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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not a big coffee drinker, so I hadn't noticed the rising price of coffee. It turns out coffee is highly susceptible to small changes in climate, and therefore, along with chocolate, is the "canary in the coalmine for climate change". www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Coffee prices are jolting consumers. Could this change our drinking habits? | CBC News

Tim Hortons is just the latest example of coffee price increases plaguing global markets. And some food economics experts say the overall price hikes from coffee shops to grocery stores have the poten...

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · 7d

Feeling gratitude to the Coastal First Nations - Great Bear Initiative for their steadfast opposition to any project or proponent that would bring crude oil tankers into their coastal territories. coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/cf...

CFN Responds to Alberta’s Pipeline Announcement: Oil Tankers are not Welcome in Our Coastal Waters

Coastal First Nations remain opposed to any project or proponent that would bring crude oil tankers into our coastal territories.

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · 7d

250 City Leaders Urge Carney: We want Nation-Building projects that respond to the climate emergency Not Nation-Burning* ones. www.theenergymix.com/back-nation-...

Back ‘Nation-Building, Not Nation-Burning’ Projects, 250 City Leaders Urge Carney

A coalition of more than 250 mayors and city councillors from across Canada is calling on the federal government to keep #ElbowsUp with nation-building projects that respond to the climate emergency, ...

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Climate Emergency Unit @climateunit.bsky.social · 26d

We met with Liberal MPs this week to push for a Youth Climate Corps in the 2025 budget. A YCC could create tens of thousands of good jobs for young people tackling the climate crisis.

Join us in telling Mark Carney: Canada needs a Youth Climate Corps! 👉 www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca/tell-carney

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · 18d

Awesome turn out today at Vancouver #DrawtheLine. Fun to see so many friends and colleagues. Fabulous speeches and music. Thanks all for coming out!

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · 18d

Today is the big day! Millions will be marching around the world for peace, people and planet. Join us!

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · 22d

"As millions of hectares burn... we need not look far to see the climate harm all around us; of course, caused by burning fossil fuels. Expanding LNG in the middle of a climate crisis is not nation-building—it’s a costly gamble Canadians can’t afford" @ubcic.bsky.social #bcpoli #DrawTheLine

UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 27d

"We reject any process that tramples our inherent and constitutionally protected title and rights, ignores free, prior and informed consent, and sacrifices the climate for foreign corporate profits. True nation-building requires working with us, not against us.” GCSP www.ubcic.bc.ca/first_nation...

First Nations Consent Ignored as Canadians Asked to Subsidize LNG Expansion

Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · 22d

Great vibes tonight painting beautiful, humongous banners with an awesome crew in prep for Saturday’s #DrawTheLine march + rally. See you there!

Banner that says Climate Action Now: End the Era of Fossil Fuels.

Part of a painted banner reading “indigenous sovereignty: land back”

Part of a banner reading “people over profit”

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · 23d

"We have to 'draw the line'. On one side, the billionaires; on the other, the rest of us.... We need to unite across our movements because that is the only way we win." Join us Sept 20th. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

Draw the Line: Tell the Carney Government to Pick a Side | The Tyee

For people, for peace, for the planet. An invitation to join the Sept. 20 mass day of action.

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · 28d

Scientists are now exposing the extent to which each fossil fuel company has driven climate change — and it’s reshaping the fight for justice. #SueBigOil www.cbc.ca/news/science...

Climate change is making heat waves worse. A new study shows how specific companies are fuelling the problem | CBC News

A new study has linked the deadliest type of disaster — heat waves — directly to major fossil fuel companies and their products.

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Sep 8

Mark your calendars. Join us Sept 20th. drawtheline.world

Home | Draw The Line - For life, for people, for the planet.

Join us this September to draw the line against injustice, pollution, and violence; for a future of peace, clean energy, and fairness.

drawtheline.world

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Sep 5

Had a great time today with @erinellis.bsky.social at the Everything Electric show in Vancouver. Drop by this weekend to get your heat pump, EV and solar panel questions answered. And if you do, come say hi at the Sue Big Oil/ West Coast Env'l Law table @suebigoil.bsky.social @wcelaw.bsky.social

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · Sep 3

🚨Appointing a former TMX CEO to lead the newly launched Major Projects Office risks entrenching us in the technologies of the past.

As the world races to deploy solar & wind industries, Canada should seize the opportunity to build our future on renewable energies.

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Civil society reacts to the launch of Canada’s Major Projects Office - Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)

Concerns about the nomination of former Trans Mountain Corporation CEO, Dawn Farrell to spearhead the newly launched Major Projects Office.

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 29

There’s a new and encroaching threat to whales 🐋 - a big increase in the number of LNG tanker ships off the West Coast. Help @stand.earth call for stronger laws to protect whales. Pls take action now. act.stand.earth/page/86022/a...

Send a letter to the Minister of Transport calling for stronger rules to protect whales from LNG tanker traffic.

A reckless increase in LNG exports are putting whales in the path of dangerous tankers. Will you join me in sending a letter to the Minister of Transport now calling for better protections against thi...

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 24

Want to hear an explanation of the recent World Court/ICJ decision? Listen to this excellent interview with my WCEL colleague Andrew Gage @singingwithin.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · Jul 24

📰The #CIJ_ICJ has spoken—fossil fuel production is no longer just bad policy, it’s a violation of international law.
Read our NYT op-ed on why this ruling is a legal game-changer for climate justice.
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Opinion | Climate Science Is Now the Law

A landmark legal ruling leaves no doubt that continuing fossil fuel production and use, let alone expanding it, violates the law.

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 24

BC friends - you can help strengthen BC's climate plan.

West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · Jul 22

BC is reviewing its #CleanBC climate plan and now’s your chance to weigh in by August 1 💬 You don’t need to be an expert to fill out this survey, but it can be intimidating. Our guide covers what you need to know 👇 #bcpoli

Your quick guide to BC's climate plan survey

The BC government has appointed two climate policy experts to conduct a review of CleanBC, and it’s time to make your voice heard. British Columbians are encouraged to provide input by filling out the...

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 22

On September 20, come join a huge mobilization from climate/enviro, migrant, economic justice and anti-war movements to unite for people, peace and the planet. drawtheline.world

Home | Draw The Line - For life, for people, for the planet.

Join us this September to draw the line against injustice, pollution, and violence; for a future of peace, clean energy, and fairness.

drawtheline.world

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 22

So true - and even fewer connect the dots from wildfires to climate change to fossil fuels. It’s an uphill battle. But we’ll get there. We must.

bobcat000.bsky.social @bobcat000.bsky.social · Jul 22

Are the fires not connected first to drier and warmer conditions? Which we know can be attributed to increased GHG emissions which are primary climate change catalysts.
It seems too many humans can't make the leap from fires to climate change.

Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 22

Attended the seminar tonight “Climate vs. AI: Is AI helping or hurting climate goals?” Most panelists insisted it’s “helping”, but I wasn’t wholly convinced. What is your view?

Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 17

“This is actually motivating,” Romero said. "I know I got a very basic response, but I’m not leaving. I know I’m never going to stop fighting against climate change."
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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 17

Their presentation to Coquitlam council was an initial foray into politics for recent grads Natalia and Elizabeth. But while both were disappointed by the city’s response, neither walked away demoralized. They are made of stronger stuff!
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/16/o...

Next-gen Sue Big Oil activists deserve more than political deflection

Why should a BC city of just over 100,000 help fund Sue Big Oil, a lawsuit against some of the world’s wealthiest corporations? The answer is simple: Cities incur huge costs because of climate change.

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 16

Done! Thanks for sharing!

Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 16

Whatcha going to do next @cityofcoquitlam.bsky.social? Listen to the youth! Not suing major polluters for a fair share of climate costs means putting communities, like Coquitlam, at risk of skyrocketing climate change costs in the years to come, with few ways to recoup those costs.

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Fiona Koza @fionakoza.bsky.social · Jul 16

Feeling so appreciative of the #SueBigOil Tri-Cities team. Youth to Council: “Instead of being outside with my friends enjoying the lakes and the parks of B.C. I am indoors, standing in front of you, explaining why I think that I am deserving of a good future.”
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Centennial Secondary grads call on Coquitlam to join Sue Big Oil campaign – Tri-Cities Dispatch

photo supplied Erin Ellis Think globally. Act legally. That was the message Monday as a pair of recent Centennial Secondary grads called for Coquitlam to

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