Bromptonymous 🇨🇦
@bromptonymous.ca
Cities & Urbanism. Sometimes geochemistry. Often my hound. Climate dad. Always on a bike. “Civilization exists by geologic consent, subject to change without notice.” Born: 344 ppm, PhD 397 ppm, Today: 430 ppm. Victoria, BC.
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Olympic Athletes Launch Second Campaign to Ban Future Fossil Sponsorship www.theenergymix.com/olympic-athl...
Olympic Athletes Launch Second Campaign to Ban Future Fossil Sponsorship
As someone who has skied since he was 10, Swedish cross-country skier Björn Sandström said it’s “impossible not to connect the dots” between the sport he loves, the warming climate, and the fossil fue...
www.theenergymix.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Olympic Athletes Launch Second Campaign to Ban Future Fossil Sponsorship www.theenergymix.com/olympic-athl...
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"We know we are running profound risks on the current climate trajectory [...] However, we don’t need to be heading towards a hothouse Earth for there to be profound risks to humanity and our societies – these will already be upon us if we continue to 3C warming."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Point of no return: a hellish ‘hothouse Earth’ getting closer, scientists say
Continued global heating could set irreversible course by triggering climate tipping points, but most people unaware
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:23 AM
"We know we are running profound risks on the current climate trajectory [...] However, we don’t need to be heading towards a hothouse Earth for there to be profound risks to humanity and our societies – these will already be upon us if we continue to 3C warming."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"At just 1.3C of global heating in recent years, extreme weather is already taking lives and destroying livelihoods across the globe. At 3-4C, 'the economy and society will cease to function as we know it.'"
February 13, 2026 at 12:24 AM
"At just 1.3C of global heating in recent years, extreme weather is already taking lives and destroying livelihoods across the globe. At 3-4C, 'the economy and society will cease to function as we know it.'"
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This is incredible. Like the previous few years, near all of the electricity capacity added to the grid was clean energy. The Inflation Reduction Act helped this - it made solar & wind cheaper but it also for the first time had a standalone incentive for grid storage. Look at the growth in storage!
Final EIA-860 is out, and 2025 really did it: 54 GW of new U.S. electric capacity, 96% clean. Solar again carries the offense, and we built more storage in 2025 than the cumulative total through 2023. More and more and more additions... but also record low retirements.
February 12, 2026 at 4:38 AM
This is incredible. Like the previous few years, near all of the electricity capacity added to the grid was clean energy. The Inflation Reduction Act helped this - it made solar & wind cheaper but it also for the first time had a standalone incentive for grid storage. Look at the growth in storage!
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What's so amazing about Jim Henson as a puppeteer is that he could literally be explaining that Kermit is made out of felt and ping pong balls and yet Kermit still feels alive the whole time he's doing it
February 11, 2026 at 10:03 PM
What's so amazing about Jim Henson as a puppeteer is that he could literally be explaining that Kermit is made out of felt and ping pong balls and yet Kermit still feels alive the whole time he's doing it
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Going car-free is the best thing most people can do for climate. To reduce car dependency, cities should promote car-free living, supporting compact cities through policy, and investing in public transportation, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and shared mobility options.
These key strategies could help Americans get rid of their cars » Yale Climate Connections
Research points the way to a more climate-friendly, diverse, and desirable transportation system.
yaleclimateconnections.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Going car-free is the best thing most people can do for climate. To reduce car dependency, cities should promote car-free living, supporting compact cities through policy, and investing in public transportation, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and shared mobility options.
Eat, Pray, Lobby for better bike infrastructure.
Live, Laugh, Love building bike lanes.
February 12, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Eat, Pray, Lobby for better bike infrastructure.
Every time I’m in downtown London I feel like there should be so much opportunity and stuff going on. The market is wonderful as ever, the buildings in the core have so much character… but the vendors I talked to at the Market all said the same thing: we’re struggling.
February 12, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Every time I’m in downtown London I feel like there should be so much opportunity and stuff going on. The market is wonderful as ever, the buildings in the core have so much character… but the vendors I talked to at the Market all said the same thing: we’re struggling.
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Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
BlogTO won’t tell you about this secret cafe in London Ontario.
February 11, 2026 at 7:31 PM
BlogTO won’t tell you about this secret cafe in London Ontario.
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There are no immutable rules keeping streets like this in Europe. Our urban environment is a reflection of what we commit to build. We don't have to let cars sterilize our landscape. It's a choice.
February 10, 2026 at 2:32 PM
There are no immutable rules keeping streets like this in Europe. Our urban environment is a reflection of what we commit to build. We don't have to let cars sterilize our landscape. It's a choice.
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YIMBYs and urbanists often make the point that you should let people live where they want: near jobs, schools and amenities. I'd like to make a special case for Canada: we should let people live where the weather is good!
open.substack.com/pub/carboncr...
open.substack.com/pub/carboncr...
Canada has exactly one city with good weather and it’s too tiny
Or how to cure thousands of Canadians of Seasonal Affective Disorder
open.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:38 AM
YIMBYs and urbanists often make the point that you should let people live where they want: near jobs, schools and amenities. I'd like to make a special case for Canada: we should let people live where the weather is good!
open.substack.com/pub/carboncr...
open.substack.com/pub/carboncr...
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Hey all, reminds me of this.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/the-...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/the-...
The true costs of suburban sprawl
Across Canada, municipalities and innovators are beginning to look at policies meant to encourage higher density and efficiency
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Hey all, reminds me of this.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/the-...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/the-...
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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
However, knowledge about causes and solutions is disturbingly low in BC. #bced #bcpoli #climatesky
‼️New polling shows people in BC:
• worry about climate change (78%)
• want the #BCgov to act more (79%)
• want more oversight of FortisBC to shift away from #naturalgas (61%)
Getting gas out of buildings addresses all this.
@stand.earth @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @cape-bc.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kqaaYt
• worry about climate change (78%)
• want the #BCgov to act more (79%)
• want more oversight of FortisBC to shift away from #naturalgas (61%)
Getting gas out of buildings addresses all this.
@stand.earth @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @cape-bc.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kqaaYt
British Columbians want gas out of buildings, cleaner alternatives: poll
Polling clearly demonstrates that the higher your knowledge about the causes of climate change, the more likely you are to support climate policies.
www.nationalobserver.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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
However, knowledge about causes and solutions is disturbingly low in BC. #bced #bcpoli #climatesky
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Another reminder that no nation should make any deal with Trump’s United States. None. You can’t make any deal with a corrupt crook that will break every deal. Simple as that.
Trump says Gordie Howe bridge won't open without Canadian concessions
Canada has footed the entire cost of the $5.7-billion Gordie Howe bridge construction project, aiming to recover costs through toll collections.
www.freep.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Another reminder that no nation should make any deal with Trump’s United States. None. You can’t make any deal with a corrupt crook that will break every deal. Simple as that.
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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.
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.
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...
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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
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.
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.
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Once again, ice has fucked over normal Americans.
February 10, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Once again, ice has fucked over normal Americans.
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Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this
February 9, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this
Gas Free CRD is a goal we can hit in a couple years. Let's do it!
‼️New polling shows people in BC:
• worry about climate change (78%)
• want the #BCgov to act more (79%)
• want more oversight of FortisBC to shift away from #naturalgas (61%)
Getting gas out of buildings addresses all this.
@stand.earth @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @cape-bc.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kqaaYt
• worry about climate change (78%)
• want the #BCgov to act more (79%)
• want more oversight of FortisBC to shift away from #naturalgas (61%)
Getting gas out of buildings addresses all this.
@stand.earth @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @cape-bc.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kqaaYt
British Columbians want gas out of buildings, cleaner alternatives: poll
Polling clearly demonstrates that the higher your knowledge about the causes of climate change, the more likely you are to support climate policies.
www.nationalobserver.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Gas Free CRD is a goal we can hit in a couple years. Let's do it!
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‼️New polling shows people in BC:
• worry about climate change (78%)
• want the #BCgov to act more (79%)
• want more oversight of FortisBC to shift away from #naturalgas (61%)
Getting gas out of buildings addresses all this.
@stand.earth @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @cape-bc.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kqaaYt
• worry about climate change (78%)
• want the #BCgov to act more (79%)
• want more oversight of FortisBC to shift away from #naturalgas (61%)
Getting gas out of buildings addresses all this.
@stand.earth @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @cape-bc.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kqaaYt
British Columbians want gas out of buildings, cleaner alternatives: poll
Polling clearly demonstrates that the higher your knowledge about the causes of climate change, the more likely you are to support climate policies.
www.nationalobserver.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
‼️New polling shows people in BC:
• worry about climate change (78%)
• want the #BCgov to act more (79%)
• want more oversight of FortisBC to shift away from #naturalgas (61%)
Getting gas out of buildings addresses all this.
@stand.earth @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @cape-bc.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kqaaYt
• worry about climate change (78%)
• want the #BCgov to act more (79%)
• want more oversight of FortisBC to shift away from #naturalgas (61%)
Getting gas out of buildings addresses all this.
@stand.earth @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @cape-bc.bsky.social
bit.ly/4kqaaYt
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This is an old article, but “total road length per resident” as discussed here is such an important measurement that HRM should absolutely be trying to improve on if we want to avoid fiscal disaster.
February 10, 2026 at 7:46 PM
This is an old article, but “total road length per resident” as discussed here is such an important measurement that HRM should absolutely be trying to improve on if we want to avoid fiscal disaster.
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"Investigators don’t believe speed or impairment were factors in the collision."
This line needs to be shot into the sun.
It's used to obfuscate the reality that our roads are not safe and pretends that nothing can be done to stop the carnage. #roadsafety
This line needs to be shot into the sun.
It's used to obfuscate the reality that our roads are not safe and pretends that nothing can be done to stop the carnage. #roadsafety
Calgary police say a senior has died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road on a motorized scooter.
Senior hit by Ford F-150 in Calgary intersection dies in hospital: police
Calgary police say a senior has died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road on a motorized scooter.
bit.ly
February 10, 2026 at 6:55 PM
"Investigators don’t believe speed or impairment were factors in the collision."
This line needs to be shot into the sun.
It's used to obfuscate the reality that our roads are not safe and pretends that nothing can be done to stop the carnage. #roadsafety
This line needs to be shot into the sun.
It's used to obfuscate the reality that our roads are not safe and pretends that nothing can be done to stop the carnage. #roadsafety
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My question for the morning,
Do you own your car or does your car own you?
Do you own your car or does your car own you?
February 10, 2026 at 3:52 PM
My question for the morning,
Do you own your car or does your car own you?
Do you own your car or does your car own you?
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Short reminder:
Vision Zero is a great goal to work on.
Day by day.
Just by putting people over cars.
Vision Zero is a great goal to work on.
Day by day.
Just by putting people over cars.
February 10, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Short reminder:
Vision Zero is a great goal to work on.
Day by day.
Just by putting people over cars.
Vision Zero is a great goal to work on.
Day by day.
Just by putting people over cars.