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Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · 12h

Wow

@jyoti4mayor.bsky.social @jeromyyyc.bsky.social @sonyasharpyyc.bsky.social @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social @sustainableyyc.bsky.social @calgaryclimatehub.ca #yyccc

Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 1d

since denver launched its e-bike rebate program - the have sold 10,000 e-bikes and reduced an estimated 1,000,000 car trips - replacing millions of VMTs and reducing air pollution

there are no climate silver bullets... but damn - e-bikes and e-cargo bikes are close

denvergov.org/Government/A...

Denver Celebrates 10,000 E-Bike Rebates

Since its inception in April 2022, Denver has distributed over 10,000 electric bikes (e-bikes) to community members through its pioneering e-bike rebate program. As the first U.S. city to implement su...

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Mary Anne Schleinich @interactionfirst.bsky.social · 1d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccu-... OMG!! We can transition to 100% clean #renewable energy using less land than O&G, and we can clean up the O&G stranded assets. Also--we can hold O&G accountable for the cost of clean up. @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social @calgaryclimatehub.ca @naheednenshi.bsky.social

Busting a myth on how much land is needed for the U.S. to run on 100% renewables vs fossil+biofuels

YouTube video by Mark Z. Jacobson

www.youtube.com

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Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · 1d

The UCP is a joke

Looking forward to hearing about the NDP’s education policies and their solutions re class sizes and class complexities

@amandachapman.bsky.social @drluannemetz.bsky.social
@albertandp.ca #abed

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

That is, of course, unless you're talking about private schools...

Then it becomes one of the most important things that the Alberta Government recommends parents pay attention to while choosing a private school.

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Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s fund a national Youth Climate Corps #goodgreenjobs #canlab #cdnpoli
@coreyhogan.ca @eleanorolszewski.bsky.social

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Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · 1d

Shout out to our good friends (and SPONSOR) #SkyFireEnergy who have been providing REAL leadership on #solar energy in western Canada for over 20 years now! Check out their website here: skyfireenergy.com
#yyc #EnergyTransition

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SkyFire Energy is Western Canada's leading solar installer for residential & commercial systems. Get the money-saving benefits of the sun.

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Brenna Urban @factuallyspeaking.bsky.social · 1d

It’s #BannedBooksWeek and yes, they banned To Kill a Mockingbird - one of my FAVORITE books - because it “makes people uncomfortable.” .....bro..... That’s the point! Books that expose racism and injustice SHOULD make you squirm.

Silencing truth is cowardice. Read what they fear.📚

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Jeffrey49 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇦 @jeffrey49.bsky.social · 1d

And how a government and government policies can increase the wealth of the ultra-wealthy and at the same time make more people poor and poorer

James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 1d

Pope Leo XIV: "I often wonder, even though the teaching of Sacred Scripture is so clear about the poor, why many people continue to think that they can safely disregard the poor."

"Dilexi te"

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

#WarRavagedPortland

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 1d

Legal Expert Warns Latest Military Move Amid Trump's Crackdown Is 'Extremely' Authoritarian

www.huffpost.com

Why This Military Move Amid Trump's Crackdown Has Experts Sounding The Alarm

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Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · 1d

Summary for Policymakers

@naheednenshi.bsky.social @drluannemetz.bsky.social @albertandp.ca @liberalca.bsky.social #ableg #cdnpoli

IPBES @ipbes.net · 1d

Visualize transformative change like a board game - we've mapped out all the pieces!

🎯Where we are
🌟Where we want to go
💪How to get there
🚧What's in our way

Read the Summary for Policymakers of the IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment: www.ipbes.net/transformati...

An infographic in a circular layout illustrating key aspects of transformative change. The design resembles a card game or learning tool with different sections arranged around a central circular icon with three interconnected elements. The diagram is divided into five main segments, each in different pastel colors (purple, green, yellow, coral, and turquoise). The main sections are: "HOW CAN TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE COME ABOUT?" "WHERE DO WE WANT TO GO WITH TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE?" "WHAT IS TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND WHY IS IT NEEDED?" "WHY HASN'T TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE ALREADY HAPPENED?" "WHAT CAN WE DO NOW TO REALIZE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE?" Each section contains card elements with related concepts. Notable elements include: "APPROPRIATE KNOWLEDGE" cards with various icons "BARRIERS" cards mentioning challenges "PRINCIPLES" cards referencing concepts like "Equity and justice" "UNDERLYING CAUSES" cards noting "Disconnection from and domination over nature and people" The image has a pale yellow border decorated with small stylized insect and gear icons in the corners.

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Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · 1d

Incredible
@mark-carney.bsky.social @liberalca.bsky.social @coreyhogan.ca #energy #cleanenergy

Pat Simons @patsimons.bsky.social · 2d

China is installing the wind and solar equivalent of five large nuclear power stations every week shows new research by Climate Energy Finance. The rest of the world must learn from China's incredible doubling down on clean energy. www.abc.net.au/news/science...

'Winning the race': How China plans to meet its 2030 renewables target by the end of this month

While Australia debates the merits of going nuclear and frustration grows over the slower-than-needed switch to solar and wind power, China's renewables rollout is breaking all the records.

www.abc.net.au

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Ghouly Hoye 🇨🇦 👻 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 2d

Danielle Smith loves to pick fights but if I were her I might have thought twice about picking one with a guy who is 6’7”, spits facts, and absolutely nailed the real reason she’s shilling for a pipeline.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 2d

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday there were “signs” that Colombian citizens were killed in the last small boat attacked by the U.S. military off the coast of Venezuela.

US strike in Caribbean may have killed Colombian citizens, president says

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday there were “signs” that Colombian citizens were killed in the last small boat attacked by the U.S. military off the coast of Venezuela.

www.winnipegfreepress.com

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 2d

🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · 2d

Attn @coreyhogan.ca @eleanorolszewski.bsky.social @heathermcpherson.bsky.social #cdnpoli

🇨🇦🇨🇦 Proud Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦 @beppil007.bsky.social · Aug 27

www.bbc.com/news/article...
US citizens have been conducting covert operations in Greenland
aim is to infiltrate Greenland's society & promote its secession from Denmark to the US
Danish intelligence warned Greenland was being targeted by influence campaigns
This is happening in Canada too #ElbowsUp

Greenland: Denmark summons top US diplomat over alleged influence operation

The aim was reportedly to infiltrate Greenland's society and promote its secession from Denmark.

www.bbc.com

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Phillip Meintzer @phillipmeintzer.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 ALBERTANS! Send a letter to your MLA rejecting the Mature Asset Strategy at the link below. Tell your MLA: You oppose this industry-drafted plan that puts taxpayers on the hook for BILLIONS in oil & gas cleanup costs. www.cleanupyourmess.ca/write-your-mla #ABLeg #ABPoli #CleanUpYourMess

Write to Your MLA

Send a digital letter to your MLA about the Mature Asset Strategy in under 2 minutes.

www.cleanupyourmess.ca

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Phillip Meintzer @phillipmeintzer.bsky.social · 2d

“Our leaders don’t make decisions in our interests unless we have the people power that’s needed to actually hold them accountable,” said Meintzer. “We have to be the reason that they feel the heat.” therockies.life/town-hall-ra... #ABLeg #ABPoli #CDNPoli #YYC #YEG #CleanUpYourMess

Town Hall Rallies Albertans Against Province’s Plan to Stick Families With Oil Well Cleanup Bill

Over 160 people participated in the event, which called on the UCP to rethink its Mature Assets Strategy.

therockies.life

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Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · 2d

Tobacco giant pushed back against Canadian labelling rules

@picardonhealth.bsky.social @canadahealthwatch.ca #tobacco #health #cdnpoli

Investigative Journalism Foundation @theijf.org · 7d

One of the world’s largest cigarette makers lobbied vigorously against Canada’s tobacco labelling policy. Check the document we found in our Open by Default database.

zurl.co/AWaal

#cdnpoli #tobacco

Tobacco giant pushed back against Canadian labelling rules

Imperial Tobacco argued individual labels for cigarettes were not useful. Instead, it promoted vaping

zurl.co

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Investigative Journalism Foundation @theijf.org · 4d

It was touted as the answer to what Premier Danielle Smith called the "leaky" U.S. border, but how effective has Alberta's new border patrol been? Here’s what we found about the number of arrests this $29 million team has made so far.

zurl.co/K8YCO

#abpoli #border

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Youth en Route @youthenroute.bsky.social · 8d

Hey Look! We're in @shifter.info 's new video.

And yes, those amazing bike racks at Lester Pearson, are our wheel-bender to functional rack conversion - with chains so you don't need a U-Lock.

Lots' of good data and information here. #yycbike
#yycbe #yyccsd

Tom Babin @shifter.info · 9d

New video: The story of one boy has given me hope for getting more kids riding bikes to school again
youtu.be/Lqz6TjVXIxc

Why kids don't bike to school anymore (and 5 things that can fix it)

YouTube video by Shifter

youtu.be

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AB Garden Girl 🇨🇦 @ab-garden-girl.bsky.social · Jun 27

And this is the woman who owns the company that wants to mine our eastern slopes.

Jessica D. M. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🪃 🟧 @jessicaperthwa.bsky.social · Jun 27

Rinehart says net zero is "magic pudding," and only those who want to cut emissions should pay | RenewEconomy share.google/SQHcFaTYbfAX.... #Auspol Born into wealth, self entitled and Australia's richest women would rather destroy the planet than pay Taxes and help fight climate change.

Rinehart says net zero is “magic pudding,” and only those who want to cut emissions should pay

Australia’s richest person says net zero is a “magic pudding” and suggests only those wanting to cut emissions should pay for it.

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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · Jun 25

Reuters reporting that oil and gas producers in Alberta flared (i.e. burned off excess) natural gas to the tune of 912.7 million cubic metres in 2024.

By my math, that would emit about 1.8 megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.

Or roughly the equivalent of Alberta's entire cement industry.

Exclusive: Alberta blew past gas flaring ceiling in 2024 as province eliminates limit

Energy producers in Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province, blew past the province's self-imposed limit on annual natural gas flaring in 2024 for a second year in a row, Reuters calculations show.

www.reuters.com

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Bentley @bigclimate.bsky.social · Jun 26

We shouldn't. It's the boondoggliest boondoggle in the history of boondoggling #Boondoggliest #CarbonCapture #BigOil #abpoli #cdnpoli #MarkCarney www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/26/o...

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Breen Ouellette (he/him) @breeno.bsky.social · 2d

Would 💕LOVE💕 to see
The Democracy Fund by Rebel News
get its charitable status revoked
and receive BIG FINES.

Find out how to report them here:

www.canada.ca/en/revenue-a...

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Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · 2d

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute - ties to Atlas Network and fossil fuel billionaires. #hate #extremism #humanrights.

Andrea James @jokestress.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thanks to Denio Lourenco for including me in this deep dive into one of Canada‘s most influential anti-trans organizations, Macdonald-Laurier Institute! xtramagazine.com/power/politi...

This Canadian think tank is claiming ‘victory’ over anti-trans legislation | Xtra Magazine

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute routinely publishes material targeting trans rights

xtramagazine.com

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