Robert McMillan 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
@robertmcmillan13.bsky.social
Husband & father. Joined 20 Oct 2024
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito".
I retweet interesting. Reposts do not mean I agree.
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito".
I retweet interesting. Reposts do not mean I agree.
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Why offshore wind developers are pulling out at the last minute: Lessons for Australia | RenewEconomy
The cancellation of Hornsea 4 in the UK follows a spate of similar decisions elsewhere. What is causing developers to pull out when they are due to make their final investment decision?
reneweconomy.com.au
[email protected] Premier Houston has big ideas on offshore wind power
Australia is having big problems
"Building a wind turbine requires significant amounts of steel, copper and aluminium, all of which doubled or tripled in price between 2020 and 2023".
reneweconomy.com.au/why-offshore...
Australia is having big problems
"Building a wind turbine requires significant amounts of steel, copper and aluminium, all of which doubled or tripled in price between 2020 and 2023".
reneweconomy.com.au/why-offshore...
Imagine - free electricity for NSians
"Wind farm is producing next to no power
it is not because there is not enough wind available
There is too much — or rather too much renewable energy supply and not enough demand in Western Australia at this moment."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"Wind farm is producing next to no power
it is not because there is not enough wind available
There is too much — or rather too much renewable energy supply and not enough demand in Western Australia at this moment."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Free power as wind farms grind to a halt. What’s happening?
Mountains of clean power are regularly "wasted" as Australia's energy system evolves. But a large amount of battery storage is waiting in the wings, ready to soak it up.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Imagine - free electricity for NSians
"Wind farm is producing next to no power
it is not because there is not enough wind available
There is too much — or rather too much renewable energy supply and not enough demand in Western Australia at this moment."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"Wind farm is producing next to no power
it is not because there is not enough wind available
There is too much — or rather too much renewable energy supply and not enough demand in Western Australia at this moment."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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My point is that doing the hard work is how we learn.
If I had asked a machine learning tool to analyze death records for violent deaths, I would have never discovered the tuberculosis outbreak.
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If I had asked a machine learning tool to analyze death records for violent deaths, I would have never discovered the tuberculosis outbreak.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
My point is that doing the hard work is how we learn.
If I had asked a machine learning tool to analyze death records for violent deaths, I would have never discovered the tuberculosis outbreak.
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If I had asked a machine learning tool to analyze death records for violent deaths, I would have never discovered the tuberculosis outbreak.
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
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Women Operators
George Reid
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George Reid
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Women Operators
George Reid
1917
George Reid
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Houston plans to impose lithium mining on NSians. Which type?
Saskatchewan going all-in on ground water destroying DLE (pumping brine to the surface).
@nsgov.bsky.social
www.mining.com/prairie-lith...
Saskatchewan going all-in on ground water destroying DLE (pumping brine to the surface).
@nsgov.bsky.social
www.mining.com/prairie-lith...
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Houston plans to impose lithium mining on NSians. Which type?
Saskatchewan going all-in on ground water destroying DLE (pumping brine to the surface).
@nsgov.bsky.social
www.mining.com/prairie-lith...
Saskatchewan going all-in on ground water destroying DLE (pumping brine to the surface).
@nsgov.bsky.social
www.mining.com/prairie-lith...
The monthly number of Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practitioner list has dropped like a stone, totally out of sync with the rest of Canada. At the same time, the numbers tracking the changes disappeared totally.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The monthly number of Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practitioner list has dropped like a stone, totally out of sync with the rest of Canada. At the same time, the numbers tracking the changes disappeared totally.
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For those outside of #NovaScotia, this is not a joke. 😡😡😡
Just so you understand Tim Houston and the current Conservative @nsgov.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
For those outside of #NovaScotia, this is not a joke. 😡😡😡
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The Palestinian groups’ YouTube channels hosted hours of footage documenting and highlighting alleged Israeli government violations of international law in both Gaza and the West Bank. interc.pt/4oUJNer
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Palestinian groups’ YouTube channels hosted hours of footage documenting and highlighting alleged Israeli government violations of international law in both Gaza and the West Bank. interc.pt/4oUJNer
"Amazon is preparing for a labor-free workforce — with the company believing that automation and AI will replace 600,000 workers by 2033."
New newsletter klaxon!
Suppose that generative AI does ultimately kill the job market. What happens next?
I argue that the tragic lessons of the Thatcher era can serve as a warning.
www.whatwelo.st/p/whats-past...
Suppose that generative AI does ultimately kill the job market. What happens next?
I argue that the tragic lessons of the Thatcher era can serve as a warning.
www.whatwelo.st/p/whats-past...
What's Past is Prologue
Generative AI's Dream is a Thatcherite Nightmare
www.whatwelo.st
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"Amazon is preparing for a labor-free workforce — with the company believing that automation and AI will replace 600,000 workers by 2033."
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Nova Scotia Health says COVID-19 infections on the rise #NovaScotia
Wear a mask, get vaccinated.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
Wear a mask, get vaccinated.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
Nova Scotia Health says COVID-19 infections on the rise
Nova Scotia Health says there's been an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Nova Scotia Health says COVID-19 infections on the rise #NovaScotia
Wear a mask, get vaccinated.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
Wear a mask, get vaccinated.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
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I wonder why they don't use effective airborne transmission mitigations in our healthcare facilities. The VG nearly killed my father by infecting him twice. Entire wards get infected and they still won't clean the air or wear N95 respirators. Strang still hasn't even told us it's primarily airborne.
November 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I wonder why they don't use effective airborne transmission mitigations in our healthcare facilities. The VG nearly killed my father by infecting him twice. Entire wards get infected and they still won't clean the air or wear N95 respirators. Strang still hasn't even told us it's primarily airborne.
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I predicted after the election a CPC MP would consider crossing the floor to the Liberals. I’m not shocked that it’s d’Entremont and not shocked that it’s happening when they need the votes to pass the budget.
Holy shit!! A Conservative MP just came out and publicly told Politico he’s considering crossing the floor to the Liberals.
Major scoop from @mickeydjuric.bsky.social and Zi-Ann Lum!!!!
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Major scoop from @mickeydjuric.bsky.social and Zi-Ann Lum!!!!
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I predicted after the election a CPC MP would consider crossing the floor to the Liberals. I’m not shocked that it’s d’Entremont and not shocked that it’s happening when they need the votes to pass the budget.
My pharmacist told me today that long COVID is now the most common childhood health condition. Previously it was asthma.
There are numerous stories . Here's one:
www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri...
There are numerous stories . Here's one:
www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri...
Why Are So Many Children Getting Long COVID?
Newsweek It’s been more than five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, although millions of Americans, including children, are still affected by it today. More than one million&nbs…
www.unmc.edu
November 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
My pharmacist told me today that long COVID is now the most common childhood health condition. Previously it was asthma.
There are numerous stories . Here's one:
www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri...
There are numerous stories . Here's one:
www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri...
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“Right now, we’re in the thick of COVID-19. We know that COVID-19 is actively circulating in our province…it’s been increasing since late summer”
No kidding. It's gross NS Health didn't warn people sooner. And, hand-washing doesn't prevent airborne spread. Please wear a mask & get vaccinated.
No kidding. It's gross NS Health didn't warn people sooner. And, hand-washing doesn't prevent airborne spread. Please wear a mask & get vaccinated.
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“Right now, we’re in the thick of COVID-19. We know that COVID-19 is actively circulating in our province…it’s been increasing since late summer”
No kidding. It's gross NS Health didn't warn people sooner. And, hand-washing doesn't prevent airborne spread. Please wear a mask & get vaccinated.
No kidding. It's gross NS Health didn't warn people sooner. And, hand-washing doesn't prevent airborne spread. Please wear a mask & get vaccinated.
How many have died in NS because of under-spec steel guardrails? @nsgov.bsky.social
The dirty secret of infrastructure budgeting is that "affordable" rarely means "durable." Many low-cost guardrails are installed with the best intentions and the worst materials
www.jalopnik.com/2012520/stee...
The dirty secret of infrastructure budgeting is that "affordable" rarely means "durable." Many low-cost guardrails are installed with the best intentions and the worst materials
www.jalopnik.com/2012520/stee...
Why Affordable Steel Highway Guardrails Actually Cost More Long Term - Jalopnik
Cutting the budget on safety is always a risky proposition, but when it comes to highway guardrail materials, it actually costs more to spend less.
www.jalopnik.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
How many have died in NS because of under-spec steel guardrails? @nsgov.bsky.social
The dirty secret of infrastructure budgeting is that "affordable" rarely means "durable." Many low-cost guardrails are installed with the best intentions and the worst materials
www.jalopnik.com/2012520/stee...
The dirty secret of infrastructure budgeting is that "affordable" rarely means "durable." Many low-cost guardrails are installed with the best intentions and the worst materials
www.jalopnik.com/2012520/stee...
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If you want expensive power a decade from now (that never arrives on budget), by all means choose nuclear. But if you want cheap power as soon as next year, choose wind, solar and storage. The economics are straightforward. #EnergyTransition
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Ontario power rates to rise on higher nuclear generation costs, conservation spending
Rate jump of 29% partly offset by higher provincial electricity rebate
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
If you want expensive power a decade from now (that never arrives on budget), by all means choose nuclear. But if you want cheap power as soon as next year, choose wind, solar and storage. The economics are straightforward. #EnergyTransition
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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I’m real curious why hundreds of homes going weeks without access to running water doesn’t qualify as some level of emergency. Annapolis County hasn’t offered residents any supports like distributing drinking water.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I’m real curious why hundreds of homes going weeks without access to running water doesn’t qualify as some level of emergency. Annapolis County hasn’t offered residents any supports like distributing drinking water.
Is it worth looking into why hospitals do not cover outpatient medications administered in hospitals, in direct contravention of the Canada Health Act?
October 31, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Is there a reason other than corruption and to side step access to information laws members of the Nova Scotia legislature are using personal email addresses?
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Is there a reason other than corruption and to side step access to information laws members of the Nova Scotia legislature are using personal email addresses?
Premier Houston of @nsgov.bsky.social off shore wind power dreams will need a huge investment in transmission lines and controls.
European solar and wind power additions overwhelm the transmission system.
oilprice.com/Alternative-...
European solar and wind power additions overwhelm the transmission system.
oilprice.com/Alternative-...
Too Much of a Good Thing: Solar Overloads Europe’s Electricity System | OilPrice.com
After four record years, EU solar additions are now set to decline for the first time in a decade, as negative wholesale prices and frequent curtailments erode profitability and deter new investment.
oilprice.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Premier Houston of @nsgov.bsky.social off shore wind power dreams will need a huge investment in transmission lines and controls.
European solar and wind power additions overwhelm the transmission system.
oilprice.com/Alternative-...
European solar and wind power additions overwhelm the transmission system.
oilprice.com/Alternative-...
World Series broadcasts. Zero gambling
@torontoraptor.bsky.social broadcasts. All gambling alll the time. Way more minutes than game minutes.
Ads plus half time crew discussing there parlay or something
The @nba.com is DISGUSTING. Fire Adam Silver.
This is so wrong, so stupid
@torontoraptor.bsky.social broadcasts. All gambling alll the time. Way more minutes than game minutes.
Ads plus half time crew discussing there parlay or something
The @nba.com is DISGUSTING. Fire Adam Silver.
This is so wrong, so stupid
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
World Series broadcasts. Zero gambling
@torontoraptor.bsky.social broadcasts. All gambling alll the time. Way more minutes than game minutes.
Ads plus half time crew discussing there parlay or something
The @nba.com is DISGUSTING. Fire Adam Silver.
This is so wrong, so stupid
@torontoraptor.bsky.social broadcasts. All gambling alll the time. Way more minutes than game minutes.
Ads plus half time crew discussing there parlay or something
The @nba.com is DISGUSTING. Fire Adam Silver.
This is so wrong, so stupid
He looked away - Premier Houston @nsgov.bsky.social
In 2025, that phrase quite aptly describes our collective experience of Houston’s governance.
The leader who came to power with the motto “listening to Nova Scotians” has looked away from democratic processes
In 2025, that phrase quite aptly describes our collective experience of Houston’s governance.
The leader who came to power with the motto “listening to Nova Scotians” has looked away from democratic processes
October 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
He looked away - Premier Houston @nsgov.bsky.social
In 2025, that phrase quite aptly describes our collective experience of Houston’s governance.
The leader who came to power with the motto “listening to Nova Scotians” has looked away from democratic processes
In 2025, that phrase quite aptly describes our collective experience of Houston’s governance.
The leader who came to power with the motto “listening to Nova Scotians” has looked away from democratic processes
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Wow! My friends rented a place in Antigonish where the walls were insulated with seaweed and issues of The Casket from the 30s.
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Wow! My friends rented a place in Antigonish where the walls were insulated with seaweed and issues of The Casket from the 30s.
German environmental & human rights group Urgewald has exposed major financial institutions continue bankrolling the metallurgical coal industry
They funnelled nearly $52 billion into mine expansions between 2022 & 2024 despite global climate commitments … \2
www.mining.com/banks-pumped...
They funnelled nearly $52 billion into mine expansions between 2022 & 2024 despite global climate commitments … \2
www.mining.com/banks-pumped...
Banks, investors pumped $52B into met coal between 2022 and 2024: report
Banks lent $22B despite climate pledges, while investors still hold $30B in related securities.
www.mining.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
German environmental & human rights group Urgewald has exposed major financial institutions continue bankrolling the metallurgical coal industry
They funnelled nearly $52 billion into mine expansions between 2022 & 2024 despite global climate commitments … \2
www.mining.com/banks-pumped...
They funnelled nearly $52 billion into mine expansions between 2022 & 2024 despite global climate commitments … \2
www.mining.com/banks-pumped...