Julia Levin
@jflevin.bsky.social
Posting about climate justice and energy policy. Associate Director, National Climate @ Environmental Defence Canada (on parental leave). Views my own. She/her. Settler on stolen land.
📍Unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People / Ottawa
📍Unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People / Ottawa
Has the Liberal environmental Caucus condemned the federal government's support for a new oil pipeline? (Beyond individual MPs expressing their opposition)
If not, what are they waiting for?
If not, what are they waiting for?
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Has the Liberal environmental Caucus condemned the federal government's support for a new oil pipeline? (Beyond individual MPs expressing their opposition)
If not, what are they waiting for?
If not, what are they waiting for?
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Is this an "AI get out of jail free" card? There's an article in Le Devoir on how an unannounced clause in the budget implementation bill allows a Minister to exempt any person/company/province from any law (other than Criminal Code) if Minister deems it is in public interest & supports innovation
November 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Is this an "AI get out of jail free" card? There's an article in Le Devoir on how an unannounced clause in the budget implementation bill allows a Minister to exempt any person/company/province from any law (other than Criminal Code) if Minister deems it is in public interest & supports innovation
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Christmas is coming, and the Black Friday sales signal we’re in peak gift-buying season.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
A tech critic’s guide to holiday gift-giving
Maybe your grandma doesn’t need that Alexa smart speaker
disconnect.blog
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Christmas is coming, and the Black Friday sales signal we’re in peak gift-buying season.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
🎉Ontario's Shuniah community becomes the latest to reject fossil gas expansion
environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/26/n...
environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/26/n...
Northwestern Ontario Groups Applaud Shuniah’s Decision to Reject Toxic Gas Plant - Environmental Defence
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, CITIZENS UNITED FOR A SUSTAINABLE PLANET (CUSP), NORTHWESTERN CLIMATE GATHERING, AND CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS FOR THE
environmentaldefence.ca
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🎉Ontario's Shuniah community becomes the latest to reject fossil gas expansion
environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/26/n...
environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/26/n...
Civil society comes out united in opposing a new oil pipeline, ahead of Carney's MOU with Alberta
"This isn’t nation-building—it’s nation betraying"
environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/26/4...
"This isn’t nation-building—it’s nation betraying"
environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/26/4...
41 civil society organizations oppose northwest coast oil pipeline and tankers - Environmental Defence
CALGARY CLIMATE HUB, CANADA'S CLEAN50, CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ASSOCIATION, CANADIAN VOICE OF
environmentaldefence.ca
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Civil society comes out united in opposing a new oil pipeline, ahead of Carney's MOU with Alberta
"This isn’t nation-building—it’s nation betraying"
environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/26/4...
"This isn’t nation-building—it’s nation betraying"
environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/26/4...
Carney's "grand" bargain - the feds support a pipeline if Alberta provides even more subsidies for carbon capture - is a win-win for wealthy oil and gas CEOs, but no one else.
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Carney's "grand" bargain - the feds support a pipeline if Alberta provides even more subsidies for carbon capture - is a win-win for wealthy oil and gas CEOs, but no one else.
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If this is the final outcome of COP30, it is a punch in the gut to all those nations most vulnerable to rising seas and ever-increasing heat. Without meaningful action on the main cause of climate change, COP30 loses all credibility.
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
If this is the final outcome of COP30, it is a punch in the gut to all those nations most vulnerable to rising seas and ever-increasing heat. Without meaningful action on the main cause of climate change, COP30 loses all credibility.
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🚨 BIG NEWS from #COP30:🇨🇴Colombia and 🇳🇱the Netherlands will co-host the 1st International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia – April 28–29, 2026.
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🚨 BIG NEWS from #COP30:🇨🇴Colombia and 🇳🇱the Netherlands will co-host the 1st International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia – April 28–29, 2026.
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After the new COP30 text leaves out reference to a "fossil-fuel roadmap", a group of nations led by Colombia 🇨🇴 has launched a new push against fossil fuels.
The list of 24 nations supporting the “Belem Declaration for transitioning away from fossil fuels” includes:
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The list of 24 nations supporting the “Belem Declaration for transitioning away from fossil fuels” includes:
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November 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
After the new COP30 text leaves out reference to a "fossil-fuel roadmap", a group of nations led by Colombia 🇨🇴 has launched a new push against fossil fuels.
The list of 24 nations supporting the “Belem Declaration for transitioning away from fossil fuels” includes:
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The list of 24 nations supporting the “Belem Declaration for transitioning away from fossil fuels” includes:
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It's day 12 of #COP30 and finally we have movement on the text.
In summary, it looks like the small minority of opponents of transitioning away from fossil fuels have been allowed to run roughshod over this text.
But let's dive in...
In summary, it looks like the small minority of opponents of transitioning away from fossil fuels have been allowed to run roughshod over this text.
But let's dive in...
It's day 11 of #COP30 and it's the second dawn without a new text.
Looks to be another fairly quiet day today until we get that draft text.
Looks to be another fairly quiet day today until we get that draft text.
It's day 10 of #COP30 and several media are reporting more than 80 countries support a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Meanwhile, we're waiting on new text that was promised to drop this morning...
Meanwhile, we're waiting on new text that was promised to drop this morning...
November 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
It's day 12 of #COP30 and finally we have movement on the text.
In summary, it looks like the small minority of opponents of transitioning away from fossil fuels have been allowed to run roughshod over this text.
But let's dive in...
In summary, it looks like the small minority of opponents of transitioning away from fossil fuels have been allowed to run roughshod over this text.
But let's dive in...
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It’s very hard to see what the opposition is to a roadmap beyond ‘we just want to burn lots more fossil fuels’. It’s just a promise to discuss a roadmap and it’s for a ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels, not a full phase out.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30: dozens of countries threaten to block resolution unless it contains roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Exclusive: The Guardian understands Brazil had been planning to drop a roadmap to a transition away from fossil fuels amid opposition from petro states
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 AM
It’s very hard to see what the opposition is to a roadmap beyond ‘we just want to burn lots more fossil fuels’. It’s just a promise to discuss a roadmap and it’s for a ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels, not a full phase out.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I wrote a little thing.
Alt title: the Hypocrisy in Having Value(s)
Alt title: the Hypocrisy in Having Value(s)
Carney’s calamitous course causes consternation at climate summit
Canada arrived at COP30 with empty hands, expressly moving backwards on almost every climate policy we’ve put in place since Paris.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I wrote a little thing.
Alt title: the Hypocrisy in Having Value(s)
Alt title: the Hypocrisy in Having Value(s)
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In a world demanding low-carbon energy, an oil pipeline is a risky multi-billion-dollar, multi-decade gamble.
And without strengthened industrial carbon pricing, a new pipeline would continue to increase oilsands emissions — even with the Pathways carbon capture project.
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And without strengthened industrial carbon pricing, a new pipeline would continue to increase oilsands emissions — even with the Pathways carbon capture project.
buff.ly/t6FXhpP
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In a world demanding low-carbon energy, an oil pipeline is a risky multi-billion-dollar, multi-decade gamble.
And without strengthened industrial carbon pricing, a new pipeline would continue to increase oilsands emissions — even with the Pathways carbon capture project.
buff.ly/t6FXhpP
And without strengthened industrial carbon pricing, a new pipeline would continue to increase oilsands emissions — even with the Pathways carbon capture project.
buff.ly/t6FXhpP
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NEW RESEARCH:
Demand flexibility becomes more and more attractive.
We found a whopping 480 smart tariffs and services across Europe — a 3x increase since our 2021/2022 study.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@jaapburger.eu @regassistproj.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social
Demand flexibility becomes more and more attractive.
We found a whopping 480 smart tariffs and services across Europe — a 3x increase since our 2021/2022 study.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@jaapburger.eu @regassistproj.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
NEW RESEARCH:
Demand flexibility becomes more and more attractive.
We found a whopping 480 smart tariffs and services across Europe — a 3x increase since our 2021/2022 study.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@jaapburger.eu @regassistproj.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social
Demand flexibility becomes more and more attractive.
We found a whopping 480 smart tariffs and services across Europe — a 3x increase since our 2021/2022 study.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@jaapburger.eu @regassistproj.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social
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"Justin Mikulka from Oilfield Witness explains....
'The industry in the US and Canada has made it very clear that they do not care about climate or the environment if it cuts into profits.'”
'The industry in the US and Canada has made it very clear that they do not care about climate or the environment if it cuts into profits.'”
Chasing methane, the invisible pollutant
We’re being led to believe it’s possible to eliminate wasted methane, but this could be another false promise from an industry that has fooled us too many times.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"Justin Mikulka from Oilfield Witness explains....
'The industry in the US and Canada has made it very clear that they do not care about climate or the environment if it cuts into profits.'”
'The industry in the US and Canada has made it very clear that they do not care about climate or the environment if it cuts into profits.'”
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REPORT: If governments were to implement the promises they made in 2023, to triple renewables, double energy efficiency, reduce methane by 2030 & beyond, they could
✅ significantly cut projected warming - by 0.9˚C
✅ cut warming rate by a third by 2035 and halve it by 2040
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_COP30_GST
✅ significantly cut projected warming - by 0.9˚C
✅ cut warming rate by a third by 2035 and halve it by 2040
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_COP30_GST
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
REPORT: If governments were to implement the promises they made in 2023, to triple renewables, double energy efficiency, reduce methane by 2030 & beyond, they could
✅ significantly cut projected warming - by 0.9˚C
✅ cut warming rate by a third by 2035 and halve it by 2040
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_COP30_GST
✅ significantly cut projected warming - by 0.9˚C
✅ cut warming rate by a third by 2035 and halve it by 2040
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_COP30_GST
At #COP30 82 countries from across Europe, the Pacific islands, Latin America and Africa are calling for a fossil fuel phaseout roadmap
Of course Carney is aligning Canada with Trump & Saudi Arabia in opposing it
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Of course Carney is aligning Canada with Trump & Saudi Arabia in opposing it
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Double down on push to abandon fossil fuels, 82 countries urge at climate summit
Governments across Europe, the Pacific islands, Latin America and Africa embraced the call. The United States did not.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
At #COP30 82 countries from across Europe, the Pacific islands, Latin America and Africa are calling for a fossil fuel phaseout roadmap
Of course Carney is aligning Canada with Trump & Saudi Arabia in opposing it
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Of course Carney is aligning Canada with Trump & Saudi Arabia in opposing it
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
So the only thing Carney knows how to do is double down on fossil fuels
He's using public resources to develop infrastructure that he *knows* will quickly become stranded assets and cost taxpayers steeply
I'm also longing for the day that Canada's journalists become climate literate
He's using public resources to develop infrastructure that he *knows* will quickly become stranded assets and cost taxpayers steeply
I'm also longing for the day that Canada's journalists become climate literate
Ottawa, Alberta close to deal that includes oil pipeline to B.C. coast, sources say 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 2:09 PM
So the only thing Carney knows how to do is double down on fossil fuels
He's using public resources to develop infrastructure that he *knows* will quickly become stranded assets and cost taxpayers steeply
I'm also longing for the day that Canada's journalists become climate literate
He's using public resources to develop infrastructure that he *knows* will quickly become stranded assets and cost taxpayers steeply
I'm also longing for the day that Canada's journalists become climate literate
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📢 For the first time in over a decade, Canada has been shamed at #COP30 as the “Fossil of the Day” — the most dishonourable award given during COPs to the countries “who are the best at being the worst and doing the most to do the least.”
Read our press release:
shorturl.at/hSGvm
Read our press release:
shorturl.at/hSGvm
Canada shamed as “Fossil of the Day” at COP30, for the first time in more than a decade - Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)
Belém, Brazil, 18 November 2025:
Today at COP30, international civil society denounced Canada as Fossil of the Day—the first time since 2014 that Canada has been singled out for this dishonour.
Foss...
shorturl.at
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
📢 For the first time in over a decade, Canada has been shamed at #COP30 as the “Fossil of the Day” — the most dishonourable award given during COPs to the countries “who are the best at being the worst and doing the most to do the least.”
Read our press release:
shorturl.at/hSGvm
Read our press release:
shorturl.at/hSGvm
Carney's climate backsliding 'earned' Canada a fossil award at #COP30
That's not the leadership Canadians want or need
That's not the leadership Canadians want or need
At COP30 Canada just got awarded the fossil of the day — first time since 2014 (the harper years). Clear sign of how Carney’s pro fossil fuel agenda and backsliding on climate policy is being noticed internationally.
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Carney's climate backsliding 'earned' Canada a fossil award at #COP30
That's not the leadership Canadians want or need
That's not the leadership Canadians want or need
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📣 BREAKING
At least 531 lobbyists for groups that advocate for a misguided technology that prolongs #FossilFuel use (aka Carbon Capture & Storage #CCS) have gained access to the #COP30 climate talks.
Read: sg.news.yahoo.com/carbon-captu...
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At least 531 lobbyists for groups that advocate for a misguided technology that prolongs #FossilFuel use (aka Carbon Capture & Storage #CCS) have gained access to the #COP30 climate talks.
Read: sg.news.yahoo.com/carbon-captu...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
📣 BREAKING
At least 531 lobbyists for groups that advocate for a misguided technology that prolongs #FossilFuel use (aka Carbon Capture & Storage #CCS) have gained access to the #COP30 climate talks.
Read: sg.news.yahoo.com/carbon-captu...
A 🧵
At least 531 lobbyists for groups that advocate for a misguided technology that prolongs #FossilFuel use (aka Carbon Capture & Storage #CCS) have gained access to the #COP30 climate talks.
Read: sg.news.yahoo.com/carbon-captu...
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💥 Victory: Three oil fields in the North Sea declared illegal
“This is a huge victory. Today’s children and future generations will reap the benefits of the courage the judges showed today. It proves that our struggle for climate justice has real force"
PRESS RELEASE:
“This is a huge victory. Today’s children and future generations will reap the benefits of the courage the judges showed today. It proves that our struggle for climate justice has real force"
PRESS RELEASE:
Victory: Three oil fields in the North Sea declared illegal - Greenpeace International
Borgarting Court of Appeal agreed with Greenpeace Nordic and Natur og Ungdom that three oil fields in the Norwegian North Sea are illegal.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
💥 Victory: Three oil fields in the North Sea declared illegal
“This is a huge victory. Today’s children and future generations will reap the benefits of the courage the judges showed today. It proves that our struggle for climate justice has real force"
PRESS RELEASE:
“This is a huge victory. Today’s children and future generations will reap the benefits of the courage the judges showed today. It proves that our struggle for climate justice has real force"
PRESS RELEASE:
Solar generation has grown tenfold since the Paris Agreement was struck and is the fastest growing source of electricity ☀️
China, Brazil & India are leading the way - they account for 60% of new solar capacity
China, Brazil & India are leading the way - they account for 60% of new solar capacity
NEW | The world has achieved nearly a tenfold increase in solar power in the ten years since the #ParisAgreement ☀️
Solar rose from providing 1% of global electricity in 2015 to 8.8% in the first half of 2025.
Emerging economies now lead this growth 📈
https://loom.ly/tlCvBso
Solar rose from providing 1% of global electricity in 2015 to 8.8% in the first half of 2025.
Emerging economies now lead this growth 📈
https://loom.ly/tlCvBso
November 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Solar generation has grown tenfold since the Paris Agreement was struck and is the fastest growing source of electricity ☀️
China, Brazil & India are leading the way - they account for 60% of new solar capacity
China, Brazil & India are leading the way - they account for 60% of new solar capacity
At #COP30 Brazil is spearheading the development of road maps off of fossil fuels, implementing a commitment made at COP28
UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Colombia and Kenya are backing those efforts
Will Canada stand in the way, putting fossils over the planet?
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Colombia and Kenya are backing those efforts
Will Canada stand in the way, putting fossils over the planet?
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
A Fossil Fuel Fight Brews at COP30 as Delegates Draft Road Map
It’s all about fossil fuels, folks. Today’s a good day to remember it took 28 COP editions for these two magic words to make it into an official text. When they did, in 2023 in Dubai, it was as part o...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
At #COP30 Brazil is spearheading the development of road maps off of fossil fuels, implementing a commitment made at COP28
UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Colombia and Kenya are backing those efforts
Will Canada stand in the way, putting fossils over the planet?
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Colombia and Kenya are backing those efforts
Will Canada stand in the way, putting fossils over the planet?
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...