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Ben Holt 🇨🇦
@beanjammin.bsky.social
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(he/him) An accidental activist. I kept waiting and waiting for someone to do something. Oh no what if everyone's waiting for me?!?

Mostly climate, politics and geeky stuff. I learn by making mistakes and always seem to be learning something new.
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beanjammin.bsky.social
Maybe CBC should get some other funding sources.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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djdynamic.ca
Just signed this @leadnowca.bsky.social petition calling on Hootsuite to end its contract with ICE. You can too!

you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ho...
Hootsuite: Cancel your contract with ICE
Join me in signing this petition to Hootsuite's CEO calling on them to: Cancel their contract with ICE. Sign here: https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/hootsuite-cancel-your-contract-with-ice
you.leadnow.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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hilltimes.com
Opinion: The world has too much LNG—so why is Canada fast-tracking more?

www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
The world has too much LNG—so why is Canada fast-tracking more?
Trends in global gas markets are flashing warning signs and pointing to mounting risks for Canada’s LNG strategy.
www.hilltimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
beanjammin.bsky.social
They may look and act like clowns, but the rise of fascism is very well organised. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaUL...
A Quebec teenager was just charged after allegedly promoting a Neo-Nazi terror group in Canada
YouTube video by Rachel Gilmore
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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justinmikulka.bsky.social
Battery costs down 60% in two years!!

The economics of solar plus storage are tough to beat.

The "businessman president" doesn't seem to understand that here in America.

Everyone else does. And solar wins.
robcarlson.bsky.social Rob Carlson @robcarlson.bsky.social · 2d
CEO of Brookfield Renewable Partners says there is “no slowdown” in the deployment of solar and battery storage in the US. "We are seeing an acceleration. And this is driven by solar...it is quick to deploy, it’s cheap, it’s the lowest cost form of production."
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reneweconomy.com.au/battery-pric...
Battery prices plunge 60 pct in two years, changing face of grid and the nature of contracts
Battery storage major says costs have fallen 60 pct in two years, helping redefine the grid and customer needs, and along with solar is cheapest and easiest to build.
reneweconomy.com.au
February 10, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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clareblackwood.bsky.social
The Toronto police union getting mad that the Inspector General is ordering a province-wide review of policing is very funny to me. Why? You don't have anything to hide, do you? Just comply! If you haven't done anything wrong, there won't be trouble!
February 10, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social
You are not alone! "Public concern about the escalating climate crisis and extreme weather events remains high"

However, knowledge about causes and solutions is disturbingly low in BC. #bced #bcpoli #climatesky
February 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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tinylesbianrobot.itch.io
carney working real fast to burn any goodwill he earned with that speech
February 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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catherinewinters.com
I'm looking forward to finding out if the pilots' ejection seats stop working when the US turns off our F-35s in the middle of a dogfight.
February 10, 2026 at 7:34 PM
beanjammin.bsky.social
This is just plain stupid. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada discreetly puts money down on 14 additional F-35s | CBC News
Ottawa has started to make payments for key components for 14 additional U.S.-built F-35s, even as the Carney government has been reviewing future fighter-jet purchases in the context of trade tension...
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 7:22 PM
beanjammin.bsky.social
If renewables could concentrate wealth like fossil fuels we would be making the energy transition. Damn you free sun and wind! www.theglobeandmail.com/world/us-pol...
Trump administration set to revoke landmark climate finding that regulates greenhouse gases
Endangerment finding is the legal underpinning of nearly all climate regulations under the Clean Air Act for motor vehicles and other pollution sources
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
beanjammin.bsky.social
We need to take this seriously, control of digital services gives the US enormous leverage. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: France is ditching American tech. When will Canada?
Countries around the world are turning to open-sourced or domestic options, but Canada still relies on U.S. tech for critical communication software
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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lovewildernessbsky.bsky.social
"Canadian Taxpayers Federation, the Canadian Constitution Foundation, SecondStreet.org, the Montreal Economic Institute and the Fraser Institute all have in common are direct links to the Atlas Network, the U.S. dark-money coalition of billionaire libertarian ideologues."

thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Dark Money, US Think Tanks and a Canadian TV Network | The Tyee
The News Forum grows while broadcasting a lot of talking heads tied to the libertarian billionaire-backed Atlas Network.
thetyee.ca
February 10, 2026 at 5:18 PM
beanjammin.bsky.social
Never mind the climate we all depend on, think of the economy! www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the...
Carney shifts gears on EV and climate policies
Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped the zero emissions vehicle mandate last week
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:23 PM
beanjammin.bsky.social
Amazing video from the Herzog visit to Australia. The genocidal visitor is an excuse for Aussie cops to flex.
February 10, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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joannehammond.bsky.social
The president of the US whining “we’ll just get the leftovers!” means he’d prefer to eat Canada whole first, right? It’s not an ally offering a warning or solidarity or even a joke. We all understand that? It’s important we all understand that.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
As everyone knows, the Country of Canada has treated the United States very unfairly for decades. Now, things are turning around for the U.S.A., and FAST! But imagine, Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. They own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built it with virtually no U.S. content. President Barack Hussein Obama stupidly gave them a waiver so they could get around the BUY AMERICAN Act, and not use any American products, including our Steel. Now, the Canadian Government expects me, as President of the United States, to PERMIT them to just “take advantage of America!” What does the United States of America get — Absolutely NOTHING! Ontario won't even put U.S. spirits, beverages, and other alcoholic products, on their shelves, they are absolutely prohibited from doing so and now, on top of everything else, Prime Minister Carney wants to make a deal with China — which will eat Canada alive. We’ll just get the leftovers! I don't think so. The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup. The Tariffs Canada charges us for our Dairy products have, for many years, been unacceptable, putting our Farmers at great financial risk. I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve. We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY. With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset. The revenues generated because of the U.S. Market will be astronomical. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
February 10, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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rbreich.bsky.social
The heads of Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla all joined Trump at his inauguration.

Since then, largely thanks to Trump's Big Ugly Bill, their companies have reaped $51B in federal tax breaks — paid for by huge cuts to our social safety net.

This is what oligarchy looks like.
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
beanjammin.bsky.social
When war criminals are invited to your country they are coming for your rights.
joneshowdareyou.bsky.social Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithPalestine🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 2d
Assistant police commissioner Peter McKenna: "It was really quite precarious at times for our officers who were significantly outnumbered by the protesters and the people who wanted to act in a violent and offensive manner."

#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
February 10, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
"This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it ... I was there".

Andrew Brown with the extraordinary story of NSW Police brutality at the Herzog protest.

While the premier - to great applause - said "Thank you friends" to the Israel Lobby.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it. - Michael West
NSW Police have assaulted dozens of peace protestors who gathered to protest the visit by Israeli president Isaac Herzog to Australia.
michaelwest.com.au
February 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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minourouge.bsky.social
this shows how much Donald cares about, he appointed us his best dipshit
bcreality.bsky.social BC Reality @bcreality.bsky.social · 2d
The US Ambassador to Canada aka Chucklehead....
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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phillipmeintzer.bsky.social
And don't forget. From 2021 to 2024 (just four years), oil & gas companies that operate in Canada posted combined profits of $150 BILLION. #CDNPoli #ABLeg #ABPoli
phillipmeintzer.bsky.social Phillip Meintzer @phillipmeintzer.bsky.social · 2d
"Alberta’s oil and gas industry cut about 10,000 jobs last year, but economists say it may not be a terrible thing." - That's because more production (& less jobs) means more profits for shareholders. Attention Alberta workers: Oil & gas doesn't ❤️ you back. edmontonjournal.com/business/ene... #ABLeg
Alberta's oilpatch cut 10,000 jobs last year — even as production soared
The province produced about 122 million barrels of oil in 2011. Last year, Alberta produced nearly 1.4 billion barrels of oil by November.
edmontonjournal.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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northshorenews.bsky.social
BC Greens won't renew accord with NDP, citing 'stalled or undelivered' commitments
BC Greens won't renew accord with NDP, citing 'stalled or undelivered' commitments
B.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan says the New Democrats haven't met commitments on issues such as expanded community health care, electoral reform and bringing more transit to Vancouver Island and the Sea-to-Sky region.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
beanjammin.bsky.social
Mark Carney is right, more fossil fuel infrastructure is an excellent generational investment. www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Winter snow is declining in key watersheds across Canada, raising concerns about future water supply | CBC News
Declining snowpack can affect everything from municipal water systems and agriculture to lake levels, shipping and wildfire risk in Canada’s forests.
www.cbc.ca
February 9, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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wxnb.bsky.social
Grazalema, Spain, received over 2,000 mm (78 inches) of rain in just the last 20 days.

Over a year’s worth of rain — and it’s only early February. This is hydrologically absurd.
February 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM