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@stephenjwt.bsky.social

I believe a better world is possible. Climate justice, solidarity and energy policy. Clean Energy Manager w/ @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social Board Member w/ @canrac.bsky.social Views my own. Nova Scotian settler living in unceded Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. He/Him

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12.02.2026 23:15 — 👍 12    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 0
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The rise of EU wind and solar lies in stark contrast with fossil’s decline, says Ember analyst Beatrice Petrovich

In the past five years, wind & solar’s share of EU electricity rose by 10 percentage points, while fossil fuels fell by 8

The full webinar:
youtu.be/L7idOpmK8SI...

13.02.2026 07:00 — 👍 32    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
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The federal government has signaled that it will soon release a new ‘National Electricity Strategy’. Building more renewables, supporting communities and upgrading our grids is exactly what we need right now. Here’s what this strategy could mean for you, 1 of 5 🧵

12.02.2026 23:15 — 👍 18    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 2
Teal background. Quote reads “Why are Shell and Mitsubishi reluctant to put more of their own money into Phase 2? …If LNG Canada’s Phase 2 were a fantastic investment opportunity, you’d expect both companies to be willing to put more of their capital into it.” Quote attributed to Clark Williams-Derry, Energy Finance Analyst, IEEFA with black and white photo of Williams-Derry in bottom right corner. Arrow icon in top right corner.

Teal background. Quote reads “Why are Shell and Mitsubishi reluctant to put more of their own money into Phase 2? …If LNG Canada’s Phase 2 were a fantastic investment opportunity, you’d expect both companies to be willing to put more of their capital into it.” Quote attributed to Clark Williams-Derry, Energy Finance Analyst, IEEFA with black and white photo of Williams-Derry in bottom right corner. Arrow icon in top right corner.

Teal background. Quote reads “Measured per tonne of LNG production capacity, Woodfibre LNG could turn out to be one of the most expensive LNG projects in the world,” IEEFA said, adding that there is looming glut of supplies of the fuel globally. Quote attributed to Clark Williams-Derry, Energy Finance Analyst, IEEFA with black and white photo of Williams-Derry in bottom right corner. Arrow icon in top right corner.

Teal background. Quote reads “Measured per tonne of LNG production capacity, Woodfibre LNG could turn out to be one of the most expensive LNG projects in the world,” IEEFA said, adding that there is looming glut of supplies of the fuel globally. Quote attributed to Clark Williams-Derry, Energy Finance Analyst, IEEFA with black and white photo of Williams-Derry in bottom right corner. Arrow icon in top right corner.

Background photo of orca breaching. Screenshot of article headline from The Globe and Mail titled “Shell, Mitsubishi mull altering stakes in LNG Canada to raise funds for expansion” by Brent Jang and published on January 27, 2026.

Background photo of orca breaching. Screenshot of article headline from The Globe and Mail titled “Shell, Mitsubishi mull altering stakes in LNG Canada to raise funds for expansion” by Brent Jang and published on January 27, 2026.

LNG is a risky bet.

Join us in calling on the B.C. and federal government to #StopTilburyLNG: https://act.stand.earth/page/78758/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky&utm_source=bluesky&en_og_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=canada___ong

09.02.2026 15:24 — 👍 11    🔁 7    💬 2    📌 0
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Premier Danielle Smith says she hasn't signed Alberta separatist petition, or any other | CBC News Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has not signed a petition currently gathering signatures to push for a referendum to pull the province out of Confederation.

The bar is way too fucking low.

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

13.02.2026 05:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The only true ecological transition is one that is fair for everyone. ✊💚

Read David Suzuki's full story:
dsfdn.org/IndigenousJu...

12.02.2026 00:46 — 👍 16    🔁 7    💬 2    📌 1
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NEW RESEARCH: Canada could save up to $10 billion each year if governments invest now to prepare public infrastructure for rising heat and heavy rains. Read our latest report 🧵⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/reports/prep...

09.02.2026 13:43 — 👍 22    🔁 18    💬 2    📌 6
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Last week's court decision on single use plastics was a big win for the environment.🥤
But let's be clear: this is just the start.
Industry and governments need to produce less plastic, phase out toxic chemicals, and improve access to alternatives.

10.02.2026 16:42 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
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Read @carobrouillette.bsky.social’s full statement on the federal government’s new automotive strategy released today! 👇

shorturl.at/CLKAD

05.02.2026 20:35 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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The renegotiation of our agreement with Eby’s NDP was a litmus test on their touted pro-worker values. They failed. The BC Greens are the party to take on the 1% and fight for working people. Thread on our CARGA proposal for year two — that the NDP unilaterally vetoed /1 🧵#bcpoli

11.02.2026 02:11 — 👍 44    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 1
Un bus s'est engagé sur le terre-plein central d'une autoroute enneigée. Le panneau électronique du bus affiche « Désolé ».

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A bus has gone into the median of a highway covered in snow.  the electronic sign on the bus says "Sorry"

Un bus s'est engagé sur le terre-plein central d'une autoroute enneigée. Le panneau électronique du bus affiche « Désolé ». -- A bus has gone into the median of a highway covered in snow. the electronic sign on the bus says "Sorry"

le plus canadien

10.02.2026 23:50 — 👍 29    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 0
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Alberta pipeline ploy has us like 🫣

10.02.2026 18:23 — 👍 15    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 0
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Spotify's new feature to share what you're listening to with friends will never go as hard as MSN Messenger's "What I'm Listening to" in 2005

10.02.2026 15:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Solar, Wind Emerge as Canada’s Cheapest New Power as Prices Fall by Half Contracted energy costs for wind and solar projects in Canada have fallen to half of what they were 10 years ago, new analysis shows.

Solar, Wind Emerge as Canada’s Cheapest New Power as Prices Fall by Half www.theenergymix.com/solar-wind-e...

07.02.2026 00:39 — 👍 49    🔁 23    💬 0    📌 8
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

Today’s federal decision to repeal the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard is a major step backward for climate action — and Canadians deserve better access to affordable electric vehicles.

Read more: dsfdn.org/RepealMarksM...

05.02.2026 19:42 — 👍 9    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 0
Electric Vehicle Availability Standard repeal marks major step back for Canada Government must quickly enact tighter tailpipe standards to avoid further backtracking on climate action, says the David Suzuki Foundation.

@davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social statement on today's Electric Vehicle announcements:

davidsuzuki.org/press/electr...

05.02.2026 18:44 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Anakin meme. Canada’s doing EV rebates again. We’re doing e-bikes too, right?

Anakin meme. Canada’s doing EV rebates again. We’re doing e-bikes too, right?

05.02.2026 16:25 — 👍 88    🔁 23    💬 4    📌 1

You love to see it

04.02.2026 23:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Not enough. Every single ICE and CBP agent should be out of Minnesota. The terror campaign must stop.

ICE must be abolished.

04.02.2026 19:55 — 👍 7698    🔁 1611    💬 232    📌 71
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2025 Canadian Pension Climate Report Card — Shift - Protect Your Pension and the Planet Shift's 2025 Canadian Pension Climate Report Card, an independent benchmark for evaluating the quality, depth and credibility of climate policies for 11 of Canada’s largest pension managers, reveals a...

Today, Shift released its 4th annual Canadian Pension Climate Report Card, benchmarking the climate policies for Canada’s 11 largest public pension managers. $2.7 trillion in retirement savings is at stake – making their climate strategies central to long-term returns & retirement security.

28.01.2026 14:02 — 👍 23    🔁 19    💬 2    📌 6

As the government is doubling down on fossil fuel projects, join Amesty Canada for a mobilization session! Read more>

29.01.2026 18:09 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster. This is a global emergency beyond any doubt. Much of the very fabric of life on Earth is imperiled

"We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster. This is a global emergency beyond any doubt. Much of the very fabric of life on Earth is imperiled."

That's from a group of more than a dozen prominent climate scientists. Probably nothing.

30.01.2026 20:51 — 👍 322    🔁 138    💬 17    📌 10
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

28.01.2026 17:02 — 👍 97462    🔁 40944    💬 4312    📌 5381
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Despite some concerted efforts to effect the contrary, solar + wind + nuclear accounted for ~100% of global electricity generation growth in the first 11 months of 2025.

27.01.2026 05:11 — 👍 36    🔁 13    💬 4    📌 1
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:

25.01.2026 22:39 — 👍 28790    🔁 10730    💬 43    📌 980
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Family of man killed by off-duty ICE agent in LA demands charges: ‘The ache will never go away’ After Renee Good’s killing in Minneapolis, calls grow for accountability in the shooting of Keith Porter Jr on New Year’s Eve

“The shooting of Porter, who leaves behind daughters aged 10 and 20, was not caught on camera”

How convenient for ICE

25.01.2026 23:19 — 👍 5191    🔁 1988    💬 70    📌 49
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Just 3 days left to buy a membership and vote for the next leader of the NDP! 

Something special is taking shape: sold-out town halls, waves of moving endorsements, thousands of volunteers, and countless conversations. Don’t just watch from the sidelines.

Be part of it: https://avilewis.link/join

25.01.2026 20:03 — 👍 41    🔁 23    💬 2    📌 1
Why I’m running for NDP leader
YouTube video by Avi Lewis Why I’m running for NDP leader

Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.

I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.

We need a government that serves the many, not the money.

Join in. lewisforleader.ca/

youtu.be/IVy99oiYszY

19.09.2025 13:37 — 👍 528    🔁 199    💬 61    📌 99
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Just 3 days left, until Wednesday 28 January, to sign up to support Avi Lewis for federal NDP leader.

I've rejoined the party to vote for Avi.

Hope you and your friends will too...your voice, your vote, will make a difference.
act.lewisforleader.ca/become-an-nd...

25.01.2026 21:25 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 2

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