Patty Lane
@pattylane.bsky.social
Climate hope is a journey best taken with friends. Canada’s most hopeful climate columnist. @National Observer. Story teller. Bridge builder. Sometimes annoyingly persistent. Occasionally funny. Awesomeclimatestories.ca
BC Hydro "there’s so many things we can do on virtual grids, on solar-powered batteries, on demand mngtt,technology changing. We may not need any more big projects in British Columbia, ever", @billmckibben.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com .://thetyee.ca/News/2025/11/25/Glen-Clark-Interview/
The Head of BC Hydro on Wind Power, Dam Megaprojects and More | The Tyee
Glen Clark sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Tyee.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
BC Hydro "there’s so many things we can do on virtual grids, on solar-powered batteries, on demand mngtt,technology changing. We may not need any more big projects in British Columbia, ever", @billmckibben.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com .://thetyee.ca/News/2025/11/25/Glen-Clark-Interview/
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If younger Canadians need help climbing the housing ladder, what do older Canadians need?
A safe, supported way to climb down it.
That is the missing piece in our affordability debate.
I explore it here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
A safe, supported way to climb down it.
That is the missing piece in our affordability debate.
I explore it here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
If younger Canadians need help climbing the housing ladder, what do older Canadians need?
A safe, supported way to climb down it.
That is the missing piece in our affordability debate.
I explore it here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
A safe, supported way to climb down it.
That is the missing piece in our affordability debate.
I explore it here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
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A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed
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November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
Montrealer Fatih Amin born Bangladesh. Brings Quebec youth to climate crisis. "My village coped with floods, land erosion, fires and droughts every year..families lose everything; never really recover" @climatedesk.org @katharinehayhoe.com
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Montreal teen builds climate movement one student at a time
Fatih Amin is building networks of students and inspiring them to protect our climate. The 19-year-old from Montreal jumps on opportunities for bringing people together to better understand their rela...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Montrealer Fatih Amin born Bangladesh. Brings Quebec youth to climate crisis. "My village coped with floods, land erosion, fires and droughts every year..families lose everything; never really recover" @climatedesk.org @katharinehayhoe.com
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o...
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"But the only way this creeping abuse of the Notwithstanding Clause really ends is in the court of public opinion, and with a clear and unambiguous rebuke of a government that’s trying to weaponize it." @maxfawcett.bsky.social @nationalobserver.com
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The use of the Notwithstanding Clause is out of control. It’s up to voters to stop it
The architects of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms thought the Notwithstanding Clause would only be used in exceptional circumstances. Conservative premiers seem determined to prove them wrong.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
"But the only way this creeping abuse of the Notwithstanding Clause really ends is in the court of public opinion, and with a clear and unambiguous rebuke of a government that’s trying to weaponize it." @maxfawcett.bsky.social @nationalobserver.com
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o... #ABpoli
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The next episode of South Park is 100% going to be about Trump cheating on Satan with Mamdani.
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The next episode of South Park is 100% going to be about Trump cheating on Satan with Mamdani.
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This man literally wrote a book called “Values” and I cannot understand why he is not standing by them.
November 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This man literally wrote a book called “Values” and I cannot understand why he is not standing by them.
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Great Britain has set a new record for its rooftop solar installations in 2025
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Record year for UK rooftop solar installations
Previous record from 2011 broken in early November as number of certified solar installations surpasses 203,125 in 2025. New-build properties driving growth with further gains expected when Future Hom...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Great Britain has set a new record for its rooftop solar installations in 2025
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/13/r...
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/13/r...
Michael Lecchino helps other youth see their climate and actions as part of a larger whole. The business student at Concordia University organized recycling COVID-19 masks and kids art. @climatedesk.org @katharinehayhoe.com @coveringclimatenow.org www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/17/o...
How a Concordia business student helps kids build better communities
Michael Lecchino helps other young people see their individual climate and environmental protection actions as part of a larger whole. This business student at Concordia University in Montreal organiz...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Michael Lecchino helps other youth see their climate and actions as part of a larger whole. The business student at Concordia University organized recycling COVID-19 masks and kids art. @climatedesk.org @katharinehayhoe.com @coveringclimatenow.org www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/17/o...
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FAA bans #privatejets at major airports amid government shutdown.
Now, permanently ban private jet travel amid global Warming.
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Now, permanently ban private jet travel amid global Warming.
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Sorry, Moguls! FAA “Effectively Prohibits” Private Jets at Major Airports Amid Government Shutdown
LAX, JFK and ATL are among the airports that have stopped accepting business jets as of Monday.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
FAA bans #privatejets at major airports amid government shutdown.
Now, permanently ban private jet travel amid global Warming.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Now, permanently ban private jet travel amid global Warming.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Alexandre Bourré: Declutter your home, reduce landfill waste and assist Canadians in need.Richmond Hill, Ont., teen started Earthly Bros, working with the Electronic Recycling Association. @climatedesk.org @coveringclimatenow.org @katharinehayhoe.com www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/10/o...
'Earthly Bros' collect and recycle used electronics
Alexandre Bourré and his brother, Samuel, will help you declutter your home, reduce landfill waste and assist Canadians in need. The teenager from Richmond Hill, Ont., started Earthly Bros, working wi...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Alexandre Bourré: Declutter your home, reduce landfill waste and assist Canadians in need.Richmond Hill, Ont., teen started Earthly Bros, working with the Electronic Recycling Association. @climatedesk.org @coveringclimatenow.org @katharinehayhoe.com www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/10/o...
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An enormous resource.
Creating public accountability tools for all journalists to use, is a brilliant way to create accountability by all municipal councils.
BRAVO. And why I subscribe to National Observer. Some examples of its use:
“Canada’s National
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/08/n...
Creating public accountability tools for all journalists to use, is a brilliant way to create accountability by all municipal councils.
BRAVO. And why I subscribe to National Observer. Some examples of its use:
“Canada’s National
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/08/n...
Canada’s National Observer unveils a powerful tool for fighting disinformation
Civic Searchlight brings together municipal meeting transcripts from across Canada into a searchable database for the first time. It has already been used to fight disinformation, report on impact, di...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
!2 year old sees clearly. Siddarth Patel (London Ont) wants nights to be dark. Citizen scientist Globe At Night, DarkSky International Advocate. @climatedesk.org @katharinehayhoe.com @coveringclimatenow.org @https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/03/opinion/siddharth-patel-light-pollution-night
Boy's clear view of the universe sparks pledge to protect night sky
Siddharth Patel wants nights to be dark. This 12-year-old from London, Ont., is a citizen scientist with Globe At Night, measuring light pollution in his own neighbourhood. He is also a DarkSky Intern...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
!2 year old sees clearly. Siddarth Patel (London Ont) wants nights to be dark. Citizen scientist Globe At Night, DarkSky International Advocate. @climatedesk.org @katharinehayhoe.com @coveringclimatenow.org @https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/03/opinion/siddharth-patel-light-pollution-night
An enormous resource.
Creating public accountability tools for all journalists to use, is a brilliant way to create accountability by all municipal councils.
BRAVO. And why I subscribe to National Observer. Some examples of its use:
“Canada’s National
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/08/n...
Creating public accountability tools for all journalists to use, is a brilliant way to create accountability by all municipal councils.
BRAVO. And why I subscribe to National Observer. Some examples of its use:
“Canada’s National
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/08/n...
Canada’s National Observer unveils a powerful tool for fighting disinformation
Civic Searchlight brings together municipal meeting transcripts from across Canada into a searchable database for the first time. It has already been used to fight disinformation, report on impact, di...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
An enormous resource.
Creating public accountability tools for all journalists to use, is a brilliant way to create accountability by all municipal councils.
BRAVO. And why I subscribe to National Observer. Some examples of its use:
“Canada’s National
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/08/n...
Creating public accountability tools for all journalists to use, is a brilliant way to create accountability by all municipal councils.
BRAVO. And why I subscribe to National Observer. Some examples of its use:
“Canada’s National
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/08/n...
Canada’s National Observer unveils a powerful tool for fighting disinformation
Civic Searchlight brings together municipal meeting transcripts from across Canada into a searchable database for the first time. It has already been used to fight disinformation, report on impact, di...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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A few words from me today: Pope Leo XIV on the ancient art of lying is a call to action to anyone who values the news they consume www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/10/o...
Pope Leo XIV on the ancient art of lying, a call to action to anyone who values the news they consume
Pope Leo XIV's call for journalists to serve as "a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth" is an urgent instruction.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A few words from me today: Pope Leo XIV on the ancient art of lying is a call to action to anyone who values the news they consume www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/10/o...
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We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
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Maybe dumping poop on voters from an airplane is not a surefire electoral strategy
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Maybe dumping poop on voters from an airplane is not a surefire electoral strategy
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#ICYMI - we’re keeping basic auto insurance rates basic rates stable through to spring 2027. That means seven consecutive years without an increase!
On average, BC drivers are paying about $700 less than what people pay for auto insurance in Ontario, and about $440 less than what Albertans pay.
On average, BC drivers are paying about $700 less than what people pay for auto insurance in Ontario, and about $440 less than what Albertans pay.
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#ICYMI - we’re keeping basic auto insurance rates basic rates stable through to spring 2027. That means seven consecutive years without an increase!
On average, BC drivers are paying about $700 less than what people pay for auto insurance in Ontario, and about $440 less than what Albertans pay.
On average, BC drivers are paying about $700 less than what people pay for auto insurance in Ontario, and about $440 less than what Albertans pay.
Abby Van Helvoirt thinks globally and acts locally. This 13-year-old, Grade 8 student from Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, builds networks, relationships and partnerships to reduce waste. @climatedesk.org @coveringclimatenow.org @katharinehayhoe.com www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
Student launches reusable cup initiative at local coffee shops
Abby Van Helvoirt thinks globally and acts locally. This 13-year-old, Grade 8 student from Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, builds networks, relationships and partnerships to reduce waste.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Abby Van Helvoirt thinks globally and acts locally. This 13-year-old, Grade 8 student from Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, builds networks, relationships and partnerships to reduce waste. @climatedesk.org @coveringclimatenow.org @katharinehayhoe.com www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
Anya Yang turns badminton birdies into useful works of art. This 17-year-old Ontario student , co-founded Birdie UP Canada to sell upcycled birdies. The group sends proceeds to World Wildlife Fund. @coveringclimatenow.org @worldwildlife.org @climatedesk.org www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/20/o...
Student upcycles badminton birdies bound for landfill
Anya Yang turns badminton birdies bound for the landfill into useful works of art. This 17-year-old highschool student from Markham, Ontario, co-founded Birdie UP Canada to sell upcycled birdies. The ...
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October 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Anya Yang turns badminton birdies into useful works of art. This 17-year-old Ontario student , co-founded Birdie UP Canada to sell upcycled birdies. The group sends proceeds to World Wildlife Fund. @coveringclimatenow.org @worldwildlife.org @climatedesk.org www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/20/o...
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Opus Dei "on the cusp of ceasing to exist"
A recent report hints at the imminent suppression of this abusive group
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A recent report hints at the imminent suppression of this abusive group
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Opus Dei "on the cusp of ceasing to exist"
A recent report hints at the imminent suppression of this abusive group
open.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Opus Dei "on the cusp of ceasing to exist"
A recent report hints at the imminent suppression of this abusive group
open.substack.com/pub/garethgo...
A recent report hints at the imminent suppression of this abusive group
open.substack.com/pub/garethgo...
Claire Lee is painting a safer future. This 16-year-old high school student from Surrey, British Columbia, invented a recipe for high-quality, non-toxic, plant-friendly watercolour paints. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/07/o... @climatedesk.org @coveringclimatenow.org @katharinehayhoe.com
Student paints a more environmentally-friendly future
Claire Lee is painting a safer future. This 16-year-old highschool student from Surrey, British Columbia, invented a recipe for high-quality, non-toxic, plant-friendly watercolour paints.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Claire Lee is painting a safer future. This 16-year-old high school student from Surrey, British Columbia, invented a recipe for high-quality, non-toxic, plant-friendly watercolour paints. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/07/o... @climatedesk.org @coveringclimatenow.org @katharinehayhoe.com
Clara Phillips is helping Nunavut return to quiet. 25-year-old engineer-in-training from Newfoundland leading installation of Nunavut’s first wind turbine and battery. @climatedesk.org @coveringclimatenow.org @katharinehayhoe.com @billmckibben.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/06/o...
An Inuit community installs Nunavut's first wind turbine
Clara Phillips is helping Nunavut return to quiet. As development project manager at Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation, this 25-year-old engineer-in-training from Newfoundland is leading the installat...
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October 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Clara Phillips is helping Nunavut return to quiet. 25-year-old engineer-in-training from Newfoundland leading installation of Nunavut’s first wind turbine and battery. @climatedesk.org @coveringclimatenow.org @katharinehayhoe.com @billmckibben.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/06/o...
Saanich, BC-based Elwyn Thom Upcycled sofas feel even more comfortable when you buy at deeply discounted prices knowing you helped divert more than 100,000 pounds of waste from landfills. @climatedesk.org @coveringclimatenow.org www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/29/o...
Young entrepreneur diverts discarded furniture from landfills
Saanich, BC-based Elwyn Thom upcycles unwanted couches so they are like new and resells them at deeply discounted prices. His work has diverted more than 100,000 pounds of waste from landfills.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Saanich, BC-based Elwyn Thom Upcycled sofas feel even more comfortable when you buy at deeply discounted prices knowing you helped divert more than 100,000 pounds of waste from landfills. @climatedesk.org @coveringclimatenow.org www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/29/o...