@chrispyross.bsky.social
Senior analyst @ meo.ca | big fan of climate policy and Canadian politics | Calgarian in Montreal | Hiked PCT '23 | MA McGill Poli Sci '23 | LPC UWC '14
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Thanks to The Line for running this piece I wrote. I look at how partisans in Canada disagree on where it is important for emission reductions to take place.
A difficult topic to broach in today's public opinion environment!
www.readtheline.ca/p/chris-ross...
A difficult topic to broach in today's public opinion environment!
www.readtheline.ca/p/chris-ross...
I appreciate how difficult this post must have been to write. Good line at the end:
"No more grandiose rhetoric please: all I want for Christmas is some concrete delivery of long-promised climate change policy by Canadian governments."
"No more grandiose rhetoric please: all I want for Christmas is some concrete delivery of long-promised climate change policy by Canadian governments."
The past year was a whirlwind when it came to climate policy.
Read @rjcsmith.bsky.social's year-end wrap up and look-ahead to 2026.👇
"The problems we face are urgent, but the solutions are right in front of us."
corporateknights.com/perspectives...
Read @rjcsmith.bsky.social's year-end wrap up and look-ahead to 2026.👇
"The problems we face are urgent, but the solutions are right in front of us."
corporateknights.com/perspectives...
2025 was defined by uncertainty on climate policy in Canada that needs quick resolution | Corporate Knights
OPINION | There were some wins but when it comes to concrete actions to protect people and communities across Canada, much is left wanting
corporateknights.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I appreciate how difficult this post must have been to write. Good line at the end:
"No more grandiose rhetoric please: all I want for Christmas is some concrete delivery of long-promised climate change policy by Canadian governments."
"No more grandiose rhetoric please: all I want for Christmas is some concrete delivery of long-promised climate change policy by Canadian governments."
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it is 2022. I am watching people yell about the economic data & the vibecession discourse
it is 2023. I am watching people yell about the economic data & the vibecession discourse
it is 2024. I am watching people yell about the economic data & the vibecession discourse
it is 2025. I am watching...
it is 2023. I am watching people yell about the economic data & the vibecession discourse
it is 2024. I am watching people yell about the economic data & the vibecession discourse
it is 2025. I am watching...
December 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
it is 2022. I am watching people yell about the economic data & the vibecession discourse
it is 2023. I am watching people yell about the economic data & the vibecession discourse
it is 2024. I am watching people yell about the economic data & the vibecession discourse
it is 2025. I am watching...
it is 2023. I am watching people yell about the economic data & the vibecession discourse
it is 2024. I am watching people yell about the economic data & the vibecession discourse
it is 2025. I am watching...
Climate policy debates on bluesky hit differently
Okay -- my turn now.
Max makes some excellent points here, so I’ll respond as much as I can before my dinner plans call me away (more tomorrow). Where I think we agree is on the importance of policy durability.
Another thread:
Another thread:
December 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Climate policy debates on bluesky hit differently
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Facebook's old mission statement was: "To give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.”
Its new thing: Oh, you wanna share more than two links? That'll be £10.
Its new thing: Oh, you wanna share more than two links? That'll be £10.
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Facebook's old mission statement was: "To give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.”
Its new thing: Oh, you wanna share more than two links? That'll be £10.
Its new thing: Oh, you wanna share more than two links? That'll be £10.
Very excited this is out - give it a read!
This summer, David Suzuki received attention for his iPolitics interview titled: “‘It’s too late’: David Suzuki says the fight against climate change is lost.” This shift in tone led us to ask: Are Canadians Climate Doomers? @chrispyross.bsky.social 🧵
December 18, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Very excited this is out - give it a read!
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Why should other countries sign deals with the United States when this president is breaking **his own deals** after less than 6 months?
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
US suspends technology deal with Britain, FT reports
The United States has suspended a technology deal it struck with Britain earlier this year, which was intended to boost ties in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, the...
www.reuters.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Why should other countries sign deals with the United States when this president is breaking **his own deals** after less than 6 months?
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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The Environmental Protection Agency has removed information from its website about the human causes of global warming, linked to greenhouse gases. Instead, the EPA now only references natural causes, which is scientifically inaccurate. e360.yale.edu/digest/epa-w...
December 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency has removed information from its website about the human causes of global warming, linked to greenhouse gases. Instead, the EPA now only references natural causes, which is scientifically inaccurate. e360.yale.edu/digest/epa-w...
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It’s been frustrating as a journalist, and a member of the public, to watch as publicly available data on the health-care system has dwindled over the years.
The auditor general now says the Alberta government is changing internal metrics and selectively using data to hide problems:
The auditor general now says the Alberta government is changing internal metrics and selectively using data to hide problems:
Alberta using selective data to mask health care failings, Auditor-General says
Doug Wylie says reporting on how the system is performing is not credible and has gotten worse over time
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It’s been frustrating as a journalist, and a member of the public, to watch as publicly available data on the health-care system has dwindled over the years.
The auditor general now says the Alberta government is changing internal metrics and selectively using data to hide problems:
The auditor general now says the Alberta government is changing internal metrics and selectively using data to hide problems:
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Ottawa will provide an additional $1.17 billion to Alberta in order to extend the federal-provincial subsidized child-care program for another year.
The previous agreement was set to expire April 1, 2026. The new deal will run through March 31, 2027.
The previous agreement was set to expire April 1, 2026. The new deal will run through March 31, 2027.
Alberta signs extension on child-care deal with Ottawa, but only for one year | CBC News
Ottawa will provide an additional $1.17 billion to Alberta in order to extend the federal-provincial subsidized child-care program for another year. The previous agreement was set to expire in April. ...
www.cbc.ca
December 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Ottawa will provide an additional $1.17 billion to Alberta in order to extend the federal-provincial subsidized child-care program for another year.
The previous agreement was set to expire April 1, 2026. The new deal will run through March 31, 2027.
The previous agreement was set to expire April 1, 2026. The new deal will run through March 31, 2027.
Don't sleep on Garamond
I didn't know Calibri was a “woke” font.
Maybe they should use Comic Sans?
www.huffpost.com/entry/rubio-...
Maybe they should use Comic Sans?
www.huffpost.com/entry/rubio-...
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Don't sleep on Garamond
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Climate scientist Simon Donner has resigned as co-chair of the federal government’s Net Zero Advisory Body. www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-...
In late 2019, the federal government asked me to be one of the inaugural members of the Net-Zero Advisory Body (NZAB) - Groupe consultatif pour la carboneutralité (GCPC).
Surprised, I asked “why… | ...
In late 2019, the federal government asked me to be one of the inaugural members of the Net-Zero Advisory Body (NZAB) - Groupe consultatif pour la carboneutralité (GCPC).
Surprised, I asked “why me?...
www.linkedin.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Climate scientist Simon Donner has resigned as co-chair of the federal government’s Net Zero Advisory Body. www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-...
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The #CharlieKirk shooting has sparked widespread debate about political violence. So, we surveyed Canadians to evaluate their perceptions of the event and political violence, comparing our results to U.S. data when available. Here's what we found 🧵
#cdnpoli #uspoli
#cdnpoli #uspoli
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The #CharlieKirk shooting has sparked widespread debate about political violence. So, we surveyed Canadians to evaluate their perceptions of the event and political violence, comparing our results to U.S. data when available. Here's what we found 🧵
#cdnpoli #uspoli
#cdnpoli #uspoli
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Influencers are the internet's new information brokers, setting the pace for political conversation that traditional outlets and organizations struggle to match. Our latest brief maps these creators' role in Canada's digital landscape between Jan. 2024–July 2025. 🧵
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Influencers are the internet's new information brokers, setting the pace for political conversation that traditional outlets and organizations struggle to match. Our latest brief maps these creators' role in Canada's digital landscape between Jan. 2024–July 2025. 🧵
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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Thanks to The Line for running this piece I wrote. I look at how partisans in Canada disagree on where it is important for emission reductions to take place.
A difficult topic to broach in today's public opinion environment!
www.readtheline.ca/p/chris-ross...
A difficult topic to broach in today's public opinion environment!
www.readtheline.ca/p/chris-ross...
June 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Thanks to The Line for running this piece I wrote. I look at how partisans in Canada disagree on where it is important for emission reductions to take place.
A difficult topic to broach in today's public opinion environment!
www.readtheline.ca/p/chris-ross...
A difficult topic to broach in today's public opinion environment!
www.readtheline.ca/p/chris-ross...
Thanks to The Line for running this piece I wrote. I look at how partisans in Canada disagree on where it is important for emission reductions to take place.
A difficult topic to broach in today's public opinion environment!
www.readtheline.ca/p/chris-ross...
A difficult topic to broach in today's public opinion environment!
www.readtheline.ca/p/chris-ross...
June 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Thanks to The Line for running this piece I wrote. I look at how partisans in Canada disagree on where it is important for emission reductions to take place.
A difficult topic to broach in today's public opinion environment!
www.readtheline.ca/p/chris-ross...
A difficult topic to broach in today's public opinion environment!
www.readtheline.ca/p/chris-ross...
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WEEKLY UPDATE: WEEK 3 OF CANADA’S 45TH FEDERAL ELECTION🚨
As Canada approaches its federal election, we're witnessing a surge in generative AI (GenAI) content that poses serious challenges to the integrity of our information ecosystem. 🧵⬇️ #GenAI #Deepfakes #CanadaElection2025
As Canada approaches its federal election, we're witnessing a surge in generative AI (GenAI) content that poses serious challenges to the integrity of our information ecosystem. 🧵⬇️ #GenAI #Deepfakes #CanadaElection2025
April 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
WEEKLY UPDATE: WEEK 3 OF CANADA’S 45TH FEDERAL ELECTION🚨
As Canada approaches its federal election, we're witnessing a surge in generative AI (GenAI) content that poses serious challenges to the integrity of our information ecosystem. 🧵⬇️ #GenAI #Deepfakes #CanadaElection2025
As Canada approaches its federal election, we're witnessing a surge in generative AI (GenAI) content that poses serious challenges to the integrity of our information ecosystem. 🧵⬇️ #GenAI #Deepfakes #CanadaElection2025
feels relevant
Check out the November situation report: www.cdmrn.ca/situation-re...
March 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
feels relevant
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Cameras are on (allegedly). Happy NYC congestion pricing day, at long last.
January 5, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Cameras are on (allegedly). Happy NYC congestion pricing day, at long last.
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These are solar water heaters and not photovoltaics systems that we commonly refer to as solar panels today.
In 1979, Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the White House. In 1986, Ronald Reagan tore them down along w/Carter’s clean energy funding.
This sums up the difference between the two men & political parties. Investing in solutions for the future vs canceling progress to score political points.
This sums up the difference between the two men & political parties. Investing in solutions for the future vs canceling progress to score political points.
January 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
These are solar water heaters and not photovoltaics systems that we commonly refer to as solar panels today.
Check out the November situation report: www.cdmrn.ca/situation-re...
December 12, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Check out the November situation report: www.cdmrn.ca/situation-re...
This article is incredible
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Missing hiker found after five weeks in wilderness
Experienced hiker Sam Benastick was reported missing 19 October in a rugged, remote part of Canada
www.bbc.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:22 PM
This article is incredible
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Does anyone have up-to-date data on the number of journalists in Canada?
November 20, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Does anyone have up-to-date data on the number of journalists in Canada?
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November 25, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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I agree with the takes that $300B climate finance annually by 2035, from rich countries disproportionately responsible for climate change to poorer ones disproportionately impacted, isn’t nearly enough. But I’ll also be pleasantly surprised if we’re on track for that target in the coming years.
November 25, 2024 at 1:06 AM
I agree with the takes that $300B climate finance annually by 2035, from rich countries disproportionately responsible for climate change to poorer ones disproportionately impacted, isn’t nearly enough. But I’ll also be pleasantly surprised if we’re on track for that target in the coming years.
Imagine the Ontario election happens before the federal and ONDP place definitively 2nd.
That sets up a far stronger foundation for associating NDP as the alternative. And Ontario is so important.
Of course the main battle is Trudeau vs Poilievre but the Singh vs Ford B-plot is underrated
That sets up a far stronger foundation for associating NDP as the alternative. And Ontario is so important.
Of course the main battle is Trudeau vs Poilievre but the Singh vs Ford B-plot is underrated
Nova Scotia provincial voting intentions from Abacus Data: (Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 26)
🔵PCNS 48%
🟠NDP 28%
🔴LIB 22%
🟢GPNS 1%
→ 338canada.com/ns/polls.htm
[Abacus Data, November 21-23, 2024, n=645]
#NSpoli
🔵PCNS 48%
🟠NDP 28%
🔴LIB 22%
🟢GPNS 1%
→ 338canada.com/ns/polls.htm
[Abacus Data, November 21-23, 2024, n=645]
#NSpoli
November 24, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Imagine the Ontario election happens before the federal and ONDP place definitively 2nd.
That sets up a far stronger foundation for associating NDP as the alternative. And Ontario is so important.
Of course the main battle is Trudeau vs Poilievre but the Singh vs Ford B-plot is underrated
That sets up a far stronger foundation for associating NDP as the alternative. And Ontario is so important.
Of course the main battle is Trudeau vs Poilievre but the Singh vs Ford B-plot is underrated