Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds | CNN Phthalates, which are found in cosmetics, food packaging and other common household plastics, are linked to early death from heart disease, a new study said.

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Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys, may have contributed to more than 10 per cent of all gl...

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Brain-harming chemicals released from mattresses while children sleep, study says | CNN Children’s mattresses and bedding contain toxic flame retardants and other chemicals linked to hormonal, reproductive and developmental harm, a new study found.

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Yale fascism expert on fleeing to Canada Front Burner · Episode

The US is becoming fascist and has a history or fascism. open.spotify.com/episode/3pTT...

White Rock applies for funding for bikeway, multi-use path Centennial Park project part of integrated transport infrastructure plan

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Vancouver cities among 10 worst for cyclist, pedestrian fatalities Metro Vancouver's two largest municipalities are in the top 10 worst Canadian cities for pedestrian and cyclist deaths.

So much for Vision Zero

Surrey is number four for pedestrian deaths and number two in Canada for cycling fatalities, according to a ranking put together by Prezler Law.

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Nearly 40 fossil fuel companies shaping Canadian K-12 curriculums, report finds Report found more than 50 oil and gas companies and industry groups influenced 34 educational institutions across Canada, who, in turn, provided education to K-12 students

Fossil fuel propaganda in the classroom
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Canada should boost renewables, not pipelines, in response to tariffs | The Narwhal Trump’s tariff threats create an opportunity for Canada to increase its energy and climate security by boosting renewables instead of oil and gas

thenarwhal.ca/opinion-cana... Now is the time to change Canada's economy to be based on renewable energy, not further increase our dependence on selling fossil fuels and causing more climate change which will cost our society more.

What will Canada look like under Pierre? Likely also like the dystopian hell similar to what the US is like now.

Canada loves small modular reactors as well
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A majestic snow orca has appeared on a Vancouver beach | News If you were walking along Jericho Beach in Vancouver this weekend, you may have spotted a majestic orca emerging near the ocean.

Snow Orca made with snow and charcoal
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A million cars have disappeared: What NYC is like after one month of congestion pricing Congestion pricing began on January 5. One month in, traffic is down, public buses are faster, and transit ridership is up.

Maybe we should have 5his in Vancouver?
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Liquefied natural gas carbon footprint is worse than coal Liquefied natural gas leaves a carbon footprint that is 33% worse than coal, when processing and shipping are taken into account, according to a new Cornell study.

33% worse after fugitive emissions from shipping and processing is taken into account. cals.cornell.edu/news/2024/10....

Canada’s push for e-bikes gains speed, but lack of infrastructure leaves some riders behind Programs in cities like Nelson and Saanich are helping residents switch from cars to e-bikes – but success hinges on more than just financial aid

Cycling infrastructure is needed www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

Neither clean or green. LNG has been found to be worse for the climate than coal according to a study from Cornell.

A Reality Check on Our ‘Energy Transition’ | The Tyee To our peril, there’s been no green revolution. Just green addition to rising fossil fuel use.

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18-Year Study Of 82,297 Adults Finds Cycle Commuting Halves Chance Of Early Death Billionaires famously want to live longer. They should jump on bicycles, not spacecraft.

Bicycle commuting can cut your chance of early death in half compared to sedentary commuting.
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Cycling in Metro Vancouver getting safer as network expands, TransLink report concludes TransLink released its first 'State of Cycling in Metro Vancouver' report since 2019 Tuesday.

Good news
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Fossil fuels are being 'eaten alive' by the solar rush Satellite imagery reveals the staggering rise of solar farms around the world in recent years. Can Australia get on board?

Fascinating article on the rise of solar power across the world
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Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves, studies reveal Exclusive: Analyses are stark evidence of how global heating is already supercharging deadly weather beyond anything ever experienced by humanity

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How to Fix Canada's Traffic Problem - Macleans.ca Canadians are stuck in gridlock. Congestion tolls would get things moving.

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