Joan Lowe-Bartley
@bartley-lowe.bsky.social
Mom, gramma, retired educator; not tired of learning and teaching. Passions: climate action, community, music, art, cooking, outdoors, Pilates, travel, and a bit of politics, too. Proudly 🇨🇦
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The Pathways Alliance project would inevitably be a massive boondoggle if it ever gets built. It’s only purpose is to greenwash the oil industry and deceive Canadians into thinking we can be a clean petrostate.
Carney's latest pipedream explained
Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to see the Pathways Alliance project built in exchange for a new oil pipeline to the BC coast — a risky bet on the country’s economic future.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Pathways Alliance project would inevitably be a massive boondoggle if it ever gets built. It’s only purpose is to greenwash the oil industry and deceive Canadians into thinking we can be a clean petrostate.
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I'm curious to see how this develops
Eby's been using Alberta-style grievance rhetoric - the feds don't defend BC's interests, BC doesn't get a "fair share" but props up heavyweight have-nots like Ontario, Quebec - for months
Seems unlikely Ottawa's handling of the MOU helps that
Eby's been using Alberta-style grievance rhetoric - the feds don't defend BC's interests, BC doesn't get a "fair share" but props up heavyweight have-nots like Ontario, Quebec - for months
Seems unlikely Ottawa's handling of the MOU helps that
As a political scientist, I think the effects on unity are some of the biggest problems with the agreement. It legitimates "Alberta" as an aggrieved party, distinct from other provinces, while treating BC and its peoples to be as issues to be managed, rather than partners in the federation.
November 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I'm curious to see how this develops
Eby's been using Alberta-style grievance rhetoric - the feds don't defend BC's interests, BC doesn't get a "fair share" but props up heavyweight have-nots like Ontario, Quebec - for months
Seems unlikely Ottawa's handling of the MOU helps that
Eby's been using Alberta-style grievance rhetoric - the feds don't defend BC's interests, BC doesn't get a "fair share" but props up heavyweight have-nots like Ontario, Quebec - for months
Seems unlikely Ottawa's handling of the MOU helps that
@stevenguilbeault.bsky.social Thank you for your integrity and conviction to fight the #ClimateCrisis I know that you will find another way to make a difference 🙏
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
@stevenguilbeault.bsky.social Thank you for your integrity and conviction to fight the #ClimateCrisis I know that you will find another way to make a difference 🙏
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New from me, Rick Smith, and Peter Nicholson.
“Our policy advice is pretty simple: Clean up electricity and electrify everything possible. This is the nation-building project Canada needs…”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
“Our policy advice is pretty simple: Clean up electricity and electrify everything possible. This is the nation-building project Canada needs…”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
New data shows the world is embracing renewable energy. Canada can’t follow Trump’s fossil fuel obsession
North America at risk of becoming an island of fossil fuels in an electrifying world. Canada should take note and choose a better path.
www.thestar.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New from me, Rick Smith, and Peter Nicholson.
“Our policy advice is pretty simple: Clean up electricity and electrify everything possible. This is the nation-building project Canada needs…”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
“Our policy advice is pretty simple: Clean up electricity and electrify everything possible. This is the nation-building project Canada needs…”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
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Tonight maybe my FAVOURITE recent book in the #UrbanismBookClub —“EMERGENT TOKYO: Designing the Spontaneous City” by Jorge Almazan & StudioLab. Even if you’re not as fascinated with Tokyo urbanism as I am, this book is both brilliant & gorgeous. HT to @jasonthorne.bsky.social for recommending it. 3/
November 22, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Tonight maybe my FAVOURITE recent book in the #UrbanismBookClub —“EMERGENT TOKYO: Designing the Spontaneous City” by Jorge Almazan & StudioLab. Even if you’re not as fascinated with Tokyo urbanism as I am, this book is both brilliant & gorgeous. HT to @jasonthorne.bsky.social for recommending it. 3/
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Manitoba is choosing new gas plants to meet its energy needs. Wind, solar and batteries could close the gap instead.
@climateactionmb.bsky.social have a roadmap for Manitoba’s clean energy future⬇️
@climateactionmb.bsky.social have a roadmap for Manitoba’s clean energy future⬇️
The Immense Potential of Wind, Solar, and Storage in Manitoba - Climate Action Team Manitoba
By James Wilt, Policy Development Manager
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Manitoba is choosing new gas plants to meet its energy needs. Wind, solar and batteries could close the gap instead.
@climateactionmb.bsky.social have a roadmap for Manitoba’s clean energy future⬇️
@climateactionmb.bsky.social have a roadmap for Manitoba’s clean energy future⬇️
Shameful @mark-carney.bsky.social
OTTAWA – Canada’s reputation as a global climate leader took a hit Tuesday when it was awarded the “fossil of the day” title at the UN Climate Conference in Brazil. www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/2... #bdnmb
Climate activists award Canada satirical 'fossil of the day' title at COP30
OTTAWA – Canada’s reputation as a global climate leader took a hit Tuesday when it was awarded the “fossil of the day” title at the UN Climate Conference in Brazil. Climate Act...
www.brandonsun.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Shameful @mark-carney.bsky.social
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Many people don't realise how climate change is already - not in the future - affecting our lives. And it's doing so in ways that, once our eyes are opened, we can notice!
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Many people don't realise how climate change is already - not in the future - affecting our lives. And it's doing so in ways that, once our eyes are opened, we can notice!
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
Spot-on @marcmillermp.bsky.social
Hello, 911? Yes, I'd like to report a murder.
November 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Spot-on @marcmillermp.bsky.social
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No grey sky for #GreyCup Sunday in Winnipeg. Sunny today with a wind at 15 kmh and a warmer than seasonal high of 3 #greycupfestival #cbcmb #WinnipegWeekend
November 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
No grey sky for #GreyCup Sunday in Winnipeg. Sunny today with a wind at 15 kmh and a warmer than seasonal high of 3 #greycupfestival #cbcmb #WinnipegWeekend
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Mayors play a crucial role in addressing the climate crisis.
By reclaiming public space from the private property of cars, mayors can cut pollution, revive civic interaction, enhance public safety, and expand green space.
But only if they're willing to take on entrenched interests.
By reclaiming public space from the private property of cars, mayors can cut pollution, revive civic interaction, enhance public safety, and expand green space.
But only if they're willing to take on entrenched interests.
“Globally, despite extreme heat, floods and devastating wildfires, populist leaders, some sceptical but others in outright denial about the science, are talking up the costs of action rather than the consequences of inaction.”
6 global mayors defying climate denying populists
6 global mayors defying climate denying populists
‘Politicians actually taking action’: six world mayors defying climate-sceptic populist leaders
From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are crafting their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Mayors play a crucial role in addressing the climate crisis.
By reclaiming public space from the private property of cars, mayors can cut pollution, revive civic interaction, enhance public safety, and expand green space.
But only if they're willing to take on entrenched interests.
By reclaiming public space from the private property of cars, mayors can cut pollution, revive civic interaction, enhance public safety, and expand green space.
But only if they're willing to take on entrenched interests.
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Our elected leaders represent their constituents, advocating the better good for their communities. Kudos to Mayor Fawcett!
Ross Column: Thursday’s Brandon Sun presented an interesting contrast in perspective and attitude. www.brandonsun.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: Opposition’s complaints are no longer acceptable
Thursday’s Brandon Sun presented an interesting contrast in perspective and attitude. On the opinion page, the editorial discussed several aspects of the Carney government’s Budget 2025 and ended…
www.brandonsun.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Our elected leaders represent their constituents, advocating the better good for their communities. Kudos to Mayor Fawcett!
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“The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion: The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.”
Via @amywestervelt.bsky.social in @thenation.com
Via @amywestervelt.bsky.social in @thenation.com
The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion
The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.
www.thenation.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion: The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.”
Via @amywestervelt.bsky.social in @thenation.com
Via @amywestervelt.bsky.social in @thenation.com
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Regarding Prime Minister Carney’s federal budget: I don’t pretend to fully know it, and there are elements that concern me, but if I were the NDP I’d pledge to support it if a significant investment in urban public transit (nation-building, climate etc) was added, and if I were PM Carney I’d agree.
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Regarding Prime Minister Carney’s federal budget: I don’t pretend to fully know it, and there are elements that concern me, but if I were the NDP I’d pledge to support it if a significant investment in urban public transit (nation-building, climate etc) was added, and if I were PM Carney I’d agree.
Federal budget day. What will Canada look like, feel like, sound like tomorrow, and, beyond?
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Federal budget day. What will Canada look like, feel like, sound like tomorrow, and, beyond?
With the federal government set to deliver its budget this week, here’s what we’ll be looking for in its climate competitiveness strategy 🔽
climateinstitute.ca/what-to-look...
climateinstitute.ca/what-to-look...
What to look for in Canada’s climate competitiveness strategy
The federal government is set to deliver its budget next week. It is expected to include a climate competitiveness strategy that ...
climateinstitute.ca
November 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Abduction of Proserpina, by Giambologna, 1579 (from the @NortonSimon Museum in Pasadena), 📸 by @nturchiarophoto
November 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Abduction of Proserpina, by Giambologna, 1579 (from the @NortonSimon Museum in Pasadena), 📸 by @nturchiarophoto
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Here are my three truths about climate:
1. We fail if we don’t end free-to-pollute fossil fuel model. Period. Game over.
2. A crash looms, prefigured by collapse in home insurance/mortgage markets.
3. There are true villains in the story, and we have to tell it that way.
1. We fail if we don’t end free-to-pollute fossil fuel model. Period. Game over.
2. A crash looms, prefigured by collapse in home insurance/mortgage markets.
3. There are true villains in the story, and we have to tell it that way.
www.gatesnotes.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Here are my three truths about climate:
1. We fail if we don’t end free-to-pollute fossil fuel model. Period. Game over.
2. A crash looms, prefigured by collapse in home insurance/mortgage markets.
3. There are true villains in the story, and we have to tell it that way.
1. We fail if we don’t end free-to-pollute fossil fuel model. Period. Game over.
2. A crash looms, prefigured by collapse in home insurance/mortgage markets.
3. There are true villains in the story, and we have to tell it that way.
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“We’re the only animal that knows we’re going to go extinct and knows what has to be done, and we’re not doing it.” 🌎
The Nature of David Suzuki | The Tyee
The celebrated Vancouver scientist turns 90 next year. And shows no signs of slowing down.
thetyee.ca
November 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
“We’re the only animal that knows we’re going to go extinct and knows what has to be done, and we’re not doing it.” 🌎
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Criticizing Carney is one thing, but criticizing him for not reaching a deal with Trump yet is to miss the biggest, most important point in the world: who and what Trump really is. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Canadians need to see Donald Trump for who he really is
Canada needs a deal, but it needs to say no, too.
www.thestar.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Criticizing Carney is one thing, but criticizing him for not reaching a deal with Trump yet is to miss the biggest, most important point in the world: who and what Trump really is. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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I seriously think the Jays are a great and timely model of healthy masculinity. Selfless devotion to the common good, positive affection (they hug a lot), not a lot of ego, and there's room to be hyper-competitive and possibly unhinged (Max Scherzer) without being toxic. They are good!
“The way that we see the #BlueJays being presented as a friendly, inclusive, cohesive unit, which is really lovely, is also speaking volumes on what's happening globally and politically in those two different countries, where we're not seeing that inclusivity.”
#TeamCanada #WorldSeries #GoJaysGo
#TeamCanada #WorldSeries #GoJaysGo
Is baseball still America’s game? The Blue Jays are changing the idea of who baseball is for | CBC Arts
Jays fan Sadaf Ahsan and sports journalist Shireen Ahmed examine the cultural changes at play.
www.cbc.ca
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I seriously think the Jays are a great and timely model of healthy masculinity. Selfless devotion to the common good, positive affection (they hug a lot), not a lot of ego, and there's room to be hyper-competitive and possibly unhinged (Max Scherzer) without being toxic. They are good!
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From insufficient funding to systemic racism to the decline of math and reading scores to “behavioural issues,” there are regions that do better than B.C. — and other jurisdictions that look to the province as a guiding light.
@kehyslop.bsky.social reports. 🎒 #BCEd
@kehyslop.bsky.social reports. 🎒 #BCEd
On Student Absences, Race-Based Data, Private Schools and More | The Tyee
A Q&A with academic Kelly Gallagher-Mackay on some big questions facing public education in Canada.
thetyee.ca
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
From insufficient funding to systemic racism to the decline of math and reading scores to “behavioural issues,” there are regions that do better than B.C. — and other jurisdictions that look to the province as a guiding light.
@kehyslop.bsky.social reports. 🎒 #BCEd
@kehyslop.bsky.social reports. 🎒 #BCEd