Joan Baxter
@joanbaxter.bsky.social
Author, independent investigative journalist, member ICIJ global network - environment, climate, and corporate capture my obsessions - allergic to hypocrisy, propaganda and greenwashing grifters. Still writing after all these years. Opinions my own.
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Imagine if this project — a national clean-energy grid — got HALF the national attention that a single pipeline enjoys.
Good on @woodsideful.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on this. Good initiatives need attention & applause to bear fruit.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/21/n...
Good on @woodsideful.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on this. Good initiatives need attention & applause to bear fruit.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/21/n...
Ottawa plotting a high stakes clean energy strategy
After dismantling many of the climate policies put in place by the previous government, Prime Minister Mark Carney has quietly directed his government to craft a national electricity strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Imagine if this project — a national clean-energy grid — got HALF the national attention that a single pipeline enjoys.
Good on @woodsideful.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on this. Good initiatives need attention & applause to bear fruit.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/21/n...
Good on @woodsideful.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on this. Good initiatives need attention & applause to bear fruit.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/21/n...
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Wild to hear Yuri Fulmer, a contender for BC Conservative leadership, dismiss Coastal First Nations as:
"Just an advocacy group...
branding like coke or Nike...
professional protesters."
x.com/yuri_fulmer/...
CFN is a formal alliance of 9 nations who have lived here since the last ice age.
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"Just an advocacy group...
branding like coke or Nike...
professional protesters."
x.com/yuri_fulmer/...
CFN is a formal alliance of 9 nations who have lived here since the last ice age.
1/
x.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Wild to hear Yuri Fulmer, a contender for BC Conservative leadership, dismiss Coastal First Nations as:
"Just an advocacy group...
branding like coke or Nike...
professional protesters."
x.com/yuri_fulmer/...
CFN is a formal alliance of 9 nations who have lived here since the last ice age.
1/
"Just an advocacy group...
branding like coke or Nike...
professional protesters."
x.com/yuri_fulmer/...
CFN is a formal alliance of 9 nations who have lived here since the last ice age.
1/
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"This is a preschool you stupid motherfuckers" should be the Democrats' 2026 slogan
Video from this morning shows ICE agents deploying tear gas outside a Minneapolis preschool as parents shout, “This is a preschool! There’s kids here!”
January 27, 2026 at 9:38 PM
"This is a preschool you stupid motherfuckers" should be the Democrats' 2026 slogan
Federal Conservatives trade journalists for partisan cheerleaders www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/24/a...
Federal Conservatives trade journalists for partisan cheerleaders
When Conservatives gather in Calgary at their convention next weekend, right-wing “content creators” will be welcomed as journalists. This publication, not so much.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Federal Conservatives trade journalists for partisan cheerleaders www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/24/a...
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Why subject yourself to scrutiny when you don't need to?
Because we live in a democracy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/24/a...
Because we live in a democracy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/24/a...
Federal Conservatives trade journalists for partisan cheerleaders
When Conservatives gather in Calgary at their convention next weekend, right-wing “content creators” will be welcomed as journalists. This publication, not so much.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Why subject yourself to scrutiny when you don't need to?
Because we live in a democracy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/24/a...
Because we live in a democracy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/24/a...
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This week in things Carney fans have to rationalize...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:05 AM
This week in things Carney fans have to rationalize...
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Remembering the names of those who died on the streets of Minneapolis. youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Remembering the names of those who died on the streets of Minneapolis. youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
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A Canadian-made armoured vehicle was spotted on Minneapolis streets the day ICE murdered Alex Pretti.
The company that sold ICE that monster as part of a $10 million deal? Roshel.
What’s more:
Canada’s government brought Roshel’s CEO on a trade mission SIX DAYS AFTER Renee Good was murdered.
The company that sold ICE that monster as part of a $10 million deal? Roshel.
What’s more:
Canada’s government brought Roshel’s CEO on a trade mission SIX DAYS AFTER Renee Good was murdered.
January 27, 2026 at 12:08 AM
A Canadian-made armoured vehicle was spotted on Minneapolis streets the day ICE murdered Alex Pretti.
The company that sold ICE that monster as part of a $10 million deal? Roshel.
What’s more:
Canada’s government brought Roshel’s CEO on a trade mission SIX DAYS AFTER Renee Good was murdered.
The company that sold ICE that monster as part of a $10 million deal? Roshel.
What’s more:
Canada’s government brought Roshel’s CEO on a trade mission SIX DAYS AFTER Renee Good was murdered.
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Love the look when the Mayor says “and bikeways” when it comes to snow clearance…
We're getting a snowstorm tomorrow. But New York City is prepared.
January 26, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Love the look when the Mayor says “and bikeways” when it comes to snow clearance…
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“You cannot bring a firearm, loaded, with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It's that simple.” — FBI Dir. Kash Patel
January 25, 2026 at 4:54 PM
“You cannot bring a firearm, loaded, with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It's that simple.” — FBI Dir. Kash Patel
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Alex Pretti was an American hero. He saved lives. He protected people. He cared deeply about his community, unlike the murderous thugs who killed him.
The very last thing he did was try to help a woman who had been pepper-sprayed and violently shoved to the ground by ICE. 1/
The very last thing he did was try to help a woman who had been pepper-sprayed and violently shoved to the ground by ICE. 1/
January 25, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Alex Pretti was an American hero. He saved lives. He protected people. He cared deeply about his community, unlike the murderous thugs who killed him.
The very last thing he did was try to help a woman who had been pepper-sprayed and violently shoved to the ground by ICE. 1/
The very last thing he did was try to help a woman who had been pepper-sprayed and violently shoved to the ground by ICE. 1/
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The United States of America. No one is safe — and the government defends this.
January 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM
The United States of America. No one is safe — and the government defends this.
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I genuinely can't imagine advice less useful than to hector people for saying "fascism" when the activities of the state — using secret police to enact terror, weaponizing the tools of the state to deter opposition, taking over mouthpieces of the media, bullying other liberal states — resemble it.
January 25, 2026 at 4:19 PM
I genuinely can't imagine advice less useful than to hector people for saying "fascism" when the activities of the state — using secret police to enact terror, weaponizing the tools of the state to deter opposition, taking over mouthpieces of the media, bullying other liberal states — resemble it.
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This made me laugh out loud. Withdrawing an “invitation”
(aka protection racket) that Canada had no intention of paying, for a club of corrupt countries that are the exact opposite of “prestigious.”
It’s just so…grade school. If grade school was even less mature and a lot more pathetic.
(aka protection racket) that Canada had no intention of paying, for a club of corrupt countries that are the exact opposite of “prestigious.”
It’s just so…grade school. If grade school was even less mature and a lot more pathetic.
Trump: “Dear Prime Minister Carney:
Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
January 23, 2026 at 2:14 AM
This made me laugh out loud. Withdrawing an “invitation”
(aka protection racket) that Canada had no intention of paying, for a club of corrupt countries that are the exact opposite of “prestigious.”
It’s just so…grade school. If grade school was even less mature and a lot more pathetic.
(aka protection racket) that Canada had no intention of paying, for a club of corrupt countries that are the exact opposite of “prestigious.”
It’s just so…grade school. If grade school was even less mature and a lot more pathetic.
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A new report from @worldresources.bsky.social confirms: the only sure way to cut beef’s climate impact is to produce and consume less of it.
The problem? Global demand just keeps climbing.
If we’re serious about climate progress, protein diversification isn't optional, it’s essential.
The problem? Global demand just keeps climbing.
If we’re serious about climate progress, protein diversification isn't optional, it’s essential.
Despite ‘Carbon Neutral’ Certifications, Beef Emissions Can Be Lower, but Never Low
Research shows there’s no such thing as climate-friendly beef, despite labels claiming otherwise.
www.wri.org
January 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
A new report from @worldresources.bsky.social confirms: the only sure way to cut beef’s climate impact is to produce and consume less of it.
The problem? Global demand just keeps climbing.
If we’re serious about climate progress, protein diversification isn't optional, it’s essential.
The problem? Global demand just keeps climbing.
If we’re serious about climate progress, protein diversification isn't optional, it’s essential.
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Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich
Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed for WEF in Davos saying wealthy are buying political influence
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries are calling on global leaders to increase taxes on the super-rich, amid growing concern that the wealthiest in society are buying political influence.
An open letter, released to coincide with the World Economic Forum in Davos, calls on global leaders attending this week’s conference to close the widening gap between the super-rich and everyone else. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich
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Imagine what a tiny little man you would have to be to feel threatened by a dancing fox.
January 20, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Imagine what a tiny little man you would have to be to feel threatened by a dancing fox.
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You obviously can’t “re-gift” a Nobel Peace Prize,” and everyone (even Trump) knows it.
So it will never be his.
But his record-breaking pathetic neediness has to be fed, and his completely corrupt value system considers something stolen or coerced to be maybe even better than something earned.
So it will never be his.
But his record-breaking pathetic neediness has to be fed, and his completely corrupt value system considers something stolen or coerced to be maybe even better than something earned.
It's truly difficult to think of a more pathetic picture than this in American presidential history.
January 16, 2026 at 12:43 PM
You obviously can’t “re-gift” a Nobel Peace Prize,” and everyone (even Trump) knows it.
So it will never be his.
But his record-breaking pathetic neediness has to be fed, and his completely corrupt value system considers something stolen or coerced to be maybe even better than something earned.
So it will never be his.
But his record-breaking pathetic neediness has to be fed, and his completely corrupt value system considers something stolen or coerced to be maybe even better than something earned.
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It’s not just Rad Power. A wave of e-bike bankruptcies is rocking the industry.
But e-bike believers should keep the faith. These vehicles are useful, fun, and affordable. They’re here to stay.
Me, in Bloomberg 🧵
But e-bike believers should keep the faith. These vehicles are useful, fun, and affordable. They’re here to stay.
Me, in Bloomberg 🧵
E-Bike Boosters Ask: Is It All Downhill From Here?
After a Covid-era boom, makers of battery-powered bikes are facing slowing sales, rising tariffs and a policy backlash. But these useful machines can still live up to their hype.
www.bloomberg.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:57 PM
It’s not just Rad Power. A wave of e-bike bankruptcies is rocking the industry.
But e-bike believers should keep the faith. These vehicles are useful, fun, and affordable. They’re here to stay.
Me, in Bloomberg 🧵
But e-bike believers should keep the faith. These vehicles are useful, fun, and affordable. They’re here to stay.
Me, in Bloomberg 🧵
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Montreal already charges owners of big SUVs more to park. It’s a very sensible policy.
January 16, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Montreal already charges owners of big SUVs more to park. It’s a very sensible policy.
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File under: no sh*t
The Ford government is making our streets more dangerous
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
The Ford government is making our streets more dangerous
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Ottawa sees dramatic drop in speed compliance after photo radar scrapped
City of Ottawa data from a handful of former photo radar sites show a steep drop in driver compliance through school and community safety zones.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
File under: no sh*t
The Ford government is making our streets more dangerous
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
The Ford government is making our streets more dangerous
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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Karoline Leavitt is a disgrace. Goebbels with a cross necklace.
Karoline Leavitt has a complete emotional breakdown after a journalist tells her that an ICE agent acted recklessly and murdered Renee Nicole Good. "You fake like you're a journalist, you shouldn't even be sitting in that seat, you're a left-wing activist," she screeches.
January 15, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Karoline Leavitt is a disgrace. Goebbels with a cross necklace.
This article is almost a month old. Alas, an update would have to include still more of Carney’s conservative measures, which look just like Harper at work, catering and kowtowing to Big Money. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/u...
Undermining climate progress and democracy the Carney way - Halifax Examiner
Standing up to Trump doesn’t mean trying to appease him by backing down and rescinding important policies, or following his lead with awful policies that increase disparities and put humanity at risk.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
January 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
This article is almost a month old. Alas, an update would have to include still more of Carney’s conservative measures, which look just like Harper at work, catering and kowtowing to Big Money. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/u...