tabmcleod.bsky.social
@tabmcleod.bsky.social
I work in IT. I love learning new things, especially in the areas of science and technology. My passions include the environment, science fiction and cycling.
So, if #tesla is no longer going to be a #car company, what will it be?

#elonMusk #robots #evs #electricvehicles #technology

www.theverge.com/transportati...
Tesla throws in the towel on car sales
You need to spend money to make money.
www.theverge.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The #tesla Model S will be terminated. Arguably more important than the #ford Model T in #automotive #history ?

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/b...
Tesla’s Model S, Soon to Be History, Changed the Auto Industry
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:14 PM
I think the answer is obvious after reading this article

#abpoli #cdnpoli #cdnpolitis

thewalrus.ca/danielle-smi...
Is Danielle Smith a Separatist? | The Walrus
With Alberta’s referendum push, the premier has entered perilous territory
thewalrus.ca
January 30, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Should #canada purchase the #gripen or #f35 ? I don't know enough to make an informed choice, but this article provides some background

#cdnpoli #cdnpolitics #military

medium.com/@james-marin...
Gripen Versus F-35: The Maintainability Myth As Canada Mulls A Deal
The F35 needs three hundred certified mechanics; buyers now have doubts about US remote control of its performance characteristics
medium.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Check out George Monbiot's blog about the #english national security assessment of #biodiversity

Download the assessment. Sure it is about #England but check out page 8 which shows global risks.

Pretty scary.

#climatecrisis

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:41 PM
While other countries are building out #renewables the #us is leading a surge in #lng fueled power plants; some of the power destined for #ai #datacenter s

#climatecrisis

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
US leads record global surge in gas-fired power driven by AI demands, with big costs for the climate
Projects in development expected to grow global capacity by nearly 50% amid growing concern over impact on planet
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Yann LeCun argues that #llm s are a dead end in #artificialintelligence

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/t...
An A.I. Pioneer Warns the Tech ‘Herd’ Is Marching Into a Dead End
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Hmm. We will need to #electrify everything to minimize the #climateCrisis

Yet, we are all going to have to pay more for #electricity in #britishColumbia in order to electrify North Coast #LNG

This is a good read.

#bcpoli #ndp

thenarwhal.ca/bc-public-to...
British Columbians will pay to electrify North Coast mining, LNG projects | The Narwhal
Energy minister’s order could exempt North Coast transmission line customers from paying millions
thenarwhal.ca
January 27, 2026 at 1:37 AM
I agree with this assessment that perhaps Mr. Cook, the #ceo of #apple should have passed on the screening #melania given what's going on in #minneapolis

#uspolitics

spyglass.org/tim-cook-cap...
Aside From That, Mr. Cook, What Did You Think of the Movie?
Let them eat popcorn...
spyglass.org
January 27, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Fascinating. This article highlights three factors driving up the price of #food all of which can be linked to the #climateCrisis

Yet, #poilievre wants more #pipelines without drawing the connection

#cdnpoli #inflation #carney

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ANALYSIS | In Canadian politics, a new world order can't overshadow the price of groceries | CBC News
The old world is dying and a new era of global instability beckons. The future of world affairs remains to be written. But first, the groceries.
www.cbc.ca
January 27, 2026 at 1:10 AM