Cassie Barker (she/her)
@cassiebarker.bsky.social
Environmentalist in Toronto
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“Carbon capture has never been done at this scale before and we don’t know what kind of impacts it will have.” - Several First Nations say they weren't adequately consulted on a plan to build one of the largest CCUS projects in the world on their territory. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #ABLeg #ABPoli
First Nations ask federal court to weigh in on MOU carbon capture project | CBC News
Several First Nations are asking a federal court to weigh in on whether a deal struck on a carbon capture project was unconstitutional and violated Canada’s duty to consult.
www.cbc.ca
February 20, 2026 at 3:50 AM
“Carbon capture has never been done at this scale before and we don’t know what kind of impacts it will have.” - Several First Nations say they weren't adequately consulted on a plan to build one of the largest CCUS projects in the world on their territory. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #ABLeg #ABPoli
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"With these policies out of the way, we can ensure a brighter future for all Americans, one where smog blocks out the sun and stars, and everyone has emphysema."
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Our Mission at the Environmental Protection Agency Is Simple: Destroy the Environment
“President Trump announced he was erasing the scientific finding that climate change endangers human health and the environment, ending the federal...
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February 19, 2026 at 7:28 PM
"With these policies out of the way, we can ensure a brighter future for all Americans, one where smog blocks out the sun and stars, and everyone has emphysema."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/our...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/our...
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there's a new scam going around where they offer you a place to live in exchange for a monthly fee but no matter how many times you pay in excess of the property's value they still keep charging you to live there
February 18, 2026 at 2:43 PM
there's a new scam going around where they offer you a place to live in exchange for a monthly fee but no matter how many times you pay in excess of the property's value they still keep charging you to live there
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Right - the IEA should just kick them out and sort out their funding from elsewhere.
The US will just keep on bullying until the IEA becomes a drooling brain dead cheerleader for fossil fuels. It won't ever stop. Anything less than saying NO the first time is just compounding loss
The US will just keep on bullying until the IEA becomes a drooling brain dead cheerleader for fossil fuels. It won't ever stop. Anything less than saying NO the first time is just compounding loss
US 🇺🇸 Energy Secretary Chris Wright 𝘁̶𝗵̶𝗿̶𝗲̶𝗮̶𝘁̶𝗲̶𝗻̶𝘀̶ offers to leave International Energy Agency (IEA) if the work is "infused with climate stuff".
Let's take him by his word.
The IEA will be stronger without this U.S. administration.
Let's take him by his word.
The IEA will be stronger without this U.S. administration.
February 18, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Right - the IEA should just kick them out and sort out their funding from elsewhere.
The US will just keep on bullying until the IEA becomes a drooling brain dead cheerleader for fossil fuels. It won't ever stop. Anything less than saying NO the first time is just compounding loss
The US will just keep on bullying until the IEA becomes a drooling brain dead cheerleader for fossil fuels. It won't ever stop. Anything less than saying NO the first time is just compounding loss
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Hazardous substances found in all headphones tested by ToxFREE project
Hazardous substances found in all headphones tested by ToxFREE project
Substances include chemicals that can cause cancer, neurodevelopmental problems and the feminisation of males
You wear them at work, you wear them at play, you wear them to relax. You may even get sweaty in them at the gym.
But an investigation into headphones has found every single pair tested contained substances hazardous to human health, including chemicals that can cause cancer, neurodevelopmental problems and the feminisation of males. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Hazardous substances found in all headphones tested by ToxFREE project
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More acute growing pains in Ontario's privatized recycling system: Disparities in service levels between regions, sometimes between adjoining neighbourhoods, are fueling concerns inconvenienced homeowners and businesses are putting recyclables in the garbage www.thestar.com/news/gta/ont...
Ontario’s new recycling is supposed to work the same everywhere. These residents say it’s not
Disparities in recycling services across the province have people concerned that they will lead to recyclables going into garbage and then landfill.
www.thestar.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:51 PM
More acute growing pains in Ontario's privatized recycling system: Disparities in service levels between regions, sometimes between adjoining neighbourhoods, are fueling concerns inconvenienced homeowners and businesses are putting recyclables in the garbage www.thestar.com/news/gta/ont...
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Peatlands, which cover just 3% of Earth's surface, store 550 billion tonnes of carbon or twice as much as all forests combined.
However, some 15% of them have been drained for agriculture.
Protecting these carbon sinks is vital #ForPeopleForPlanet.
However, some 15% of them have been drained for agriculture.
Protecting these carbon sinks is vital #ForPeopleForPlanet.
February 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Peatlands, which cover just 3% of Earth's surface, store 550 billion tonnes of carbon or twice as much as all forests combined.
However, some 15% of them have been drained for agriculture.
Protecting these carbon sinks is vital #ForPeopleForPlanet.
However, some 15% of them have been drained for agriculture.
Protecting these carbon sinks is vital #ForPeopleForPlanet.
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This how you isolate and capture "the worst of the worst" of these dangerous immigrants. You show yourself to be in need of help, and the worst criminals reveal themselves and their criminality by doing whatever they can to provide you with help.
Masterful law enforcement.
Masterful law enforcement.
CCTV footage appears to show DHS agents posing as people having car trouble in order to lure a target out of his house before arresting them. The target comes out and starts helping them before 3 vehicles surround the scene. The car "experiencing" trouble then drives off with them.
February 16, 2026 at 12:39 AM
This how you isolate and capture "the worst of the worst" of these dangerous immigrants. You show yourself to be in need of help, and the worst criminals reveal themselves and their criminality by doing whatever they can to provide you with help.
Masterful law enforcement.
Masterful law enforcement.
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One thing that's fun is that if you're black and you don't have much experience, it's woke dei if you get the job, and if you're black and you have all the experience in the world, you're an out of touch elite who is not really black and doesn't deserve the job.
February 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
One thing that's fun is that if you're black and you don't have much experience, it's woke dei if you get the job, and if you're black and you have all the experience in the world, you're an out of touch elite who is not really black and doesn't deserve the job.
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
If you also need a break from the horrors, consider how this winter’s cold snap was actually great for the health of the Great Lakes:
February 12, 2026 at 3:54 PM
If you also need a break from the horrors, consider how this winter’s cold snap was actually great for the health of the Great Lakes:
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Mushkegowuk Council is hoping new recommendations to “immediately” enact environmental monitoring in the Ring of Fire and help communities “urgently” access health care will see the light of day — even if construction on access roads is planned to begin in four months: thenarwhal.ca/ring-of-fire...
First Nations co-led Ring of Fire study calls for immediate environmental monitoring | The Narwhal
Former Mushkegowuk Grand Chief hopes environment and health-related recommendations are met, despite Ontario’s June construction start
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February 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Mushkegowuk Council is hoping new recommendations to “immediately” enact environmental monitoring in the Ring of Fire and help communities “urgently” access health care will see the light of day — even if construction on access roads is planned to begin in four months: thenarwhal.ca/ring-of-fire...
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The shamelessness of Canada's oil lobby: OK, so the 'grand bargain' was Carney gives us a new pipeline & no emissions cap in exchange for us supporting industrial carbon pricing & methane regs, but expecting us to hold up our end of deal is 'mixed messages' www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Ottawa cannot keep giving mixed signals to Canada’s energy sector
Economic strength and diversity are foundations of national resilience - it’s imperative we act accordingly
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The shamelessness of Canada's oil lobby: OK, so the 'grand bargain' was Carney gives us a new pipeline & no emissions cap in exchange for us supporting industrial carbon pricing & methane regs, but expecting us to hold up our end of deal is 'mixed messages' www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
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You clean up your mess. Oil companies won’t.
Now, Alberta’s MAS could make taxpayers foot their $130B cleanup bill.
Enough. Demand a public inquiry into AB’s well cleanup crisis now.
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Now, Alberta’s MAS could make taxpayers foot their $130B cleanup bill.
Enough. Demand a public inquiry into AB’s well cleanup crisis now.
👉
Demand a public inquiry into Alberta’s oil and gas cleanup problem
You pay your taxes. You pay your bills. You clean up your own mess. It’s the law. Why should oil and gas companies have a different set of rules? Oil and gas executives are breaking their promise to…
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February 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM
You clean up your mess. Oil companies won’t.
Now, Alberta’s MAS could make taxpayers foot their $130B cleanup bill.
Enough. Demand a public inquiry into AB’s well cleanup crisis now.
👉
Now, Alberta’s MAS could make taxpayers foot their $130B cleanup bill.
Enough. Demand a public inquiry into AB’s well cleanup crisis now.
👉
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“Email correspondence obtained by ProPublica shows that government officials were alerted to the presence of PFAS in pants used by wildland firefighters as early as 2021.”
Via @abestreep.bsky.social
Via @abestreep.bsky.social
Firefighters Wore Gear Containing “Forever Chemicals.” The Forest Service Knew and Stayed Silent for Years.
As early as 2021, government officials were alerted to the presence of potentially dangerous chemicals known as PFAS in pants used by wildland firefighters, according to emails obtained by ProPublica.
www.propublica.org
February 11, 2026 at 3:40 AM
“Email correspondence obtained by ProPublica shows that government officials were alerted to the presence of PFAS in pants used by wildland firefighters as early as 2021.”
Via @abestreep.bsky.social
Via @abestreep.bsky.social
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“We all carry a story of what could have been.” ✊🧡
Canada’s extraction economy didn’t start with pipelines—it began with the forced removal of Indigenous children, a colonial strategy that still shapes environmental injustice today.
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Canada’s extraction economy didn’t start with pipelines—it began with the forced removal of Indigenous children, a colonial strategy that still shapes environmental injustice today.
🔗 davidsuzuki.org/story/extrac...
January 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM
“We all carry a story of what could have been.” ✊🧡
Canada’s extraction economy didn’t start with pipelines—it began with the forced removal of Indigenous children, a colonial strategy that still shapes environmental injustice today.
🔗 davidsuzuki.org/story/extrac...
Canada’s extraction economy didn’t start with pipelines—it began with the forced removal of Indigenous children, a colonial strategy that still shapes environmental injustice today.
🔗 davidsuzuki.org/story/extrac...
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TFA: An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet | ScienceDaily share.google/Ot0DjTFWRpDf...
An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet
A new study reveals that chemicals used to replace ozone-damaging CFCs are now driving a surge in a persistent “forever chemical” worldwide. The pollutant, called trifluoroacetic acid, is falling out ...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:20 PM
TFA: An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet | ScienceDaily share.google/Ot0DjTFWRpDf...
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🧵📺: The Ford government's new commercial debuted during Canadian broadcasts of the Super Bowl.
Ahead of last year's snap election, the government spent more on advertising than any other administration in Ontario's history. #OnPoli
Ahead of last year's snap election, the government spent more on advertising than any other administration in Ontario's history. #OnPoli
February 9, 2026 at 10:16 PM
🧵📺: The Ford government's new commercial debuted during Canadian broadcasts of the Super Bowl.
Ahead of last year's snap election, the government spent more on advertising than any other administration in Ontario's history. #OnPoli
Ahead of last year's snap election, the government spent more on advertising than any other administration in Ontario's history. #OnPoli
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More disturbing news today about the removal of scientific evidence from decision-making processes in our federal government. Censoring educational materials about the climate crisis will not make it go away - it will just make our public institutions less equipped to deal with it.
Climate science removed from judicial manual after GOP complaints
Republican attorneys general argued the new chapter would put judges “firmly on one side” of climate lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry.
www.eenews.net
February 9, 2026 at 7:38 PM
More disturbing news today about the removal of scientific evidence from decision-making processes in our federal government. Censoring educational materials about the climate crisis will not make it go away - it will just make our public institutions less equipped to deal with it.
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CAFA: Nation-building through a practical bill.
Just transition = Decisive action. Indigenous Peoples, future generations are calling for decisions that are transparent, technically sound, and aligned with climate science. Hope for the 🌎 health and a stronger 🇨🇦.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpWH...
Just transition = Decisive action. Indigenous Peoples, future generations are calling for decisions that are transparent, technically sound, and aligned with climate science. Hope for the 🌎 health and a stronger 🇨🇦.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpWH...
CAFA Nation Building Through a Practical Bill l CAFA Bâtir la nation par une approche pratique
YouTube video by Senator Rosa Galvez
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February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
CAFA: Nation-building through a practical bill.
Just transition = Decisive action. Indigenous Peoples, future generations are calling for decisions that are transparent, technically sound, and aligned with climate science. Hope for the 🌎 health and a stronger 🇨🇦.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpWH...
Just transition = Decisive action. Indigenous Peoples, future generations are calling for decisions that are transparent, technically sound, and aligned with climate science. Hope for the 🌎 health and a stronger 🇨🇦.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpWH...
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As the Region of Waterloo struggles with a growing water shortage, recent council meetings have been dominated by debate over provincial water-taking permits in the region. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/06/n... #waterislife #ONpoli
Waterloo councillors push Ford government over water permits
The Ford government is under pressure from municipalities, political opposition and local advocates to pause commercial water-taking permits after the Region of Waterloo hit a water capacity limit so ...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
As the Region of Waterloo struggles with a growing water shortage, recent council meetings have been dominated by debate over provincial water-taking permits in the region. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/06/n... #waterislife #ONpoli
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"Unless these issues are addressed, there can be no consideration of increased production, pipelines, or carbon capture and storage. It makes no sense," said Alberta Surface Rights Federation President Bill Heidecker at an October town hall in Warburg, AB. youtube.com/shorts/Z9Mr_... #ABLeg #ABPoli
"No cleanup, no new pipelines."
YouTube video by Coalition for Responsible Energy Alberta
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February 6, 2026 at 6:52 PM
"Unless these issues are addressed, there can be no consideration of increased production, pipelines, or carbon capture and storage. It makes no sense," said Alberta Surface Rights Federation President Bill Heidecker at an October town hall in Warburg, AB. youtube.com/shorts/Z9Mr_... #ABLeg #ABPoli
Every political staffer everywhere frantically ordering small podiums
Yesterday, alongside New York’s Cutest, I was proud to announce a major step forward for early childhood education in our city. We’re officially launching 2-K and expanding 3-K by opening a request for new providers ready to help deliver these essential services.
February 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Every political staffer everywhere frantically ordering small podiums
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Happy 45 anniversary of the Toronto bathhouse raids to all who celebrate.
Our current police chief was one of the officers behind the 2000 "Pussy Palace" lesbian bathhouse raid. History is not so old.
Our current police chief was one of the officers behind the 2000 "Pussy Palace" lesbian bathhouse raid. History is not so old.
What were the Toronto bathhouse raids? City marks 45th anniversary of dark spot in its history
The raids on Feb. 5, 1981 were, at the time, the largest mass arrest in Toronto history. Police finally apologized in 2016.
www.thestar.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Happy 45 anniversary of the Toronto bathhouse raids to all who celebrate.
Our current police chief was one of the officers behind the 2000 "Pussy Palace" lesbian bathhouse raid. History is not so old.
Our current police chief was one of the officers behind the 2000 "Pussy Palace" lesbian bathhouse raid. History is not so old.
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From the vaults: a look at the Toronto bathhouse raids, which took place 45 years ago today. #TOHistory
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Raiding the Bathhouses
Originally published on Torontoist on June 26, 2011. “On the rampage: Demonstrators taunted police in a late-night march Friday comparing the raid of four Toronto steam baths to the persecuti…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
From the vaults: a look at the Toronto bathhouse raids, which took place 45 years ago today. #TOHistory
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