Fiona Connelly
@fmconn.bsky.social
Climate justice, communications, facilitation.
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NEW: Age of "climate whiplash" puts residents of Africa's cities in danger
As global warming intensifies heavy rainfall and drought, cities with poor drainage and water systems are struggling to adapt and protect people, especially in the Global South
As global warming intensifies heavy rainfall and drought, cities with poor drainage and water systems are struggling to adapt and protect people, especially in the Global South
Age of "climate whiplash" puts residents of Africa's cities in danger
As climate change intensifies heavy rainfall and drought, Africa's cities are struggling to adapt and protect people
www.climatechangenews.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NEW: Age of "climate whiplash" puts residents of Africa's cities in danger
As global warming intensifies heavy rainfall and drought, cities with poor drainage and water systems are struggling to adapt and protect people, especially in the Global South
As global warming intensifies heavy rainfall and drought, cities with poor drainage and water systems are struggling to adapt and protect people, especially in the Global South
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WATCH, READ, LISTEN: @theguardian.com examined the investor-state lawsuit levelled against Greenland that is seeking to reverse its uranium mining ban.
📝 @pgreenfielduk.bsky.social and Phoebe Weston
📝 @pgreenfielduk.bsky.social and Phoebe Weston
Fearing toxic waste, Greenland ended uranium mining. Now, they could be forced to restart - or pay $11bn
The island is being sued by a mining company over its decision, and faces paying nine times its annual budget in damages if it loses
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
WATCH, READ, LISTEN: @theguardian.com examined the investor-state lawsuit levelled against Greenland that is seeking to reverse its uranium mining ban.
📝 @pgreenfielduk.bsky.social and Phoebe Weston
📝 @pgreenfielduk.bsky.social and Phoebe Weston
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I was wrong… it was more:
Canadian authorities display 835 kilograms of seized drugs smuggled across the US border into Canada...🇨🇦
March 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I was wrong… it was more:
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New from @policyalternatives.ca: The era of the Canadian economy relying on stable access to U.S. markets is over. Here are ten ideas for how Canada can rebuild an economy that's stronger, more independent & more democratic. @hadrianmk.bsky.social #cdnecon
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Ten Trump-proof nation-building projects for a strong, independent Canada - CCPA
Thanks to decades of concerted action by Canadian businesses and governments—often working in opposition to workers and the broader public interest—the Canadian economy is now deeply integrated with o...
www.policyalternatives.ca
February 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
New from @policyalternatives.ca: The era of the Canadian economy relying on stable access to U.S. markets is over. Here are ten ideas for how Canada can rebuild an economy that's stronger, more independent & more democratic. @hadrianmk.bsky.social #cdnecon
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Fellow Ontarians : Keep making noise on this.
We cannot afford to give $100 million dollars to Elon Musk. We do not want to be in business with this monster.
I'm from Northern Ontario. It deserves better internet access but Musk ain't the guy for the job.
Tell Doug to rip up the deal!
We cannot afford to give $100 million dollars to Elon Musk. We do not want to be in business with this monster.
I'm from Northern Ontario. It deserves better internet access but Musk ain't the guy for the job.
Tell Doug to rip up the deal!
Globe editorial: Mr. Ford, end the Starlink deal with Elon Musk
Ontario’s contract for satellite internet access is an unnecessary stop-gap measure that could put Canadian security at risk
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Fellow Ontarians : Keep making noise on this.
We cannot afford to give $100 million dollars to Elon Musk. We do not want to be in business with this monster.
I'm from Northern Ontario. It deserves better internet access but Musk ain't the guy for the job.
Tell Doug to rip up the deal!
We cannot afford to give $100 million dollars to Elon Musk. We do not want to be in business with this monster.
I'm from Northern Ontario. It deserves better internet access but Musk ain't the guy for the job.
Tell Doug to rip up the deal!
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In comparison to other regions of Canada, Quebecers remain one of the most progressive provinces on climate action, with a recent poll showing 83 per cent of Quebecers said they would like to see the next government do more about climate change. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/11/n...
Climate change still high on Quebecers’ election agenda
In comparison to other regions of Canada, Quebecers remain one of the most progressive provinces on climate action, with a recent poll showing 83 per cent of Quebecers want the next government to do m...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In comparison to other regions of Canada, Quebecers remain one of the most progressive provinces on climate action, with a recent poll showing 83 per cent of Quebecers said they would like to see the next government do more about climate change. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/11/n...
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"A recent @policyalternatives.bsky.social article provides an overview of how Canada’s different classes are doing... In short, if you’re in the bottom 60 per cent of Canadians, things are bad and they’re getting worse." @rromard.bsky.social #inequality www.standard-freeholder.com/opinion/work...
Community editorial board: Working-class people need to be political, not revel in conspiracies
Standard-Freeholder community editorial board column on wealth and political inequality, with some motivation on addressing it.
www.standard-freeholder.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
"A recent @policyalternatives.bsky.social article provides an overview of how Canada’s different classes are doing... In short, if you’re in the bottom 60 per cent of Canadians, things are bad and they’re getting worse." @rromard.bsky.social #inequality www.standard-freeholder.com/opinion/work...
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In this @climatehome.bsky.social article, @chloefarand.bsky.social cites Elisa Morgera, UN special rapporteur on climate change & #HumanRights, who urges a critical look at the surging demand for #CriticalMinerals. ⤵️
We must challenge demand for critical minerals: UN rapporteur
We need to "take a step back" and assess the full environmental and human rights impacts of mining critical minerals, says Elisa Morgera
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February 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In this @climatehome.bsky.social article, @chloefarand.bsky.social cites Elisa Morgera, UN special rapporteur on climate change & #HumanRights, who urges a critical look at the surging demand for #CriticalMinerals. ⤵️
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This piece by @judreb.bsky.social is so tragically true.
Almost 40 years ago, the Left was warning about the consequences of tying Canada economically to the US. The election of Donald Trump is showing just how accurate those warnings were.
rabble.ca/columnists/t...
Almost 40 years ago, the Left was warning about the consequences of tying Canada economically to the US. The election of Donald Trump is showing just how accurate those warnings were.
rabble.ca/columnists/t...
They should have listened to us about free trade
Almost 40 years ago, the Left was warning about the consequences of tying Canada economically to the US with free trade.
rabble.ca
February 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This piece by @judreb.bsky.social is so tragically true.
Almost 40 years ago, the Left was warning about the consequences of tying Canada economically to the US. The election of Donald Trump is showing just how accurate those warnings were.
rabble.ca/columnists/t...
Almost 40 years ago, the Left was warning about the consequences of tying Canada economically to the US. The election of Donald Trump is showing just how accurate those warnings were.
rabble.ca/columnists/t...