Anna B (she/her)
@annabarford.bsky.social
Canada Shipping Campaigner for @stand.earth
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Anna B (she/her)
@annabarford.bsky.social
· Jun 27
The tanker threat from LNG - Stand.earth
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This twin tanker arrival, including prolonged stay offshore is a sign of things to come as tankers are scheduled to pile up quickly in the coming years:
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👀 "Marilyn Slett, president of the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative, said that there is no pipeline or oil tanker project that would be acceptable to their group, and any proposal to send crude oil through their coastal waters is a "non-starter."
Read more:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Coastal First Nations in B.C. issue open letter to Carney opposing suggested northern pipeline | CBC News
Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking him to reject any new proposal for a crude oil pipeline to the northwest coast.
www.cbc.ca
July 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
👀 "Marilyn Slett, president of the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative, said that there is no pipeline or oil tanker project that would be acceptable to their group, and any proposal to send crude oil through their coastal waters is a "non-starter."
Read more:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read more:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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📣 🧵 Today, Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs filed a formal complaint against the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for financing LNG Canada, a massive fracked gas project built without their consent on unceded territory in so-called British Columbia.
▶️ oilchange.org/blogs/our-la...
▶️ oilchange.org/blogs/our-la...
“Our Land, Our Law”: First Nation Leaders Demand Accountability for Human Rights Violations at Japan-Funded LNG Canada Project - Oil Change International
On July 17, Wet’suwet’en First Nation hereditary leaders filed a formal complaint against the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for financing LNG Canada, a massive fossil gas project…
oilchange.org
July 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📣 🧵 Today, Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs filed a formal complaint against the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for financing LNG Canada, a massive fracked gas project built without their consent on unceded territory in so-called British Columbia.
▶️ oilchange.org/blogs/our-la...
▶️ oilchange.org/blogs/our-la...
Can you believe they want to put LNG Tankers here?
July 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Can you believe they want to put LNG Tankers here?
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POV: When even fossil fuel companies are getting off fossil fuels, it's time to celebrate!
And then it is time to keep the pressure up to make sure that the good ideas keep catching.
And then it is time to keep the pressure up to make sure that the good ideas keep catching.
June 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
POV: When even fossil fuel companies are getting off fossil fuels, it's time to celebrate!
And then it is time to keep the pressure up to make sure that the good ideas keep catching.
And then it is time to keep the pressure up to make sure that the good ideas keep catching.
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Lessons from the US for B.C. LNG ambitions (hint: it's a bubble). powering-the-planet.ghost.io/the-end-of-t...
The End of the U.S. LNG Bubble
For the U.S. LNG industry to make money it will require many factors all to align in the "Goldilocks Window" and that outcome is highly unlikely.
powering-the-planet.ghost.io
June 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Lessons from the US for B.C. LNG ambitions (hint: it's a bubble). powering-the-planet.ghost.io/the-end-of-t...
This week I'm watching this particular LNG Tanker crossing the Pacific.
Tradewinds reported that it will be the first to fill up at LNG Canada, marking the beginning of an enormous continuous source of carbon pollution
www.tradewindsnews.com/gas/petronas...
Tradewinds reported that it will be the first to fill up at LNG Canada, marking the beginning of an enormous continuous source of carbon pollution
www.tradewindsnews.com/gas/petronas...
June 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This week I'm watching this particular LNG Tanker crossing the Pacific.
Tradewinds reported that it will be the first to fill up at LNG Canada, marking the beginning of an enormous continuous source of carbon pollution
www.tradewindsnews.com/gas/petronas...
Tradewinds reported that it will be the first to fill up at LNG Canada, marking the beginning of an enormous continuous source of carbon pollution
www.tradewindsnews.com/gas/petronas...
Today we delivered a petition representing over 10,000 people calling on the BC government to reject Tilbury LNG - LNG is a disaster in waiting for the climate, for the community, and for wildlife.
Earlier today we were at B.C. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix’ office with our friends at @wildernews.bsky.social to deliver a petition with 10,000+ names calling on him to reject FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG expansion.
Read more: bit.ly/43ZW88k
#BCPoli #TilburyLNG
📷 Dani Costelo
Read more: bit.ly/43ZW88k
#BCPoli #TilburyLNG
📷 Dani Costelo
June 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Today we delivered a petition representing over 10,000 people calling on the BC government to reject Tilbury LNG - LNG is a disaster in waiting for the climate, for the community, and for wildlife.
"We thought geological differences within provinces would matter more, but the dominant factors appear to be at the provincial scale, likely due to variations in policy and operational practices."
June 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"We thought geological differences within provinces would matter more, but the dominant factors appear to be at the provincial scale, likely due to variations in policy and operational practices."
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As the planet burns.
Canada has the 3rd highest child asthma rate caused by pollution in the world.
Air pollution kills 34,000 people die in Canada every year.
8.7 million people die around the world.
More than deaths from smoking.
And Canada is going all in on fossil fuel burning.
Canada has the 3rd highest child asthma rate caused by pollution in the world.
Air pollution kills 34,000 people die in Canada every year.
8.7 million people die around the world.
More than deaths from smoking.
And Canada is going all in on fossil fuel burning.
June 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
As the planet burns.
Canada has the 3rd highest child asthma rate caused by pollution in the world.
Air pollution kills 34,000 people die in Canada every year.
8.7 million people die around the world.
More than deaths from smoking.
And Canada is going all in on fossil fuel burning.
Canada has the 3rd highest child asthma rate caused by pollution in the world.
Air pollution kills 34,000 people die in Canada every year.
8.7 million people die around the world.
More than deaths from smoking.
And Canada is going all in on fossil fuel burning.
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Happy Friday, y'all! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
This is L92 Crewser, breaching in the Strait of Georgia. I hope he brings a smile this morning! 🌊 😊 💙
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw #pnwonderland #tgif #photography
This is L92 Crewser, breaching in the Strait of Georgia. I hope he brings a smile this morning! 🌊 😊 💙
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw #pnwonderland #tgif #photography
June 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Happy Friday, y'all! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
This is L92 Crewser, breaching in the Strait of Georgia. I hope he brings a smile this morning! 🌊 😊 💙
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw #pnwonderland #tgif #photography
This is L92 Crewser, breaching in the Strait of Georgia. I hope he brings a smile this morning! 🌊 😊 💙
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw #pnwonderland #tgif #photography
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Is it time the critical habitat of #endangered killer whales be expanded to include their prey base - Chinook #salmon rivers? Protecting these rivers is directly linked to the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales. #OrcaActionMonth
www.raincoast.org/2023/08/crit...
www.raincoast.org/2023/08/crit...
Is it time the critical habitat of endangered killer whales be expanded to include their prey base - Chinook rivers? | Raincoast
We have mapped the watersheds that feed into critical habitat for Southern Resident killer whales. Protecting these rivers is directly linked to the recovery of critically endangered whales.
www.raincoast.org
June 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Is it time the critical habitat of #endangered killer whales be expanded to include their prey base - Chinook #salmon rivers? Protecting these rivers is directly linked to the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales. #OrcaActionMonth
www.raincoast.org/2023/08/crit...
www.raincoast.org/2023/08/crit...
It is very apt that I got the first heat warning of the season on the same afternoon as the PRGT news -
Fossil fuels have no place in a liveable future
Fossil fuels have no place in a liveable future
June 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
It is very apt that I got the first heat warning of the season on the same afternoon as the PRGT news -
Fossil fuels have no place in a liveable future
Fossil fuels have no place in a liveable future
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Climate risk IS financial risk.
The Trump regime’s attacks on our climate & communities makes it even more important to act at the municipal level.
It’s time for us to reclaim our economy from these bully billionaires.
Together, the power of the many defeats their corrupt money.
The Trump regime’s attacks on our climate & communities makes it even more important to act at the municipal level.
It’s time for us to reclaim our economy from these bully billionaires.
Together, the power of the many defeats their corrupt money.
Fed Disbands Climate Groups Studying Financial Stability Risks
The Federal Reserve has disbanded a number of internal groups set up to help the US central bank identify and respond to financial stability threats posed by climate change.
www.bloomberg.com
June 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Climate risk IS financial risk.
The Trump regime’s attacks on our climate & communities makes it even more important to act at the municipal level.
It’s time for us to reclaim our economy from these bully billionaires.
Together, the power of the many defeats their corrupt money.
The Trump regime’s attacks on our climate & communities makes it even more important to act at the municipal level.
It’s time for us to reclaim our economy from these bully billionaires.
Together, the power of the many defeats their corrupt money.
Defund Pollution
We’re calling on banks not to fund a new gas-powered facility in Texas.
The Galveston LNG Bunker Port would fuel ships with fossil gas that harm local communities and our climate.
The Galveston LNG Bunker Port would fuel ships with fossil gas that harm local communities and our climate.
June 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Defund Pollution
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The Dutch government has taken a significant step to protect their waterways: seagoing vessels will soon be prohibited from discharging scrubber wastewater into Dutch ports and inland waters.
The rule especially targets the use of open loop scrubbers —
#BanScrubbers #cruiseships
The rule especially targets the use of open loop scrubbers —
#BanScrubbers #cruiseships
New Ban on Scrubber Wastewater: A Vital Win, But More Action Is Needed
The Dutch government has taken a significant step to protect our waterways: seagoing vessels will soon be prohibited from discharging scrubber wastewater into Dutch ports and inland waters (Schuttevae...
www.oneplanetport.org
May 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Dutch government has taken a significant step to protect their waterways: seagoing vessels will soon be prohibited from discharging scrubber wastewater into Dutch ports and inland waters.
The rule especially targets the use of open loop scrubbers —
#BanScrubbers #cruiseships
The rule especially targets the use of open loop scrubbers —
#BanScrubbers #cruiseships
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What new horror is this?
Not a floating hotel but a floating city.
8,000 passengers plus 2,350 crew at full capacity, powered by LNG, a climate catastrophe!
#cruiseships
Not a floating hotel but a floating city.
8,000 passengers plus 2,350 crew at full capacity, powered by LNG, a climate catastrophe!
#cruiseships
periodic reminder that we are indeed unlikely to make it
May 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
What new horror is this?
Not a floating hotel but a floating city.
8,000 passengers plus 2,350 crew at full capacity, powered by LNG, a climate catastrophe!
#cruiseships
Not a floating hotel but a floating city.
8,000 passengers plus 2,350 crew at full capacity, powered by LNG, a climate catastrophe!
#cruiseships
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It’s only May. MAY. And already, fast-moving out-of-control wildfires have driven both Saskatchewan and Manitoba to declare states of emergency.
Over 17,000 residents evacuated. Our hearts are with the victims.💔
Demand a climate-safe future now 👉 bit.ly/3Z7niZl
#DontLetCanadaBurn #FireWeather
Over 17,000 residents evacuated. Our hearts are with the victims.💔
Demand a climate-safe future now 👉 bit.ly/3Z7niZl
#DontLetCanadaBurn #FireWeather
May 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
It’s only May. MAY. And already, fast-moving out-of-control wildfires have driven both Saskatchewan and Manitoba to declare states of emergency.
Over 17,000 residents evacuated. Our hearts are with the victims.💔
Demand a climate-safe future now 👉 bit.ly/3Z7niZl
#DontLetCanadaBurn #FireWeather
Over 17,000 residents evacuated. Our hearts are with the victims.💔
Demand a climate-safe future now 👉 bit.ly/3Z7niZl
#DontLetCanadaBurn #FireWeather
We must protect the whales 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩
A young, endangered Southern Resident orca breaching in Boundary Pass on a warm, summer afternoon. Trying to lend a break from all the crazy and offering some happy Friday vibes. 😊 I hope everyone has a great weekend.
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw
May 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We must protect the whales 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩
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A young, endangered Southern Resident orca breaching in Boundary Pass on a warm, summer afternoon. Trying to lend a break from all the crazy and offering some happy Friday vibes. 😊 I hope everyone has a great weekend.
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw
May 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
A young, endangered Southern Resident orca breaching in Boundary Pass on a warm, summer afternoon. Trying to lend a break from all the crazy and offering some happy Friday vibes. 😊 I hope everyone has a great weekend.
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw
Fossil fuel industry should now be on notice - the polluters will pay
Comment: The final decision in Lliuya’s case could influence lawsuits in other countries, especially in the Global South.
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May 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Fossil fuel industry should now be on notice - the polluters will pay
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“By choosing to use cleaner fuels and getting rid of heavy fuel oil ahead of schedule, Royal Arctic Line… is ensuring that it can never spill heavy fuel oil in the Arctic, and is also cutting black carbon emissions, a super pollutant that contributes to the melting of sea ice and glaciers.”
Royal Arctic Line to eliminate heavy fuel oil use www.arctictoday.com/royal-arctic... @arctictoday.bsky.social
Royal Arctic Line to eliminate heavy fuel oil use - ArcticToday
Greenland’s state-owned shipping company, Royal Arctic Line (RAL), has announced it will end its use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) across its fleet—an early move that has drawn strong praise from the Clean Arctic Alliance. The decision means RAL will not rely on exemptions or waivers allowed under the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) heavy fuel...
www.arctictoday.com
May 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
“By choosing to use cleaner fuels and getting rid of heavy fuel oil ahead of schedule, Royal Arctic Line… is ensuring that it can never spill heavy fuel oil in the Arctic, and is also cutting black carbon emissions, a super pollutant that contributes to the melting of sea ice and glaciers.”
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Oil and gas industry seems to run the Alberta Energy Regulator... www.desmog.com/2025/02/11/a...
Alberta’s Energy Regulator Is ‘Fully Captured’ by Industry, Study Finds
The AER significantly underreports the number and scale of spills, says researcher Kevin Timoney.
www.desmog.com
May 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Oil and gas industry seems to run the Alberta Energy Regulator... www.desmog.com/2025/02/11/a...
