Arno Kopecky
@arnokopecky.bsky.social
Environmental journalist and author.
I cover 🇨🇦 affairs for @nationalobserver.com.
Contributing writer @thewalrus.ca.
I cover 🇨🇦 affairs for @nationalobserver.com.
Contributing writer @thewalrus.ca.
I feel like this doesn't get enough acknowledgement
Democrats were in a tough position because Trump is very credible when he threatens to murder millions of Americans if they do not give him what he wants.
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I feel like this doesn't get enough acknowledgement
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Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate & sustainability dept. This would spell an end to the city's national leadership in urban climate policy.
Great reporting by @mfawcettatkinson.bsky.social & @natashabulowski.bsky.social
If you disagree...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Great reporting by @mfawcettatkinson.bsky.social & @natashabulowski.bsky.social
If you disagree...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate & sustainability dept. This would spell an end to the city's national leadership in urban climate policy.
Great reporting by @mfawcettatkinson.bsky.social & @natashabulowski.bsky.social
If you disagree...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Great reporting by @mfawcettatkinson.bsky.social & @natashabulowski.bsky.social
If you disagree...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
“The belief that the transition is inevitable is the mechanism itself."
- Masterful essay from one of Canada's best climate writers, @theturner.bsky.social, on the state of play going into COP 30.
Puts the current moment in crystal clear context.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
- Masterful essay from one of Canada's best climate writers, @theturner.bsky.social, on the state of play going into COP 30.
Puts the current moment in crystal clear context.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: A decade after the Paris Agreement, the clean economy is winning
As the world’s climate negotiators gather in Brazil, they must understand that the energy transition is now inevitable
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“The belief that the transition is inevitable is the mechanism itself."
- Masterful essay from one of Canada's best climate writers, @theturner.bsky.social, on the state of play going into COP 30.
Puts the current moment in crystal clear context.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
- Masterful essay from one of Canada's best climate writers, @theturner.bsky.social, on the state of play going into COP 30.
Puts the current moment in crystal clear context.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Some very useful corrections to the NY Times piece today on progress since Paris. We're actually doing much better than indicated by the emissions graph the Times used
Great dissection of where the world stands on climate 10 years after Paris: better than ever; worse than needed.
Start here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
But lemme quibble a bit with the CO₂ₑ emissions pathways painted here.
A quick 🧵
Start here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
But lemme quibble a bit with the CO₂ₑ emissions pathways painted here.
A quick 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Some very useful corrections to the NY Times piece today on progress since Paris. We're actually doing much better than indicated by the emissions graph the Times used
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New meme just dropped
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
New meme just dropped
A strong subtext from my conversation with MP Will Greaves was just how much financial strain the system is under. And like it or not, nothing pays the bills (health care, education, etc) like fossil fuel revenue.
Unelected climate hawks can ignore that strain in a way that elected ones cannot.
Unelected climate hawks can ignore that strain in a way that elected ones cannot.
Mark Carney's "Climate Competitiveness Strategy" didn't get much love at first sight.
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
Is there anything to love in Carney’s climate strategy?
Amidst widespread criticism, some climate advocates see cause for optimism. A handful of prominent names in the climate community shared their reasons with Canada’s National Observer for cautious supp...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A strong subtext from my conversation with MP Will Greaves was just how much financial strain the system is under. And like it or not, nothing pays the bills (health care, education, etc) like fossil fuel revenue.
Unelected climate hawks can ignore that strain in a way that elected ones cannot.
Unelected climate hawks can ignore that strain in a way that elected ones cannot.
Mark Carney's "Climate Competitiveness Strategy" didn't get much love at first sight.
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
Is there anything to love in Carney’s climate strategy?
Amidst widespread criticism, some climate advocates see cause for optimism. A handful of prominent names in the climate community shared their reasons with Canada’s National Observer for cautious supp...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Mark Carney's "Climate Competitiveness Strategy" didn't get much love at first sight.
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
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really worth watching the clip here
Vancouver councillor defends attendance record after selling local home, buying property in Okanagan
Vancouver councillor defends attendance record after selling local home, buying property in Okanagan
A Vancouver city councillor is defending his attendance record after selling his local home and buying a property in the Okanagan.
bit.ly
October 30, 2025 at 4:58 AM
really worth watching the clip here
100%
Bonkers that mass transit is so absent from the national chat.
I mean trains are even compatible with fascism! Pan-partisan appeal! Make em run on time and rule for life…
Bonkers that mass transit is so absent from the national chat.
I mean trains are even compatible with fascism! Pan-partisan appeal! Make em run on time and rule for life…
Instead of trying to green cars so much why don't we just invest in trains. city trains. under ground trains. above ground trains. trains between cities. trains between countries. TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
October 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
100%
Bonkers that mass transit is so absent from the national chat.
I mean trains are even compatible with fascism! Pan-partisan appeal! Make em run on time and rule for life…
Bonkers that mass transit is so absent from the national chat.
I mean trains are even compatible with fascism! Pan-partisan appeal! Make em run on time and rule for life…
Every time the term comes up, I have to remind myself exactly what "the notwithstanding clause" means, and why it's nuclear.
To get buy-in from all 10 provinces (which it didn't), Canada's constitution has a clause allowing provinces to override its fundamental rights and freedoms. The framers -- I've spoken to some -- imagined it used in existential-crisis cases. Well, a province just used it to break a teachers' strike
October 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Every time the term comes up, I have to remind myself exactly what "the notwithstanding clause" means, and why it's nuclear.
I get the narrative mechanics in play, but it would be lovely to see this story get as much (national) attention as the premier’s pipeline rhetoric.
One of the largest rallies in Alberta's history.
25,000+ people. One message:
We stand for public education.
25,000+ people. One message:
We stand for public education.
October 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I get the narrative mechanics in play, but it would be lovely to see this story get as much (national) attention as the premier’s pipeline rhetoric.
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Pretty sure that's 'pervert'
Washington Post editorial board: Right-wing idiots who also cannot spell.
October 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Pretty sure that's 'pervert'
Alberta teachers have entered the chat.
Massive turnout to greet Danielle Smith at the Ledge…
Massive turnout to greet Danielle Smith at the Ledge…
October 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Alberta teachers have entered the chat.
Massive turnout to greet Danielle Smith at the Ledge…
Massive turnout to greet Danielle Smith at the Ledge…
That's a long flight
Iceland, one of the last places on Earth to be mosquito-free, recorded its first sighting this month.
Scientists say warming is making the country more hospitable to the insects.
Scientists say warming is making the country more hospitable to the insects.
Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for the First Time
e360.yale.edu
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
That's a long flight
Great thread
A certain segment of social media mis very focused on a letter sent out by the city of Richmond this weekend and what a recent court ruling means for the future of land ownership in B.C. Helpful to read measured and informed takes from people who specialize in that area of law (see next post)
October 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Great thread
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David Eby will win this fight seven days a week and twice on Sundays.
He's not the one opening the door to separatist referendums and forever blaming Canada for everything that goes wrong in his province.
He's not the one opening the door to separatist referendums and forever blaming Canada for everything that goes wrong in his province.
Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’ www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’
Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to reaching an agreement regarding Alberta’s pitch for a proposed bitumen pipeline to the West Coast by next month, according to Premier Danielle Smith.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
David Eby will win this fight seven days a week and twice on Sundays.
He's not the one opening the door to separatist referendums and forever blaming Canada for everything that goes wrong in his province.
He's not the one opening the door to separatist referendums and forever blaming Canada for everything that goes wrong in his province.
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This is dangerous rhetoric. Attempts to delegitimize opponents' right to take part in a conversation inevitably undermine respect on both sides.
It polarizes our politics, undermining trust in democracy, which depends on expressing disagreement.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
It polarizes our politics, undermining trust in democracy, which depends on expressing disagreement.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’
Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to reaching an agreement regarding Alberta’s pitch for a proposed bitumen pipeline to the West Coast by next month, according to Premier Danielle Smith.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This is dangerous rhetoric. Attempts to delegitimize opponents' right to take part in a conversation inevitably undermine respect on both sides.
It polarizes our politics, undermining trust in democracy, which depends on expressing disagreement.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
It polarizes our politics, undermining trust in democracy, which depends on expressing disagreement.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Dear progressives in BC (and beyond): let's shout our support for @davidebybc.bsky.social's position on Northern Gateway.
Lord knows we tell him when we're upset. There has to be a political upside for him doing the right thing now.
Feels like the whole country is leaning on him to cave.
Lord knows we tell him when we're upset. There has to be a political upside for him doing the right thing now.
Feels like the whole country is leaning on him to cave.
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Dear progressives in BC (and beyond): let's shout our support for @davidebybc.bsky.social's position on Northern Gateway.
Lord knows we tell him when we're upset. There has to be a political upside for him doing the right thing now.
Feels like the whole country is leaning on him to cave.
Lord knows we tell him when we're upset. There has to be a political upside for him doing the right thing now.
Feels like the whole country is leaning on him to cave.
”This is a test of whether Canada works as a country,” said Danielle Smith of Alberta’s latest pipeline salvo.
She’s right, just not for the reason she thinks.
My latest for @nationalobserver.com
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/02/a...
She’s right, just not for the reason she thinks.
My latest for @nationalobserver.com
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/02/a...
After Danielle Smith's pipeline announcement, Carney should brace for impact
Alberta’s decision to submit a pipeline proposal forces Ottawa to choose between BC and Alberta
www.nationalobserver.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
”This is a test of whether Canada works as a country,” said Danielle Smith of Alberta’s latest pipeline salvo.
She’s right, just not for the reason she thinks.
My latest for @nationalobserver.com
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/02/a...
She’s right, just not for the reason she thinks.
My latest for @nationalobserver.com
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/02/a...
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I don't like talking about the hate & abuse I received in politics. I don't need sympathy. But we do need change. And I promised to support women & girls who want to go into politics. So here is my story. We need to stop this. Now.
🔗 thewalrus.ca/they-called-...
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They Called Her “Climate Barbie.” She Fired Back | The Walrus
Catherine McKenna on misogyny, rage farming, and the toll of online violence in Canadian politics
thewalrus.ca
September 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I don't like talking about the hate & abuse I received in politics. I don't need sympathy. But we do need change. And I promised to support women & girls who want to go into politics. So here is my story. We need to stop this. Now.
🔗 thewalrus.ca/they-called-...
🔗 thewalrus.ca/they-called-...
woot! congrats @noorazrieh.bsky.social!
So well deserved...one of my favourite people to talk politics with -- rare gift of embedding humour & personal reflection into the conversation.
So well deserved...one of my favourite people to talk politics with -- rare gift of embedding humour & personal reflection into the conversation.
We’re so excited to see that @noorazrieh.bsky.social has been nominated for Best Host (News & Politics) for her amazing work on Canadaland Politics (take that, Anderson Cooper).
AND The Copernic Affair is nominated in the Limited Series & Specials - True Crime category.
AND The Copernic Affair is nominated in the Limited Series & Specials - True Crime category.
September 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
woot! congrats @noorazrieh.bsky.social!
So well deserved...one of my favourite people to talk politics with -- rare gift of embedding humour & personal reflection into the conversation.
So well deserved...one of my favourite people to talk politics with -- rare gift of embedding humour & personal reflection into the conversation.
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I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
And that‘s before he got to climate change
The US president marked the UN’s 80th anniversary by promoting the very ideology an earlier US president had co-created the UN in order to eradicate from the earth, because that ideology in extremis had just killed 60 million people
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Trump’s General Assembly speech endorsed the very things the UN was created to oppose
The U.S. President devoted much of his address to trumpeting the concepts of racial nationalism and ethnic expulsion
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
And that‘s before he got to climate change
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From a climate denial group's mailout... I want to frame this
September 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
From a climate denial group's mailout... I want to frame this