David Tindall
@dbtindall.bsky.social
UBC sociology professor. Environment, social networks, social movements. Tweets on environment, climate change, social and political issues, & some satire.
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Gangsters support their own: www.cnn.com/sport/live-n...
World Cup draw: Soccer fans from around the globe find out who their country plays against | CNN
The World Cup draw will determine which teams face off against each other in the group stage at the 2026 showpiece event in the US, Canada and Mexico. Follow live updates from CNN Sports.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Gangsters support their own: www.cnn.com/sport/live-n...
This is a great piece. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
Opinion | What Trump Is Really Doing With His Boat Strikes
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December 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This is a great piece. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
A view of the northshore today.
December 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A view of the northshore today.
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JOB: Sociology - Assistant Professor, St. Francis Xavier University
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December 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
JOB: Sociology - Assistant Professor, St. Francis Xavier University
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Today @juliedabrusin.bsky.social was grilled on the Canada-Alberta MOU and would not say whether a new oil pipeline would increase emissions.
Is she terrified of the PMO? How hard is it to acknowledge reality and try to spin it along the lines of 'yes so we'll have to find GHG cuts elsewhere'
Is she terrified of the PMO? How hard is it to acknowledge reality and try to spin it along the lines of 'yes so we'll have to find GHG cuts elsewhere'
Environment minister won’t say whether new pipeline would increase or decrease emissions
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin would not state her position on an oil pipeline, nor give a straight answer on whether said pipeline would increase or decrease Canada's planet-w...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Today @juliedabrusin.bsky.social was grilled on the Canada-Alberta MOU and would not say whether a new oil pipeline would increase emissions.
Is she terrified of the PMO? How hard is it to acknowledge reality and try to spin it along the lines of 'yes so we'll have to find GHG cuts elsewhere'
Is she terrified of the PMO? How hard is it to acknowledge reality and try to spin it along the lines of 'yes so we'll have to find GHG cuts elsewhere'
Reposted by David Tindall
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
BOSTON—Stressing that the move would help keep digital currencies liquid through the coming year, crypto leaders called for an infusion of 20 million dopes Thursday to stabilize the market. “We’re cal...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
Science! www.cnn.com/2025/11/27/s...
Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means | CNN
An essential amino acid that is mistakenly believed to cause drowsiness after eating turkey has been found in an asteroid for the first time, giving scientists clues to the origin of life on Earth.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Science! www.cnn.com/2025/11/27/s...
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It's a strange way to go about building national unity—agreeing with Alberta what should be built in BC without talking to BC about it.
Can't imagine the federal government taking this approach to a project that went through Ontario or Quebec.
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Can't imagine the federal government taking this approach to a project that went through Ontario or Quebec.
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Carney briefs cabinet on Alberta energy deal to be unveiled Thursday
Agreement could open the door for a new heavy oil pipeline to the B.C. coast
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November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
It's a strange way to go about building national unity—agreeing with Alberta what should be built in BC without talking to BC about it.
Can't imagine the federal government taking this approach to a project that went through Ontario or Quebec.
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Can't imagine the federal government taking this approach to a project that went through Ontario or Quebec.
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
@avigoldberg.bsky.social You'll be happy to know that Seth A (not the UBC one) has information that will definitely bring Trump down ... any day now.
November 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
@avigoldberg.bsky.social You'll be happy to know that Seth A (not the UBC one) has information that will definitely bring Trump down ... any day now.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Cop30 draft text omits mention of fossil fuel phase-out roadmap www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 draft text omits mention of fossil fuel phase-out roadmap
Exclusive: Summit leadership releases new text despite 29 nations threatening to block progress without commitment
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November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Cop30 draft text omits mention of fossil fuel phase-out roadmap www.theguardian.com/environment/...
For those of you who might be interested, I have a new article in the Tyee with some of my on the ground observations at COP 30 in Belém, Brazil:
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Letter from COP 30 in Belem, Brazil | The Tyee
What’s the buzz at the UN climate summit as it nears the finish line? A UBC sociologist sends this dispatch.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
For those of you who might be interested, I have a new article in the Tyee with some of my on the ground observations at COP 30 in Belém, Brazil:
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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Carney is blowing up his own coalition with this pipeline stuff. You can tell from the Liberal MPs comments they're not happy, their constituents aren't happy, and if Carney pursues this path he'll ignite way more opposition than he's bargaining for.
Liberal MPs express surprise and opposition to reports of pipeline deal
Even if the Carney government and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith come to an agreement, opposition from First Nations and the BC government — as well as existing legislation — create substantial legal ...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Carney is blowing up his own coalition with this pipeline stuff. You can tell from the Liberal MPs comments they're not happy, their constituents aren't happy, and if Carney pursues this path he'll ignite way more opposition than he's bargaining for.
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"AI can be considered a triple-edged sword."
#AI has been formally integrated as a central theme in the #COP30 agenda for the first time. Here, @dbtindall.bsky.social discusses its potential role in addressing climate change via @ca.theconversation.com
#AI has been formally integrated as a central theme in the #COP30 agenda for the first time. Here, @dbtindall.bsky.social discusses its potential role in addressing climate change via @ca.theconversation.com
Artificial intelligence is front and centre at COP30
COP30 is the first conference where AI has been formally integrated as a central theme in the conference agenda.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"AI can be considered a triple-edged sword."
#AI has been formally integrated as a central theme in the #COP30 agenda for the first time. Here, @dbtindall.bsky.social discusses its potential role in addressing climate change via @ca.theconversation.com
#AI has been formally integrated as a central theme in the #COP30 agenda for the first time. Here, @dbtindall.bsky.social discusses its potential role in addressing climate change via @ca.theconversation.com
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, speaking at COP 30.
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, speaking at COP 30.
For those who might be interested, I have a piece in the Conversation today on AI and climate change at COP 30: theconversation.com/artificial-i...
Artificial intelligence is front and centre at COP30
COP30 is the first conference where AI has been formally integrated as a central theme in the conference agenda.
theconversation.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
For those who might be interested, I have a piece in the Conversation today on AI and climate change at COP 30: theconversation.com/artificial-i...