Richard Trotter
@richt1.bsky.social
Retired Science educator 🏀⛹️ fan
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Our new Buy Canadian Policy means that as we build major housing, infrastructure, and defence projects, we’re building with Canadian materials, Canadian technology, and Canadian workers.
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our new Buy Canadian Policy means that as we build major housing, infrastructure, and defence projects, we’re building with Canadian materials, Canadian technology, and Canadian workers.
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Can’t change, won’t change
ROSIE: You've now lost two MPs to the Liberal Party... Is this a problem of your leadership?
POILIEVRE: No, it's a problem of Mark Carney's leadership that after Canadians clearly rejected a costly Liberal majority... he is trying to manipulate his way through backroom deals.
POILIEVRE: No, it's a problem of Mark Carney's leadership that after Canadians clearly rejected a costly Liberal majority... he is trying to manipulate his way through backroom deals.
December 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Can’t change, won’t change
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Just when you think that Trump / RFK Jr have hit rock bottom they manage to find a new low. #Idiocracy
www.cnn.com/2025/12/12/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/12/h...
FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Just when you think that Trump / RFK Jr have hit rock bottom they manage to find a new low. #Idiocracy
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Honestly the Liberals had swung pretty hard left and eaten the NDP's lunch while leaving the *entire* right to the Conservatives.
This is an opportunity to retake the centre and go back to being the "socially progressive (mostly) and fiscally conservative (kinda)" party.
This is an opportunity to retake the centre and go back to being the "socially progressive (mostly) and fiscally conservative (kinda)" party.
Mark Carney's grand bargain with Alberta wasn't popular with climate activists, but it's a much different story with the broader public.
Why it's part of his push to return the Liberals to their former position on the political spectrum. #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/12/o...
Why it's part of his push to return the Liberals to their former position on the political spectrum. #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/12/o...
Mark Carney's grand bargain is more popular than you think
So far, the deal with Alberta hasn't cost the Liberal Party of Canada much support in the polls. Has the prime minister actually read the public mood correctly?
www.nationalobserver.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Honestly the Liberals had swung pretty hard left and eaten the NDP's lunch while leaving the *entire* right to the Conservatives.
This is an opportunity to retake the centre and go back to being the "socially progressive (mostly) and fiscally conservative (kinda)" party.
This is an opportunity to retake the centre and go back to being the "socially progressive (mostly) and fiscally conservative (kinda)" party.
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As far as I'm concerned, the game, and the board, and the prize, is a national energy grid. Which is what the MOU *really* puts into motion, while everyone is obsessing over hypothetical pipelines.
National energy grid + renewables + grid level storage = fossil fuels becoming a niche commodity.
National energy grid + renewables + grid level storage = fossil fuels becoming a niche commodity.
And again, I'm one of the people who think betting hard on oil right now is a bad idea. I've written *many* columns on that.
It's not what the Carney is doing. He's doing the opposite: implementing policies (industrial carbon price, tax credits, interties) that accelerate electrification.
It's not what the Carney is doing. He's doing the opposite: implementing policies (industrial carbon price, tax credits, interties) that accelerate electrification.
December 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
As far as I'm concerned, the game, and the board, and the prize, is a national energy grid. Which is what the MOU *really* puts into motion, while everyone is obsessing over hypothetical pipelines.
National energy grid + renewables + grid level storage = fossil fuels becoming a niche commodity.
National energy grid + renewables + grid level storage = fossil fuels becoming a niche commodity.
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The EPA website showing this insightful 800,000 year methane concentration graph has been taken offline...
Reality doesn't change by pretending it isn't real.
Reality doesn't change by pretending it isn't real.
December 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The EPA website showing this insightful 800,000 year methane concentration graph has been taken offline...
Reality doesn't change by pretending it isn't real.
Reality doesn't change by pretending it isn't real.
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Canada is investing over $10M to support EVs and make charging easier nationwide. ⚡🇨🇦
This includes funding for 1,200+ new chargers in ON, NB, and AB, plus research to make EV motors more affordable and efficient.
🔗News release: bit.ly/3XzHwcY
This includes funding for 1,200+ new chargers in ON, NB, and AB, plus research to make EV motors more affordable and efficient.
🔗News release: bit.ly/3XzHwcY
December 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Canada is investing over $10M to support EVs and make charging easier nationwide. ⚡🇨🇦
This includes funding for 1,200+ new chargers in ON, NB, and AB, plus research to make EV motors more affordable and efficient.
🔗News release: bit.ly/3XzHwcY
This includes funding for 1,200+ new chargers in ON, NB, and AB, plus research to make EV motors more affordable and efficient.
🔗News release: bit.ly/3XzHwcY
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
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Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
The method to Mark Carney’s madness
The memorandum of understanding with Alberta might look like surrender. Look closer
www.nationalobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
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Nearly 6 million Canadians are now covered under our dental care plan — and they’re saving an average of $800 a year on dentist visits.
Find out more:
www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
Find out more:
www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
Canadian Dental Care Plan reaches new milestone as Government of Canada strengthens access to oral health care
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and can receive the dental care they...
www.canada.ca
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Nearly 6 million Canadians are now covered under our dental care plan — and they’re saving an average of $800 a year on dentist visits.
Find out more:
www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
Find out more:
www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
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This says as much about the people he attracts as it does about him.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Pierre Poilievre’s popularity is unprecedented. But is his future as Conservative leader safe?
Conservative Party of Canada members love him, but is it time to replace the party’s leader?
www.thestar.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This says as much about the people he attracts as it does about him.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Canada and the Philippines have a close relationship — a bond that is strengthened by the one million-strong Filipino-Canadian community.
President Marcos Jr. and I are focused on negotiating free trade agreements and strengthening defence cooperation between our nations.
President Marcos Jr. and I are focused on negotiating free trade agreements and strengthening defence cooperation between our nations.
October 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Canada and the Philippines have a close relationship — a bond that is strengthened by the one million-strong Filipino-Canadian community.
President Marcos Jr. and I are focused on negotiating free trade agreements and strengthening defence cooperation between our nations.
President Marcos Jr. and I are focused on negotiating free trade agreements and strengthening defence cooperation between our nations.
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Separation-stoking pot calls kettle un-Canadian.
Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’ www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’
Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to reaching an agreement regarding Alberta’s pitch for a proposed bitumen pipeline to the West Coast by next month, according to Premier Danielle Smith.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Separation-stoking pot calls kettle un-Canadian.
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“Solar energy is not the boogeyman. Properly managed, these solar power projects can actually enhance and increase agricultural production and become diversification projects that can save family farms"
Support needed at all levels for high-value solar projects - Alberta Farmer Express
Proponents of agrivoltaics say such renewable energy projects can help Alberta farmers diversify their operations and add value to the farms.
www.albertafarmexpress.ca
September 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
“Solar energy is not the boogeyman. Properly managed, these solar power projects can actually enhance and increase agricultural production and become diversification projects that can save family farms"
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Thank you to former PM Justin Trudeau. 👍👏
The Moderna facility in Laval, Quebec will soon be rolling out Canadian made Covid vaccines. Hopes of later producing RSV & some Cancer fighting vaccines. HUGE!!! 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli
The Moderna facility in Laval, Quebec will soon be rolling out Canadian made Covid vaccines. Hopes of later producing RSV & some Cancer fighting vaccines. HUGE!!! 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli
September 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Thank you to former PM Justin Trudeau. 👍👏
The Moderna facility in Laval, Quebec will soon be rolling out Canadian made Covid vaccines. Hopes of later producing RSV & some Cancer fighting vaccines. HUGE!!! 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli
The Moderna facility in Laval, Quebec will soon be rolling out Canadian made Covid vaccines. Hopes of later producing RSV & some Cancer fighting vaccines. HUGE!!! 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli
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Professor Rogan strikes again. Here's the truth:
-vaccinated people have 2–6× lower risk and frequency of COVID infection compared to unvaccinated
-more unvaccinated people are DEAD. So yeah, they only got it once.
-vaccinated people have 2–6× lower risk and frequency of COVID infection compared to unvaccinated
-more unvaccinated people are DEAD. So yeah, they only got it once.
September 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Professor Rogan strikes again. Here's the truth:
-vaccinated people have 2–6× lower risk and frequency of COVID infection compared to unvaccinated
-more unvaccinated people are DEAD. So yeah, they only got it once.
-vaccinated people have 2–6× lower risk and frequency of COVID infection compared to unvaccinated
-more unvaccinated people are DEAD. So yeah, they only got it once.
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I actually hope PP wins his riding.... otherwise the Cons might replace him with someone competent.
August 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I actually hope PP wins his riding.... otherwise the Cons might replace him with someone competent.
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Copies now in hand!
#ScienceUnderSiege by @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social & yours truly.
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August 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Copies now in hand!
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“When you look at these kind of numbers of avoided deaths that can be achieved and other health benefits, I think it could purely justify the policy on health grounds, even if we didn't have a climate crisis on our hands,” said Bryan Purcell with TAF
An EV sales mandate is good public health policy, analysis shows
“While the EV availability standard has been communicated from the beginning as a climate policy, we think it's equally, if not more compelling as a health policy,” said Bryan Purcell, the vice-presid...
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July 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
“When you look at these kind of numbers of avoided deaths that can be achieved and other health benefits, I think it could purely justify the policy on health grounds, even if we didn't have a climate crisis on our hands,” said Bryan Purcell with TAF
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Good morning with good news: Solar generated a monthly record 45.13% of California's electricity in May!
CA is world's 4th largest economy, larger than Japan, with only US, China & Germany bigger & solar is vital.
CA May Solar Share
2025: 45%
2024: 42%
2023: 37%
2019: 24%
2015: 13%
#energysky
CA is world's 4th largest economy, larger than Japan, with only US, China & Germany bigger & solar is vital.
CA May Solar Share
2025: 45%
2024: 42%
2023: 37%
2019: 24%
2015: 13%
#energysky
July 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Good morning with good news: Solar generated a monthly record 45.13% of California's electricity in May!
CA is world's 4th largest economy, larger than Japan, with only US, China & Germany bigger & solar is vital.
CA May Solar Share
2025: 45%
2024: 42%
2023: 37%
2019: 24%
2015: 13%
#energysky
CA is world's 4th largest economy, larger than Japan, with only US, China & Germany bigger & solar is vital.
CA May Solar Share
2025: 45%
2024: 42%
2023: 37%
2019: 24%
2015: 13%
#energysky