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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 20h

Renewables have surpassed coal for the first time ever- renewables accounted for 34% of electricity in 2025 compared to 33% for coal.

The clean energy revolution is happening and it’s beautiful.

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Renewables become biggest source of electricity globally for 1st time, beating coal | CBC News

Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new an...

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 1d

Clean energy is beating fossil fuels.

It’s only a matter of time before fossil fuels become obsolete. The energy transition is happening, we just need to speed it up as much as possible.

Take that Danielle Smith.

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Renewables become biggest source of electricity globally for 1st time, beating coal | CBC News

Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new an...

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 3d

My latest piece

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The Death of Climate Policy and the Path Ahead

(Photo: CBC/The Canadian Press) The election of Mark Carney marked a considerable shift in climate policy from the Trudeau era. Justin Trudeau- while far from perfect on climate, helped pass a suit…

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 4d

It’s hot and dry in YYC

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Calgary experiences hottest September on record, driest in 140 years | CBC News

Summer 2025 has come to an end in Calgary — a season that might be remembered for its soggy start and prolonged warm and dry end.

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 4d

My reaction to Alberta’s new pipeline proposal #abpoli #bccpoli

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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 7d

"Any proposal to ram a new oil pipeline through to B.C.'s North Coast is a direct assault on the inherent and constitutionally protected title and rights of the First Nations who steward these lands and waters." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_oppose...

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Opposes New Oil Pipeline Proposals to B.C.’s North Coast

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

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 7d

Today one of the fiercest advocates for the protection and preservation of our natural world left us- Dr. Jane Goodall.

This same day Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants to build a new pipeline threatening BC's north coast as the climate crisis continues to get worse.

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Alberta to apply to Major Projects Office for new bitumen pipeline to northern B.C. coast | CBC News

The Alberta government plans to develop and submit a formal application to the federal Major Projects Office for a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast of British Columbia.

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 12d

If Pete Fry runs for Mayor, every progressive in BC will have his back

Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 13d

The UN Climate Summit in Brazil is coming up and Canada needs to step it up. Carney has barely said a word about climate since elected and we’re not going to make our 2030 climate targets. We can’t cede any more climate policy to Alberta- don’t negotiate with petro states. We need real action.

Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 14d

I would actually love to hear Danielle Smith’s opinion on this. Like is this not a big deal?

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Oceans have crossed 'safe' acidic threshold, scientists warn | CBC News

The latest Planetary Health Check report says ocean acidification has reached risky territory. Experts say it will reduce our oceans’ ability to absorb the carbon we emit and also weaken the shellfish...

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks Jonathan!

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 14d

Ocean acidification is at a tipping point according to new report. We are witnessing the start of what will be the entire collapse of marine ecosystems which billions of people depend on and that's still not enough for governments to act on climate.
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Oceans have crossed 'safe' acidic threshold, scientists warn | CBC News

The latest Planetary Health Check report says ocean acidification has reached risky territory. Experts say it will reduce our oceans’ ability to absorb the carbon we emit and also weaken the shellfish...

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations Emily Lowan, the new leader of the B.C. Greens!

#bcpoli #bcgreens

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 15d

Why don’t we talk about the lack of climate education in schools? If it was better maybe Gen Z bros wouldn’t have voted for Trump.

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 15d

You are greenwashing fracking and LNG

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 15d

Now that you can get uncancel your Disney + membership, I encourage you all to watch Ocean by David Attenborough

Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 15d

And how Gen Z voted for him. Wtf guys you let us Millenials down.

Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 15d

Or how it’s legal for oligarch Elon Musk to spend over $250 mil to get Trump elected

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 15d

It’s still hard to fathom that this is the President of the United States. And that the majority of Americans voted for a guy who doesn’t understand or skews science.

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Trump calls climate change the 'greatest con job' in the world

U.S. President Donald Trump berated the United Nations on Tuesday, telling fellow world leaders at the National Assembly that predictions about climate change were made by 'stupid people' and will cau...

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 16d

At least having the words ‘phase-out’ make it clear what the conference is about- and that fossil fuel CEOs aren’t welcome.

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 16d

Fossil fuels are the antithesis to climate action. You can’t pretend to be a climate leader while expanding BC’s fracked gas industry. The two are fundamentally incompatible.

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 16d

This is why we need the Conference to Phase Out Fossil Fuels like Colombia just announced. A COP Climate Summit where fossil fuel CEOs and Albertan politicians can’t go to try and greenwash their BS CCS distractions. @tzeporah.bsky.social

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Canada, other fossil fuel-producing nations, derailing world climate targets, report says | CBC News

Production Gap Report suggests countries are planning to produce 120 per cent more fossil fuels in 2030 than is consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees, and 77 per cent more than what's ...

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 17d

It’s a shame by Ocean by David Attenborough is on Disney. Should move to Netflix!

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 19d

The oil and gas sector remains the biggest obstacle to climate action in Canada. And meanwhile Alberta keeps whining about federal climate policies and shutters renewable energy growth in the province.

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 19d

Carbon pricing is gone, EV sales mandate is on hold, and emissions cap may be renegotiated w/Alberta. Major LNG project makes Carney’s ‘nation-building’ projects list. Does everyone forget we’re in a climate crisis?- 2nd worst wildfire season on record in Canada.

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In an unprecedented warning, leading climate think-tank says Canada won't meet 2030 climate target | CBC News

Years of progress on bringing Canada’s carbon emissions down have stalled, and future progress looks increasingly fragile, according to an early 2024 emissions estimate from the Canadian Climate Insti...

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