Tom Moffatt
@solarab.bsky.social
A climate activist. An advocate for universal free electricity. (I have it, why can't you?) Saving the biosphere is a precedence-taking activity. Author, song writer, vagabond, microgenerator. A proud Canadian.
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It’s not just about what you remove (cars, noise, dirty air). It’s about what you add (people walking, a lot of bike parking, trees, outdoor dining, and room for kids to play safely). Amsterdam: 1986 and today.
Streets for people.
HT @hackneycyclist.bsky.social for the great before-and-after
Streets for people.
HT @hackneycyclist.bsky.social for the great before-and-after
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
It’s not just about what you remove (cars, noise, dirty air). It’s about what you add (people walking, a lot of bike parking, trees, outdoor dining, and room for kids to play safely). Amsterdam: 1986 and today.
Streets for people.
HT @hackneycyclist.bsky.social for the great before-and-after
Streets for people.
HT @hackneycyclist.bsky.social for the great before-and-after
A Dutch war cemetery removes the information on black soldiers #RemembranceDay www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
A Dutch war cemetery added displays showing black US soldiers. Then they were quietly removed
Relatives fear the move is part of ‘the same virus affecting the US’, as historians and politicians say it coincided with Trump’s DEI purge
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A Dutch war cemetery removes the information on black soldiers #RemembranceDay www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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America's political elite has decided that climate change is no longer that important or worth talking about, but rest assured, it's still happening, it's extremely bad, and yes, it is going to affect you here in America.
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 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
America's political elite has decided that climate change is no longer that important or worth talking about, but rest assured, it's still happening, it's extremely bad, and yes, it is going to affect you here in America.
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NEW from me: CO2 emissions in China have now been flat or falling for 18 months, the first time that energy demand growth at or above historical averages doesn't drive emissions up, thanks to the clean energy boom. 🧵👇
🇨🇳 📰 NEW | Analysis: #China’s #CO2 #emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chinas-co2-emissions-have-now-been-flat-or-falling-for-18-months/
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social w/ @carbonbrief.org
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chinas-co2-emissions-have-now-been-flat-or-falling-for-18-months/
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social w/ @carbonbrief.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
NEW from me: CO2 emissions in China have now been flat or falling for 18 months, the first time that energy demand growth at or above historical averages doesn't drive emissions up, thanks to the clean energy boom. 🧵👇
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"Fossil demand has been flat for industrial energy since 2014, for buildings since 2018, for road transport since 2019, & may peak for electricity this year. 2/3 of countries have already seen peak fossil demand in end-use sectors, & half the world has seen a peak in fossil fuels for electricity."
The Electrotech Revolution | Ember
The annual slidedeck from Kingsmill Bond and the Ember Futures team unpacks how electrotech is rewriting the economics and geopolitics of energy.
ember-energy.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
"Fossil demand has been flat for industrial energy since 2014, for buildings since 2018, for road transport since 2019, & may peak for electricity this year. 2/3 of countries have already seen peak fossil demand in end-use sectors, & half the world has seen a peak in fossil fuels for electricity."
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“Obstetrical services are "temporarily" unavailable in Cold Lake, due to a OB/GYN shortage at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre. This shortage will be ongoing until Jan. 5, 2026.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.lakelandtoday.ca/cold-lake-ne...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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No obstetrical services at Cold Lake hospital until January
COLD LAKE - Obstetrical services are "temporarily" unavailable in Cold Lake, due to a OB/GYN shortage at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre. This shortage will be ongoing until Jan. 5, 2026.
www.lakelandtoday.ca
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“Obstetrical services are "temporarily" unavailable in Cold Lake, due to a OB/GYN shortage at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre. This shortage will be ongoing until Jan. 5, 2026.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.lakelandtoday.ca/cold-lake-ne...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.lakelandtoday.ca/cold-lake-ne...
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The Dutch understand gratitude and appreciation for sacrifice, even if the Trump administration does not. #LestWeForget
1/ Eleven Dutch parties across the political spectrum from socialist to conservative have issued a joint appeal to a provincial government to build a memorial to Black American soldiers who died in World War II, to replace one removed from the Netherlands American Cemetery. ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 AM
The Dutch understand gratitude and appreciation for sacrifice, even if the Trump administration does not. #LestWeForget
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13/14 HELLO UCP BRAIN TRUST: "IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE"
👉 Dr. Karina Top said vaccines must be made more convenient (in hospitals, pharmacies, drop-in clinics).
👉 Dr. Talbot said Alberta must commit to getting childhood immunization rates over 90% within five years.
#AbLeg #AbPoli #UCPfail
👉 Dr. Karina Top said vaccines must be made more convenient (in hospitals, pharmacies, drop-in clinics).
👉 Dr. Talbot said Alberta must commit to getting childhood immunization rates over 90% within five years.
#AbLeg #AbPoli #UCPfail
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
RWE just made UK wind power history with an entire project using recyclable turbine blades electrek.co/2025/11/10/r... #WindPower #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction
RWE just made UK wind history with recyclable turbine blades
RWE has completed the UK’s first large-scale installation of recyclable wind turbine blades at its 1.4 GW Sofia project in the North Sea.
electrek.co
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 AM
RWE just made UK wind power history with an entire project using recyclable turbine blades electrek.co/2025/11/10/r... #WindPower #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction
Corb Lund for the soundtrack youtu.be/BKoYT4febHM?...
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Corb Lund for the soundtrack youtu.be/BKoYT4febHM?...
Builders are trying to palm off shoe box apartments on people. It's not working #Toronto www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
‘A literal shoe box’: Why some Toronto renters are avoiding new builds | CBC News
Some Torontonians are opting out of moving into new builds — for reasons ranging from a lack of rent control to poor layouts — at a time tenants are increasingly gaining leverage in the market.
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Builders are trying to palm off shoe box apartments on people. It's not working #Toronto www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
China's emissions are falling - an important update for all the Canadians that were waiting for China to act first before doing something about climate change www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... #cdnpoli #ClimateCrisis
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
China's emissions are falling - an important update for all the Canadians that were waiting for China to act first before doing something about climate change www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... #cdnpoli #ClimateCrisis
Alberta's role in spreading measles infections is medically embarassing #abpoli #abhealth www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says | CBC News
The latest federal data shows Alberta accounts for 38 per cent of Canada’s cases.
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Alberta's role in spreading measles infections is medically embarassing #abpoli #abhealth www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta Healthcare Universality is Clearly in Smith's Sights
Pay more taxes, get fewer public services. Not satisfied? Then pay out of your own pocket.
That's the playbook, folks. You've been warned.
@Lorian_H @ABDanielleSmith #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/508Ub40OM8c
Pay more taxes, get fewer public services. Not satisfied? Then pay out of your own pocket.
That's the playbook, folks. You've been warned.
@Lorian_H @ABDanielleSmith #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/508Ub40OM8c
Alberta Healthcare Universality is Clearly in Smith's Sights
YouTube video by Energi Media
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November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Alberta Healthcare Universality is Clearly in Smith's Sights
Pay more taxes, get fewer public services. Not satisfied? Then pay out of your own pocket.
That's the playbook, folks. You've been warned.
@Lorian_H @ABDanielleSmith #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/508Ub40OM8c
Pay more taxes, get fewer public services. Not satisfied? Then pay out of your own pocket.
That's the playbook, folks. You've been warned.
@Lorian_H @ABDanielleSmith #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/508Ub40OM8c
Democrats joining Republicans in killing affordable healthcare "very bad": Bernie Sanders abcnews.go.com/Politics/bad... #uspoli
'A very bad night': Democrats face blowback from their own party over shutdown deal
Sen. Chris Murphy argued there was "no way to defend" the yes vote.
abcnews.go.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Democrats joining Republicans in killing affordable healthcare "very bad": Bernie Sanders abcnews.go.com/Politics/bad... #uspoli
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NEW: Councillors and sources inside the City of Vancouver say the city's mayor, Ken Sim, will put forth a budget Wednesday that will eliminate the city's celebrated climate and sustainability department.
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
NEW: Councillors and sources inside the City of Vancouver say the city's mayor, Ken Sim, will put forth a budget Wednesday that will eliminate the city's celebrated climate and sustainability department.
Years late, Democrats realize Schumer is really bad as a caucus leader, after some Democrats vote to end healthcare access for millions of Americans #uspoli www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Schumer faces calls to resign as minority leader after some Democrats work with Republicans to end shutdown – live
Schumer, who did not vote in favor of the legislation, faces steep pushback from progressive lawmakers who blame him for the Democrats who defected
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Years late, Democrats realize Schumer is really bad as a caucus leader, after some Democrats vote to end healthcare access for millions of Americans #uspoli www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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8 Senate Democrats sided with Trump and Republican fascists in throwing 15 million Americans off Medicaid and Obamacare:
Dick Durbin (IL), Maggie Hassan (NH), Tim Kaine (VA), Angus King (I-ME), Cortez Masto (NV), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Jacky Rosen (NV), John Fetterman (PA).
Dick Durbin (IL), Maggie Hassan (NH), Tim Kaine (VA), Angus King (I-ME), Cortez Masto (NV), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Jacky Rosen (NV), John Fetterman (PA).
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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New episode!
We sit down with @KeepAlbertaRCMP to get some straight answers!
Why should Alberta keep the RCMP?
Smith wants an Alberta Provincial Police…
Will it save money? Provide better service?
Or is it all just a power grab?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/q6PSNpJjvQM
We sit down with @KeepAlbertaRCMP to get some straight answers!
Why should Alberta keep the RCMP?
Smith wants an Alberta Provincial Police…
Will it save money? Provide better service?
Or is it all just a power grab?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/q6PSNpJjvQM
Episode 7.41 - The RCMP Vs. Smith's Provincial Police Force!
YouTube video by The Breakdown AB
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
New episode!
We sit down with @KeepAlbertaRCMP to get some straight answers!
Why should Alberta keep the RCMP?
Smith wants an Alberta Provincial Police…
Will it save money? Provide better service?
Or is it all just a power grab?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/q6PSNpJjvQM
We sit down with @KeepAlbertaRCMP to get some straight answers!
Why should Alberta keep the RCMP?
Smith wants an Alberta Provincial Police…
Will it save money? Provide better service?
Or is it all just a power grab?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/q6PSNpJjvQM
Chapoutier and the art of making wine vancouversun.com/life/anthony...
Anthony Gismondi: This French maker will change the way you think about wine for life
Anthony Gismondi: What I appreciate most about the Michel Chapoutier brand is his pride in crafting regional wines with the same dedication as his most prestigious labels
vancouversun.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Chapoutier and the art of making wine vancouversun.com/life/anthony...
Breakthrough discovery that could revolutionize solar panels #solar #ClimateCrisis www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Scientists make breakthrough discovery that could revolutionize solar panels: 'This opens the door'
"Lowering balance-of-system costs."
www.yahoo.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Breakthrough discovery that could revolutionize solar panels #solar #ClimateCrisis www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Tomorrow evening 7pm- What is happening with AISH? speakers Petra Schultz and Danielle English
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Tomorrow evening 7pm- What is happening with AISH? speakers Petra Schultz and Danielle English
Democrats fold, give up on healthcare. U.S. Senate advancing bill to end shutdown as small group of Democrats switch to Republican side #uspoli
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
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U.S. Senate advancing bill to end shutdown as small group of Democrats strike deal
The U.S. Senate was voting Sunday night on whether to move forward on compromise legislation that would end the 40-day government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Democrats fold, give up on healthcare. U.S. Senate advancing bill to end shutdown as small group of Democrats switch to Republican side #uspoli
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...