@torontorivers.bsky.social
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🌎 The Paris climate agreement wasn’t perfect—but 10 years on, its impact is real and measurable.
📉 This Guardian analysis shows how global emissions have shifted, and why climate cooperation still matters: shorturl.at/ddPxJ
#climatenews #climateaction
📉 This Guardian analysis shows how global emissions have shifted, and why climate cooperation still matters: shorturl.at/ddPxJ
#climatenews #climateaction
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🌎 The Paris climate agreement wasn’t perfect—but 10 years on, its impact is real and measurable.
📉 This Guardian analysis shows how global emissions have shifted, and why climate cooperation still matters: shorturl.at/ddPxJ
#climatenews #climateaction
📉 This Guardian analysis shows how global emissions have shifted, and why climate cooperation still matters: shorturl.at/ddPxJ
#climatenews #climateaction
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"When you cycle you feel part of the city in a completely different way than when you drive. It's what makes Utrecht a friendly city."
Swedish media agency Corren visits Utrecht's to learn what Linköping can do to become a global cycling city.
Read more here: buff.ly/NpG7lQH
Photos: Albin Winther
Swedish media agency Corren visits Utrecht's to learn what Linköping can do to become a global cycling city.
Read more here: buff.ly/NpG7lQH
Photos: Albin Winther
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"When you cycle you feel part of the city in a completely different way than when you drive. It's what makes Utrecht a friendly city."
Swedish media agency Corren visits Utrecht's to learn what Linköping can do to become a global cycling city.
Read more here: buff.ly/NpG7lQH
Photos: Albin Winther
Swedish media agency Corren visits Utrecht's to learn what Linköping can do to become a global cycling city.
Read more here: buff.ly/NpG7lQH
Photos: Albin Winther
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“The transformation is astonishing. [Paris] has quietly—& quickly—become one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. What started as a series of emergency “coronapistes” or pop-up bike lanes, built during the pandemic has evolved into a permanent bike network spanning hundreds of kilometres.”
New Study Shows How Paris Pedaled Its Way to a Cycling Revolution
Cycling through central Paris meant weaving between buses and scooters—a bold choice reserved for the fearless few.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
“The transformation is astonishing. [Paris] has quietly—& quickly—become one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. What started as a series of emergency “coronapistes” or pop-up bike lanes, built during the pandemic has evolved into a permanent bike network spanning hundreds of kilometres.”
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With tomorrow's high being -9C, we're glad Cycling Good Cheer was last Sunday when it was a tolerable -1C. And as promised, here's the video of our pedal-powered Santa Claus Parade! youtube.com/shorts/jsQJ0... #BikeTO @bikewaysto.bsky.social
Cycling Good Cheer 2025 #santaclausparade #holidayseason
YouTube video by bromptoning
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December 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
With tomorrow's high being -9C, we're glad Cycling Good Cheer was last Sunday when it was a tolerable -1C. And as promised, here's the video of our pedal-powered Santa Claus Parade! youtube.com/shorts/jsQJ0... #BikeTO @bikewaysto.bsky.social
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“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes.
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
Cycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprint
If everybody cycled like the Dutch, we could offset the UK or Australia’s entire carbon footprint.
www.euronews.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes.
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
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Those tree hugging hippies in Hungary now lead the world in the share of electricity generated from solar with almost 25% of their electricity coming from solar in 2024.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
December 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Those tree hugging hippies in Hungary now lead the world in the share of electricity generated from solar with almost 25% of their electricity coming from solar in 2024.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
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Don’t miss this insightful podcast by my friend @brenttoderian.bsky.social, one of the world’s leading urbanists. His vision on cities, mobility, and better urban futures is truly inspiring. Have a listen and share widely!
NEW/LISTEN! Been REALLY looking forward to this one — my interview with Jason from #NotJustBikes IS LIVE on many podcast platforms plus YouTube! We cover a LOT of really important ground on how to ACTUALLY ACHIEVE BETTER CITIES IN REAL PRACTICE! I’m looking forward to your thoughts and comments!
How to Actually Improve a City (w/Brent Toderian)
YouTube video by The Urbanist Agenda Podcast
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December 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Don’t miss this insightful podcast by my friend @brenttoderian.bsky.social, one of the world’s leading urbanists. His vision on cities, mobility, and better urban futures is truly inspiring. Have a listen and share widely!
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When a developer carved a path through a wetland, the extent caught neighbours and Severn Township by surprise — but there was little anyone could do. Wetlands are disappearing across Ontario, along with the rules meant to protect them. thenarwhal.ca/severn-ontar...
Ontario is losing wetlands: Severn's is an example | The Narwhal
A developer built a trail through a wetland near Orillia, catching neighbours and the township by surprise. Across Ontario, wetlands are getting harder and harder to protect
thenarwhal.ca
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
When a developer carved a path through a wetland, the extent caught neighbours and Severn Township by surprise — but there was little anyone could do. Wetlands are disappearing across Ontario, along with the rules meant to protect them. thenarwhal.ca/severn-ontar...
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Heat Pumps are Ready for the Big Time in BC - New Pembina Study
I love our heat pump. Our house is now totally electrified. Total energy costs range from $80 to $140/month.
Don't @ me with "Yeah, but Alberta is -30 in the winter."
Heat pumps work.
youtu.be/tDclNNLM-aE
I love our heat pump. Our house is now totally electrified. Total energy costs range from $80 to $140/month.
Don't @ me with "Yeah, but Alberta is -30 in the winter."
Heat pumps work.
youtu.be/tDclNNLM-aE
Heat Pumps are Ready for the Big Time in BC - New Pembina Study
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Heat Pumps are Ready for the Big Time in BC - New Pembina Study
I love our heat pump. Our house is now totally electrified. Total energy costs range from $80 to $140/month.
Don't @ me with "Yeah, but Alberta is -30 in the winter."
Heat pumps work.
youtu.be/tDclNNLM-aE
I love our heat pump. Our house is now totally electrified. Total energy costs range from $80 to $140/month.
Don't @ me with "Yeah, but Alberta is -30 in the winter."
Heat pumps work.
youtu.be/tDclNNLM-aE
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Municipal meetings are where climate policy gets decided—but who can watch them all?
Civic Searchlight transcribes & indexes local government meetings across Canada. Already uncovering major stories on data centres, disinfo, pipeline taxes.
Help us expand: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/11/o...
Civic Searchlight transcribes & indexes local government meetings across Canada. Already uncovering major stories on data centres, disinfo, pipeline taxes.
Help us expand: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/11/o...
Something amazing
Name a major media outlet in this country and I guarantee you someone there is using Civic Searchlight. Major national institutions, including federal government departments, have signed on. Universit...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Municipal meetings are where climate policy gets decided—but who can watch them all?
Civic Searchlight transcribes & indexes local government meetings across Canada. Already uncovering major stories on data centres, disinfo, pipeline taxes.
Help us expand: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/11/o...
Civic Searchlight transcribes & indexes local government meetings across Canada. Already uncovering major stories on data centres, disinfo, pipeline taxes.
Help us expand: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/11/o...
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The carbon price hike to $130/ton was sold as the big win — but experts say the MOU weakens national climate policy and creates uneven rules across provinces. Full interview with Dave Sawyer now on our channel. #ReelsDaily #PoliticalUpdate #InsightTalk #TrendingNow #CanadaNews
December 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The carbon price hike to $130/ton was sold as the big win — but experts say the MOU weakens national climate policy and creates uneven rules across provinces. Full interview with Dave Sawyer now on our channel. #ReelsDaily #PoliticalUpdate #InsightTalk #TrendingNow #CanadaNews
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NEW RELEASE! 📣 New Climate Insight features are now available, making it easier than ever to overcome the barriers to building low-carbon, resilient housing and infrastructure with Climate Insight. See for yourself 🔗 climateinsight.ca
April 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NEW RELEASE! 📣 New Climate Insight features are now available, making it easier than ever to overcome the barriers to building low-carbon, resilient housing and infrastructure with Climate Insight. See for yourself 🔗 climateinsight.ca
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To recap: Doug Ford destroyed parkland at Ontario Place for a private waterpark; closed Ontario Science Centre under false pretenses; and now is moving the OSC into Harbourfront.
Partial destruction of one public place; permanent destruction of another; longterm takeover of a third.
Partial destruction of one public place; permanent destruction of another; longterm takeover of a third.
December 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
To recap: Doug Ford destroyed parkland at Ontario Place for a private waterpark; closed Ontario Science Centre under false pretenses; and now is moving the OSC into Harbourfront.
Partial destruction of one public place; permanent destruction of another; longterm takeover of a third.
Partial destruction of one public place; permanent destruction of another; longterm takeover of a third.
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News today about the Ontario Science Centre: Its "temporary location" will take over most, or possibly all, of Harbourfront Centre.
86,000 square feet is a larger fraction, if not all, of Harbourfront's buildings.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
86,000 square feet is a larger fraction, if not all, of Harbourfront's buildings.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
Ontario Newsroom
news.ontario.ca
December 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
News today about the Ontario Science Centre: Its "temporary location" will take over most, or possibly all, of Harbourfront Centre.
86,000 square feet is a larger fraction, if not all, of Harbourfront's buildings.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
86,000 square feet is a larger fraction, if not all, of Harbourfront's buildings.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
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Asia is Electrifying and Grid Expansion is Its Priority, Not Oil and LNG
Analyst Pete Tillotson, @rhomotion, on China's power market, battery storage, and electricity trends in Asia.
#energytransition #china #asia
youtu.be/i-1g9U5YaYI
Analyst Pete Tillotson, @rhomotion, on China's power market, battery storage, and electricity trends in Asia.
#energytransition #china #asia
youtu.be/i-1g9U5YaYI
Asia is Electrifying and Grid Expansion is Its Priority, Not Oil and LNG
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Asia is Electrifying and Grid Expansion is Its Priority, Not Oil and LNG
Analyst Pete Tillotson, @rhomotion, on China's power market, battery storage, and electricity trends in Asia.
#energytransition #china #asia
youtu.be/i-1g9U5YaYI
Analyst Pete Tillotson, @rhomotion, on China's power market, battery storage, and electricity trends in Asia.
#energytransition #china #asia
youtu.be/i-1g9U5YaYI
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Eby, Carney Are Math Challenged on BC LNG Expansion Ambitions
I'm sorry, but there is just no business case to expand BC LNG.
Furthermore, David Eby, Mark Carney, Time Hodgson haven't bothered to make one.
Who needs customers, right?
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/DJzKGVUUU2U
I'm sorry, but there is just no business case to expand BC LNG.
Furthermore, David Eby, Mark Carney, Time Hodgson haven't bothered to make one.
Who needs customers, right?
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/DJzKGVUUU2U
Eby, Carney Are Math Challenged on BC LNG Expansion Ambitions
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Eby, Carney Are Math Challenged on BC LNG Expansion Ambitions
I'm sorry, but there is just no business case to expand BC LNG.
Furthermore, David Eby, Mark Carney, Time Hodgson haven't bothered to make one.
Who needs customers, right?
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/DJzKGVUUU2U
I'm sorry, but there is just no business case to expand BC LNG.
Furthermore, David Eby, Mark Carney, Time Hodgson haven't bothered to make one.
Who needs customers, right?
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/DJzKGVUUU2U
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Three of the five worst harvests on record have now occurred since 2020.
You can only pick one: Energy from fossil fuels instead of the sun OR Food.
You can only pick one: Energy from fossil fuels instead of the sun OR Food.
UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Three of the five worst harvests on record have now occurred since 2020.
You can only pick one: Energy from fossil fuels instead of the sun OR Food.
You can only pick one: Energy from fossil fuels instead of the sun OR Food.
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Three Liberal ministers are maintaining the Liberal caucus is united — despite the recent resignation of former cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault and discontent among BC Liberal MPs whose constituents balk at the idea of a pipeline to BC’s coast.
Federal ministers claim Liberal caucus is united on pipeline agreement despite public disagreements
At a chaotic press conference this morning, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson and Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature Julie Dabrusin were pressed repeatedly on the ca...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Three Liberal ministers are maintaining the Liberal caucus is united — despite the recent resignation of former cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault and discontent among BC Liberal MPs whose constituents balk at the idea of a pipeline to BC’s coast.
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Spoiler Alert: Canada is not one of them. At all. Quite the contrary #cdnpoli #MarkCarney www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/c...
The surprising countries pulling off stunningly fast clean energy transitions | CNN
Fossil fuel production is still increasing and the United States is in climate denial mode. But, globally, the use of renewable energy is on the rise — and several countries are shifting to solar fast...
www.cnn.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Spoiler Alert: Canada is not one of them. At all. Quite the contrary #cdnpoli #MarkCarney www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/c...
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It can feel hard to know how to talk with young people about the climate crisis, when we often have complicated emotions about it too. A little prep for these conversations can go a long way. Climate researcher and psychotherapist Laura Glover shares her advice on our blog: https://bit.ly/4oBxkvC
December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It can feel hard to know how to talk with young people about the climate crisis, when we often have complicated emotions about it too. A little prep for these conversations can go a long way. Climate researcher and psychotherapist Laura Glover shares her advice on our blog: https://bit.ly/4oBxkvC
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Carney made commitments on the world stage, and it’s time to follow through. Nature can’t wait, Canada needs a real plan that protects biodiversity and drives climate action.
December 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Carney made commitments on the world stage, and it’s time to follow through. Nature can’t wait, Canada needs a real plan that protects biodiversity and drives climate action.