Alison Kemper
@profalisonk.bsky.social
Org theory, bus & soc, indigenous rights, CO2, She/her. Asso. Prof at Toronto (Tkaronto) Metropolitan U.🏳️🌈 🇨🇦 Not into hate. I don’t follow back until you have posts. No DMs unless I follow you.
This seems like very bad news.
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:38 AM
This seems like very bad news.
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More prostate cancer cases diagnosed at Stage 4 in recent years, study finds. Researchers suggest this is linked with official recommendations discouraging the use of a hotly debated screening test, by @kellygrant1.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
More prostate cancer cases diagnosed at Stage 4 in recent years, study finds
Official recommendations discouraging use of hotly debated screening test could be linked to increase, experts suggest
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
More prostate cancer cases diagnosed at Stage 4 in recent years, study finds. Researchers suggest this is linked with official recommendations discouraging the use of a hotly debated screening test, by @kellygrant1.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
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“We are facing a national emergency not only because the climate is changing, but because the living systems that protect the climate are breaking down.” # OxfordSmithSchool Nathalie Seddon said to @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
“We are facing a national emergency not only because the climate is changing, but because the living systems that protect the climate are breaking down.” # OxfordSmithSchool Nathalie Seddon said to @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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'Best-case scenario': Hudson's Bay charter to remain in public hands after joint $18M bid | CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/hbc-charter-joint-bid-sale-9.7000626
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/hbc-charter-joint-bid-sale-9.7000626
December 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
'Best-case scenario': Hudson's Bay charter to remain in public hands after joint $18M bid | CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/hbc-charter-joint-bid-sale-9.7000626
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/hbc-charter-joint-bid-sale-9.7000626
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"Open Streets not only helps improve public health outcomes, but also brings people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds together while boosting local businesses." - Robert Zaichkowski
#biketo
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
#biketo
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Edward Keenan: Here are some more very good ideas from Star readers to make Toronto better
We gave you our Top 20 "great" ideas for Toronto. Now, how about some more?
www.thestar.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"Open Streets not only helps improve public health outcomes, but also brings people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds together while boosting local businesses." - Robert Zaichkowski
#biketo
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
#biketo
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
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For anyone who hasn't seen that report before, it's well worth at least glancing at. It is really eye-opening.
Worth noting: NASEM lacks the COIs of those who rejected aerosol transmission and then buried their liability by denying COVID is serious.
www.nationalacademies.org/read/27756/c...
Worth noting: NASEM lacks the COIs of those who rejected aerosol transmission and then buried their liability by denying COVID is serious.
www.nationalacademies.org/read/27756/c...
November 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
For anyone who hasn't seen that report before, it's well worth at least glancing at. It is really eye-opening.
Worth noting: NASEM lacks the COIs of those who rejected aerosol transmission and then buried their liability by denying COVID is serious.
www.nationalacademies.org/read/27756/c...
Worth noting: NASEM lacks the COIs of those who rejected aerosol transmission and then buried their liability by denying COVID is serious.
www.nationalacademies.org/read/27756/c...
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Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people's bodies. Her bosses halted her work.
Now she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world.
(Published May 2024)
Now she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world.
(Published May 2024)
Toxic Gaslighting: How 3M Executives Convinced a Scientist the Forever Chemicals She Found in Human Blood Were Safe
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work. As the EPA now forces the removal of the chemicals from drinking water, she wrestles wit...
www.propublica.org
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people's bodies. Her bosses halted her work.
Now she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world.
(Published May 2024)
Now she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world.
(Published May 2024)
youtube.com/watch?v=eyyr...
@hcrichardson.bsky.social analyses the Canadian response to GM closing the Ingersoll plant.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social analyses the Canadian response to GM closing the Ingersoll plant.
Most People Don’t Know Canada Just Made GM Pay For Their Silence | Heather Explainer
YouTube video by The US Agenda Channel
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November 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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@hcrichardson.bsky.social analyses the Canadian response to GM closing the Ingersoll plant.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social analyses the Canadian response to GM closing the Ingersoll plant.
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It's Accessible Education Day at #UWaterloo!
This afternoon, I'm looking forward to joining the panel "What are instructors doing to integrate accessibility in their courses?"
My talk will focus on how shared indoor air quality is a fundamental barrier to accessibility and what we can do about it.
This afternoon, I'm looking forward to joining the panel "What are instructors doing to integrate accessibility in their courses?"
My talk will focus on how shared indoor air quality is a fundamental barrier to accessibility and what we can do about it.
October 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's Accessible Education Day at #UWaterloo!
This afternoon, I'm looking forward to joining the panel "What are instructors doing to integrate accessibility in their courses?"
My talk will focus on how shared indoor air quality is a fundamental barrier to accessibility and what we can do about it.
This afternoon, I'm looking forward to joining the panel "What are instructors doing to integrate accessibility in their courses?"
My talk will focus on how shared indoor air quality is a fundamental barrier to accessibility and what we can do about it.
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Pedestrian struck by motorist on Parkside a block from the speed camera that vigilantes kept tearing down that caused ford to remove them from all Ontario. Drive as you wish Ontario. Nobody matters. This is what you voted for.
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Pedestrian struck by motorist on Parkside a block from the speed camera that vigilantes kept tearing down that caused ford to remove them from all Ontario. Drive as you wish Ontario. Nobody matters. This is what you voted for.
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With the Progressive Politics Research Network, we have published 8 new research briefs on the politics of housing. What does a progressive agenda on housing look like? Which elements are important? What the hurdles are and how can they be overcome?
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
November 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
With the Progressive Politics Research Network, we have published 8 new research briefs on the politics of housing. What does a progressive agenda on housing look like? Which elements are important? What the hurdles are and how can they be overcome?
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
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This 2011 piece on Institutional research misconduct relates to the way Andrew Wakefield's anti-vaccine pseudoscience was shielded from accountability for years - but it has a lot to say about the ongoing aerosol-transmission denial pseudoscience today.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22077093/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22077093/
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This 2011 piece on Institutional research misconduct relates to the way Andrew Wakefield's anti-vaccine pseudoscience was shielded from accountability for years - but it has a lot to say about the ongoing aerosol-transmission denial pseudoscience today.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22077093/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22077093/
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It’s pretty remarkable how in a minority government situation, Carney forces budget votes without offering olive branches to other parties then repeatedly takes positions like this that are alienating to his base and own Liberal MPs
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It’s pretty remarkable how in a minority government situation, Carney forces budget votes without offering olive branches to other parties then repeatedly takes positions like this that are alienating to his base and own Liberal MPs
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'Extremely rare' First Nation-owned mine in #Manitoba may be more viable than Ontario's Ring of Fire: expert
100% First Nations ownership would be 'unicorn event' in mining sector, business association president says
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
100% First Nations ownership would be 'unicorn event' in mining sector, business association president says
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
'Extremely rare' First Nation-owned mine in Manitoba may be more viable than Ontario's Ring of Fire: expert | CBC News
A northern Manitoba mining project fully owned by a local First Nation could turn Manitoba into the "centre for clean magnesium in North America," but proponents say it needs help to reach production.
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
'Extremely rare' First Nation-owned mine in #Manitoba may be more viable than Ontario's Ring of Fire: expert
100% First Nations ownership would be 'unicorn event' in mining sector, business association president says
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
100% First Nations ownership would be 'unicorn event' in mining sector, business association president says
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I'd like to see @warren.senate.gov challenge Schumer for leadership. She'd be an excellent Majority Leader once we take back Congress.
a woman in a red jacket is saying " i am ready to get back in the fight "
ALT: a woman in a red jacket is saying " i am ready to get back in the fight "
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I'd like to see @warren.senate.gov challenge Schumer for leadership. She'd be an excellent Majority Leader once we take back Congress.
If you’re a professor away from academia, in a social setting in which you have no status, you can act like a person with a completely different job. But in an academic setting, you need to be considerably more responsible, respectful and circumspect. Academia is full of creepy behaviour.
Counterpoint: You can bring up pregnancies, engagement rings, and even new haircuts—like a normal human being. You also don't have to leave the elevator if a woman is entering. It just takes a minimum level of human decency to handle these situations.
Tip on being human for faculty men:
Things never to mention to any student, unless directly asked: their clothing, their bodies, their romantic lives. Ever. (Even new hair and outfits, obvious pregnancies, engagement rings, etc.) They will bring it up if they want your opinion. It's not that hard.
Things never to mention to any student, unless directly asked: their clothing, their bodies, their romantic lives. Ever. (Even new hair and outfits, obvious pregnancies, engagement rings, etc.) They will bring it up if they want your opinion. It's not that hard.
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
If you’re a professor away from academia, in a social setting in which you have no status, you can act like a person with a completely different job. But in an academic setting, you need to be considerably more responsible, respectful and circumspect. Academia is full of creepy behaviour.
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Luckily Carney is absolutely aware of this and thus will not make any dumbass decisions with our tax dollars... Right? Viva!
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Oversupply of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says energy watchdog
Warning comes as scenario in which global demand continues to grow until 2050 is included in IEA outlook report
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Luckily Carney is absolutely aware of this and thus will not make any dumbass decisions with our tax dollars... Right? Viva!
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... Go sign this petition if you care about Indigenous history, residential schools, or the importance of data.
Petition e-6909 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... Go sign this petition if you care about Indigenous history, residential schools, or the importance of data.
Perhaps somebody forgot to tell the PM that China doesn’t look like an expanding market for LNG if they’re burning less carbon year over year.
so cool that mark carney is gutting climate policy to make a very expensive bet that asia will buy a ton of additional oil and gas from canada over the next few decades
"Far from a peak, China's gasoline demand is estimated to have fallen 9% in October on the year to 12.5 million tons, with average daily use roughly flat with September..."
China's oil demand is entering structural decline.
China's oil demand is entering structural decline.
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Perhaps somebody forgot to tell the PM that China doesn’t look like an expanding market for LNG if they’re burning less carbon year over year.
But wait! Alberta wants to sell you bitumen! Canada needs you to make us an energy superpower! Don’t stop using carbon!
China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months, starting in March 2024.
This trend continued in the third quarter of 2025, when emissions were unchanged year-on-year.
If this trend starts to move into sustained carbon emissions reduction it would be hugely significant.
This trend continued in the third quarter of 2025, when emissions were unchanged year-on-year.
If this trend starts to move into sustained carbon emissions reduction it would be hugely significant.
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
But wait! Alberta wants to sell you bitumen! Canada needs you to make us an energy superpower! Don’t stop using carbon!
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It’s #WorldVentil8Day! 🌬️
Clean indoor air is a fundamental pillar of school safety.
Effective ventilation drastically reduces the spread of airborne illnesses (flu, RSV, COVID) and is crucial for maintaining healthy Ontario classrooms.
#OntEd #SchoolSafety #CollaborateToVentilate
Clean indoor air is a fundamental pillar of school safety.
Effective ventilation drastically reduces the spread of airborne illnesses (flu, RSV, COVID) and is crucial for maintaining healthy Ontario classrooms.
#OntEd #SchoolSafety #CollaborateToVentilate
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It’s #WorldVentil8Day! 🌬️
Clean indoor air is a fundamental pillar of school safety.
Effective ventilation drastically reduces the spread of airborne illnesses (flu, RSV, COVID) and is crucial for maintaining healthy Ontario classrooms.
#OntEd #SchoolSafety #CollaborateToVentilate
Clean indoor air is a fundamental pillar of school safety.
Effective ventilation drastically reduces the spread of airborne illnesses (flu, RSV, COVID) and is crucial for maintaining healthy Ontario classrooms.
#OntEd #SchoolSafety #CollaborateToVentilate
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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Tuesday's federal budget proposes to weaken the truthfulness standard companies must meet to back environmental claims and prevent third-parties greenwashing complaints to the Competition Bureau.
Carney scraps anti-greenwashing law, even as research shows Canadians want fewer climate lies online
Most Canadians want the federal government to do more about climate disinformation, especially during extreme weather, new research shows, even as the Carney government scraps Canada's laws against gr...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Tuesday's federal budget proposes to weaken the truthfulness standard companies must meet to back environmental claims and prevent third-parties greenwashing complaints to the Competition Bureau.