Arno Kopecky
@arnokopecky.bsky.social
Environmental journalist and author.
I cover 🇨🇦 affairs for @nationalobserver.com.
Contributing writer @thewalrus.ca.
I cover 🇨🇦 affairs for @nationalobserver.com.
Contributing writer @thewalrus.ca.
Geothermal, baby.
Another one that’s slipped through Canada’s nation-building, deep-drilling cracks…so far.
Another one that’s slipped through Canada’s nation-building, deep-drilling cracks…so far.
You know #Geothermal has at last made the <> when @newyorker.com runs a long read!
Brilliant reporting by Rivka Galchen with quotes from @leahstokes.bsky.social @gwagner.com @timlatimer.bsky.social
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Brilliant reporting by Rivka Galchen with quotes from @leahstokes.bsky.social @gwagner.com @timlatimer.bsky.social
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Why the Time Has Finally Come for Geothermal Energy
It used to be that drawing heat from deep in the Earth was practical only in geyser-filled places such as Iceland. But new approaches may have us on the cusp of an energy revolution.
www.newyorker.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Geothermal, baby.
Another one that’s slipped through Canada’s nation-building, deep-drilling cracks…so far.
Another one that’s slipped through Canada’s nation-building, deep-drilling cracks…so far.
So this was fun.
News broke just before we went live that Carney and Smith are on the brink of reaching a pipeline deal that may (or may not!) include lifting the tanker ban.
This is me processint in real time, with Real Talk @ryanjespersen.bsky.social 👇
News broke just before we went live that Carney and Smith are on the brink of reaching a pipeline deal that may (or may not!) include lifting the tanker ban.
This is me processint in real time, with Real Talk @ryanjespersen.bsky.social 👇
"I don't know if Mark Carney and Danielle Smith appreciate the scale of opposition here. Carney's threading a really crazy tightrope." @arnokopecky.bsky.social says a new pipeline is far from guaranteed. Thoughts?
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/111925BILL9
🎧: rtrj.info/111925 #cdnpoli
youtu.be/dasiIXFpLTE?...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/111925BILL9
🎧: rtrj.info/111925 #cdnpoli
youtu.be/dasiIXFpLTE?...
"Carney's Threading a Crazy Tightrope"
YouTube video by Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
So this was fun.
News broke just before we went live that Carney and Smith are on the brink of reaching a pipeline deal that may (or may not!) include lifting the tanker ban.
This is me processint in real time, with Real Talk @ryanjespersen.bsky.social 👇
News broke just before we went live that Carney and Smith are on the brink of reaching a pipeline deal that may (or may not!) include lifting the tanker ban.
This is me processint in real time, with Real Talk @ryanjespersen.bsky.social 👇
Crikey
Email just went out on my campus that the Immigration Goons ("federal immigration agents") will be in town (Raleigh).
Inter alia, it says,"International students, faculty and staff should carry evidence of their immigration status with them at all times."
The fuck kind of country are we living in?
Inter alia, it says,"International students, faculty and staff should carry evidence of their immigration status with them at all times."
The fuck kind of country are we living in?
November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Crikey
Lots of folks hating on May for voting yes on the budget.
But she extracted a super-public, verbal commitment from Carney to honour Paris commitments, & made climate policy a big part of the news cycle.
Seems like effective leveraging — esp given the budget was gonna pass no matter what.
But she extracted a super-public, verbal commitment from Carney to honour Paris commitments, & made climate policy a big part of the news cycle.
Seems like effective leveraging — esp given the budget was gonna pass no matter what.
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Lots of folks hating on May for voting yes on the budget.
But she extracted a super-public, verbal commitment from Carney to honour Paris commitments, & made climate policy a big part of the news cycle.
Seems like effective leveraging — esp given the budget was gonna pass no matter what.
But she extracted a super-public, verbal commitment from Carney to honour Paris commitments, & made climate policy a big part of the news cycle.
Seems like effective leveraging — esp given the budget was gonna pass no matter what.
What a delight to be selected as a Messenger of Biodiversity for the second year running.
Huge thanks to the Sitka Foundation for this generous gift. By believing in the power of journalism, you increase the power of journalism.
Big congrats to my fellow Fellows - fine company!
LFG!
Huge thanks to the Sitka Foundation for this generous gift. By believing in the power of journalism, you increase the power of journalism.
Big congrats to my fellow Fellows - fine company!
LFG!
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What a delight to be selected as a Messenger of Biodiversity for the second year running.
Huge thanks to the Sitka Foundation for this generous gift. By believing in the power of journalism, you increase the power of journalism.
Big congrats to my fellow Fellows - fine company!
LFG!
Huge thanks to the Sitka Foundation for this generous gift. By believing in the power of journalism, you increase the power of journalism.
Big congrats to my fellow Fellows - fine company!
LFG!
"It is not apparent how much the president of the United States sleeps.” - Mark Carney on Trump.
"Hitler stays up late and sleeps badly, which I fear is the world's misfortune." - William Shirer on the other guy.
www.thestar.com/politics/the...
"Hitler stays up late and sleeps badly, which I fear is the world's misfortune." - William Shirer on the other guy.
www.thestar.com/politics/the...
There’s a reason Mark Carney isn’t talking to Donald Trump
Where Carney was once in nearly a 24/7 texting-back-and-forth relationship with Trump, the prime minister and the president have had no contact on trade since the APEC summit in Korea,
www.thestar.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"It is not apparent how much the president of the United States sleeps.” - Mark Carney on Trump.
"Hitler stays up late and sleeps badly, which I fear is the world's misfortune." - William Shirer on the other guy.
www.thestar.com/politics/the...
"Hitler stays up late and sleeps badly, which I fear is the world's misfortune." - William Shirer on the other guy.
www.thestar.com/politics/the...
"Profit-making replaced nation-building as the prime motive."
Plus ca change...
Plus ca change...
An expensive project to export Canada’s resources, getting subsidy after subsidy. A way to diversify Prairie exports away from a single buyer, but with major opposition from affected First Nations. Promises of prosperity.
Icebergs.
My column this week, about the historical echoes of Ksi Lisims.
Icebergs.
My column this week, about the historical echoes of Ksi Lisims.
This LNG project sounds familiar — and not in a good way
More than a century ago, Prince Rupert, BC was poised to become the hub of the Pacific, thanks to a megaproject with eerie similarities to what's coming now. What happened?
www.nationalobserver.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
"Profit-making replaced nation-building as the prime motive."
Plus ca change...
Plus ca change...
Reposted by Arno Kopecky
Canadian Geothermal is World Class, Ready to Scale for Global Markets
Geothermal is closely tied to oil/gas drilling. Alberta is a leader in this technology.
Perfect fit for economic diversification.
@ABDanielleSmith @MarkJCarney
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/klaxCT38M9s
Geothermal is closely tied to oil/gas drilling. Alberta is a leader in this technology.
Perfect fit for economic diversification.
@ABDanielleSmith @MarkJCarney
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/klaxCT38M9s
Canadian Geothermal is World Class, Ready to Scale for Global Markets
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Canadian Geothermal is World Class, Ready to Scale for Global Markets
Geothermal is closely tied to oil/gas drilling. Alberta is a leader in this technology.
Perfect fit for economic diversification.
@ABDanielleSmith @MarkJCarney
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/klaxCT38M9s
Geothermal is closely tied to oil/gas drilling. Alberta is a leader in this technology.
Perfect fit for economic diversification.
@ABDanielleSmith @MarkJCarney
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/klaxCT38M9s
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Reposted by Arno Kopecky
Seriously appreciating this close-up translation of Carney's energy plans from @arnokopecky.bsky.social 👏
In four minutes, Carney revealed his energy policy
In four minutes at the Canadian Club Toronto, Carney gave away more than he has all year.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Seriously appreciating this close-up translation of Carney's energy plans from @arnokopecky.bsky.social 👏
Lots of attention (rightly so) on Carney's latest Major Projects announcements.
But imo, Ottawa's energy/climate policy is way bigger than that. And last week, in a riveting on-stage / off-script exchange, Carney revealed that picture in full.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/14/a...
But imo, Ottawa's energy/climate policy is way bigger than that. And last week, in a riveting on-stage / off-script exchange, Carney revealed that picture in full.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/14/a...
In four minutes, Carney revealed his energy policy
In four minutes at the Canadian Club Toronto, Carney gave away more than he has all year.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lots of attention (rightly so) on Carney's latest Major Projects announcements.
But imo, Ottawa's energy/climate policy is way bigger than that. And last week, in a riveting on-stage / off-script exchange, Carney revealed that picture in full.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/14/a...
But imo, Ottawa's energy/climate policy is way bigger than that. And last week, in a riveting on-stage / off-script exchange, Carney revealed that picture in full.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/14/a...
Oh wow - *that’s* why they changed venues? Ouch.
Fun fact: Carney wasn’t even welcome in Prince Rupert for this announcement — local nations including Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla are opposing Ksi Lisims LNG. He had to change the venue last minute, yet the Feds and province are still rushing to fast-track this giveaway to US billionaires. #bcpoli
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Oh wow - *that’s* why they changed venues? Ouch.
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We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break
Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein
www.nationalobserver.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
I feel like this doesn't get enough acknowledgement
Democrats were in a tough position because Trump is very credible when he threatens to murder millions of Americans if they do not give him what he wants.
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I feel like this doesn't get enough acknowledgement
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Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate & sustainability dept. This would spell an end to the city's national leadership in urban climate policy.
Great reporting by @mfawcettatkinson.bsky.social & @natashabulowski.bsky.social
If you disagree...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Great reporting by @mfawcettatkinson.bsky.social & @natashabulowski.bsky.social
If you disagree...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate & sustainability dept. This would spell an end to the city's national leadership in urban climate policy.
Great reporting by @mfawcettatkinson.bsky.social & @natashabulowski.bsky.social
If you disagree...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Great reporting by @mfawcettatkinson.bsky.social & @natashabulowski.bsky.social
If you disagree...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
“The belief that the transition is inevitable is the mechanism itself."
- Masterful essay from one of Canada's best climate writers, @theturner.bsky.social, on the state of play going into COP 30.
Puts the current moment in crystal clear context.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
- Masterful essay from one of Canada's best climate writers, @theturner.bsky.social, on the state of play going into COP 30.
Puts the current moment in crystal clear context.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: A decade after the Paris Agreement, the clean economy is winning
As the world’s climate negotiators gather in Brazil, they must understand that the energy transition is now inevitable
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“The belief that the transition is inevitable is the mechanism itself."
- Masterful essay from one of Canada's best climate writers, @theturner.bsky.social, on the state of play going into COP 30.
Puts the current moment in crystal clear context.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
- Masterful essay from one of Canada's best climate writers, @theturner.bsky.social, on the state of play going into COP 30.
Puts the current moment in crystal clear context.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Reposted by Arno Kopecky
Some very useful corrections to the NY Times piece today on progress since Paris. We're actually doing much better than indicated by the emissions graph the Times used
Great dissection of where the world stands on climate 10 years after Paris: better than ever; worse than needed.
Start here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
But lemme quibble a bit with the CO₂ₑ emissions pathways painted here.
A quick 🧵
Start here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
But lemme quibble a bit with the CO₂ₑ emissions pathways painted here.
A quick 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Some very useful corrections to the NY Times piece today on progress since Paris. We're actually doing much better than indicated by the emissions graph the Times used
Reposted by Arno Kopecky
New meme just dropped
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
New meme just dropped
A strong subtext from my conversation with MP Will Greaves was just how much financial strain the system is under. And like it or not, nothing pays the bills (health care, education, etc) like fossil fuel revenue.
Unelected climate hawks can ignore that strain in a way that elected ones cannot.
Unelected climate hawks can ignore that strain in a way that elected ones cannot.
Mark Carney's "Climate Competitiveness Strategy" didn't get much love at first sight.
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
Is there anything to love in Carney’s climate strategy?
Amidst widespread criticism, some climate advocates see cause for optimism. A handful of prominent names in the climate community shared their reasons with Canada’s National Observer for cautious supp...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A strong subtext from my conversation with MP Will Greaves was just how much financial strain the system is under. And like it or not, nothing pays the bills (health care, education, etc) like fossil fuel revenue.
Unelected climate hawks can ignore that strain in a way that elected ones cannot.
Unelected climate hawks can ignore that strain in a way that elected ones cannot.
Mark Carney's "Climate Competitiveness Strategy" didn't get much love at first sight.
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
Is there anything to love in Carney’s climate strategy?
Amidst widespread criticism, some climate advocates see cause for optimism. A handful of prominent names in the climate community shared their reasons with Canada’s National Observer for cautious supp...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Mark Carney's "Climate Competitiveness Strategy" didn't get much love at first sight.
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
But there are good things in it.
Spoke to a few supporters, including MP @wgreaves.bsky.social, who pushed hard to make sure a youth climate corps is part of the strategy.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/a...
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really worth watching the clip here
Vancouver councillor defends attendance record after selling local home, buying property in Okanagan
Vancouver councillor defends attendance record after selling local home, buying property in Okanagan
A Vancouver city councillor is defending his attendance record after selling his local home and buying a property in the Okanagan.
bit.ly
October 30, 2025 at 4:58 AM
really worth watching the clip here
100%
Bonkers that mass transit is so absent from the national chat.
I mean trains are even compatible with fascism! Pan-partisan appeal! Make em run on time and rule for life…
Bonkers that mass transit is so absent from the national chat.
I mean trains are even compatible with fascism! Pan-partisan appeal! Make em run on time and rule for life…
Instead of trying to green cars so much why don't we just invest in trains. city trains. under ground trains. above ground trains. trains between cities. trains between countries. TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
October 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
100%
Bonkers that mass transit is so absent from the national chat.
I mean trains are even compatible with fascism! Pan-partisan appeal! Make em run on time and rule for life…
Bonkers that mass transit is so absent from the national chat.
I mean trains are even compatible with fascism! Pan-partisan appeal! Make em run on time and rule for life…
Every time the term comes up, I have to remind myself exactly what "the notwithstanding clause" means, and why it's nuclear.
To get buy-in from all 10 provinces (which it didn't), Canada's constitution has a clause allowing provinces to override its fundamental rights and freedoms. The framers -- I've spoken to some -- imagined it used in existential-crisis cases. Well, a province just used it to break a teachers' strike
October 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Every time the term comes up, I have to remind myself exactly what "the notwithstanding clause" means, and why it's nuclear.
I get the narrative mechanics in play, but it would be lovely to see this story get as much (national) attention as the premier’s pipeline rhetoric.
One of the largest rallies in Alberta's history.
25,000+ people. One message:
We stand for public education.
25,000+ people. One message:
We stand for public education.
October 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I get the narrative mechanics in play, but it would be lovely to see this story get as much (national) attention as the premier’s pipeline rhetoric.
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Pretty sure that's 'pervert'
Washington Post editorial board: Right-wing idiots who also cannot spell.
October 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Pretty sure that's 'pervert'