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David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social · 6h

The PM said additional national interest projects will be announced in the coming weeks. This has us thinking about projects that prepare Canada for the future, not set us further apart. What national projects would you like to see funded in Canada?

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 11h

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Contact your Councillor!

Ottawa Residents Deserve Better

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 11h

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Amanpour and Company | October 2, 2025 | Season 2025

Arseniy Yatsenyuk; Jane Fonda; Mela Chiponda; Ernest Moniz; Meghan O'Sullivan

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 5d

Transcript: Chris Murphy’s Dark and Unnerving New Warning about Trump newrepublic.com/article/2013... via @newrepublic.com

Transcript: Chris Murphy’s Dark and Unnerving New Warning about Trump

The Democratic Senator has taken the lead in drawing attention to Trump’s authoritarianism. In an interview, he offers a stark new warning that should galvanize his fellow Democrats before it’s too la...

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Seniors for Climate Action Now @seniorsfcan.bsky.social · 5d

Jane Goodall died before the world caught up. Suzuki counts Jane Goodall among his top inspirations, and said he isn't grieving her death — he's grieving the political, economic and legal systems that destroy nature have not been changed the way they must.

Jane Goodall died before the world caught up, Suzuki says

David Suzuki counts Jane Goodall among his top inspirations, and said he isn't grieving her death — he's grieving the political, economic and legal systems that destroy nature have not been changed th...

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 5d

SCAN members please send in your comments!

Seniors for Climate Action Now @seniorsfcan.bsky.social · 5d

Public gets a say on Ontario plan for Special Economic Zones www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/03/n... For the first time since passing its contentious Bill 5, the Ford government is proposing rules for how the zones will work and asking for comment.

Public gets a say on Ontario plan for Special Economic Zones

For the first time since passing its contentious Bill 5, the Ford government is proposing rules for how the zones will work and asking for comment.

www.nationalobserver.com

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Seniors for Climate Action Now @seniorsfcan.bsky.social · 5d

Canada’s climate contradictions come with economic risks www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/03/o... Overinvesting in oil and gas is not just a problem for the climate — it also poses serious risks to the Canadian economy.

Canada’s climate contradictions come with economic risks

Overinvesting in oil and gas is not just a problem for the climate — it also poses serious risks to the Canadian economy.

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Seniors for Climate Action Now @seniorsfcan.bsky.social · 5d

The race to find a way to recycle old turbine blades from windfarms www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/03/n... Made from glass or carbon fibre, they are difficult to break down — but in the UK and elsewhere in Europe, there are plans to tackle the waste.

The race to find a way to recycle old turbine blades from windfarms

Made from glass or carbon fibre, they are difficult to break down — but in the UK and elsewhere in Europe, there are plans to tackle the waste.

www.nationalobserver.com

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 8d

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Kent Monkman's Montreal exhibition challenges colonial gaze with Indigenous narratives

The exhibit, entitled History is Painted by the Victors, is on display at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts from Sept. 30 until March 8. In his grandiose works, the Cree artist paints colonial scenes t...

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Ecology Ottawa @ecologyottawa.bsky.social · 9d

How will you be getting around this week?

If you usually go with a car, consider going without; and if you’re usually car-free, consider how you can further contribute to safer streets for all.

For all, an opportunity to reflect on how car-centricity affects our lives.

#WeekWithoutDriving

Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 28d

What if, for one week, you experienced your daily life without relying on a car? How might it change your perspective on the way our community moves?

Join the challenge Sept 29-Oct 5. Experience life without driving. Share your stories.👇 #WeekWithoutDriving #OttCity

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Poster of Week Without Driving. On the left, an orange column with images of bikes and shoes. On the right, Week Without Driving with logos of partners: Bike Ottawa, For our Kids Ottawa Gatineau, Strong Towns Ottawa, Ottawa Transit Riders and Ecology Ottawa.

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 10d

ottawacitizen.com/news/draw-th... A week ago already but feels like only yesterday!

Two people arrested after Ottawa protest against Carney government

The "Draw the Line" protest in the national capital was one of several across Canada on Saturday.

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 12d

Here is a glimpse of an event. SCAN Ottawa was very proud to be a part of.

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RMontpellier - Climate Senior @climatesenior.bsky.social · 12d

Investment in energy around the world is likely to hit about $3.3 trillion this year. While more than $1tn of the total is still likely to flow into fossil fuels, double that amount – about $2.2tn – is expected for low-carbon forms of energy.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global investment in renewable energy up 10% on 2024 despite Trump rollback

Growth rate slightly lower than previous first-half years but sector still strong and resilient, experts say

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 12d

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/o... Wilson argues that, “to transform our relationship with our planet in this time of climate crisis, we need to value nature as profoundly sacred. Spiritual, even.” That will help more people move from extracting things from the Earth to healing it.

Opinion | Rainn Wilson: What I Learned at a Fire Ceremony With King Charles

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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 12d

💡 Spotlight | With hopes fading of keeping global warming below 1.5C, despite new pledges at a UN summit in New York, this spotlight looks at the road to COP30 in Brazil and how the climate talks might respond.

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DeBriefed 19 September 2025: EU ducks UN climate target; Australia delivers; Tracing beef’s impact on the Amazon - Carbon Brief

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed, an essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change.

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 12d

Lots of good information about climate session at the UN

Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 12d

What’s happened this week in climate change? 🌎

DeBriefed | China leads new climate pledges; Trump calls warming a ‘con job’; What comes next

✍️ Written by @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
💻 Edited by @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org

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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 13d

🎙️Carbon Brief is hosting a free webinar in which experts will discuss China’s first-ever pledge to cut its emissions

🗓️ When? Monday 29 September at 15:00 (BST)

Register here ➡️ buff.ly/lw5cBdZ

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 12d

Vous devez lire cet article! www.journaldemontreal.com/2025/09/20/m...

Mark Carney a d’importants intérêts financiers dans le nucléaire

Le premier ministre veut encourager un secteur dans lequel il détient des intérêts financiers importants à travers Brookfield.

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 12d

A massive nickel mine, and the community that wants to love it: thenarwhal.ca/critical-min...

Massive nickel mine planned north of Timmins, Ontario | The Narwhal

Amid a critical minerals rush, Canada Nickel’s Crawford mine project offers risks and opportunities for Timmins, in northern Ontario.

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 13d

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Some condo buildings face EV charging growing pains | CBC News

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we hear the story of a condo resident trying to get enough charging for the growing number of EVs in his building; come face-to-face with a creature from...

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 14d

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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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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 14d

It’s time for Mark Carney to draw the line on climate policy www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/24/o...

It’s time for Mark Carney to draw the line on climate policy

Canada's prime minister has sacrificed a host of climate policies in his pursuit of political power. Now it's time for him to fight for the most important one of all — and win.

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 14d

Some of the 2 dozen signs prepared by SCANOttawa members for the draw the line March on September 20. They were so popular. We only got two back! whoever has some please keep them for the next march!

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 17d

www.timescolonist.com/national-new... "He's putting the economy above the atmosphere that gives us air to breathe, that gives us weather, climate, and the seasons. That's crazy," Suzuki said.

'Draw the Line' rallies across Canada challenge elements of Carney's agenda

TORONTO — Canadians in several major cities demonstrated Saturday against elements of the Liberal government's agenda, including Prime Minister Mark Carney's support for new fossil fuel projects and e...

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Ottawa Seniors for Climate Action Now @scan-ottawa.bsky.social · 17d

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So many police for washable paint? Come on...!

Two people arrested after Ottawa protest against Carney government

The "Draw the Line" protest in the national capital was one of several across Canada on Saturday.

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