Dr Dan Shugar 🇨🇦
@watershedlab.bsky.social
I make ice cream and do science and suck at fly fishing. YYC
glaciers - geohazards - climate - geomorphology - geomatics - gelato
He/him
Fellow, @rcgssgrc.bsky.social
glaciers - geohazards - climate - geomorphology - geomatics - gelato
He/him
Fellow, @rcgssgrc.bsky.social
Just some rocks that are 1.45 billion years old.
3. What is the oldest thing you own?
January 7, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Just some rocks that are 1.45 billion years old.
Now THIS is how you write a short story
When I was 23, I saw a bunch of really cute velvet furniture on the side of the road, totally nice. Took it in and a year later a friend’s new gf came to my house and it turns out I’d stolen her entire living room while she was moving.
January 7, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Now THIS is how you write a short story
Is there a political story in this province that doesn’t involve this guy?!
NEW: A podcaster accused of harassing a former AHS director said he was hired by an Edmonton lawyer, court docs show. That lawyer has ties to Sam Mraiche, who owns companies at the centre of Alberta's procurement controversy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
Podcaster accused of harassing former AHS board member says he was hired by Edmonton lawyer, court records show
Legal documents identify Bryan Ward, who has acted for Sam Mraiche on multiple occasions, as the lawyer
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Is there a political story in this province that doesn’t involve this guy?!
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I like it here on Bluesky, but it still has this toxic habit that is everywhere else on social media: This obsessive need people have to hold others to account for having contrary opinions or analysis.
You're not responsible for other people's opinions, and you can't shame them into changing them.
You're not responsible for other people's opinions, and you can't shame them into changing them.
that's a lot of power users gone because of dogpiling. christ
January 6, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I like it here on Bluesky, but it still has this toxic habit that is everywhere else on social media: This obsessive need people have to hold others to account for having contrary opinions or analysis.
You're not responsible for other people's opinions, and you can't shame them into changing them.
You're not responsible for other people's opinions, and you can't shame them into changing them.
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I will be in Nuuk in the coming weeks to officially open Canada’s consulate and mark a concrete step in strengthening our engagement in support of Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including Greenland.
January 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I will be in Nuuk in the coming weeks to officially open Canada’s consulate and mark a concrete step in strengthening our engagement in support of Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including Greenland.
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I'm hiring a postdoc to work with myself, Dr Jim Lyons and the entire NOAA Firebird team on the adaptive management part of our larger project focused on the impacts of prescribed fire on Gulf Coast wetlands
Accepting applications until Feb 15th
blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/19...
Accepting applications until Feb 15th
blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/19...
Postdoctoral Research Associate - NOAA Firebird - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI - Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
blogs.illinois.edu
January 6, 2026 at 1:29 PM
I'm hiring a postdoc to work with myself, Dr Jim Lyons and the entire NOAA Firebird team on the adaptive management part of our larger project focused on the impacts of prescribed fire on Gulf Coast wetlands
Accepting applications until Feb 15th
blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/19...
Accepting applications until Feb 15th
blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/19...
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This is so important, and don’t forget that major land use change and deforestation occurred across Europe, Asia, and Africa long before even 1750.
Published today: Importance of beginning industrial-era climate simulations in the eighteenth century
Defining pre-industrial to be 1750, rather than 1850, produces different (simulated) historical climate changes after 1850. Pre-1850 volcanoes & land use matter.
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
Defining pre-industrial to be 1750, rather than 1850, produces different (simulated) historical climate changes after 1850. Pre-1850 volcanoes & land use matter.
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
January 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
This is so important, and don’t forget that major land use change and deforestation occurred across Europe, Asia, and Africa long before even 1750.
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Once again, I ask: Approve what? Which route? With which proponents? With what consent from First Nations rights-holders?
There's nothing to approve. Not even a line on a map.
There's nothing to approve. Not even a line on a map.
Poilievre calls for immediate pipeline approval following U.S. action in Venezuela nationalnewswatch.com/2026/01/06/p...
Poilievre calls for immediate pipeline approval following U.S. action…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
nationalnewswatch.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Once again, I ask: Approve what? Which route? With which proponents? With what consent from First Nations rights-holders?
There's nothing to approve. Not even a line on a map.
There's nothing to approve. Not even a line on a map.
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Love this thorough overview from @livewirecalgary.bsky.social on the state of Calgary’s water infrastructure #yyccc #yyc livewirecalgary.com/2026/01/05/w...
Want to see the age and material of water mains in your Calgary neighbourhood? - LiveWire Calgary
As a former engineer for a public utility, Edmontonian Nick Khotenko had a special interest in Calgary’s latest Bearspaw feeder main break. So much so that Khotenko dove into Calgary’s open data catal...
livewirecalgary.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Love this thorough overview from @livewirecalgary.bsky.social on the state of Calgary’s water infrastructure #yyccc #yyc livewirecalgary.com/2026/01/05/w...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney clarifies position on the United States using military force to annex Greenland:
"We stand with Denmark, we stand with Greenland, our closest partnership is with the United States, and we'll work with everybody to make sure we move forward together"
"We stand with Denmark, we stand with Greenland, our closest partnership is with the United States, and we'll work with everybody to make sure we move forward together"
January 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney clarifies position on the United States using military force to annex Greenland:
"We stand with Denmark, we stand with Greenland, our closest partnership is with the United States, and we'll work with everybody to make sure we move forward together"
"We stand with Denmark, we stand with Greenland, our closest partnership is with the United States, and we'll work with everybody to make sure we move forward together"
Folks, this is not a drill. We did it not so long ago and we can do it again. Set up a bucket in the shower for your plants. It’s it’s yellow, let it mellow. Etc. #Calgary #watermainbreak
January 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Folks, this is not a drill. We did it not so long ago and we can do it again. Set up a bucket in the shower for your plants. It’s it’s yellow, let it mellow. Etc. #Calgary #watermainbreak
A social network for geomorphologists, called MeanderIn
A social network for paleoanthropologists, called HominIn.
A social network for weasel enthusiasts, called MinkedIn.
January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
A social network for geomorphologists, called MeanderIn
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Carney really needs to step up immediately.
(Reuters) - Greenland belongs to its people, and only Denmark and Greenland can decide on matters concerning their relations, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Britain, and Denmark said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
@reuters.com
@reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Carney really needs to step up immediately.
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Last night, so many people tried to read this article that it crashed the website! Let’s try again this morning - for the love of Canada, and Alberta.
Why should Alberta stay in Canada? The reasons aren’t just economic or legal. I hope you will read and share my robust rebuttal to those trying to break up our country. And I hope you’ll respond. #cdnpoli #Alberta #ableg #abpoli #Canada #SenateofCanada
The Case for Sticking Around - Alberta Views
Let’s not quit Canada. Let’s make it better for everyone—including Albertans
albertaviews.ca
January 6, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Last night, so many people tried to read this article that it crashed the website! Let’s try again this morning - for the love of Canada, and Alberta.
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Canada is "20 years behind" on flood planning, experts say, and maps meant to show at-risk areas are severely outdated. That poses harm to people and property, but plans to update flood maps often anger homeowners, who worry about insurance costs and property values. thenarwhal.ca/outdated-flo...
Are Canadians more afraid of floods — or flood maps? | The Narwhal
Canada’s outdated flood maps put people at risk. In Montreal, a battle over updating them highlights a nationwide worry over home values and insurance costs
thenarwhal.ca
January 6, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Canada is "20 years behind" on flood planning, experts say, and maps meant to show at-risk areas are severely outdated. That poses harm to people and property, but plans to update flood maps often anger homeowners, who worry about insurance costs and property values. thenarwhal.ca/outdated-flo...
CBS moving in on Facebook’s turf
This is nuts. Too much emphasis on experts on climate change, right?
January 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
CBS moving in on Facebook’s turf
“Go out and buy a house, buy something, get into the market. It's probably one of the best times to get in the market,” he said. “I don't know if prices are going to go any lower. I think we've seen the majority of the dip.”
The benchmark price for detached home is $1.9M
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The benchmark price for detached home is $1.9M
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Vancouver area home sales hit lowest level in more than two decades in 2025 | CBC News
Greater Vancouver recorded its lowest annual home sales total in more than two decades in 2025, capping a year that saw weak buyer demand, rising inventory and easing prices, according to new data fro...
www.cbc.ca
January 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM
“Go out and buy a house, buy something, get into the market. It's probably one of the best times to get in the market,” he said. “I don't know if prices are going to go any lower. I think we've seen the majority of the dip.”
The benchmark price for detached home is $1.9M
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The benchmark price for detached home is $1.9M
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hopefully I don't get booed when I step off the plane in Helsinki next week. www.cbc.ca/sports/hocke...
Canada tops Finland to claim bronze at world junior hockey championship | CBC Sports
Zayne Parekh had a goal and an assist to set a new record for points by a Canadian defenceman at a world junior hockey championship as the country salvaged a bronze medal with a 6-3 victory over Finla...
www.cbc.ca
January 6, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Hopefully I don't get booed when I step off the plane in Helsinki next week. www.cbc.ca/sports/hocke...
Let's play a fun game: How many pages was your longest "response to reviewers" letter? How about your shortest? 🧪
January 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Let's play a fun game: How many pages was your longest "response to reviewers" letter? How about your shortest? 🧪
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RAE: "But I for one am absolutely convinced that the President of the United States firmly believes that Canada should be part of the United States, end of subject, end of debate."
January 5, 2026 at 11:06 PM
RAE: "But I for one am absolutely convinced that the President of the United States firmly believes that Canada should be part of the United States, end of subject, end of debate."
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somebody at UChicago is feeding preprints to LLMs without authors' consent, in a research study
they have the gall to suggest to authors they've opted-in that they volunteer to evaluate the LLMs' suggestions regarding their own work.
lol, lmao even. here is the invite and my reply
they have the gall to suggest to authors they've opted-in that they volunteer to evaluate the LLMs' suggestions regarding their own work.
lol, lmao even. here is the invite and my reply
January 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM
somebody at UChicago is feeding preprints to LLMs without authors' consent, in a research study
they have the gall to suggest to authors they've opted-in that they volunteer to evaluate the LLMs' suggestions regarding their own work.
lol, lmao even. here is the invite and my reply
they have the gall to suggest to authors they've opted-in that they volunteer to evaluate the LLMs' suggestions regarding their own work.
lol, lmao even. here is the invite and my reply
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Community college, junior college & city college faculty, are you interested in going to sea for eight days on an Alaska-to-Bay Area route with STEMSEAS? Join me! stemseas.org/2026-2yc-fac...
We have an informational webinar this Friday afternoon. ⚒️🌊
We have an informational webinar this Friday afternoon. ⚒️🌊
2026 2YC Faculty Expedition
stemseas.org
January 5, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Community college, junior college & city college faculty, are you interested in going to sea for eight days on an Alaska-to-Bay Area route with STEMSEAS? Join me! stemseas.org/2026-2yc-fac...
We have an informational webinar this Friday afternoon. ⚒️🌊
We have an informational webinar this Friday afternoon. ⚒️🌊
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Tenure-track Asst Prof Position in Geophysics at Columbia University. Apply by 31 January. See also: csdms.colorado.edu/wiki/Jobs
January 5, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Tenure-track Asst Prof Position in Geophysics at Columbia University. Apply by 31 January. See also: csdms.colorado.edu/wiki/Jobs
I thought this was @thebeaverton.com
Police reject birthday plea from excessive speeder in Sea to Sky
Police reject birthday plea from excessive speeder in Sea to Sky
Three vehicles were impounded and their drivers fined after being caught excessively speeding along the Sea to Sky Highway during the holiday season, according to BC Highway Patrol.
dlvr.it
January 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I thought this was @thebeaverton.com
Remind me how much Alberta's provincial budget is tied to oil prices. JK I don't want to know. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian energy stocks tumble after U.S. incursion in Venezuela | CBC News
North American oil prices climbed by more than one per cent on Monday following the upheaval in Venezuela over the weekend, while stock prices of some large Canadian oil and gas companies have fallen.
www.cbc.ca
January 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Remind me how much Alberta's provincial budget is tied to oil prices. JK I don't want to know. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...