Matt Lie-Paehlke
@mattliepaehlke.bsky.social
Dad. Climate Activist. PhD Dropout because we must reduce emissions ASAP. Engagement Manager at Environmental Defence. Host of Future Mending Radio Podcast. Views are my own. https://www.futuremending.com/podcast
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I wish my efforts to make things better went viral like my recent snark complaining about fascists did.
I have a podcast called Future Mending Radio about the people and organizations who are solving multiple problems at once. Clothing swaps, food co-ops, ethical chocolate, bike parties.
I have a podcast called Future Mending Radio about the people and organizations who are solving multiple problems at once. Clothing swaps, food co-ops, ethical chocolate, bike parties.
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This is the crux. There is an entire cohort of municipal politician in Canada who actively don't like that they live in cities (reflective of a lot of voters).
Someone really needs to do a ranking of all of the anti-city city mayors in Canada
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This is the crux. There is an entire cohort of municipal politician in Canada who actively don't like that they live in cities (reflective of a lot of voters).
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With current pledges, the world's on track for 2.6°C of warming in 2100 compared to preindustrial levels.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
With current pledges, the world's on track for 2.6°C of warming in 2100 compared to preindustrial levels.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
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wtf is going on man. Major evidence has been dropped that implicates The president of the United States in a child rape scheme and cover up and both msnbc and cnn and interviewing some clown directors about films coming out this weekend.
The information ecosystem in this country is broke man.
The information ecosystem in this country is broke man.
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
wtf is going on man. Major evidence has been dropped that implicates The president of the United States in a child rape scheme and cover up and both msnbc and cnn and interviewing some clown directors about films coming out this weekend.
The information ecosystem in this country is broke man.
The information ecosystem in this country is broke man.
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A direct email exchange from 2011 between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, just released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A direct email exchange from 2011 between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, just released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.
Pro-tip: If you're intimidated by 6-storey buildings don't live in a major global metropolis.
3 councillors opposing 6 storeys near Islington station. Time for all three to go.
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Pro-tip: If you're intimidated by 6-storey buildings don't live in a major global metropolis.
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Just remember I kind of predicted this.
Well I didn't, game theory did.
Well I didn't, game theory did.
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Just remember I kind of predicted this.
Well I didn't, game theory did.
Well I didn't, game theory did.
Have we consider ZERO-step verification?
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Have we consider ZERO-step verification?
I'm old, but I'm not THAT old, c'mon!
"For me, it’s important to dress classic. And I like to dress like that because I love history, especially the 20th century,” he said."
From an article about a teenager in Paris who went viral for a stylish outfit.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/e...
"For me, it’s important to dress classic. And I like to dress like that because I love history, especially the 20th century,” he said."
From an article about a teenager in Paris who went viral for a stylish outfit.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/e...
Louvre ‘fedora man’ revealed: Meet the stylish teen dresser snapped at scene of heist | CNN
As all eyes turned to the Louvre after the shocking theft of the French crown jewels, one especially dapper figure stood out. Now identified as a French teenager, he’s spoken to CNN about his style.
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I'm old, but I'm not THAT old, c'mon!
"For me, it’s important to dress classic. And I like to dress like that because I love history, especially the 20th century,” he said."
From an article about a teenager in Paris who went viral for a stylish outfit.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/e...
"For me, it’s important to dress classic. And I like to dress like that because I love history, especially the 20th century,” he said."
From an article about a teenager in Paris who went viral for a stylish outfit.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/e...
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New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
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Mamdani’s win is a warning for media:
Better get some leftist contributors or you simply won’t be able to cover/understand what is happening around America.
Better get some leftist contributors or you simply won’t be able to cover/understand what is happening around America.
November 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Mamdani’s win is a warning for media:
Better get some leftist contributors or you simply won’t be able to cover/understand what is happening around America.
Better get some leftist contributors or you simply won’t be able to cover/understand what is happening around America.
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I love that Zohran did not praise Cuomo in his speech. You absolutely do not have to say nice things about bad people. We should normalize that in “polite” politics: Praising bad people is not actually “civility.”
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I love that Zohran did not praise Cuomo in his speech. You absolutely do not have to say nice things about bad people. We should normalize that in “polite” politics: Praising bad people is not actually “civility.”
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Every single county in Virginia shifted Blue.
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Every single county in Virginia shifted Blue.
This seems fun. Does Toronto do a 'Hallowheelin' event? I feel like @bikepartytoronto.bsky.social would know.
A fun time was had by all at this weekend's #Hallowheelin event. Here part of the group is assembled in front of #DeaneHouse, pound for pound the most haunted location in all of Calgary (we spotted no ghosts except amongst our attendees). Good times, great day, AWESOME people! #yyc #yycbike
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This seems fun. Does Toronto do a 'Hallowheelin' event? I feel like @bikepartytoronto.bsky.social would know.
Dick Cheney was a far-right warmonger during his time in power but he died a centrist.
That's how far things have slid to the right in the last 20 years and many people haven't even noticed.
That's how far things have slid to the right in the last 20 years and many people haven't even noticed.
November 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Dick Cheney was a far-right warmonger during his time in power but he died a centrist.
That's how far things have slid to the right in the last 20 years and many people haven't even noticed.
That's how far things have slid to the right in the last 20 years and many people haven't even noticed.
They're shutting down any media that tells it like it is.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
They're shutting down any media that tells it like it is.
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🎓 From classrooms to social feeds, Big Oil is writing the script.
🕵️♀️ New blog: Exposing Big Oil’s Playbook — Tactic 3 & 4
💰 Find out how fossil fuel companies infiltrate education and fund fake “grassroots” movements.
🔗 Read and take action: bit.ly/4qDlIKI
#ClimateCrisis #Media #cdnpoli
🕵️♀️ New blog: Exposing Big Oil’s Playbook — Tactic 3 & 4
💰 Find out how fossil fuel companies infiltrate education and fund fake “grassroots” movements.
🔗 Read and take action: bit.ly/4qDlIKI
#ClimateCrisis #Media #cdnpoli
November 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🎓 From classrooms to social feeds, Big Oil is writing the script.
🕵️♀️ New blog: Exposing Big Oil’s Playbook — Tactic 3 & 4
💰 Find out how fossil fuel companies infiltrate education and fund fake “grassroots” movements.
🔗 Read and take action: bit.ly/4qDlIKI
#ClimateCrisis #Media #cdnpoli
🕵️♀️ New blog: Exposing Big Oil’s Playbook — Tactic 3 & 4
💰 Find out how fossil fuel companies infiltrate education and fund fake “grassroots” movements.
🔗 Read and take action: bit.ly/4qDlIKI
#ClimateCrisis #Media #cdnpoli
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Dance lessons return to Portland ICE protests as city awaits ruling on troop deployment: Get caught up
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/10/dance-lessons-return-to-portland-ice-protests-as-city-awaits-ruling-on-troop-deployment-get-caught-up.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/10/dance-lessons-return-to-portland-ice-protests-as-city-awaits-ruling-on-troop-deployment-get-caught-up.html
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Dance lessons return to Portland ICE protests as city awaits ruling on troop deployment: Get caught up
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/10/dance-lessons-return-to-portland-ice-protests-as-city-awaits-ruling-on-troop-deployment-get-caught-up.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/10/dance-lessons-return-to-portland-ice-protests-as-city-awaits-ruling-on-troop-deployment-get-caught-up.html
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bring back shame
I wrote about Nazism in a small Michigan town, and in a large North American country; about the uses of and limits of shame; and on the importance of holding shared standards. www.the-reframe.com/the-death-of...
The Death of Shame
Modern Nazis, careless people, and the offensive necessity of caring in a shameful age.
www.the-reframe.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
bring back shame
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Highway 413? That’s not federally significant! It’s a gift to Doug Ford’s donors.
Ontario's Highway 413 and Roberts Bank Terminal 2 in B.C. are among 17 projects on an internal list of priorities for the Carney government, @meyer.bsky.social has learned. Several on the list have already been deemed in the ‘national interest’ for fast-tracking. thenarwhal.ca/carney-major...
Newly released list reveals major projects on Carney’s radar | The Narwhal
Ontario Highway 413 and Vancouver port expansion named on list of 17 ‘major projects’ mulled by federal officials in March
thenarwhal.ca
November 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Highway 413? That’s not federally significant! It’s a gift to Doug Ford’s donors.
Skydome forever and always.
November 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Skydome forever and always.
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This is great. Public transit is public space and public space should be more playful.
MTA arrival signs have little ghosts haunting the screens
October 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This is great. Public transit is public space and public space should be more playful.
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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“The Ford Govt in Ontario has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford government passes bill banning municipal speed cameras in Ontario
The Ford government has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“The Ford Govt in Ontario has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Yes, EV batteries have serious negative environmental impacts. But gasoline production is just as bad, or potentially worse.
If you're actually worried about the environmental impacts of EVS, get a bicycle not an internal combustion vehicle.
If you're actually worried about the environmental impacts of EVS, get a bicycle not an internal combustion vehicle.
October 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Yes, EV batteries have serious negative environmental impacts. But gasoline production is just as bad, or potentially worse.
If you're actually worried about the environmental impacts of EVS, get a bicycle not an internal combustion vehicle.
If you're actually worried about the environmental impacts of EVS, get a bicycle not an internal combustion vehicle.
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We have reached the point where the *American Bar Association* cannot find attorneys willing to represent them in litigation against the Trump administration.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
October 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We have reached the point where the *American Bar Association* cannot find attorneys willing to represent them in litigation against the Trump administration.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...