Jacob White
@jacobwhite.bsky.social
Research Scientist working at the intersection of remote sensing, sustainability, agriculture, and climate change. Freelance data scientist / consultant. Ex-Astrophysicist, PhD, snowboarder, surfer, hiker, #Vancouver, vegan, he/him
This is extremely disappointing yet not surprising from the current government
Vancouver's 2026 draft budget has PASSED.
Approved on a 7-4 vote on party lines, with ABC in favour and councillors Fry/Bligh/Orr/Maloney opposed.
Property tax freeze, $50 million more for VPD, and cuts to Arts, Culture, Planning and Sustainability departments, among others.
Full story to come.
Approved on a 7-4 vote on party lines, with ABC in favour and councillors Fry/Bligh/Orr/Maloney opposed.
Property tax freeze, $50 million more for VPD, and cuts to Arts, Culture, Planning and Sustainability departments, among others.
Full story to come.
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This is extremely disappointing yet not surprising from the current government
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As the year comes to an end, I'm reposting some of the comics I made this year, including this ridiculous thing.
November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
As the year comes to an end, I'm reposting some of the comics I made this year, including this ridiculous thing.
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We cannot let workers pay the price for getting Canada off oil & gas — and as NDP leader, I’ll ensure they don’t.
It’s Big Oil that’s sucked billions of dollars out of the ground in this country, and it’s Big Oil that must pay the price of getting us out of the mess that they've created for us all.
It’s Big Oil that’s sucked billions of dollars out of the ground in this country, and it’s Big Oil that must pay the price of getting us out of the mess that they've created for us all.
November 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We cannot let workers pay the price for getting Canada off oil & gas — and as NDP leader, I’ll ensure they don’t.
It’s Big Oil that’s sucked billions of dollars out of the ground in this country, and it’s Big Oil that must pay the price of getting us out of the mess that they've created for us all.
It’s Big Oil that’s sucked billions of dollars out of the ground in this country, and it’s Big Oil that must pay the price of getting us out of the mess that they've created for us all.
You may say I'm a screamer, but I'm not the only one
November 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
You may say I'm a screamer, but I'm not the only one
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Vancouverites can request to speak to mayor Sim & ABC Party's elimination of #Vancouver climate & sustainability department and other core services.
Special Council meeting, 2026 budget - Wed Nov 12, 2025 (in-person or via phone)
#ClimateChange #ActOnClimate #VanPoli
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
Special Council meeting, 2026 budget - Wed Nov 12, 2025 (in-person or via phone)
#ClimateChange #ActOnClimate #VanPoli
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
Request to speak at a Council meeting
Request to speak at a Council meeting
vancouver.ca
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Vancouverites can request to speak to mayor Sim & ABC Party's elimination of #Vancouver climate & sustainability department and other core services.
Special Council meeting, 2026 budget - Wed Nov 12, 2025 (in-person or via phone)
#ClimateChange #ActOnClimate #VanPoli
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
Special Council meeting, 2026 budget - Wed Nov 12, 2025 (in-person or via phone)
#ClimateChange #ActOnClimate #VanPoli
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
ready for the next sportsball
November 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
ready for the next sportsball
who says you can't buy a championship
November 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
who says you can't buy a championship
this series was a good lesson for kids because it teaches them that the bad guys do win sometimes
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 AM
this series was a good lesson for kids because it teaches them that the bad guys do win sometimes
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baseball baseball baseball
October 30, 2025 at 3:14 AM
baseball baseball baseball
baseball baseball baseball
October 30, 2025 at 3:14 AM
baseball baseball baseball
which god do we need to make a sacrifice to so that this thing can end
October 28, 2025 at 6:11 AM
which god do we need to make a sacrifice to so that this thing can end
ok I was joking at first but now I think I'm on to something
I think they forgot they're allowed to score
October 28, 2025 at 5:56 AM
ok I was joking at first but now I think I'm on to something
the game entered the 15th inning and the people were in serious violation of their bedtimes
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
the game entered the 15th inning and the people were in serious violation of their bedtimes
Sorry I can't make my lunch meeting because the Jays game is in the 147th inning
October 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Sorry I can't make my lunch meeting because the Jays game is in the 147th inning
I think they forgot they're allowed to score
October 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I think they forgot they're allowed to score
omg I don't even like baseball why have I been watching this for 5 hours
October 28, 2025 at 4:53 AM
omg I don't even like baseball why have I been watching this for 5 hours
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Diindiisi - Blue Jay
Luke Swinson ~ Anishinaabe
n.d.
Luke Swinson ~ Anishinaabe
n.d.
October 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Diindiisi - Blue Jay
Luke Swinson ~ Anishinaabe
n.d.
Luke Swinson ~ Anishinaabe
n.d.
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Canadians – If you have some time this long weekend, fill out this godawful government survey on AI, which itself seems to have been written by AI trained exclusively on buzzword-laden LinkedIn posts.
Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership
Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025
Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...
ised-isde.canada.ca
October 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Canadians – If you have some time this long weekend, fill out this godawful government survey on AI, which itself seems to have been written by AI trained exclusively on buzzword-laden LinkedIn posts.
Some judge in Portland
October 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Some judge in Portland
i guess "everything" bagel is a lot more catchy than "4 random things" bagel
October 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
i guess "everything" bagel is a lot more catchy than "4 random things" bagel
lol nevermind it started sleeting while in the water
last weekend of the summer, great time for a surf trip 🏄
September 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
lol nevermind it started sleeting while in the water
last weekend of the summer, great time for a surf trip 🏄
September 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
last weekend of the summer, great time for a surf trip 🏄
"developer" sure is a weird way to spell grifter
“Donald Trump? The New York Real Estate developer?”
September 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
"developer" sure is a weird way to spell grifter