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"Prof. Siegel said multiple studies have shown that improved air quality in classrooms results in better student performance on standardized tests, reduced absenteeism and less spread of infectious disease."
Schools must improve air quality to slow spread of respiratory illness, advocates say
Proper air filtration could help mitigate the rapid spread of flu and other illnesses, say experts and parents
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:52 AM
"Prof. Siegel said multiple studies have shown that improved air quality in classrooms results in better student performance on standardized tests, reduced absenteeism and less spread of infectious disease."
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CAPE President Dr. Samantha Green on new federal methane rules: “Every year of delay, and every percentage point of weakened ambition, translates into avoidable harm, particularly for communities already bearing the health burden of fossil fuel extraction.”
➡️ Read our full reaction: loom.ly/dH-h6lI
➡️ Read our full reaction: loom.ly/dH-h6lI
CAPE reacts to federal methane regulations announcement - CAPE
In reaction to today’s new federal methane regulations, CAPE's Dr. Samantha Green, said the measures represent overdue progress on a critical climate and public health file, while also reflecting year...
loom.ly
December 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
CAPE President Dr. Samantha Green on new federal methane rules: “Every year of delay, and every percentage point of weakened ambition, translates into avoidable harm, particularly for communities already bearing the health burden of fossil fuel extraction.”
➡️ Read our full reaction: loom.ly/dH-h6lI
➡️ Read our full reaction: loom.ly/dH-h6lI
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I know you feel that the MOU is amazing 4D climate chess and that the revamped industrial carbon price will solve all, but you are pretty much alone in that opinion. Others that I respect (NZAB, CCI, Sara Hasting-Simon, among others) don't share that optomism.
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I know you feel that the MOU is amazing 4D climate chess and that the revamped industrial carbon price will solve all, but you are pretty much alone in that opinion. Others that I respect (NZAB, CCI, Sara Hasting-Simon, among others) don't share that optomism.
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ALBERTA: Bill 11 makes healthcare more expensive for everyone by introducing a two-tier system ⚠️
It lets doctors mix public and private work, giving faster access to people who pay while everyone else waits longer.
Visit NoTwoTier.ca to advocate against this and FOR Universal Public Healthcare.
It lets doctors mix public and private work, giving faster access to people who pay while everyone else waits longer.
Visit NoTwoTier.ca to advocate against this and FOR Universal Public Healthcare.
URGENT – Stop Premier Danielle Smith’s Plan to End Universal Healthcare
Alberta Premier Smith has used the Notwithstanding Clause to pass laws that erase rights and silence the courts.
NoTwoTier.ca
November 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
ALBERTA: Bill 11 makes healthcare more expensive for everyone by introducing a two-tier system ⚠️
It lets doctors mix public and private work, giving faster access to people who pay while everyone else waits longer.
Visit NoTwoTier.ca to advocate against this and FOR Universal Public Healthcare.
It lets doctors mix public and private work, giving faster access to people who pay while everyone else waits longer.
Visit NoTwoTier.ca to advocate against this and FOR Universal Public Healthcare.
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Circulating on facebook. Might as well circulate here too.
Not my content.
Not my content.
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Circulating on facebook. Might as well circulate here too.
Not my content.
Not my content.
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If Canada wants to fulfill its role in the fight against climate change, it must stop supporting new fossil fuel projects while partnering with petro-states.
Let's stop backtracking. Canada must show some climate ambition. #COP30
Let's stop backtracking. Canada must show some climate ambition. #COP30
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
If Canada wants to fulfill its role in the fight against climate change, it must stop supporting new fossil fuel projects while partnering with petro-states.
Let's stop backtracking. Canada must show some climate ambition. #COP30
Let's stop backtracking. Canada must show some climate ambition. #COP30
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In Alberta, 30% of women over 15 have experienced intimate partner violence.
Violence and homelessness are deeply interconnected. The Unaddressed project will launch the final research report on hidden homelessness in Calgary.
www.unaddressed.ca
Violence and homelessness are deeply interconnected. The Unaddressed project will launch the final research report on hidden homelessness in Calgary.
www.unaddressed.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In Alberta, 30% of women over 15 have experienced intimate partner violence.
Violence and homelessness are deeply interconnected. The Unaddressed project will launch the final research report on hidden homelessness in Calgary.
www.unaddressed.ca
Violence and homelessness are deeply interconnected. The Unaddressed project will launch the final research report on hidden homelessness in Calgary.
www.unaddressed.ca
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CROWDFUNDER: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/2025fundraiser
#ClimateChange #Donate #Activism #yyc #EnergyTransition #Urbanism #Electrification #Donations #Fundraiser #Crowdfund #Crowdfunding #Climate #abpoli #cdnpoli #ClimateSky #CanadaSky
#ClimateChange #Donate #Activism #yyc #EnergyTransition #Urbanism #Electrification #Donations #Fundraiser #Crowdfund #Crowdfunding #Climate #abpoli #cdnpoli #ClimateSky #CanadaSky
November 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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🚨 ALBERTA: Bill 11 was introduced today by the Smith government. It brings full-scale two-tier healthcare to Alberta, giving faster access to people who pay while everyone else waits longer.
Sign the petition and join the fight to reverse this disastrous policy: NoTwoTier.ca
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
Sign the petition and join the fight to reverse this disastrous policy: NoTwoTier.ca
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
URGENT – Stop Premier Danielle Smith’s Plan to End Universal Healthcare
Alberta Premier Smith has used the Notwithstanding Clause to pass laws that erase rights and silence the courts.
NoTwoTier.ca
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 AM
🚨 ALBERTA: Bill 11 was introduced today by the Smith government. It brings full-scale two-tier healthcare to Alberta, giving faster access to people who pay while everyone else waits longer.
Sign the petition and join the fight to reverse this disastrous policy: NoTwoTier.ca
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
Sign the petition and join the fight to reverse this disastrous policy: NoTwoTier.ca
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
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Good summary of how bad Canada's performance was at COP30.
A tough climate summit for Canada
Labeled the "Fossil of the Day" at COP30, Canada faces accusations of pulling back climate policies while pushing forward fossil subsidies and projects. But the committee seemed particularly stung by ...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Good summary of how bad Canada's performance was at COP30.
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This is what concentrated power produces. A party wins a majority with forty percent of the vote and suddenly has the freedom to target its opponents.
Proportional representation makes prevents this kind of behaviour by requiring broad, shared control of government.
Proportional representation makes prevents this kind of behaviour by requiring broad, shared control of government.
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This is what concentrated power produces. A party wins a majority with forty percent of the vote and suddenly has the freedom to target its opponents.
Proportional representation makes prevents this kind of behaviour by requiring broad, shared control of government.
Proportional representation makes prevents this kind of behaviour by requiring broad, shared control of government.
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Here I am at the iPolitics awards with my Alberta Senate colleague Patti LaBoucane-Benson. I won for best Senate speaker - but Patti won for Senator of the Year! Alberta girls getting things done! #SenateofCanada #Alberta #cdnpoli #abpoli @senindepend.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Here I am at the iPolitics awards with my Alberta Senate colleague Patti LaBoucane-Benson. I won for best Senate speaker - but Patti won for Senator of the Year! Alberta girls getting things done! #SenateofCanada #Alberta #cdnpoli #abpoli @senindepend.bsky.social
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New Polling: New national polling shows a clear message from people across Canada: they want urgent climate action to not only protect their health but also reduce methane emissions from oil and gaz.
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
New Polling: New national polling shows a clear message from people across Canada: they want urgent climate action to not only protect their health but also reduce methane emissions from oil and gaz.
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Fossil fuel enthusiasts keep arguing that we need to increase our exports of LNG and oil to address energy poverty in the developing world.
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
The energy poverty trap
Will more oil and gas production in Canada help alleviate energy poverty in the developing world? Of course not — but that hasn't prevented Danielle Smith and other industry champions from pretending ...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Fossil fuel enthusiasts keep arguing that we need to increase our exports of LNG and oil to address energy poverty in the developing world.
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The #COP30 Presidency has backed the First International Conference for the Phase-out of Fossil Fuels! 🔥
Read our press release on the COP30 outcome at FossilFuelTreaty.org/cop30-conference!
Read our press release on the COP30 outcome at FossilFuelTreaty.org/cop30-conference!
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The #COP30 Presidency has backed the First International Conference for the Phase-out of Fossil Fuels! 🔥
Read our press release on the COP30 outcome at FossilFuelTreaty.org/cop30-conference!
Read our press release on the COP30 outcome at FossilFuelTreaty.org/cop30-conference!
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When governments flip direction every cycle, long term projects stall and public trust sinks.
This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.
Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.
Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
When governments flip direction every cycle, long term projects stall and public trust sinks.
This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.
Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.
Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
Stand with workers across Alberta. Sign the petition to tell Danielle Smith’s government to stop attacking workers’ rights and freedoms now. share.canadianlabour.ca/s/VxxqemR7
Add your voice
share.canadianlabour.ca
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Stand with workers across Alberta. Sign the petition to tell Danielle Smith’s government to stop attacking workers’ rights and freedoms now. share.canadianlabour.ca/s/VxxqemR7
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Don’t ghost nature this season! Tell the feds Canada’s budget must protect nature – not cut it out. 👉 dsfdn.org/DontGhostNat...
October 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Don’t ghost nature this season! Tell the feds Canada’s budget must protect nature – not cut it out. 👉 dsfdn.org/DontGhostNat...
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No money for teachers? That's because energy executives keep getting their wish. Join us on Nov. 5 in Calgary to learn how Albertans are fighting coal mining in the Rockies and another govt handout to oil and gas companies. Info & RSVP here: www.cleanupyourmess.ca/nov5-calgary... #ABLeg #ABPoli
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
No money for teachers? That's because energy executives keep getting their wish. Join us on Nov. 5 in Calgary to learn how Albertans are fighting coal mining in the Rockies and another govt handout to oil and gas companies. Info & RSVP here: www.cleanupyourmess.ca/nov5-calgary... #ABLeg #ABPoli
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Miss @cape-acme.bsky.social's and @forourkidscanada.bsky.social webinar on Methane regs?
Watch it now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EJ8...
Watch it now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EJ8...
Clean Air, Healthy Kids & Communities: The Case for Strong Methane Regulations
YouTube video by CAPE | ACME
www.youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Miss @cape-acme.bsky.social's and @forourkidscanada.bsky.social webinar on Methane regs?
Watch it now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EJ8...
Watch it now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EJ8...
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The alternative is taxpayers pay for it all #SueBigOil #ClimateChange www.commondreams.org/news/climate...
Survivors of Philippines ‘Super Typhoon’ Sue Oil Giant for Causing Climate Emergency | Common Dreams
Survivors of Typhoon Rai sue Shell for climate emergency role in landmark lawsuit. Victims demand compensation for losses. Shell faces legal action.
www.commondreams.org
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The alternative is taxpayers pay for it all #SueBigOil #ClimateChange www.commondreams.org/news/climate...