Tom Moffatt
@solarab.bsky.social
A climate activist. An advocate for universal free electricity. (I have it, why can't you?) Saving the biosphere is a precedence-taking activity. Author, song writer, vagabond, microgenerator. A proud Canadian.
Canadian wine of the week: Crown & Thieves Tyburn Blossom Riesling 2024, from Kelowna. I tried to save some for the photo to show the marvelous golden color, but visitors arrived and alas, it was not to be. #ElbowsUp
February 15, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Canadian wine of the week: Crown & Thieves Tyburn Blossom Riesling 2024, from Kelowna. I tried to save some for the photo to show the marvelous golden color, but visitors arrived and alas, it was not to be. #ElbowsUp
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Albertans need to chat with their neighbours in Fernie about how it's going with the selenium poisoning of the Elk river. That's the future, if Northback is allowed to mine coal in the Eastern Slopes.
#AbLeg
#AbLeg
Insights on the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mine #yql #yyc #yeg #abpoli lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/o...
lethbridgeherald.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Albertans need to chat with their neighbours in Fernie about how it's going with the selenium poisoning of the Elk river. That's the future, if Northback is allowed to mine coal in the Eastern Slopes.
#AbLeg
#AbLeg
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There's a growing gap between Canada’s emissions and its climate targets, according to the Canadian Climate Institute's progress report on Canada’s 2030 climate plan.
To build a prosperous, resilient future, governments must implement their climate plans.
To build a prosperous, resilient future, governments must implement their climate plans.
February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
There's a growing gap between Canada’s emissions and its climate targets, according to the Canadian Climate Institute's progress report on Canada’s 2030 climate plan.
To build a prosperous, resilient future, governments must implement their climate plans.
To build a prosperous, resilient future, governments must implement their climate plans.
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New housing legislation is driving an ambitious mandate for new affordable housing in Canada — but 70% of today’s buildings will still be standing in 2050.
We need retrofits in the plan to ensure existing buildings are resilient and affordable for the Canadians calling them home.
We need retrofits in the plan to ensure existing buildings are resilient and affordable for the Canadians calling them home.
Retrofit investments are nation‑building | Pembina Institute
This past week saw the introduction of the Build Canada Homes Act. This legislation establishes Build Canada Homes (BCH) as a permanent Crown corporation, with a mandate to deliver new affordable…
buff.ly
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
New housing legislation is driving an ambitious mandate for new affordable housing in Canada — but 70% of today’s buildings will still be standing in 2050.
We need retrofits in the plan to ensure existing buildings are resilient and affordable for the Canadians calling them home.
We need retrofits in the plan to ensure existing buildings are resilient and affordable for the Canadians calling them home.
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The decrease in Canadian travellers to the US has cost the United States over $4.5 billion this past year. - Forbes
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA🇨🇦🍁❤️
February 15, 2026 at 3:35 AM
The decrease in Canadian travellers to the US has cost the United States over $4.5 billion this past year. - Forbes
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA🇨🇦🍁❤️
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The Alberta government appears to be secretly building drug jails beyond the two announced in Calgary and Edmonton.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
Alberta government hiding additional drug jail plans
Newly obtained documents reveal a hidden plan to build a drug jail in Grande Prairie, raising questions about how many additional facilities are in the works.
drugdatadecoded.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The Alberta government appears to be secretly building drug jails beyond the two announced in Calgary and Edmonton.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
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“Canada should anticipate that the petition and likely referendum on Albertan independence will be subject to foreign interference over both the outcome and the process itself.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Danielle Smith has put out the welcome mat for foreign interference in Canada
Alberta’s new Bill 54 makes it much easier to hold a secession referendum - and for adversaries to exploit a societal rift
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:42 AM
“Canada should anticipate that the petition and likely referendum on Albertan independence will be subject to foreign interference over both the outcome and the process itself.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Chris Meder:
"Electrification-first OEMs control ~65% of Top 25 global BEV sales.
No distortion. No spin. Just structure. Compression is no longer theoretical.
The next five years won’t be kind to incumbents."
#alwaysbecharging
"Electrification-first OEMs control ~65% of Top 25 global BEV sales.
No distortion. No spin. Just structure. Compression is no longer theoretical.
The next five years won’t be kind to incumbents."
#alwaysbecharging
February 14, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Chris Meder:
"Electrification-first OEMs control ~65% of Top 25 global BEV sales.
No distortion. No spin. Just structure. Compression is no longer theoretical.
The next five years won’t be kind to incumbents."
#alwaysbecharging
"Electrification-first OEMs control ~65% of Top 25 global BEV sales.
No distortion. No spin. Just structure. Compression is no longer theoretical.
The next five years won’t be kind to incumbents."
#alwaysbecharging
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Always an interedting read. We want your input…but not really
#yql #Lethbridge
dryalebelanger.substack.com/p/mama-wants...
#yql #Lethbridge
dryalebelanger.substack.com/p/mama-wants...
MaMa Wants A CIC: Now, Dammit!
Seventeen fewer chances to speak despite infinite assurances to do so
dryalebelanger.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Always an interedting read. We want your input…but not really
#yql #Lethbridge
dryalebelanger.substack.com/p/mama-wants...
#yql #Lethbridge
dryalebelanger.substack.com/p/mama-wants...
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Seven electric cars with more than 450 miles of range per charge
https://www.evshift.com/402652/seven-electric-cars-with-more-than-450-miles-of-range-per-charge-129/
If you thought a big breakthrough in battery technology was needed before we start getting truly long-range electric cars, well, …
https://www.evshift.com/402652/seven-electric-cars-with-more-than-450-miles-of-range-per-charge-129/
If you thought a big breakthrough in battery technology was needed before we start getting truly long-range electric cars, well, …
Seven electric cars with more than 450 miles of range per charge - EVSHIFT
If you thought a big breakthrough in battery technology was needed before we start getting truly long-range electric cars, well, you’re partly right. The
www.evshift.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Seven electric cars with more than 450 miles of range per charge
https://www.evshift.com/402652/seven-electric-cars-with-more-than-450-miles-of-range-per-charge-129/
If you thought a big breakthrough in battery technology was needed before we start getting truly long-range electric cars, well, …
https://www.evshift.com/402652/seven-electric-cars-with-more-than-450-miles-of-range-per-charge-129/
If you thought a big breakthrough in battery technology was needed before we start getting truly long-range electric cars, well, …
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Testing the World’s First E-Skimo in Switzerland
https://www.evshift.com/402650/testing-the-worlds-first-e-skimo-in-switzerland/
Published February 14, 2026 03:30AM The concept of an e-ski isn’t new. U.S. patents date back to 1950 with the most recent filing in 1972. Fast forward to late last …
https://www.evshift.com/402650/testing-the-worlds-first-e-skimo-in-switzerland/
Published February 14, 2026 03:30AM The concept of an e-ski isn’t new. U.S. patents date back to 1950 with the most recent filing in 1972. Fast forward to late last …
Testing the World's First E-Skimo in Switzerland - EVSHIFT
Published February 14, 2026 03:30AM
www.evshift.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Testing the World’s First E-Skimo in Switzerland
https://www.evshift.com/402650/testing-the-worlds-first-e-skimo-in-switzerland/
Published February 14, 2026 03:30AM The concept of an e-ski isn’t new. U.S. patents date back to 1950 with the most recent filing in 1972. Fast forward to late last …
https://www.evshift.com/402650/testing-the-worlds-first-e-skimo-in-switzerland/
Published February 14, 2026 03:30AM The concept of an e-ski isn’t new. U.S. patents date back to 1950 with the most recent filing in 1972. Fast forward to late last …
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Good morning & welcome to #Caturday
Valentine’s reminder: the longest love story you’ll ever have is with yourself, be gentle with it.
Take the sip of tea, breathe deep, and give yourself a little credit today.
You’re already worthy…
Valentine’s reminder: the longest love story you’ll ever have is with yourself, be gentle with it.
Take the sip of tea, breathe deep, and give yourself a little credit today.
You’re already worthy…
February 14, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Good morning & welcome to #Caturday
Valentine’s reminder: the longest love story you’ll ever have is with yourself, be gentle with it.
Take the sip of tea, breathe deep, and give yourself a little credit today.
You’re already worthy…
Valentine’s reminder: the longest love story you’ll ever have is with yourself, be gentle with it.
Take the sip of tea, breathe deep, and give yourself a little credit today.
You’re already worthy…
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2025 EV Share of New Car Sales, Top 10 Countries
1 Norway 97%
2 Nepal 73%
3 Denmark 69%
4 Sweden 61%
5 Iceland 57%
6 Finland 56%
7 Netherlands 56%
8 China 53%
9 Singapore 47%
10 Belgium 43%
EVs are now mainstream across much of the world. Not just an emerging technology. #Bettrification
1 Norway 97%
2 Nepal 73%
3 Denmark 69%
4 Sweden 61%
5 Iceland 57%
6 Finland 56%
7 Netherlands 56%
8 China 53%
9 Singapore 47%
10 Belgium 43%
EVs are now mainstream across much of the world. Not just an emerging technology. #Bettrification
Ranked: EV Share of New Car Sales by Country in 2025
This graphic highlights how EV sales share has evolved between 2019 and 2025.
www.visualcapitalist.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:03 AM
2025 EV Share of New Car Sales, Top 10 Countries
1 Norway 97%
2 Nepal 73%
3 Denmark 69%
4 Sweden 61%
5 Iceland 57%
6 Finland 56%
7 Netherlands 56%
8 China 53%
9 Singapore 47%
10 Belgium 43%
EVs are now mainstream across much of the world. Not just an emerging technology. #Bettrification
1 Norway 97%
2 Nepal 73%
3 Denmark 69%
4 Sweden 61%
5 Iceland 57%
6 Finland 56%
7 Netherlands 56%
8 China 53%
9 Singapore 47%
10 Belgium 43%
EVs are now mainstream across much of the world. Not just an emerging technology. #Bettrification
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Whatever became of those ‘triage liaison’ docs who were supposed to ease the crisis in Alberta’s big-city ERs? albertapolitics.ca/2026/02/what...
Whatever became of those ‘triage liaison’ docs who were supposed to ease the crisis in Alberta’s big-city Emergency Rooms? - Alberta Politics
Whatever became of those elusive “triage liaison” docs who were supposed to be a Band-Aid on the crisis in Alberta’s big-city Emergency Rooms while the United Conservative Party Government figured out...
albertapolitics.ca
February 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Whatever became of those ‘triage liaison’ docs who were supposed to ease the crisis in Alberta’s big-city ERs? albertapolitics.ca/2026/02/what...
Selenium pollution? Yes, says coal mining company 💀
Insights on the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mine #yql #yyc #yeg #abpoli lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/o...
lethbridgeherald.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Selenium pollution? Yes, says coal mining company 💀
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Coaldale’s Birds of Prey receives $1 million for new Environmental Learning Centre. #YQL #LNN #Coaldale
Coaldale’s Birds of Prey receives $1 million for new Environmental Learning Centre
A local bird sanctuary is set to receive its largest-ever government funding contribution.The provincial gover...
lethbridgenewsnow.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Love in a cold climate: The Winter Olympic village runs out of condoms after three days. Athletes in Italy have been ‘promised more will arrive’. Free condoms have been provided since the 1988 #Olympics www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
Love in a cold climate: Winter Olympic village runs out of condoms after three days
Free condoms for competitors at the Winter Olympics have run out within a record-breaking three days
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Love in a cold climate: The Winter Olympic village runs out of condoms after three days. Athletes in Italy have been ‘promised more will arrive’. Free condoms have been provided since the 1988 #Olympics www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
Insights on the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mine #yql #yyc #yeg #abpoli lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/o...
lethbridgeherald.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Insights on the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mine #yql #yyc #yeg #abpoli lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/o...
Doug Ford's economic mismanagement steers Ontario towards half a trillion dollars of debt 💸 www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/13/a... #onpoli #cdnpoli #Toronto
Ford government spends its way toward half-trillion-dollar debt
Ontario’s debt continues to rise and is projected to surpass half a trillion dollars within the next few years as the Ford government reports a $13.4 billion deficit in its 2025–26 third quarter finan...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Doug Ford's economic mismanagement steers Ontario towards half a trillion dollars of debt 💸 www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/13/a... #onpoli #cdnpoli #Toronto
Lethbridge MP accused of spreading false narrative about journalists www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/12/n... #cdnpoli #yql
‘You’re making this up,’ Miller tells Tory MP over media producers' group comments
In his opening remarks at the Prime Time conference in Ottawa in late January, Reynolds Mastin, the president and CEO of the Canadian Media Producers Association — which represents independent TV and ...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Lethbridge MP accused of spreading false narrative about journalists www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/12/n... #cdnpoli #yql
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The CPC convention in Calgary was a funeral where the corpse voted to centralize power and blamed everyone else for dying. I wore their merch, shook their hands, and watched a movement curate its own irrelevance. They already lost the 2029 election. They learned nothing.
ADAMS: I Went to the Conservative Convention. Here’s What Really Stood Out.
I wore their merch, shook their hands, and watched a movement curate its own delusion. They lost the election. They blame everyone but themselves.
provincialtimes.ca
February 13, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The CPC convention in Calgary was a funeral where the corpse voted to centralize power and blamed everyone else for dying. I wore their merch, shook their hands, and watched a movement curate its own irrelevance. They already lost the 2029 election. They learned nothing.
Doctors promised by the UCP were never recruited. It seems the 'plan' to fix Emergency Rooms was just a politically expedient myth. #abhealth #yyc #yeg #yql #yqf #abpoli
Whatever became of those ‘triage liaison’ docs who were supposed to ease the crisis in Alberta’s big-city ERs? albertapolitics.ca/2026/02/what...
Whatever became of those ‘triage liaison’ docs who were supposed to ease the crisis in Alberta’s big-city Emergency Rooms? - Alberta Politics
Whatever became of those elusive “triage liaison” docs who were supposed to be a Band-Aid on the crisis in Alberta’s big-city Emergency Rooms while the United Conservative Party Government figured out...
albertapolitics.ca
February 13, 2026 at 2:49 PM