JF Morissette
@jeffmori7.bsky.social
Environnement, sciences, énergie, urbanisme, investissement, culture, plein-air, actualités.
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A dominant theme of Hitler's speeches in the late 1930s is that Germany was surrounded by threats. These threats were imaginary: it was Nazi Germany that threatened other nations. But they were used to justify pre-emptive attacks. Trump is following this script.
January 10, 2026 at 10:51 AM
A dominant theme of Hitler's speeches in the late 1930s is that Germany was surrounded by threats. These threats were imaginary: it was Nazi Germany that threatened other nations. But they were used to justify pre-emptive attacks. Trump is following this script.
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Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
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An absolute bedrock institution for understanding how the planet works, just civilization-scaled vandalism by the most incurious morons on Earth
December 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM
An absolute bedrock institution for understanding how the planet works, just civilization-scaled vandalism by the most incurious morons on Earth
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As a result, there are now >50M EVs on roads around the world (30M in China, 10M in Europe), with that number projected to quadruple by 2030. Climate pollution from global road transportation may have peaked in 2025 thanks to accelerating EV deployments around the world [7/8]
December 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
As a result, there are now >50M EVs on roads around the world (30M in China, 10M in Europe), with that number projected to quadruple by 2030. Climate pollution from global road transportation may have peaked in 2025 thanks to accelerating EV deployments around the world [7/8]
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In the US, the EV share of new car sales has plateaued at a mere 10% since 2023, and the Trump administration has rolled back vehicle tailpipe & efficiency standards, as well as the IRA tax credits. This is all putting US automakers in a tough spot as the world increasingly shifts to EVs [2/8]
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In the US, the EV share of new car sales has plateaued at a mere 10% since 2023, and the Trump administration has rolled back vehicle tailpipe & efficiency standards, as well as the IRA tax credits. This is all putting US automakers in a tough spot as the world increasingly shifts to EVs [2/8]
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Imagine if we directed the same relentless energy toward building better cities that we currently waste on making excuses for why we can't.
Posts about urban biking in Dutch cities are routinely replied to with comments like “well, they have the big advantage of being relatively flat.”
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
November 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Imagine if we directed the same relentless energy toward building better cities that we currently waste on making excuses for why we can't.
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Le Canada laisse-t-il tomber sa lutte contre la crise climatique?: ✱ Ce gouvernement est décevant. Bon, c’est pas comme si j’avais eu des attentes…
Le Canada laisse-t-il tomber sa lutte contre la crise climatique?
✱ Ce gouvernement est décevant. Bon, c’est pas comme si j’avais eu des attentes…
www.ledevoir.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Le Canada laisse-t-il tomber sa lutte contre la crise climatique?: ✱ Ce gouvernement est décevant. Bon, c’est pas comme si j’avais eu des attentes…
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« Le problème avec cette analyse, c’est que l’on compte uniquement les coûts et jamais les gains »
En rappel : Le Québec importe 100% de son pétrole et de son gaz.
La #CAQ est un désastre.
www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
En rappel : Le Québec importe 100% de son pétrole et de son gaz.
La #CAQ est un désastre.
www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
On a posé la question pour vous | Atteindre notre cible climatique coûterait-il vraiment 38 milliards ?
Parce que l’actualité suscite souvent des questionnements, un chroniqueur de Dialogue en fouille un pour vous.
www.lapresse.ca
November 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
« Le problème avec cette analyse, c’est que l’on compte uniquement les coûts et jamais les gains »
En rappel : Le Québec importe 100% de son pétrole et de son gaz.
La #CAQ est un désastre.
www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
En rappel : Le Québec importe 100% de son pétrole et de son gaz.
La #CAQ est un désastre.
www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
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A bad day for Canada, and therefore the world.
Ontario (population 16 million, 40% of the country) has passed new legislation prohibiting bike lanes that take a lane from cars.
An escalation from Bill 212, which required municipalities to get approval.
Ontario (population 16 million, 40% of the country) has passed new legislation prohibiting bike lanes that take a lane from cars.
An escalation from Bill 212, which required municipalities to get approval.
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A bad day for Canada, and therefore the world.
Ontario (population 16 million, 40% of the country) has passed new legislation prohibiting bike lanes that take a lane from cars.
An escalation from Bill 212, which required municipalities to get approval.
Ontario (population 16 million, 40% of the country) has passed new legislation prohibiting bike lanes that take a lane from cars.
An escalation from Bill 212, which required municipalities to get approval.
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Democrats: Don't do illegal things or participate in war crimes.
Republicans: Treason!
Republicans: Treason!
November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Democrats: Don't do illegal things or participate in war crimes.
Republicans: Treason!
Republicans: Treason!
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Éditorial | L’action climatique est certes perfectible, mais pas au prix d’un abandon caquiste de toute ambition. #polqc #climat
L’adaptation, pas la capitulation
www.ledevoir.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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There really is something darkly funny about the fact that, after 3 decades of efforts by scientists & journalists, thousands of work hours, millions of words, explainers, videos, models, charts, after all of it ...
Republican climate denialism is exactly as crude & stupid as it was in the '90s.
Republican climate denialism is exactly as crude & stupid as it was in the '90s.
October 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
There really is something darkly funny about the fact that, after 3 decades of efforts by scientists & journalists, thousands of work hours, millions of words, explainers, videos, models, charts, after all of it ...
Republican climate denialism is exactly as crude & stupid as it was in the '90s.
Republican climate denialism is exactly as crude & stupid as it was in the '90s.
Essence | Vouloir réduire la taxe est une mauvaise idée
Promettre une baisse de la taxe sur l’essence est devenu à la mode chez les politiciens du Québec. Après le Parti conservateur, le Parti québécois a emboîté le pas, et la CAQ envisage désormais, elle ...
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September 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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One of the most remarkable and impactful transformations of all human technology and civilization in history is happening right now!
China's July 2025 solar production was ~50% higher than its July 2024 solar output!
China's solar generated 839 TWh in 2024 and will likely exceed 1,200 TWh in 2025.
China's solar will generate in 2025 an amount of electricity equal to about 27% of USA's electricity demand. #energysky
China's solar generated 839 TWh in 2024 and will likely exceed 1,200 TWh in 2025.
China's solar will generate in 2025 an amount of electricity equal to about 27% of USA's electricity demand. #energysky
August 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
One of the most remarkable and impactful transformations of all human technology and civilization in history is happening right now!
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"Would you prefer to see Canada take a (X) approach to trade negotiations with the US?"
Hard - Refuse concessions even if it makes the relationship worse: 69% (+6)
Soft - Make concessions to keep a good relationship: 31% (-6)
Angus Reid / Aug 1, 2025 / n=1333 / Online
(% Change w Jul 13, 2025)
Hard - Refuse concessions even if it makes the relationship worse: 69% (+6)
Soft - Make concessions to keep a good relationship: 31% (-6)
Angus Reid / Aug 1, 2025 / n=1333 / Online
(% Change w Jul 13, 2025)
August 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"Would you prefer to see Canada take a (X) approach to trade negotiations with the US?"
Hard - Refuse concessions even if it makes the relationship worse: 69% (+6)
Soft - Make concessions to keep a good relationship: 31% (-6)
Angus Reid / Aug 1, 2025 / n=1333 / Online
(% Change w Jul 13, 2025)
Hard - Refuse concessions even if it makes the relationship worse: 69% (+6)
Soft - Make concessions to keep a good relationship: 31% (-6)
Angus Reid / Aug 1, 2025 / n=1333 / Online
(% Change w Jul 13, 2025)
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A propos d’inondations, de pluies diluviennes, de changements climatiques, d’égouts … et de pistes cyclables! Les faits et la science face au populisme, ça fait du bien à lire.
Pistes cyclables contre égouts
En début de semaine, Montréal a été frappé par des pluies diluviennes. Des résidants qui avaient subi des inondations causées par des pluies torrentielles il y a un an ont vu leurs sous-sols inondés d...
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July 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A propos d’inondations, de pluies diluviennes, de changements climatiques, d’égouts … et de pistes cyclables! Les faits et la science face au populisme, ça fait du bien à lire.
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The world knows about climate change mostly because of great American researchers, and that work has been largely centered at NOAA.
Trump and Musk are now shutting down that brilliant work. They are contemptible, short-sighted, and sold out
www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump and Musk are now shutting down that brilliant work. They are contemptible, short-sighted, and sold out
www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump seeks to end climate research at premier U.S. climate agency
White House aims to end NOAA’s research office; NASA also targeted
www.science.org
April 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The world knows about climate change mostly because of great American researchers, and that work has been largely centered at NOAA.
Trump and Musk are now shutting down that brilliant work. They are contemptible, short-sighted, and sold out
www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump and Musk are now shutting down that brilliant work. They are contemptible, short-sighted, and sold out
www.science.org/content/arti...
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What do you call it when there's a branch of the security state that views its job as quarantining the spread of unwelcome ideas?
April 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
What do you call it when there's a branch of the security state that views its job as quarantining the spread of unwelcome ideas?
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This is part of what’s so insane. As they talk about re-shoring and manufacturing they are actively trying to destroy an entire us manufacturing industry that already exists.
Billions of dollars in clean energy projects have been canceled since Donald Trump took office again — leaving thousands of jobs and the shift to clean energy in doubt.
A stunning number of electric vehicle, battery factories are being canceled
Billions of dollars in clean energy projects have been canceled since Donald Trump took office again.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is part of what’s so insane. As they talk about re-shoring and manufacturing they are actively trying to destroy an entire us manufacturing industry that already exists.
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Great point. He’s never done anything positive for Canadians, or even for his riding. Which isn’t terribly surprising when his entire approach to the world and other people seems to start from a place of negativity. And not a friend to current and future generations, to put it mildly. 👇
Pierre Poilievre voted against the environment nearly 400 times
Over 20 years as MP, the Conservative leader voted against moving Canada closer to its climate targets, while voting to weaken environmental safeguards, records show
www.corporateknights.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Great point. He’s never done anything positive for Canadians, or even for his riding. Which isn’t terribly surprising when his entire approach to the world and other people seems to start from a place of negativity. And not a friend to current and future generations, to put it mildly. 👇
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It is hard to express, without resorting to expletives, how utterly stupid it is to suggest that the United States, world's richest economy with a population of 334 million, should have a bilateral trade balance of zero (no trade surplus, no trade deficit) with every country in the world.
I want to note again how completely insane you have to be for your goal to be a “bilateral trade balance of zero” with every country. Just nutso.
April 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
It is hard to express, without resorting to expletives, how utterly stupid it is to suggest that the United States, world's richest economy with a population of 334 million, should have a bilateral trade balance of zero (no trade surplus, no trade deficit) with every country in the world.