Brian Banks Ⓥ 🇨🇦
@brianbanks.bsky.social
Scribbler (mainly nature, conservation, critters, science, climate); Geographer (Fellow, Royal Canadian Geographical Society); Soy nature boy. https://brian.eco/
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First Secretary of Defense you could defeat by painting a tunnel on the side of a boulder.
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
First Secretary of Defense you could defeat by painting a tunnel on the side of a boulder.
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It’s an interesting approach to provide clarity on a tanker ban while failing to meet with the Coastal First Nations despite repeated requests - the community that would be directly affected by any spill - while having dozens or more meetings with fossil fuel lobbyists, AB, Sask.
Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban nationalnewswatch.com/2025/11/25/h...
Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
nationalnewswatch.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It’s an interesting approach to provide clarity on a tanker ban while failing to meet with the Coastal First Nations despite repeated requests - the community that would be directly affected by any spill - while having dozens or more meetings with fossil fuel lobbyists, AB, Sask.
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The Nepalese EV transition.
In simple terms, brown on this graph is India's share and blue is China's share.
The trigger? India effectively halted all imports of petroleum into Nepal in 2015, an "undeclared blockade", which was "masked as constitutional concern".
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
In simple terms, brown on this graph is India's share and blue is China's share.
The trigger? India effectively halted all imports of petroleum into Nepal in 2015, an "undeclared blockade", which was "masked as constitutional concern".
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
November 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The Nepalese EV transition.
In simple terms, brown on this graph is India's share and blue is China's share.
The trigger? India effectively halted all imports of petroleum into Nepal in 2015, an "undeclared blockade", which was "masked as constitutional concern".
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
In simple terms, brown on this graph is India's share and blue is China's share.
The trigger? India effectively halted all imports of petroleum into Nepal in 2015, an "undeclared blockade", which was "masked as constitutional concern".
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
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If my job is now reading shit written by ChatGPT I'm just going to stop doing my job.
November 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
If my job is now reading shit written by ChatGPT I'm just going to stop doing my job.
The #Raptors winning streak is in jeopardy tonight. Playing Cleveland, without Barrett, on a back-to-back. Home game, but…
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors host Cavaliers with sights set on eighth straight win
www.sportsnet.ca
November 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The #Raptors winning streak is in jeopardy tonight. Playing Cleveland, without Barrett, on a back-to-back. Home game, but…
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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They did it again!
Oslos articulated buses love to gather in roundabouts!
Oslos articulated buses love to gather in roundabouts!
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
They did it again!
Oslos articulated buses love to gather in roundabouts!
Oslos articulated buses love to gather in roundabouts!
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1/Judge Cameron Currie dismisses the Comey prosecution because Lindsey Halligan was improperly appointed US Atty.
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
1/Judge Cameron Currie dismisses the Comey prosecution because Lindsey Halligan was improperly appointed US Atty.
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Oh.
NEW AP INVESTIGATION: With license plate readers and local law enforcement partnerships, Border Patrol is monitoring American drivers and detaining those exhibiting ‘suspicious’ travel patterns in the U.S. interior. w/
@garanceburke.bsky.social. apnews.com/article/immi...
@garanceburke.bsky.social. apnews.com/article/immi...
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Oh.
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A headline I wasn’t expecting to read ha
More seriously, our politics is better when we make it about ideas and welcome thoughtful debate and disagreement.
More seriously, our politics is better when we make it about ideas and welcome thoughtful debate and disagreement.
November 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A headline I wasn’t expecting to read ha
More seriously, our politics is better when we make it about ideas and welcome thoughtful debate and disagreement.
More seriously, our politics is better when we make it about ideas and welcome thoughtful debate and disagreement.
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💬 "Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved," German Chancellor Merz says.
November 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
💬 "Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved," German Chancellor Merz says.
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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff — a real estate mogul with no diplomatic background before his appointment — has emerged as one of the central architects of a new Washington peace proposal that Ukrainian officials say revives the Kremlin's most sweeping demands.
How Steve Witkoff pushed Ukraine sympathizers out of White House, and led the US into Russia's arms
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is running a shadow operation inside the White House in an effort to sideline pro-Ukraine officials, the Kyiv Independent has learned.
Witkoff — a real estate mogul w...
kyivindependent.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff — a real estate mogul with no diplomatic background before his appointment — has emerged as one of the central architects of a new Washington peace proposal that Ukrainian officials say revives the Kremlin's most sweeping demands.
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Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Jair Bolsonaro, with a judge claiming the former president was intent on escaping as he was set to begin his prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. n.pr/48l5ldE
Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested for allegedly plotting escape ahead of prison term
Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Jair Bolsonaro, with a judge claiming the former president was intent on escaping as he was set to begin his prison sentence for leading a coup attempt.
n.pr
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Jair Bolsonaro, with a judge claiming the former president was intent on escaping as he was set to begin his prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. n.pr/48l5ldE
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Dipshit is smashing out a car window with his gun, barrel first. Just rogue, cowboy stiff.
There were two US citizens in the car. They were apprehended and detained for “obstructing” ICE by honking their horn to let people know ICE was in the neighborhood.
There were two US citizens in the car. They were apprehended and detained for “obstructing” ICE by honking their horn to let people know ICE was in the neighborhood.
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Dipshit is smashing out a car window with his gun, barrel first. Just rogue, cowboy stiff.
There were two US citizens in the car. They were apprehended and detained for “obstructing” ICE by honking their horn to let people know ICE was in the neighborhood.
There were two US citizens in the car. They were apprehended and detained for “obstructing” ICE by honking their horn to let people know ICE was in the neighborhood.
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Mayoring, in Boston
Why do I love living in Boston? Yo-Yo Ma playing the Bach cello suites before bringing Mayor Wu out to duet for an encore, that’s why.
November 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Mayoring, in Boston
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Ukraine's western allies say “additional work” need on US-Russia peace plan and demand EU and Nato are given a say over its contents - as 14 leaders try to slow down rush to force Kyiv to agree
from Johannesburg with @annasophiegross.bsky.social & @christopherjm.ft.com
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from Johannesburg with @annasophiegross.bsky.social & @christopherjm.ft.com
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Kyiv’s allies insist more work is needed on US-Russian peace plan
[FREE TO READ] EU and Nato leaders warn they must be given a voice on the most pivotal moment in the war
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November 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Ukraine's western allies say “additional work” need on US-Russia peace plan and demand EU and Nato are given a say over its contents - as 14 leaders try to slow down rush to force Kyiv to agree
from Johannesburg with @annasophiegross.bsky.social & @christopherjm.ft.com
on.ft.com/48trGqm
from Johannesburg with @annasophiegross.bsky.social & @christopherjm.ft.com
on.ft.com/48trGqm
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This is not a peace deal and it’s not asking anything of the Russians. It’s just the US on behalf of the Russians pressuring Ukraine to surrender www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
U.S. pushing Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving or lose support
The U.S. is now sending “signals” that everything could be off the table if Kyiv does not quickly sign a proposal, which was drawn up by special envoy Witkoff.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This is not a peace deal and it’s not asking anything of the Russians. It’s just the US on behalf of the Russians pressuring Ukraine to surrender www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Never too late for me to revise my bio. #geography
Closing out #geography awareness week 2025 with this cool t-shirt
#location #spatial #business #intelligence #GIS #geospatial #esri #arcgis #mapping #maps #TheScienceOfWhere #geosky @geographers.bsky.social @geography.bsky.social
#location #spatial #business #intelligence #GIS #geospatial #esri #arcgis #mapping #maps #TheScienceOfWhere #geosky @geographers.bsky.social @geography.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Never too late for me to revise my bio. #geography
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Will you be at #CITESCop20? So will Dr. Sarah Foster
@sarahjfoster.bsky.social, our Program Leader & the Focal Point for Global Fisheries & Trade for @iucnseahorse.bsky.social.
Learn about the seahorse decisions up for discussion & why they matter 👉 www.iucn-seahorse.org/cites
#CoP20Samarkand
@sarahjfoster.bsky.social, our Program Leader & the Focal Point for Global Fisheries & Trade for @iucnseahorse.bsky.social.
Learn about the seahorse decisions up for discussion & why they matter 👉 www.iucn-seahorse.org/cites
#CoP20Samarkand
Will you be at #CITESCop20? So will Dr. Sarah Foster
@sarahjfoster.bsky.social, our Focal Point for Global Fisheries and Trade. If you spot her, please say hello, & be sure to join our side event "Global Action for Seahorses" on 29 Nov!
👉 www.iucn-seahorse.org/cites
#CoP20Samarkand #Uzbekistan
@sarahjfoster.bsky.social, our Focal Point for Global Fisheries and Trade. If you spot her, please say hello, & be sure to join our side event "Global Action for Seahorses" on 29 Nov!
👉 www.iucn-seahorse.org/cites
#CoP20Samarkand #Uzbekistan
November 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Will you be at #CITESCop20? So will Dr. Sarah Foster
@sarahjfoster.bsky.social, our Program Leader & the Focal Point for Global Fisheries & Trade for @iucnseahorse.bsky.social.
Learn about the seahorse decisions up for discussion & why they matter 👉 www.iucn-seahorse.org/cites
#CoP20Samarkand
@sarahjfoster.bsky.social, our Program Leader & the Focal Point for Global Fisheries & Trade for @iucnseahorse.bsky.social.
Learn about the seahorse decisions up for discussion & why they matter 👉 www.iucn-seahorse.org/cites
#CoP20Samarkand
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Um. Did he forget what happened? The dementia is really, really bad.
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Um. Did he forget what happened? The dementia is really, really bad.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Nice perspective by @unpopularscience.bsky.social in @currentaffairs.bsky.social.
Debates on AI consciousness persist, yet the scientific consensus on animal consciousness is robust & necessitates a change in assumptions.
#bioethics #animalrights
Debates on AI consciousness persist, yet the scientific consensus on animal consciousness is robust & necessitates a change in assumptions.
#bioethics #animalrights
November 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Nice perspective by @unpopularscience.bsky.social in @currentaffairs.bsky.social.
Debates on AI consciousness persist, yet the scientific consensus on animal consciousness is robust & necessitates a change in assumptions.
#bioethics #animalrights
Debates on AI consciousness persist, yet the scientific consensus on animal consciousness is robust & necessitates a change in assumptions.
#bioethics #animalrights
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An ICE employee was among 16 men arrested after trying to solicit a minor for sex in Bloomington, Minnesota, police say
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a press conference. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a press conference. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
An ICE employee was among 16 men arrested after trying to solicit a minor for sex in Bloomington, Minnesota, police say
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a press conference. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a press conference. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
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This is the definition of tone deaf policy in the midst of #COP30.
Canada, the world is watching. They don’t like what they’re seeing right now.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Canada, the world is watching. They don’t like what they’re seeing right now.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Ottawa, Alberta close to deal that includes oil pipeline to B.C. coast, sources say
Privy Council Clerk Sabia playing key role in brokering accord that would involve tanker ban exemption
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This is the definition of tone deaf policy in the midst of #COP30.
Canada, the world is watching. They don’t like what they’re seeing right now.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Canada, the world is watching. They don’t like what they’re seeing right now.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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🗽 New York friends - MELIA needs you. She wants a quiet forever adult only home for Thanksgiving. She doesn't want to spend another holiday in the shelter. 797 days. No dogs, cats are ok. Only 3.5 years old.
Be her hero
💻[email protected]
☎️516.785.5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
Be her hero
💻[email protected]
☎️516.785.5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🗽 New York friends - MELIA needs you. She wants a quiet forever adult only home for Thanksgiving. She doesn't want to spend another holiday in the shelter. 797 days. No dogs, cats are ok. Only 3.5 years old.
Be her hero
💻[email protected]
☎️516.785.5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
Be her hero
💻[email protected]
☎️516.785.5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793