. Step back from corporate surveillance and control!
Hey friends, do yourself a favor and switch to open source, non-corporate platforms and financially support them: Signal, Ubuntu, Bluesky.
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I approve this message. Step back from corporate surveillance and control!
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#ClimateChange #Donate #Activism #yyc #EnergyTransition #Urbanism #Electrification #Donations #Fundraiser #Crowdfund #Crowdfunding #Climate #abpoli #cdnpoli #ClimateSky #CanadaSky
November 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Medicare for All Explained | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
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Learn more about Big Oil’s long history of climate deception:👇
Center for Climate Integrity on Big Oil’s Climate Deception | Center for Climate Integrity
Big Oil knew burning fossil fuels would cause “catastrophic” climate change, costing communities billions.
climateintegrity.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Learn more about Big Oil’s long history of climate deception:👇
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Your daily reminder that the fossil fuel industry is propped up by billions of dollars in U.S. government subsidies and a multimillion dollar campaign to spread climate disinformation. 💵
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Your daily reminder that the fossil fuel industry is propped up by billions of dollars in U.S. government subsidies and a multimillion dollar campaign to spread climate disinformation. 💵
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For the first time ever, I had to make a payment in crypto.
I can now confidently say that crypto payments combine the speed of a dial up modem and the ease of updating the drivers on a 1998 HP Laserjet printer.
I can now confidently say that crypto payments combine the speed of a dial up modem and the ease of updating the drivers on a 1998 HP Laserjet printer.
November 18, 2025 at 5:58 AM
For the first time ever, I had to make a payment in crypto.
I can now confidently say that crypto payments combine the speed of a dial up modem and the ease of updating the drivers on a 1998 HP Laserjet printer.
I can now confidently say that crypto payments combine the speed of a dial up modem and the ease of updating the drivers on a 1998 HP Laserjet printer.
It’s like the Liberals are preparing to quash any protest they don’t like, never mind our constitutional rights. Fix this insidious bill!
Reject Bill C9, which will likely criminalize peaceful protest and remove protections for conscientious freedom of expression.
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Civil Society Groups Demand Federal Government Rethink Bill C-9 - CCLA
ccla.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:55 AM
It’s like the Liberals are preparing to quash any protest they don’t like, never mind our constitutional rights. Fix this insidious bill!
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A friend described it as, "Like money, but if every transaction involved arguing with a hundred thousand libertarians."
For the first time ever, I had to make a payment in crypto.
I can now confidently say that crypto payments combine the speed of a dial up modem and the ease of updating the drivers on a 1998 HP Laserjet printer.
I can now confidently say that crypto payments combine the speed of a dial up modem and the ease of updating the drivers on a 1998 HP Laserjet printer.
November 18, 2025 at 7:07 AM
A friend described it as, "Like money, but if every transaction involved arguing with a hundred thousand libertarians."
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Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
November 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
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True story. Bill 60 escalates Bill 212's attack on Toronto streets and targets municipalities province-wide.
If u care about better cities for people in Ontario Canada, please pay attention to what Premier Ford is doing. Not only would his new bill block cities from building bike-lanes if they touch car lanes, he’s talking about imposing his own street standards & standardized official plans in EVERY city.
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
True story. Bill 60 escalates Bill 212's attack on Toronto streets and targets municipalities province-wide.
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More of that rules based international order the Liberals used to pretend to care about.
Unlocked | Up to the U.S. to decide if it violated international law with Caribbean boat strikes, says Anand
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
Up to the U.S. to decide if it violated international law with Caribbean boat strikes, says Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand broke with tradition as she seemingly asserted that Canada's top diplomat doesn't weigh in on a foreign country's adherence to international law.
www.hilltimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM
More of that rules based international order the Liberals used to pretend to care about.
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Starbucks workers in the US are on strike. Think twice before you pop in to grab a peppermint mocha. Respect the picket line and help workers secure a fair deal.
Worker rights anywhere are worker rights everywhere.
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Worker rights anywhere are worker rights everywhere.
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Unionized Starbucks Workers Are on Strike Across the US
Starbucks workers at 65 stores in 40 cities across the US walked out Thursday, striking against what they describe as unfair labor practices and the company’s stonewalling at the bargaining table. The...
jacobin.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Starbucks workers in the US are on strike. Think twice before you pop in to grab a peppermint mocha. Respect the picket line and help workers secure a fair deal.
Worker rights anywhere are worker rights everywhere.
jacobin.com/2025/11/star...
Worker rights anywhere are worker rights everywhere.
jacobin.com/2025/11/star...
Drat! Just upgraded @Firefox.com to 145, billed as being more fingerprint resistant. But I test on coveryourtracks.eff.org and apparently my browser fingerprint is unique. I prefer Firefox, but back to Brave for a while—it spoofs the f'print effectively.
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See how trackers view your browser
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November 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Drat! Just upgraded @Firefox.com to 145, billed as being more fingerprint resistant. But I test on coveryourtracks.eff.org and apparently my browser fingerprint is unique. I prefer Firefox, but back to Brave for a while—it spoofs the f'print effectively.