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“We are on the cusp of a new era. Fossil fuels are running out of road. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.”
António Guterres is urging governments to shift energy plans and subsidies toward clean energy, as a new report shows 90% of renewable projects are now cheaper than fossil fuels.
António Guterres is urging governments to shift energy plans and subsidies toward clean energy, as a new report shows 90% of renewable projects are now cheaper than fossil fuels.
World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says
António Guterres says ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of renewable power projects cheaper than fossil fuels
www.theguardian.com
July 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“We are on the cusp of a new era. Fossil fuels are running out of road. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.”
António Guterres is urging governments to shift energy plans and subsidies toward clean energy, as a new report shows 90% of renewable projects are now cheaper than fossil fuels.
António Guterres is urging governments to shift energy plans and subsidies toward clean energy, as a new report shows 90% of renewable projects are now cheaper than fossil fuels.
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www.meditationsinanemergency.com/cynicism-is-... - thanks to @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social for referencing Let This Radicalize You in this excellent essay.
Cynicism Is the Enemy of Action
We have distant enemies, the enemies of truth, justice, human rights, and environmental protection, and they are easy to recognize and oppose. We also have near enemies, the cynics and defeatists amon...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:53 AM
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/cynicism-is-... - thanks to @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social for referencing Let This Radicalize You in this excellent essay.
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"No state is entitled to use justice for Iranians as a pretext for advancing its own ambitions for domination."
Amir Khadir on Israel's unprecedented attacks in Iran, and on Canada's complicity
breachmedia.ca/canada-compl...
Amir Khadir on Israel's unprecedented attacks in Iran, and on Canada's complicity
breachmedia.ca/canada-compl...
Canada must not be complicit in Israel’s war on Iran ⋆ The Breach
In the face of Israel’s latest breach of international law, Ottawa’s silence is complicity
breachmedia.ca
June 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"No state is entitled to use justice for Iranians as a pretext for advancing its own ambitions for domination."
Amir Khadir on Israel's unprecedented attacks in Iran, and on Canada's complicity
breachmedia.ca/canada-compl...
Amir Khadir on Israel's unprecedented attacks in Iran, and on Canada's complicity
breachmedia.ca/canada-compl...
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Residents from communities on the Port au Port Peninsula, joined by other protesters, gathered outside the St. John’s Convention Centre last week to oppose a proposed wind farm and mega wind-to-hydrogen project planned for Newfoundland’s west coast. #nlpoli
theindependent.ca/news/no-one-...
theindependent.ca/news/no-one-...
‘No one is representing us’: Port au Port residents protest outside EnergyNL conference – The Independent
As industry leaders gathered to promote Newfoundland and Labrador’s role in the global green energy race, protestors stood outside to demand transparency and environmental protection
theindependent.ca
June 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Residents from communities on the Port au Port Peninsula, joined by other protesters, gathered outside the St. John’s Convention Centre last week to oppose a proposed wind farm and mega wind-to-hydrogen project planned for Newfoundland’s west coast. #nlpoli
theindependent.ca/news/no-one-...
theindependent.ca/news/no-one-...
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Must-read piece on "End Times Schooling" by @jessehagopian.bsky.social who has done so much to unleash the liberatory power of education.
🌱 My new piece for @truthout.bsky.social is on combating the rise of “end times schooling.”
It’s inspired by @naomiaklein.bsky.social & @astra.bsky.social’s framing of “end times fascism.”
Social justice unionism & teaching truth are our best defense—join the struggle!
truthout.org/articles/eli...
It’s inspired by @naomiaklein.bsky.social & @astra.bsky.social’s framing of “end times fascism.”
Social justice unionism & teaching truth are our best defense—join the struggle!
truthout.org/articles/eli...
Elites Want to Turn Schools Into Factories of Hopelessness. We Can’t Let Them.
“End times schooling” risks turning schools into graveyards for hope — but they can also be greenhouses for resistance.
truthout.org
June 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Must-read piece on "End Times Schooling" by @jessehagopian.bsky.social who has done so much to unleash the liberatory power of education.
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Creating a Climate Venn, as per Dr Johnson’s TED talk, is one of the best things I’ve done to lessen worry about #ClimateChange
youtu.be/VsOJR40M0as?...
Thank you @ayanaeliza.bsky.social 💚
#Climate #NatureLover #Sustainability #Environment #ClimateAction #EcoAnxiety #ClimateAnxiety #EcoFriendly
youtu.be/VsOJR40M0as?...
Thank you @ayanaeliza.bsky.social 💚
#Climate #NatureLover #Sustainability #Environment #ClimateAction #EcoAnxiety #ClimateAnxiety #EcoFriendly
May 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Creating a Climate Venn, as per Dr Johnson’s TED talk, is one of the best things I’ve done to lessen worry about #ClimateChange
youtu.be/VsOJR40M0as?...
Thank you @ayanaeliza.bsky.social 💚
#Climate #NatureLover #Sustainability #Environment #ClimateAction #EcoAnxiety #ClimateAnxiety #EcoFriendly
youtu.be/VsOJR40M0as?...
Thank you @ayanaeliza.bsky.social 💚
#Climate #NatureLover #Sustainability #Environment #ClimateAction #EcoAnxiety #ClimateAnxiety #EcoFriendly
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Mohamad Alzaqzooq, an extraordinary author in Gaza who has published widely, including in the @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social, urgently needs to evacuate with his family.
The costs are steep but he is close to covering them. Please help if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/from-war-t...
The costs are steep but he is close to covering them. Please help if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/from-war-t...
Donate to Help Mohamad's Family: From War to Hope, organized by Mohamad Alzaqzooq
Dear friends,
My name is Mohamad AlZaqzooq, and I am reaching out to you… Mohamad Alzaqzooq needs your support for Help Mohamad's Family: From War to Hope
www.gofundme.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Mohamad Alzaqzooq, an extraordinary author in Gaza who has published widely, including in the @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social, urgently needs to evacuate with his family.
The costs are steep but he is close to covering them. Please help if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/from-war-t...
The costs are steep but he is close to covering them. Please help if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/from-war-t...
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Critical read - make sure to vote on Monday if you haven't already!
Here's my column on how to vote strategically, but wisely, and attuned to your local context:
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/11/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/11/o...
Four tips for progressives wondering about strategic voting
Tips for progressives wondering about strategic voting: Vote strategically, but do so wisely and attuned to your local context.
www.nationalobserver.com
April 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Critical read - make sure to vote on Monday if you haven't already!
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The biggest wins Canadians are proud of – like dental care, birth control, and safer workplaces – – only happened because people voted NDP.
We’ve done more with a few seats than others have with a majority.
Your vote gets results. We’ve proven it.
We’ve done more with a few seats than others have with a majority.
Your vote gets results. We’ve proven it.
April 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The biggest wins Canadians are proud of – like dental care, birth control, and safer workplaces – – only happened because people voted NDP.
We’ve done more with a few seats than others have with a majority.
Your vote gets results. We’ve proven it.
We’ve done more with a few seats than others have with a majority.
Your vote gets results. We’ve proven it.
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International students are being hunted on their campuses. For raising their voices for justice. This is pure evil.
Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
March 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
International students are being hunted on their campuses. For raising their voices for justice. This is pure evil.
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In a targeted attack on his car, Israel has killed Al-Jazeera's
Hossam Shabat, who was only 23 years old and was one of the last remaining journalists in Gaza.
There are no words.
Hossam Shabat, who was only 23 years old and was one of the last remaining journalists in Gaza.
There are no words.
March 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In a targeted attack on his car, Israel has killed Al-Jazeera's
Hossam Shabat, who was only 23 years old and was one of the last remaining journalists in Gaza.
There are no words.
Hossam Shabat, who was only 23 years old and was one of the last remaining journalists in Gaza.
There are no words.
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Quite shamelessly too... Pierre Poilievre wants to bring Trump’s toxic brand of politics to Canada.
This #elxn45 we need to #RaiseTheBar.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
This #elxn45 we need to #RaiseTheBar.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Poilievre defends decision to block reporters from campaign plane | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre defended his campaign's decision to block journalists from travelling on the party's campaign plane during the election, saying it's an opportunity to hear from mo...
www.cbc.ca
March 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Quite shamelessly too... Pierre Poilievre wants to bring Trump’s toxic brand of politics to Canada.
This #elxn45 we need to #RaiseTheBar.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
This #elxn45 we need to #RaiseTheBar.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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This move to ban the press from travelling with him during the election follows in the footsteps of Trump. Just like Trump spreads misinformation and attacks journalists, Poilievre has also said he plans to defund the CBC.
The Conservatives will tear Canada down—we cannot let them. #RaiseTheBar
The Conservatives will tear Canada down—we cannot let them. #RaiseTheBar
March 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
This move to ban the press from travelling with him during the election follows in the footsteps of Trump. Just like Trump spreads misinformation and attacks journalists, Poilievre has also said he plans to defund the CBC.
The Conservatives will tear Canada down—we cannot let them. #RaiseTheBar
The Conservatives will tear Canada down—we cannot let them. #RaiseTheBar
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URGENT: Israel has ended the ceasefire deal killing over 400 Palestinians, including children. This comes after they shut down electricity and blocked food from entering Gaza.
Send a message to @mark-carney.bsky.social & MPs demanding an #ArmsEmbargo now: leadnow.ca/campaigns/ca... #FreePalestine
Send a message to @mark-carney.bsky.social & MPs demanding an #ArmsEmbargo now: leadnow.ca/campaigns/ca... #FreePalestine
March 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
URGENT: Israel has ended the ceasefire deal killing over 400 Palestinians, including children. This comes after they shut down electricity and blocked food from entering Gaza.
Send a message to @mark-carney.bsky.social & MPs demanding an #ArmsEmbargo now: leadnow.ca/campaigns/ca... #FreePalestine
Send a message to @mark-carney.bsky.social & MPs demanding an #ArmsEmbargo now: leadnow.ca/campaigns/ca... #FreePalestine
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Mahmoud Khalil finally gets the chance to speak for himself: “My arrest was a direct consequence of exercising my right to free speech as I advocated for a free Palestine and an end to the genocide in Gaza, which resumed in full force Monday night.”
‘I am a political prisoner’: Mahmoud Khalil says he’s being targeted for political beliefs
Exclusive: Palestinian activist and green card holder speaks out from Louisiana detention for first time
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Mahmoud Khalil finally gets the chance to speak for himself: “My arrest was a direct consequence of exercising my right to free speech as I advocated for a free Palestine and an end to the genocide in Gaza, which resumed in full force Monday night.”
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Montana is extremely lucky to have Zooey Zephyr and SJ Howell standing up in front of openly transphobic lawmakers who wanted to pass a bill that would /take trans kids away from their parents./
Thank you to them, and to the Republicans who crossed the aisle. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Thank you to them, and to the Republicans who crossed the aisle. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Stop these crazy bills’: Republicans join Democrats to defeat anti-trans legislation in Montana
One bill would remove trans children from their parents, and the other would ban drag shows and Pride marches
www.theguardian.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Montana is extremely lucky to have Zooey Zephyr and SJ Howell standing up in front of openly transphobic lawmakers who wanted to pass a bill that would /take trans kids away from their parents./
Thank you to them, and to the Republicans who crossed the aisle. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Thank you to them, and to the Republicans who crossed the aisle. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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"A lot of trans people felt a deep sense of ironic deja-vu watching the controversy play out," writes Rhea Rollmann.
"Responsible journalism helps us understand each other’s identities and what they mean to us."
Read more 👇
theindependent.ca/commentary/c...
"Responsible journalism helps us understand each other’s identities and what they mean to us."
Read more 👇
theindependent.ca/commentary/c...
CBC controversy over Trump’s annexation threats reveals a broader crisis in journalism – The Independent
The now-infamous Cross Country Checkup episode copied the playbook for anti-trans media coverage
theindependent.ca
February 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"A lot of trans people felt a deep sense of ironic deja-vu watching the controversy play out," writes Rhea Rollmann.
"Responsible journalism helps us understand each other’s identities and what they mean to us."
Read more 👇
theindependent.ca/commentary/c...
"Responsible journalism helps us understand each other’s identities and what they mean to us."
Read more 👇
theindependent.ca/commentary/c...
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Hi Canadians! Here’s a petition to keep Trump from entering Canada while he continues to threaten our sovereignty. It will be presented in Parliament by Charlie Angus in March.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-5345 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Hi Canadians! Here’s a petition to keep Trump from entering Canada while he continues to threaten our sovereignty. It will be presented in Parliament by Charlie Angus in March.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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People across the world will have to move due to climate change. Rich countries and big polluters must commit to ambitious climate action, including stopping fossil fuels, and pay up to support affected communities so that people can stay if they want to.
Climate change: The Panama community that fled its drowning island
Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.
www.bbc.com
February 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
People across the world will have to move due to climate change. Rich countries and big polluters must commit to ambitious climate action, including stopping fossil fuels, and pay up to support affected communities so that people can stay if they want to.
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Ignatius Baker’s exhibit ‘Belonging’ is a tribute to queer and trans joy and the beauty of Newfoundland waters
Story by Rhea Rollmann 👇
theindependent.ca/news/arts/wh...
Story by Rhea Rollmann 👇
theindependent.ca/news/arts/wh...
What the water holds – The Independent
Ignatius Baker’s exhibit ‘Belonging’ is a tribute to queer and trans joy and the beauty of Newfoundland waters
theindependent.ca
February 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Ignatius Baker’s exhibit ‘Belonging’ is a tribute to queer and trans joy and the beauty of Newfoundland waters
Story by Rhea Rollmann 👇
theindependent.ca/news/arts/wh...
Story by Rhea Rollmann 👇
theindependent.ca/news/arts/wh...
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"During these negotiations, President Trump's actions led Canadians to unite in solidarity, and that is absolutely terrible for my brand!"
Furious Poilievre criticizes Trump tariffs for uniting Canadians
OTTAWA - Following a tumultuous weekend in which Donald Trump threatened Canada with steep tariffs on all goods, only to back down, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre angrily criticized the US presi...
www.thebeaverton.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"During these negotiations, President Trump's actions led Canadians to unite in solidarity, and that is absolutely terrible for my brand!"
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Musk has been accused of using X to manipulate algorithms to amplify and favour candidates he prefers. It's not right.
Call on Elections Canada to stop Elon Musk from meddling in Canadian elections.
www.ndp.ca/protect-elec...
Call on Elections Canada to stop Elon Musk from meddling in Canadian elections.
www.ndp.ca/protect-elec...
Stop Elon Musk from meddling in Canadian elections
There are growing concerns about interference on social media by American Billionaire, Elon Musk.
www.ndp.ca
February 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Musk has been accused of using X to manipulate algorithms to amplify and favour candidates he prefers. It's not right.
Call on Elections Canada to stop Elon Musk from meddling in Canadian elections.
www.ndp.ca/protect-elec...
Call on Elections Canada to stop Elon Musk from meddling in Canadian elections.
www.ndp.ca/protect-elec...
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Canada has a long history of global leadership on LGBTQI+ issues, inclusive of supporting queer and trans people fleeing contexts of criminalization and violence. As America pulls back its support, Canada has a moral obligation to step up. Sign our petition now: www.momentumcanada.net/pathways
January 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Canada has a long history of global leadership on LGBTQI+ issues, inclusive of supporting queer and trans people fleeing contexts of criminalization and violence. As America pulls back its support, Canada has a moral obligation to step up. Sign our petition now: www.momentumcanada.net/pathways
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For the latest Unshocked episode w/ @mehdirhasan.bsky.social we talked about - what else? - shock.
How Trump is using "shock and awe" as a governing strategy and how we fight back.
zeteo.com/p/its-all-ab...
How Trump is using "shock and awe" as a governing strategy and how we fight back.
zeteo.com/p/its-all-ab...
‘It’s All About Shock and Awe’: Trump’s Plan to Distract, Overwhelm, and Deplete
Naomi and Mehdi break down the far-right’s 'traitorous' plan to burn it all down.
zeteo.com
January 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
For the latest Unshocked episode w/ @mehdirhasan.bsky.social we talked about - what else? - shock.
How Trump is using "shock and awe" as a governing strategy and how we fight back.
zeteo.com/p/its-all-ab...
How Trump is using "shock and awe" as a governing strategy and how we fight back.
zeteo.com/p/its-all-ab...