Julia Levin
@jflevin.bsky.social
Posting about climate justice and energy policy. Associate Director, National Climate @ Environmental Defence Canada (on parental leave). Views my own. She/her. Settler on stolen land.
📍Unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People / Ottawa
📍Unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People / Ottawa
The health case for a fossil fuel advertising ban
From @samanthagreen.bsky.social & @latemper.bsky.social
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...
From @samanthagreen.bsky.social & @latemper.bsky.social
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...
The health case for a fossil fuel advertising ban
Key points
An estimated 8.7 million premature deaths occur globally each year from air pollution attributable to fossil fuel combustion alone.[1][1] Climate change, which is primarily caused by the bu...
www.cmaj.ca
February 10, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The health case for a fossil fuel advertising ban
From @samanthagreen.bsky.social & @latemper.bsky.social
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...
From @samanthagreen.bsky.social & @latemper.bsky.social
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...
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Strong environmental laws depend on strong public scientific capacity. Cutting ECCC science & policy capacity weakens enforcement, accountability, & the protections Canadians rely on for clean air, water, and a stable climate.
Carney’s government is cutting hundreds of environment and science jobs. Here’s what that means for Canadians | CBC Radio
Scientists and labour leaders are warning that cuts to Environment and Climate Change Canada could significantly impact the health and safety of Canadians as well as Canada's wildlife and environment.
www.cbc.ca
February 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Strong environmental laws depend on strong public scientific capacity. Cutting ECCC science & policy capacity weakens enforcement, accountability, & the protections Canadians rely on for clean air, water, and a stable climate.
Carney's decision to scrap EV standard is a huge setback, no matter what his cheerleaders say
While the rest of the world advances on EVs, Canada continues to lag behind at the very short-sightes behest of auto lobbyists
bit.ly/3ZTxrsk
While the rest of the world advances on EVs, Canada continues to lag behind at the very short-sightes behest of auto lobbyists
bit.ly/3ZTxrsk
Statement: Federal Government’s Decision to Scrap EV Standard Is a Huge Setback - Environmental Defence
Statement from Sam Hersh, Clean Transportation Program Manager Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – The
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February 6, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Carney's decision to scrap EV standard is a huge setback, no matter what his cheerleaders say
While the rest of the world advances on EVs, Canada continues to lag behind at the very short-sightes behest of auto lobbyists
bit.ly/3ZTxrsk
While the rest of the world advances on EVs, Canada continues to lag behind at the very short-sightes behest of auto lobbyists
bit.ly/3ZTxrsk
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Last week, the govt finally admitted they cut public $5 billion from the Canada Public Transit Fund.
Without predictable federal funding, cities will be forced to cut service or raise fares outcomes that disproportionately hurt low-income riders.
From me on behalf of @environmentaldefence.ca:
Without predictable federal funding, cities will be forced to cut service or raise fares outcomes that disproportionately hurt low-income riders.
From me on behalf of @environmentaldefence.ca:
Statement: $5 Billion in Transit Cuts a Huge Step Backwards - Environmental Defence
Statement from Sam Hersh, Clean Transportation Program Manager Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Cutting $5
bit.ly
February 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Last week, the govt finally admitted they cut public $5 billion from the Canada Public Transit Fund.
Without predictable federal funding, cities will be forced to cut service or raise fares outcomes that disproportionately hurt low-income riders.
From me on behalf of @environmentaldefence.ca:
Without predictable federal funding, cities will be forced to cut service or raise fares outcomes that disproportionately hurt low-income riders.
From me on behalf of @environmentaldefence.ca:
Major cities around the world are banning fossil fuel advertising
Canadian cities should follow this smart trend
Canadian cities should follow this smart trend
🎉 Yesterday, Florence city council voted to join Amsterdam in banning fossil fuel advertising in public places, becoming the first city in Italy to do so.
Amsterdam, Florence Become Latest Cities to Ban Fossil Fuel Ads
More than 50 cities worldwide have restricted or initiated plans to restrict fossil fuel ads, including Stockholm, Edinburgh, and Sydney.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Major cities around the world are banning fossil fuel advertising
Canadian cities should follow this smart trend
Canadian cities should follow this smart trend
Reposted by Julia Levin
UPDATE:
In an unsettling twist, the Alberta Ethics Commissioner Shawn McLeod has refused to investigate the potential conflicts of interest of Mr. David Yager.
In an unsettling twist, the Alberta Ethics Commissioner Shawn McLeod has refused to investigate the potential conflicts of interest of Mr. David Yager.
February 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
UPDATE:
In an unsettling twist, the Alberta Ethics Commissioner Shawn McLeod has refused to investigate the potential conflicts of interest of Mr. David Yager.
In an unsettling twist, the Alberta Ethics Commissioner Shawn McLeod has refused to investigate the potential conflicts of interest of Mr. David Yager.
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China is set to have more solar power capacity than coal for the first time this year, marking a “historic” milestone in the country’s energy transition.
@stuti.bsky.social
@stuti.bsky.social
China’s solar capacity set to overtake coal in ‘historic’ shift
Wind and solar combined are projected to account for about half of China’s total installed power capacity
www.independent.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 8:48 AM
China is set to have more solar power capacity than coal for the first time this year, marking a “historic” milestone in the country’s energy transition.
@stuti.bsky.social
@stuti.bsky.social
Coal power drops in China and India for first time in 52 years after clean-energy records
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-coa...
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-coa...
Analysis: Coal power drops in China and India for first time in 52 years after clean-energy records - Carbon Brief
Coal power generation fell in both China and India in 2025, after each nation added record amounts of clean energy
www.carbonbrief.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Coal power drops in China and India for first time in 52 years after clean-energy records
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-coa...
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-coa...
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I'm very pleased to present New Frontiers, an energy transition guide for Alberta. This first-of-its-kind document maps out how Canada's most oil-dependent province can end its reliance on crude oil royalties. environmentaldefence.ca/report/new-f... #energytransition
New Frontiers: Alberta's Path to Economic Renewal - Environmental Defence
Alberta stands at a crossroads. For over fifty years, oil and gas have powered our economy, but global markets are shifting decisively toward renewable energy. This is both a potential crisis and an o...
environmentaldefence.ca
January 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I'm very pleased to present New Frontiers, an energy transition guide for Alberta. This first-of-its-kind document maps out how Canada's most oil-dependent province can end its reliance on crude oil royalties. environmentaldefence.ca/report/new-f... #energytransition
So Carney took an axe to one of the last remaining pieces of climate policy
There is NO reason to cancel a ban on single use plastics - this shows how beholden to fossil fuel interests he is
Carney is destroying climate progress faster than any Conservative government
There is NO reason to cancel a ban on single use plastics - this shows how beholden to fossil fuel interests he is
Carney is destroying climate progress faster than any Conservative government
The Canadian Minister of the Environment, yes Environment not the Minister of Oil, just cancelled the federal ban on the export of single use #plastics - the latest backward step for the @mark-carney.bsky.social govt.
Shameful @juliedabrusin.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Shameful @juliedabrusin.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Ottawa pushes toward scrapping ban on single-use plastic exports
Plastic product manufacturing sector generated $35-billion, supported roughly 85,000 jobs in 2023, feds say
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
So Carney took an axe to one of the last remaining pieces of climate policy
There is NO reason to cancel a ban on single use plastics - this shows how beholden to fossil fuel interests he is
Carney is destroying climate progress faster than any Conservative government
There is NO reason to cancel a ban on single use plastics - this shows how beholden to fossil fuel interests he is
Carney is destroying climate progress faster than any Conservative government
So Carney is "consulting" over industrial carbon pricing...over the holidays??!!
How much clearer can it be that he has no desire for public input....
So much for democracy
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
How much clearer can it be that he has no desire for public input....
So much for democracy
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
Government of Canada launches engagement to strengthen industrial carbon pricing and secure major clean energy investments - Canada.ca
Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada launched engagement on changes to the minimum national stringency standards for industrial carbon pricing, known as the federal benchmark criteria.
www.canada.ca
December 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
So Carney is "consulting" over industrial carbon pricing...over the holidays??!!
How much clearer can it be that he has no desire for public input....
So much for democracy
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
How much clearer can it be that he has no desire for public input....
So much for democracy
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
Reposted by Julia Levin
#MEDIA🚨 Big Oil’s playbook revealed! Our new illustrated backgrounder exposes the 10 tactics the fossil fuel industry uses to delay climate action and keep Canada hooked on oil and gas 🌍🔥Check it out here environmentaldefence.ca/report/drawn...
Drawn to the Truth: An Illustrated Exposé of Big Oil’s Playbook - Environmental Defence
About The Backgrounder: Drawn to the Truth: An Illustrated Exposé of Big Oil's Playbook is our new backgrounder that exposes ten coordinated tactics used Drawn to the Truth: An Illustrated Exposé of B...
environmentaldefence.ca
December 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
#MEDIA🚨 Big Oil’s playbook revealed! Our new illustrated backgrounder exposes the 10 tactics the fossil fuel industry uses to delay climate action and keep Canada hooked on oil and gas 🌍🔥Check it out here environmentaldefence.ca/report/drawn...
Chiefs from Treaty 8 First Nations are on Parliament Hill today to voice their objections to the Alberta-Ottawa MOU
LIVE: Chiefs from Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta are meeting with reporters to talk about the Canada–Alberta MOU and pipeline announcement.
Chiefs from Treaty 8 are in Ottawa pushing against Alberta-Canada MOU | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Chiefs from Treaty 8 First Nations are on Parliament Hill today to voice their objections to the Alberta-Ottawa MOU
Reposted by Julia Levin
The #AgeofElectricity is here.⚡
The electricity sector is the world’s LARGEST energy employer, adding nearly 4 million jobs in 5 years. In Canada, more than 4% of the workforce is employed in energy – almost double the global average. 🧵1/3
The electricity sector is the world’s LARGEST energy employer, adding nearly 4 million jobs in 5 years. In Canada, more than 4% of the workforce is employed in energy – almost double the global average. 🧵1/3
December 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The #AgeofElectricity is here.⚡
The electricity sector is the world’s LARGEST energy employer, adding nearly 4 million jobs in 5 years. In Canada, more than 4% of the workforce is employed in energy – almost double the global average. 🧵1/3
The electricity sector is the world’s LARGEST energy employer, adding nearly 4 million jobs in 5 years. In Canada, more than 4% of the workforce is employed in energy – almost double the global average. 🧵1/3
Reposted by Julia Levin
We're hiring for a nine-month contract covering federal politics! Posting coming soon, but don't hesitate to reach out if you're interested — jimmy at nationalobserver dotcom
December 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
We're hiring for a nine-month contract covering federal politics! Posting coming soon, but don't hesitate to reach out if you're interested — jimmy at nationalobserver dotcom
Imperialist pirates
December 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Imperialist pirates
Reposted by Julia Levin
The Carney government clearly has a major problem with the whole concept of accountability. Instead of strengthening 🇨🇦s laws, they keep legislating themselves new ways to circumvent them.
Rather than changing things like the Endangered Species Act, they just choose where it will & won't apply. 🧵1/
Rather than changing things like the Endangered Species Act, they just choose where it will & won't apply. 🧵1/
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The Carney government clearly has a major problem with the whole concept of accountability. Instead of strengthening 🇨🇦s laws, they keep legislating themselves new ways to circumvent them.
Rather than changing things like the Endangered Species Act, they just choose where it will & won't apply. 🧵1/
Rather than changing things like the Endangered Species Act, they just choose where it will & won't apply. 🧵1/
This is how oil & gas companies expolit communities in rural Alberta 👇
Dwight is a rural landowner in Two Hills, #Alberta.
12 years ago, he was forced to host a gas well on his land, on the condition that the industry fully close and clean it up when the well stopped producing.
That never happened.
Watch the full video 👉 ecojustice.ca/LandownerStories
#OrphanWells
12 years ago, he was forced to host a gas well on his land, on the condition that the industry fully close and clean it up when the well stopped producing.
That never happened.
Watch the full video 👉 ecojustice.ca/LandownerStories
#OrphanWells
December 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This is how oil & gas companies expolit communities in rural Alberta 👇
Reposted by Julia Levin
Dwight is a rural landowner in Two Hills, #Alberta.
12 years ago, he was forced to host a gas well on his land, on the condition that the industry fully close and clean it up when the well stopped producing.
That never happened.
Watch the full video 👉 ecojustice.ca/LandownerStories
#OrphanWells
12 years ago, he was forced to host a gas well on his land, on the condition that the industry fully close and clean it up when the well stopped producing.
That never happened.
Watch the full video 👉 ecojustice.ca/LandownerStories
#OrphanWells
December 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Dwight is a rural landowner in Two Hills, #Alberta.
12 years ago, he was forced to host a gas well on his land, on the condition that the industry fully close and clean it up when the well stopped producing.
That never happened.
Watch the full video 👉 ecojustice.ca/LandownerStories
#OrphanWells
12 years ago, he was forced to host a gas well on his land, on the condition that the industry fully close and clean it up when the well stopped producing.
That never happened.
Watch the full video 👉 ecojustice.ca/LandownerStories
#OrphanWells
Human rights groups are sounding the alarm on Bill C-12, the government's border and immigration bill - calling it straight out of the Trump playbook
"Canada should not be violating migrants’ rights, especially those of women and children”
"Canada should not be violating migrants’ rights, especially those of women and children”
(1/2) Today I joined MP Jenny Kwan and representatives of Fédération des femmes du Québec, Amnesty International, Centre des travailleurs et travailleuses immigrants, Action Réfugiés Montréal, and the Canadian Council for Refugees, telling the government we refuse
December 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Human rights groups are sounding the alarm on Bill C-12, the government's border and immigration bill - calling it straight out of the Trump playbook
"Canada should not be violating migrants’ rights, especially those of women and children”
"Canada should not be violating migrants’ rights, especially those of women and children”
A must read from @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social
Carney's deal with Alberta is "a fire sale rather than a grand bargain"
"What is incomprehensible is that Canadians appear to be getting nothing in return for all that is being sacrificed."
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Carney's deal with Alberta is "a fire sale rather than a grand bargain"
"What is incomprehensible is that Canadians appear to be getting nothing in return for all that is being sacrificed."
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
I quit Mark Carney’s cabinet. This is what I hope happens next
Canada is giving up too much for the sake of this grand bargain.
www.thestar.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A must read from @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social
Carney's deal with Alberta is "a fire sale rather than a grand bargain"
"What is incomprehensible is that Canadians appear to be getting nothing in return for all that is being sacrificed."
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Carney's deal with Alberta is "a fire sale rather than a grand bargain"
"What is incomprehensible is that Canadians appear to be getting nothing in return for all that is being sacrificed."
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Reposted by Julia Levin
December 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Austerity for everyone else, billions for the defence sector - that's the Carney way
Forget climate action when we could be building weapons that kill
Forget climate action when we could be building weapons that kill
Canada can become a global leader in defence manufacturing, and we’re taking action to help companies scale up.
That means thousands of new career opportunities making the defence equipment that keeps Canadians and our allies safe.
That means thousands of new career opportunities making the defence equipment that keeps Canadians and our allies safe.
December 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Austerity for everyone else, billions for the defence sector - that's the Carney way
Forget climate action when we could be building weapons that kill
Forget climate action when we could be building weapons that kill
What a bad take
Either they have zero climate literacy or they're deeply beholden to Smith & fossil fuel interests....or both?
One thing is clear, they don't care about climate science...or a livable future
Either they have zero climate literacy or they're deeply beholden to Smith & fossil fuel interests....or both?
One thing is clear, they don't care about climate science...or a livable future
"Canada’s progress on emissions reduction was stuck in a ditch, and the Ottawa-Alberta 'grand bargain' just put it back on the road," says Clean Prosperity CEO Michael Bernstein in @theglobeandmail.com today.
Read the full op-ed👇 www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Read the full op-ed👇 www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Alberta-Ottawa MOU is a climate breakthrough, despite Steven Guilbeault’s misplaced outrage
Federal climate policies weren’t working, but Ottawa and Alberta’s ‘grand bargain’ puts Canada’s progress back on the road
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
What a bad take
Either they have zero climate literacy or they're deeply beholden to Smith & fossil fuel interests....or both?
One thing is clear, they don't care about climate science...or a livable future
Either they have zero climate literacy or they're deeply beholden to Smith & fossil fuel interests....or both?
One thing is clear, they don't care about climate science...or a livable future
To everyone who though Carney's 'deal' with Alberta would result in stronger carbon pricing, it took Smith just a week to show how wrong that was
www.linkedin.com/posts/dave-s...
www.linkedin.com/posts/dave-s...
By adding direct investment credits into an already oversupplied market, Alberta makes the MOU’s minimum effective credit price harder to achieve.
Just one week after the grand bargain, Alberta… | Da...
By adding direct investment credits into an already oversupplied market, Alberta makes the MOU’s minimum effective credit price harder to achieve.
Just one week after the grand bargain, Alberta publi...
www.linkedin.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
To everyone who though Carney's 'deal' with Alberta would result in stronger carbon pricing, it took Smith just a week to show how wrong that was
www.linkedin.com/posts/dave-s...
www.linkedin.com/posts/dave-s...