W Smith_Geo
@wsmith-geo.bsky.social
Geographer, environmentalist, lover of nature. Climate change and Covid are both real. Science for the win!
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Hey Canadian media.
Pierre Poilievre is not a ‘firebrand’.
He’s a fringe politician who embraces extreme politics, has associated with extremist groups/individuals, has a 20+ years record of offensive & bigoted remarks.
Do not normalize this threat to Canada’s democracy.
#NeverPoilievre #MapleMAGA
Pierre Poilievre is not a ‘firebrand’.
He’s a fringe politician who embraces extreme politics, has associated with extremist groups/individuals, has a 20+ years record of offensive & bigoted remarks.
Do not normalize this threat to Canada’s democracy.
#NeverPoilievre #MapleMAGA
April 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hey Canadian media.
Pierre Poilievre is not a ‘firebrand’.
He’s a fringe politician who embraces extreme politics, has associated with extremist groups/individuals, has a 20+ years record of offensive & bigoted remarks.
Do not normalize this threat to Canada’s democracy.
#NeverPoilievre #MapleMAGA
Pierre Poilievre is not a ‘firebrand’.
He’s a fringe politician who embraces extreme politics, has associated with extremist groups/individuals, has a 20+ years record of offensive & bigoted remarks.
Do not normalize this threat to Canada’s democracy.
#NeverPoilievre #MapleMAGA
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Ottawa Police abdicated their responsibility to protect Ottawans from the drunken convoy mob, but are giddy about endorsing the most prominent enabler of the illegal occupation. Police have unique power and authority in society, and their unions should NOT be making political endorsements. #cdnpoli
Kinda perfectly encapsulates the whole vibe of police that, after brainwormed occupiers terrorized their residents for weeks and made kids miss chemo appointments....
...they're endorsing the guy who brought those occupiers doughnuts
...they're endorsing the guy who brought those occupiers doughnuts
As an Ottawan, I want to denounce the Ottawa Police Association who like the Toronto PA has now endorsed the Conservatives. It's vile, unethical & makes me feel unsafe as a resident. So they'll stand by for the next convoy terrorizing us too? Here's their letter:
April 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Ottawa Police abdicated their responsibility to protect Ottawans from the drunken convoy mob, but are giddy about endorsing the most prominent enabler of the illegal occupation. Police have unique power and authority in society, and their unions should NOT be making political endorsements. #cdnpoli
Anyone else feeling an existential dread today? On top of Doug Ford getting another majority in Ontario I just saw clips from that sh$tsh0w in the Oval Office today. Are we all doomed?
March 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Anyone else feeling an existential dread today? On top of Doug Ford getting another majority in Ontario I just saw clips from that sh$tsh0w in the Oval Office today. Are we all doomed?
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I like to try to learn something new every day and today i learned that in the US the word “peace” is spelled u-n-c-o-n-d-i-t-i-o-n-a-l s-u-r-r-e-n-d-e-r.
March 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I like to try to learn something new every day and today i learned that in the US the word “peace” is spelled u-n-c-o-n-d-i-t-i-o-n-a-l s-u-r-r-e-n-d-e-r.
Happy Flag Day, my proud fellow Canadians! The Maple Leaf Forever!
February 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Happy Flag Day, my proud fellow Canadians! The Maple Leaf Forever!
If you go into the woods today, you are in for a big surprise! #bears #kichisibiwoods #Ottawa @wintertrail.bsky.social
February 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
If you go into the woods today, you are in for a big surprise! #bears #kichisibiwoods #Ottawa @wintertrail.bsky.social
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The five flavors of climate denial. Doesn’t matter which one you pick, they all lead to the same conclusion - preventing climate action.
November 25, 2024 at 1:28 PM
The five flavors of climate denial. Doesn’t matter which one you pick, they all lead to the same conclusion - preventing climate action.
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Ontario hospitals testing for H5N1 as virus season ramps up ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n... @egpayne.bsky.social
Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
November 20, 2024 at 5:50 AM
Ontario hospitals testing for H5N1 as virus season ramps up ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n... @egpayne.bsky.social
Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
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The skull nebula
Image credit:- NASA Hubble
Image credit:- NASA Hubble
November 20, 2024 at 7:06 AM
The skull nebula
Image credit:- NASA Hubble
Image credit:- NASA Hubble
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Some pithy truth-telling from @climateofgavin.bsky.social here:
"You shouldn’t ask scientists how to galvanize the world because clearly we don’t have a fucking clue. People haven’t got a magic set of words to keep us to 1.5C, but we have got to keep trying."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"You shouldn’t ask scientists how to galvanize the world because clearly we don’t have a fucking clue. People haven’t got a magic set of words to keep us to 1.5C, but we have got to keep trying."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World’s 1.5C climate target ‘deader than a doornail’, experts say
Scientists say goal to keep world’s temperature rise below 1.5C is not going to happen despite talks at Cop29 in Baku
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Some pithy truth-telling from @climateofgavin.bsky.social here:
"You shouldn’t ask scientists how to galvanize the world because clearly we don’t have a fucking clue. People haven’t got a magic set of words to keep us to 1.5C, but we have got to keep trying."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"You shouldn’t ask scientists how to galvanize the world because clearly we don’t have a fucking clue. People haven’t got a magic set of words to keep us to 1.5C, but we have got to keep trying."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I'm really grateful to people who've created starter packs of accounts to follow. Here are three OSINT-related packs with great folks.
1. Bellingcat staff/contribs:
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2. Global OSINTers:
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3. Flight trackers/OSINT:
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1. Bellingcat staff/contribs:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
2. Global OSINTers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
3. Flight trackers/OSINT:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 10, 2024 at 1:02 AM
I'm really grateful to people who've created starter packs of accounts to follow. Here are three OSINT-related packs with great folks.
1. Bellingcat staff/contribs:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
2. Global OSINTers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
3. Flight trackers/OSINT:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
1. Bellingcat staff/contribs:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
2. Global OSINTers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
3. Flight trackers/OSINT:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
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🆕Pioneering #PlanetaryBoundaries science: As a vital framework for addressing the #climatecrisis and ensuring humanity’s future, the full story of Planetary Boundaries - co-founded by PIK Director Johan Rockström - is now being told from the beginning⬇️
www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
November 8, 2024 at 11:20 AM
🆕Pioneering #PlanetaryBoundaries science: As a vital framework for addressing the #climatecrisis and ensuring humanity’s future, the full story of Planetary Boundaries - co-founded by PIK Director Johan Rockström - is now being told from the beginning⬇️
www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
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I'm a climate scientist living in Texas who served as a lead author on the National Climate Assessment under the previous Trump administration. I witnessed first-hand its chilling impact on access to data, funding & publication of research, implementation of solutions, and scientists themselves. 🧵
Trump victory has sweeping climate change consequences
From the endorsement of climate denial to a brain drain of climate scientists, Trump's victory will bring major changes.
www.axios.com
November 6, 2024 at 4:25 PM
I'm a climate scientist living in Texas who served as a lead author on the National Climate Assessment under the previous Trump administration. I witnessed first-hand its chilling impact on access to data, funding & publication of research, implementation of solutions, and scientists themselves. 🧵
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Trump did not cause the climate crisis - it was already locked in. But he will massively accelerate it. On #politicslive yesterday.
November 8, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Trump did not cause the climate crisis - it was already locked in. But he will massively accelerate it. On #politicslive yesterday.
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One of the most spectacular things happening on earth right now, widely unnoticed by the broad public, is the ocean temperatures going wild since 2023. This has massive effects on the global hydrological cycle due to the excess evaporation. // hydrology ⚒️ //
February 4, 2024 at 1:15 PM
One of the most spectacular things happening on earth right now, widely unnoticed by the broad public, is the ocean temperatures going wild since 2023. This has massive effects on the global hydrological cycle due to the excess evaporation. // hydrology ⚒️ //
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Here's some serious debunking.
NO the carbon price isn't causing the affordability crisis.
policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/de...
NO the carbon price isn't causing the affordability crisis.
policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/de...
Carbon pricing is not to blame for Canada’s affordability challenges
The carbon tax is not to blame for Canada’s affordability problemIn fact, carbon pricing rebates ease affordability pressures for most households.
policyoptions.irpp.org
December 12, 2023 at 4:35 AM
Here's some serious debunking.
NO the carbon price isn't causing the affordability crisis.
policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/de...
NO the carbon price isn't causing the affordability crisis.
policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/de...
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Once again seeing Covid-19, Flu and other viral cases in huge numbers in the ER. Hardest hit are kids <2 and adults >65.
Some advice for this season in this thread:
Some advice for this season in this thread:
December 12, 2023 at 3:49 AM
Once again seeing Covid-19, Flu and other viral cases in huge numbers in the ER. Hardest hit are kids <2 and adults >65.
Some advice for this season in this thread:
Some advice for this season in this thread:
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Now That We’ve Convinced Everyone It’s Fine To Catch It, It’s Time To Admit That Covid Was Airborne All Along.
October 27, 2023 at 9:47 AM
Now That We’ve Convinced Everyone It’s Fine To Catch It, It’s Time To Admit That Covid Was Airborne All Along.
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Today, I am pleased to announce I have a story in Rolling Stone! The piece is also cross-published with Important Context.
SCOOP: America's largest charitable funds have been funneling money to anti-vaccine groups throughout the pandemic while claiming the donations do not represent their values.
SCOOP: America's largest charitable funds have been funneling money to anti-vaccine groups throughout the pandemic while claiming the donations do not represent their values.
America’s Biggest Charities Bankrolled RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vax Outfit
How Children’s Health Defense and other anti-vax groups quietly raked in money from anonymous donors through some of the country's largest charities
www.rollingstone.com
October 19, 2023 at 2:21 PM
Today, I am pleased to announce I have a story in Rolling Stone! The piece is also cross-published with Important Context.
SCOOP: America's largest charitable funds have been funneling money to anti-vaccine groups throughout the pandemic while claiming the donations do not represent their values.
SCOOP: America's largest charitable funds have been funneling money to anti-vaccine groups throughout the pandemic while claiming the donations do not represent their values.
Ok, I am here! Hoping to find enlightened and informative folks here and pals from the other place.
October 1, 2023 at 5:54 AM
Ok, I am here! Hoping to find enlightened and informative folks here and pals from the other place.