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Smith Affirms Alberta’s 2050 Net Zero Goal in Testy Committee Appearance www.theenergymix.com/premier-smit...
Smith Affirms Alberta's 2050 Net Zero Goal in Testy Committee Appearance
Her virtual appearance included testy exchanges as Bloc Québécois MP Patrick Bonin repeatedly demanded to know whether Smith believes in climate change.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Jamaica cowers as Category 5 Melissa bears down, supercharged by warming seas www.motherjones.com/environment/...
Jamaica cowers as Category 5 Melissa bears down, supercharged by warming seas
That climate change is making this and other major hurricanes far more dangerous is "undeniable."
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October 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Judge Orders Review of Louisiana LNG Terminal’s Climate Impacts www.theenergymix.com/u-s-judge-or...
Judge Orders Review of Louisiana LNG Terminal’s Climate Impacts
A Louisiana court has revoked a key permit for a liquefied natural gas terminal, ordering regulators to assess how the facility’s emissions could affect Gulf Coast communities already facing sea-level...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
North America’s ‘Largest Commitment’ to Wind Brings 6,000 MW to Quebec’s Gaspé Region www.theenergymix.com/north-americ...
North America’s ‘Largest Commitment’ to Wind Brings 6,000 MW to Quebec’s Gaspé Region
The Quebec government has announced a partnership with the Mi’gmaq community of Gesgapegiag, the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est, and Hydro-Québec to develop up to 6,000 megawatts of new wind capacity ...
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October 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Wind, Solar, Storage Could Supply 70% of Canada’s New Electricity Capacity, CanREA Outlook Finds www.theenergymix.com/wind-solar-s...
Wind, Solar, Storage Could Supply 70% of Canada’s New Electricity Capacity, CanREA Outlook Finds
A new report projects that if Canada is to meet future electricity demand affordably and reliably, 70% of new capacity through 2050 will come from wind, solar, and battery storage. The analysis highli...
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September 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Report Flags Steady Decline in Canada’s Wildlife www.theenergymix.com/report-flags...
Report Flags Steady Decline in Canada’s Wildlife
Canada’s wildlife populations have dropped about 10% since 1970, finds a new World Wildlife Fund Canada report—an ecological warning that some economists say could also hold portents for the country’s...
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September 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
North America’s ‘Largest Commitment’ to Wind Brings 6,000 MW to Quebec’s Gaspé Region www.theenergymix.com/north-americ...
North America’s ‘Largest Commitment’ to Wind Brings 6,000 MW to Quebec’s Gaspé Region
The Quebec government has announced a partnership with the Mi’gmaq community of Gesgapegiag, the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est, and Hydro-Québec to develop up to 6,000 megawatts of new wind capacity ...
www.theenergymix.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
North America’s ‘Largest Commitment’ to Wind Brings 6,000 MW to Quebec’s Gaspé Region www.theenergymix.com/north-americ...
North America’s ‘Largest Commitment’ to Wind Brings 6,000 MW to Quebec’s Gaspé Region
The Quebec government has announced a partnership with the Mi’gmaq community of Gesgapegiag, the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est, and Hydro-Québec to develop up to 6,000 megawatts of new wind capacity ...
www.theenergymix.com
September 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Mi’gmaq Chiefs, Locals Push Back Against Proposed NB Gas Plant www.theenergymix.com/migmaq-chief...
Mi’gmaq Chiefs, Locals Push Back Against Proposed NB Gas Plant
The proposed 500-megawatt gas plant on the Chignecto Isthmus, designed to burn Alberta fracked gas with diesel backup, faces calls for an Indigenous-led review over ecological, emissions, and rights c...
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September 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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michaelemann.bsky.social
I think she's "deeply concerned" about keeping her fossil fuel industry funding: canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
Whose side is Danielle Smith really on?
Oil and gas executives, and the politicians who parrot their talking points, are looking out for corporate owners while using workers as cover. What workers actually need is a well-funded plan to help...
canadiandimension.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Co-ordinated plan necessary to save 'alarmingly low' monarch butterfly population: study www.nationalobserver.com/2025/08/29/n...
Co-ordinated plan necessary to save 'alarmingly low' monarch butterfly population: study
Researchers are urging Canada, United States and Mexico to take immediate action to save the monarch butterfly as the migratory insect faces a growing risk of extinction amid habitat loss.
www.nationalobserver.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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rosellam.bsky.social
«The Acadian Society launched the case against the federal govt in 2019 after Trudeau appointed Brenda Murphy, who did not speak French, to the position.
Chief Justice Tracey DeWare ruled for the society :"peculiar and unique role" means no one else can step in to fulfil its functions bilingually.
August 29, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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dawnymock.bsky.social
My book, a collection of climate/environmental cartoons, is available at Chapters Fredericton, Moncton& Saint John, the A&LMcCain Gallery in Florenceville-Bristol, and Dog Eared Books In Oromocto.. and on Amazon 🌎🌳🌲
August 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Carney touted oil and gas ‘partnerships.’ CEOs wanted to talk Trudeau’s climate plan: thenarwhal.ca/carney-clima...
Oil and gas CEOs lobbied Carney on climate plan | The Narwhal
Oil and gas executives met with Prime Minister Carney in June to lobby him on Canada’s climate plan and environmental programs
thenarwhal.ca
August 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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alexrbarron.bsky.social
Here's the reports that anti-wind folks don't want you to read. It would be a shame if lots of people read them and reposted them.
timmonsroberts.bsky.social Timmons Roberts @timmonsroberts.bsky.social · Aug 25
These were two policy briefings and a peer-reviewed article produced by undergraduates under my supervision in 2023 and 2024. The letter demands that Brown take the work off its websites. Here's the work:

www.climatedevlab.brown.edu/anti-offshor...
Anti-Offshore Wind Network | CDL
www.climatedevlab.brown.edu
August 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Les promoteurs du projet de GNL de la Côte-Nord actifs depuis des mois auprès du gouvernement Legault www.ledevoir.com/environnemen...
Les promoteurs du projet de GNL de la Côte-Nord actifs depuis des mois auprès du gouvernement Legault
L’entreprise a présenté son projet à au moins trois ministères et deux sociétés d’État depuis le début de l’année.
www.ledevoir.com
August 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Control of the Senate could be decided in Maine. This oyster farmer is vying to unseat Susan Collins. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Control of the Senate could be decided in Maine. This oyster farmer is vying to unseat Susan Collins.
Marine and Army veteran Graham Platner dives into one of the most closely watched races of 2026.
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August 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
How industrial forestry and climate change created the NS wildfire problem www.nationalobserver.com/2025/08/08/n...
How industrial forestry and climate change created the NS wildfire problem
Nova Scotia's ban on entering the forest due to wildfire fears comes as the province deals with a moderate-to-severe drought, no rain in the forecast and a forest more susceptible to burn because of l...
www.nationalobserver.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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sierraclubcanada.bsky.social
A new gas and diesel fired electricity plant is being rushed through the impact assessment process in New Brunswick. This plant will be expensive and increase NB Power’s reliance on volatile fracked gas from the United States: www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/...
Tell Government: Stop the Rush Through of a New Brunswick Gas and Diesel Fired Electricity Plant - Sierra Club Canada
A national and grassroots non-profit organization committed to protecting our environment, communities, and future.
www.sierraclub.ca
July 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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sierraclubcanada.bsky.social
"Canadian wind turbines, made with Canadian steel and aluminium, should power Canadian data centres."

Sierra Clubs Canada and U.S. meet in Montréal. Media Release: www.sierraclub.ca/wind-energy-... #CDNMedia #CDNpoli #WindEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Tariffs
Wind Energy and Tariffs - Sierra Club Canada
Wind Energy and Tariffs: Canadian wind turbines, made with Canadian steel and aluminium, should power Canadian data centres.
www.sierraclub.ca
February 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“Canada's pursuit of mega fossil fuel expansion projects stands in stark defiance of the ICJ... This historic ruling is not merely a legal opinion; it's a global mandate that shatters any illusion of continued fossil fuel impunity." www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/23/n...
Landmark court ruling a stark rebuke of Canadian position on climate change
The ICJ finding is a watershed moment in the fight against climate change that should send shivers down the spine of the fossil fuel industry, while threatening to upend the legality of Prime Minister...
www.nationalobserver.com
July 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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estregger.bsky.social
Tantramar friends: this has a short environmental consultation period. Sounds like they’re planning info sessions, not consultations… echoing national energy projects.
Read the letter from Atlantic Wildlife Institute linked in this story and join the Zoom on Jul. 21/22
warktimes.com/2025/07/19/m...
Mayor, MLA, environmental expert question plan for big Tantramar gas plant
Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black says it’s “incredibly unacceptable” that the town was not informed or consulted before NB Power announced construction of a 400 megawatt, natural gas …
warktimes.com
July 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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susanholtnb.bsky.social
New Brunswick, I want to hear from you! I'll be hosting a live Q&A July 10th at 10 a.m. Follow the link in the post below to submit your questions and vote for the ones that matter most to you. Looking forward to the conversation!
govnb.bsky.social Government of New Brunswick @govnb.bsky.social · Jul 3
(1/2) Have a question for the premier? Now’s your chance! Join us once a month for NB Asks – a new livestream Q&A session where Premier Holt will respond to your top-voted questions.

👉 Ask your question and vote for others here: www.menti.com/al63odxpotcq
Promotional graphic for 'NB Asks,' featuring the text 'Ask your questions and vote for the ones that matter most to you'. GNB.CA
July 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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kellyhereid.bsky.social
For no reason whatsoever, re-upping this interesting paper on state-led decarbonization strategies.
July 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM