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EV Curve Futurist @evcurvefuturist.com · 1d

For a century, oil defined power and trade — now lithium is quietly taking over that role. Every solar panel, EV, and battery shipped is another nail in oil’s coffin. The world’s energy wealth is shifting from barrels to atoms of lithium — silent, clean, unstoppable, and powering a new era. #Lithium

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Albert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · 10h

US: drill baby drill. kill green industries & put pressure on allies to buy US oil

China: double down on green tech & step in to power the whole world’s green transition
I interview Mathias Larsen, on our new Hopkins report. A BRI 2.0
www.phenomenalworld.org/interviews/t...
bsky.app/profile/70sb...

Albert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · 24d

the amount of Chinese investment in green manufacturing plants around the developing world is mind boggling.
www.netzeropolicylab.com/china-green-...

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Ashanti ⚡️ @byashanti.bsky.social · 9h

The White House is fast-tracking fossil fuel projects with what they call “white glove service,” while deliberately blocking offshore wind and other clean energy efforts.

Kristi E. Swartz @bizwriterkristi.bsky.social · 10h

wapo.st/46GBH2J

White House offers ‘concierge’ service to fossil fuel firms, official says

Brittany Kelm, a senior policy adviser for the National Energy Dominance Council, detailed in a podcast how the council works to advance fossil fuel projects.

wapo.st

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Adam McKay @ghostpanther.bsky.social · 1d

On rare occasion there’s an accurate headline about rapid climate warming
and it’s always jarring as hell
and a reminder how much we’re being lied to on a daily basis.

Headline reading “Atlantic current at risk of collapse - plunging U.K. into never ending winter”

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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 9h

"Political and media attacks on renewable energy and climate action in Australia in recent months have come 'out of the climate obstruction playbook' that has been honed over decades around the world by fossil fuel interests."

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Media and political attacks on Australia’s emissions targets ‘straight out of the climate obstruction playbook’, expert says

Prof Christian Downie points to the Business Council of Australia and News Corp newspapers as examples of deliberate obstruction

www.theguardian.com

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Bentley @bigclimate.bsky.social · 15h

In which I call out the #PipelinePimps clear across the political spectrum in Canada. Stop wondering why people are either disengaged entirely or gravitating towards dangerous populism. Our choice isn't a choice at all
#ClimateChange #abpoli #cdnpoli #MarkCarney #Nenshi medium.com/@stevebentle...

Climate Cowardice: A Pox On Both Your Houses

There’s a majority in Alberta, Canada, America & all over the world that wants more and better Climate Action but politics as usual doesn’t…

medium.com

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Shaun Stewart @shaunstewart.bsky.social · 2d

I am a daily bike commuter in Vancouver and I absolutely would never have become one if not for the extensive bike network (which still needs improvements).

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 2d

Today, Vancouver is well on its way to having a complete citywide AAA network. When asked whether or not the fight was worth it, Robertson is confident he’s on the right side of history: “The media overinflated how controversial it was. Change is always challenging, but it’s the right thing to do.”🔚

People of all ages and abilities ride bicycles on protected cycling infrastructure on the streets of Downtown Vancouver.

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Lauren M @elenem.bsky.social · 12h

The lack of rage at our current government for ignoring climate change astounds me- where the hell are media? Their lack of investment into mitigation (in fact, they're actively making things worse) or adaptation makes us all more likely to be harmed. It's that simple. #nzpol

Public Health Communication Centre @phcc.bsky.social · 12h

Climate change is a threat to public health. Transformational change is needed in Aotearoa across energy, transport, housing, and agriculture to protect health and reduce inequities. #climateaction #publichealth
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/cli...

Climate change is harming health: The need for urgent action

With mounting evidence of climate change’s health consequences, the case for urgent action is stronger than ever.

www.phcc.org.nz

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Jesse D. Jenkins @jessedjenkins.com · 12h

The government’s own data rebuts Trump Admin claims that wind and solar are driving up electricity prices, Politico reports share.google/RTIXPPQMXrTH...
“[T]he data say pretty much the opposite” of Trump & Secretary Wright’s claims.

Among the 22 states that drew higher-than-average shares of their power from wind and solar, 17 had below-average electricity prices in June, according to EIA data.

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Annie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 12h

The North Atlantic subpolar gyre plays a key role in transporting heat to the Northern Hemisphere & is a part of the AMOC…
It is possibly approaching a tipping point...
This would bring more extreme weather events, particularly in Europe, & changes in global precipitation patterns
shorturl.at/I1ir7

Massive system of rotating ocean currents in the North Atlantic is behaving strangely — and it may be reaching a tipping point

An analysis of clam shells suggests the North Atlantic subpolar gyre has had two periods of destabilization over the past 150 years: one around 1920 and the other from 1950 through present.

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 12h

www.theglobalstatistics.com/united-state...

Auto Accident Statistics by State in the US 2025

Auto Accidents in the US 2025 The landscape of auto accidents in the United States continues to evolve in 2025, with the latest government data revealing encouraging trends in road safety. According t...

www.theglobalstatistics.com

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Bentley @bigclimate.bsky.social · 15h

The choice between Pipeline On The Left vs Pipeline On The Right isn't a choice at all & it's already started killing Canadians. Shame on all of you. #ClimateChange #abpoli #cdnpoli #MarkCarney #Nenshi #ClimateSky

Apocalyptic wildfire scene out of Manitoba, headline reads "MORE PIPELINES = MORE THIS." In front are Carney, Nenshi, Danielle Smith and Poilievre grinning like idiots with stupid cowboy hats on their heads

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EnergySage @energysage.com · 14h

A huge clean energy milestone and a reminder of how far we’ve come ⚡

Every panel installed, every homeowner who went solar, and every conversation about energy independence adds up.

We’re proud to be part of this progress, helping more people take control of their power, one home at a time.

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world's shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Rewiring America @rewiringamerica.bsky.social · 13h

All good things must come to an end. But the federal tax credits that help Americans save big on electric home appliances are disappearing years sooner than planned. That means if you want to take advantage of these savings, you’ve got to do it now.

We’ve got your back. Start here ⬇️

Your guide to using the home energy tax credits before they're gone

Save on better appliances before the year ends. Help for all your tax credit and installation questions.

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PM2.5 Kills ~9 Million People Worldwide Annually @tkovach.bsky.social · 13h

"In India, the world’s fourth-largest economy, fossil fuel electricity generation fell in the first half of 2025. Coal fell by 3 percent, and gas fell by 34 percent, the Ember report found. This was due in part to the country’s rapid build-out of wind and solar and in part because of mild weather."

Early Signs of a ‘Turning Point’ as Renewables Edge Out Coal

www.nytimes.com

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Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · 14h

#yyc #yyccc #ClimateChange #yycbike #ClimatePolicy #Urbanism #15MinuteCities #cdnpoli #abpoli #BikeLanes #ClimateSolutions #ClimateSky www.reddit.com/r/Amazing/co...

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Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · 14h

"If you build just for cars, you're going to get cars. If you build it, they will come. It's called #InducedDemand. We've all seen the image of LA highways that keep building more lanes & they just keep getting jammed with traffic. Has there ever been a time where Calgary didn't have congestion?"

Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · 20d

The data on #Bikelanes are clear & consistent: GREAT for cities in just about every metric you can think of. So why are politicians across Canada attacking them? We dig in with @bikecalgary.bsky.social's Doug Clark & Alyssa Quinney

PODCAST: www.podcastics.com/episode/3835...
#yyc #yyccc #yycbike

Divide & Conquer: The B.S. Against Bike Lanes

Build barriers between cyclists and cars, not between people and their neighbors.

www.podcastics.com

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Tom Moffatt @solarab.bsky.social · 19h

Up To 96 Fast-Charging EV Ports To Be Installed In Alberta & British Columbia cleantechnica.com/2025/10/06/u... #ElectricVehicles

Up To 96 Fast-Charging EV Ports To Be Installed In Alberta & British Columbia - CleanTechnica

SureCharge Corp. will install up to 96 fast-charging EV ports in Alberta and British Columbia.

cleantechnica.com

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Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · 20h

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Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · 20h

This would be that same #DougFord government so obsessed with ripping out #BikeLanes they had to make stuff up about them and ignore even their own reports about all the good cycling does for a city. Maybe keep this in mind, Calgary #onpoli #yyccc #yycbike

Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 21h

NEW: A vehicle assigned to a Ford cabinet minister has been recorded at stunt driving speeds 12 times.

The premier's office suggested it was the same driver each time, and implied they still work for the government. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1146702...

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Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · 20h

This would be that same #DougFord government obsessed with ripping out both speed cameras AND #BikeLanes. It's a city with kids in it, not a racetrack or drag strip. Maybe keep this in mind, Calgary #onpoli #yyccc #yycbike #yyc globalnews.ca/news/1146373...

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Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · 20h

This would be that same #DougFord government so obsessed with ripping out #BikeLanes they had to make stuff up about them and ignore even their own reports about all the good cycling does for a city. Maybe keep this in mind, Calgary #onpoli #yyccc #yycbike

Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 21h

NEW: A vehicle assigned to a Ford cabinet minister has been recorded at stunt driving speeds 12 times.

The premier's office suggested it was the same driver each time, and implied they still work for the government. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1146702...

Ford government vehicle recorded at stunt driving speeds on Ontario highways | Globalnews.ca

At least one cabinet-assigned vehicle was recorded driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit multiple times in the past three years, according to documents.

globalnews.ca

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Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 21h

NEW: A vehicle assigned to a Ford cabinet minister has been recorded at stunt driving speeds 12 times.

The premier's office suggested it was the same driver each time, and implied they still work for the government. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1146702...

Ford government vehicle recorded at stunt driving speeds on Ontario highways | Globalnews.ca

At least one cabinet-assigned vehicle was recorded driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit multiple times in the past three years, according to documents.

globalnews.ca

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 20h

'Weathered' arena in St. Stephen to be replaced with a 66-unit apartment complex #St.Stephen #NewBrunswick

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'Weathered' arena in St. Stephen to be replaced with a 66-unit apartment complex | CBC News

A new apartment complex will replace the old Border Arena, which was replaced 10 years ago and since then has been used only for cold storage in the southern New Brunswick town.

www.cbc.ca

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 20h

The Pacific Ocean is overheated, making fall feel like summer
#Canada

A marine heat wave is altering the jet stream — a key atmospheric system

www.cbc.ca/news/science...

The Pacific Ocean is overheated, making fall feel like summer | CBC News

Experts say a massive heat wave in the northern Pacific Ocean is the likely reason for the unusually warm temperatures across parts of Canada.

www.cbc.ca

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