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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 4h

Our Prime Minister keeps demonstrating his “values” and I must say I do not care for his “values” at the moment.

Hawking a zombie oil pipeline to pander to an increasingly fascist president - not great!

#cdnpoli #climate

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Carney raised Keystone XL pipeline revival in meeting with Trump | CBC News

Relief for Canada from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum may come thanks to renewed interest in a pipeline project first proposed more than 15 years ago.

www.cbc.ca

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Clean Energy Canada @cleanenergycanada.org · 23h

🌏⚡️ In the first half of 2025, the world generated more electricity from renewables than from coal—a global first, according to @ember-energy.org.

"This is a turning point when we see emissions plateauing," says report author Małgorzata Wiatros-Motyka.

#energytransition

Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says

A new analysis of solar and wind power shows its generation worldwide has outpaced electricity demand this year.

apnews.com

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Mark Z. Jacobson @mzjacobson.bsky.social · 1d

New record battery output of 47.2 GWh on the California ISO grid on Sun 10/5/25. 9.2% of all demand was met by batteries.

Now 191 days of 2025 with > 100% WWS for part of day.

Gas is down 18% v '24, 37% v '23
Solar up 15% v '24, 45% v '23
Demand down 1.7% v' 24, 1% v '23 despite more AI

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Mark Z. Jacobson @mzjacobson.bsky.social · 23h

UK prime minister K. Starmer’s new partnership with US president Trump ushers in 'a golden age of nuclear'

But, 'Each year, nuclear adds as much net global power capacity as renewables add every two days'

www.newcivilengineer.com/opinion/a-go... @drpauldorfman.bsky.social @stephenjwt.bsky.social

A ‘Golden Age’ of nuclear? | New Civil Engineer

The reason is simple. Nuclear costs are huge and rising and significant delays are the norm. The result is that nuclear power faces the same fundamental

www.newcivilengineer.com

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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 1d

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity - per IEA Renewables 2025 report

You absolutely love to see it ⚡

#EnergySky #climate #Renewables

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Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

www.bbc.com

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Climate Emergency Unit @climateunit.bsky.social · 4d

📢 Mark Carney says Budget 2025 will be a “generational investment” in Canada’s economy.

Let’s hold him to it: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca/tell-carney

A Youth Climate Corps is the kind of bold, nation-building program Canadians are demanding—jobs, resilience, and climate action rolled into one.

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 5d

While the Nova Scotia government works to pass its controversial law that would make it illegal to block forest roads in the province, Mi’kmaw land protectors say they’re not going anywhere.

Mi’kmaw land protectors vow to hold their ground in face of new law

Mi'kmaw land protectors in Cape Breton say they're not going anywhere even if Nova Scotia passes law controversial law.

www.aptnnews.ca

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 14d

Tens of thousands in 70+ communities across Canada took to the streets in an unprecedented & historic cross-movement mobilisation to #DrawtheLine and demand Mark Carney & the federal government pick a side: injustice, violence, and climate destruction — or a just and safe future for all of us.✊

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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 5d

A staggering 1 in 4 Canadians faced climate impacts in their communities this summer. The evidence in clear: we need to invest in nation-building, not nation-burning, projects. Read more about what communities are facing — and why we’re saying #ElbowsUpforClimate: elbowsupforclimate.ca

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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 5d

Back ‘Nation-Building, Not Nation-Burning’ Projects, 250 City Leaders Urge Carney www.theenergymix.com/back-nation-...

Back ‘Nation-Building, Not Nation-Burning’ Projects, 250 City Leaders Urge Carney

A coalition of more than 250 mayors and city councillors from across Canada is calling on the federal government to keep #ElbowsUp with nation-building projects that respond to the climate emergency, ...

www.theenergymix.com

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David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social · 5d

📣We call on the federal government to reject Alberta's absurd pipeline proposal outright.
Hear what we have to say ➡️ dsfdn.org/3IStShe

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ClimateActionNetwork @canclimateaction.bsky.social · 6d

CAN condemns the illegal Israeli aggression against the #GlobalSumudFlotilla and its activists.

International law is clear. Israel is in violation.

We call for the immediate and safe release of those illegally abducted by Israel.

Full statement: climatenetwork.org/2025/10/02/c...

#FreePalestine

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David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social · 12d

⚡DSFs Clean Energy Manager, @stephenjwt.bsky.social, sat down with CPACs PrimeTime Politics to discuss the need for an east-west electricity grid powered by renewable energy in Canada. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=VquC...

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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 6d

We loved the chance to stand alongside @cupescfp.bsky.social last week on Parliament Hill, calling for and east-west electricity grid based on renewables that respects the rights on Indigenous peoples and supports workers in Canada. ⚡

#cdnpoli #canlab #climate #renewables

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CUPE participates in electricity lobby days

On September 24 and 25, a coalition of environmental groups, labour unions and other non-profit organizations came together with one voice to advocate for a decarbonized east to west electricity grid.

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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 6d

At COP21, as part of an action led by global youth #climate justice activists, we staged a 'die-in' at the negotiations.

Lying on the floor, I peek at the crowd gathering around us.

Standing over me was Jane Goodall, she looked at me and winked before taking her photos.

www.cbc.ca/news/world/j...

Jane Goodall, conservationist and chimpanzee researcher, dead at 91 | CBC News

Jane Goodall, the British conservationist and researcher renowned for her work with chimpanzees, has died at age 91.

www.cbc.ca

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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 8d

More info here:

davidsuzuki.org/press/every-...

Every Child Matters March on September 30 in Montreal

On Tuesday 30 September, the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal, Resilience Montreal, POP Montreal, the David Suzuki Foundation and Alcoa are inviting everyone to take part in the fifth annual Every C...

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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 8d

If you’re in Montréal, see you at Mount Royal at 1pm for the Every Child Matters March.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Quebec marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events across province | CBC News

The federal holiday, observed each year on Sept. 30, honours survivors of residential schools and commemorates children who never returned home, promoting awareness of Canada’s Indigenous history and ...

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 8d

A decade ago, then-Governor of the Bank of England, @mark-carney.bsky.social, delivered his landmark speech calling #climatechange the "Tragedy of the Horizon" — reminding leaders that inaction today means paying a greater amount for the reaction required tomorrow.

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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 8d

A frustrating, periodic reminder for those who still think oil billionaires care about workers:

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Imperial Oil to cut 900 jobs, will mostly leave Calgary | CBC News

In a release Monday afternoon, the company announces workforce cuts to come by the end of 2027.

www.cbc.ca

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Ecojustice @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social · 8d

10 years ago, PM Mark Carney delivered his famous Tragedy of the Horizon speech, warning that our financial systems were underprepared for what was to come.

10 years later, very little has changed.

If only someone who understood the financial risks of feeding the climate crisis were in power 👀

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 10d

“That production gap – the difference between the cuts required to keep emissions in check and planned production – is even bigger than two years ago,” reports The Canadian Press.

Yet our leaders keep approving new fossil fuel projects.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/22/n...

Canada, major fossil-fuel producers are widening the gap between output and climate targets: report

Canada and other major fossil fuel-producing countries are derailing the world’s chance to hit key targets to rein in climate change, a new international report suggests, with 2030 production levels e...

www.nationalobserver.com

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David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social · 12d

Swipe through to meet the powerful voices of our first-ever Suzuki Sessions 🌍✨ Happening Mon, Sept 29 | 3–4:30PM PDT. Don’t miss it! #SuzukiSessions #ClimateJustice #IndigenousRights Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 12d

This is extremely cool and good!

I’m so happy, proud and excited for @emilylowan.bsky.social, and for BC. An amazing campaign and vision.

Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 12d

New job just dropped!⚡️ THANK YOU to our incredible team of volunteers, dedicated members, and support staff for getting us here - I couldn’t be more excited to be your BC Greens Leader.

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David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social · 13d

17 allied groups are meeting 24+ MPs in Ottawa to urge federal action on a renewable east-west power grid—cleaner air, lowering bills, saving billions in healthcare & supporting rights. ⚡ climatecaucus.bsky.social @stephenjwt.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @yoursacredearth.bsky.social

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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 14d

Couldn’t be more proud to stand alongside 17 allied organizations on Parliament Hill this week calling for an East-West grid based on renewables + respect for workers’ and Indigenous rights

@yoursacredearth.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @climatecaucus.bsky.social @ibewinternational.bsky.social

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