Zane Sloan
@zanesloanbc.bsky.social
Civil engineer adapting to Climate Change. A centrist mostly. Here for news, politics & entertainment, music, science, engineering, space & other random things.
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The 2021 #BCFloods showed us the cost of delay, but four years later we are still unprepared. "By leaving the [BC flood strategy] unfunded, the province is forcing local governments to compete for scraps through a broken system," writes Lina Azeez @watershedwatchbc.bsky.social. #bcpoli
Opinion: Do we need another billion-dollar flood before B.C. acts?
Flood strategy to help communities prepare for climate disasters has no funding and municipalities don't have tax base to pay for upgrades.
vancouversun.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The 2021 #BCFloods showed us the cost of delay, but four years later we are still unprepared. "By leaving the [BC flood strategy] unfunded, the province is forcing local governments to compete for scraps through a broken system," writes Lina Azeez @watershedwatchbc.bsky.social. #bcpoli
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Flood watches and warnings are in place for many parts of BC. Stay away from rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks. Don't travel unless you have to in impacted areas and follow all evacuation orders and alerts. Visit EmergencyInfoBC.gov.bc.ca and DriveBC.ca for the latest info.
December 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Flood watches and warnings are in place for many parts of BC. Stay away from rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks. Don't travel unless you have to in impacted areas and follow all evacuation orders and alerts. Visit EmergencyInfoBC.gov.bc.ca and DriveBC.ca for the latest info.
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Starter Packs are one of my favourite features of @bsky.app. I’ve curated 20+ climate-themed packs on everything from health to comedy (all linked on my profile). But this one is special: my very first pack, the colleagues I personally turn to for insight + perspective, most of whom I know IRL.
December 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Starter Packs are one of my favourite features of @bsky.app. I’ve curated 20+ climate-themed packs on everything from health to comedy (all linked on my profile). But this one is special: my very first pack, the colleagues I personally turn to for insight + perspective, most of whom I know IRL.
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Adaptation starter pack go.bsky.app/3G5Eono
December 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Adaptation starter pack go.bsky.app/3G5Eono
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I've loved Sigourney Weaver ever since one of my all-time favorite movies, ALIEN. Couldn't resist going all fanboy on her yesterday & asking for a photo. She told me she's now in the cast of The Mandalorian. Talk about bad timing: she's now in that galaxy far, far away, years after I checked out! 💔
December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I've loved Sigourney Weaver ever since one of my all-time favorite movies, ALIEN. Couldn't resist going all fanboy on her yesterday & asking for a photo. She told me she's now in the cast of The Mandalorian. Talk about bad timing: she's now in that galaxy far, far away, years after I checked out! 💔
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When Canada says its energy will be “green” they are talking about trying to decarbonize upstream emissions, during extraction, production & processing. As @chrishatch.bsky.social notes, 80% of emissions come from burning fossil fuels. /1
December 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
When Canada says its energy will be “green” they are talking about trying to decarbonize upstream emissions, during extraction, production & processing. As @chrishatch.bsky.social notes, 80% of emissions come from burning fossil fuels. /1
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The least satisfying “I told you so” in the history of the entire Universe will be when the right wing finally understands that the climate crisis has led to economic, environmental & civilizational collapse.
December 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The least satisfying “I told you so” in the history of the entire Universe will be when the right wing finally understands that the climate crisis has led to economic, environmental & civilizational collapse.
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Map showing the coldest season of the year.
December 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Map showing the coldest season of the year.
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LIVE, INDONESIA: “Many people in Aceh province have still not received food aid, with some saying they haven't eaten for two to three days.” www.bbc.com/news/live/c4... - BBC News (World)
#Aceh #Asia #Flooding #Indonesia #IndonesiaFloods #SoutheastAsia
#Aceh #Asia #Flooding #Indonesia #IndonesiaFloods #SoutheastAsia
Desperate hunt for food and water as Indonesia floods death toll rises to 502
Videos show shops being looted as weather conditions and cut off communication lines have hampered rescue efforts.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
LIVE, INDONESIA: “Many people in Aceh province have still not received food aid, with some saying they haven't eaten for two to three days.” www.bbc.com/news/live/c4... - BBC News (World)
#Aceh #Asia #Flooding #Indonesia #IndonesiaFloods #SoutheastAsia
#Aceh #Asia #Flooding #Indonesia #IndonesiaFloods #SoutheastAsia
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Climate action delivers all sorts of co-benefits. Yet while cities worldwide often trumpet the economic rewards of climate action, they regularly fail to report the many health benefits. A new study from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Pathways to health: Reporting on health co-benefits from urban climate mitigation action varies by sector - npj Urban Sustainability
npj Urban Sustainability - Pathways to health: Reporting on health co-benefits from urban climate mitigation action varies by sector
www.nature.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Climate action delivers all sorts of co-benefits. Yet while cities worldwide often trumpet the economic rewards of climate action, they regularly fail to report the many health benefits. A new study from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Justice.
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Justice.
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I'll admit that I occasionally watch Forged in Fire (a reality show where people make edged weapons under time pressure—don't judge 😄). One of the things I find particularly interesting is how the contestants continually make the same mistakes that brought down contestants in previous shows.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I'll admit that I occasionally watch Forged in Fire (a reality show where people make edged weapons under time pressure—don't judge 😄). One of the things I find particularly interesting is how the contestants continually make the same mistakes that brought down contestants in previous shows.
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Here we go again... another season with unusual warmth around the Hudson Bay and a corresponding record late start to the #Arctic sea ice freeze-up...
Data from @nsidc.bsky.social at nsidc.org/data/seaice_...
Data from @nsidc.bsky.social at nsidc.org/data/seaice_...
November 26, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Here we go again... another season with unusual warmth around the Hudson Bay and a corresponding record late start to the #Arctic sea ice freeze-up...
Data from @nsidc.bsky.social at nsidc.org/data/seaice_...
Data from @nsidc.bsky.social at nsidc.org/data/seaice_...
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You’ve probably heard this claim: Climate’s always changing!
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
You’ve probably heard this claim: Climate’s always changing!
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
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It’s almost like something dramatically changed after the Industrial Revolution! (figure via Ed Hawkins)
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It’s almost like something dramatically changed after the Industrial Revolution! (figure via Ed Hawkins)
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"The obstacles to limiting warming to below ever-more-dangerous levels remain political, rather than physical or technological."
But it won't be done with CO₂ removal (CDR) technologies because the obstacles to scaling CDR are political, social, financial, physical, and technological.
But it won't be done with CO₂ removal (CDR) technologies because the obstacles to scaling CDR are political, social, financial, physical, and technological.
Bill Gates’s climate comments are a dangerous distraction
People do not have to dismiss or exaggerate the climate threat to justify concerted action.
go.nature.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"The obstacles to limiting warming to below ever-more-dangerous levels remain political, rather than physical or technological."
But it won't be done with CO₂ removal (CDR) technologies because the obstacles to scaling CDR are political, social, financial, physical, and technological.
But it won't be done with CO₂ removal (CDR) technologies because the obstacles to scaling CDR are political, social, financial, physical, and technological.
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As @glenpeters.bsky.social says, we're way off target for any 1.5°C scenario.
To see how far off, each of the red/green bars represents the decrease in CO₂ emissions during COVID. Even if we achieved that from now until the end of 2030, we would still miss our 1.5°C target by a significant margin.
To see how far off, each of the red/green bars represents the decrease in CO₂ emissions during COVID. Even if we achieved that from now until the end of 2030, we would still miss our 1.5°C target by a significant margin.
November 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
As @glenpeters.bsky.social says, we're way off target for any 1.5°C scenario.
To see how far off, each of the red/green bars represents the decrease in CO₂ emissions during COVID. Even if we achieved that from now until the end of 2030, we would still miss our 1.5°C target by a significant margin.
To see how far off, each of the red/green bars represents the decrease in CO₂ emissions during COVID. Even if we achieved that from now until the end of 2030, we would still miss our 1.5°C target by a significant margin.
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“ At just 16 years old, she took a job at Mar a Lago, believing she had secured a dream summer position. But that dream quickly morphed into a nightmare when Ghislaine Maxwell preyed upon her…. They trafficked her”
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
“ At just 16 years old, she took a job at Mar a Lago, believing she had secured a dream summer position. But that dream quickly morphed into a nightmare when Ghislaine Maxwell preyed upon her…. They trafficked her”
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Epstein survivor: "Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government still belongs to the American people or to those who prey on them."
November 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Epstein survivor: "Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government still belongs to the American people or to those who prey on them."
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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Congratulations to the 2025 Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders!
November 17, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Congratulations to the 2025 Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders!
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THE SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS ARE GREY CUP CHAMPIONS
LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOO
LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOO
November 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
THE SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS ARE GREY CUP CHAMPIONS
LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOO
LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Tonight, the House of Commons has voted to pass Budget 2025.
It’s time to work together to deliver on this plan — to protect our communities, empower Canadians with new opportunities, and build Canada strong.
It’s time to work together to deliver on this plan — to protect our communities, empower Canadians with new opportunities, and build Canada strong.
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Tonight, the House of Commons has voted to pass Budget 2025.
It’s time to work together to deliver on this plan — to protect our communities, empower Canadians with new opportunities, and build Canada strong.
It’s time to work together to deliver on this plan — to protect our communities, empower Canadians with new opportunities, and build Canada strong.
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In the global electrification race China is marching ahead.
The US and Europe risk falling behind clinging on to yesterday's technologies.
The US and Europe risk falling behind clinging on to yesterday's technologies.
November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In the global electrification race China is marching ahead.
The US and Europe risk falling behind clinging on to yesterday's technologies.
The US and Europe risk falling behind clinging on to yesterday's technologies.
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IRAN: “Half of Iran has not seen a drop of rain since the end of summer — after the summer itself brought extreme heat and exacerbated water supply issues.” www.dw.com/en/irans-dro... - DW
#Drought #Iran #Tehran #WaterCrisis
#Drought #Iran #Tehran #WaterCrisis
Iran's drought: A disaster in slow motion – DW – 11/11/2025
As Iran faces an unprecedented drought, the chronic incompetence of the country's officials is driving millions into a fully predictable disaster.
www.dw.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
IRAN: “Half of Iran has not seen a drop of rain since the end of summer — after the summer itself brought extreme heat and exacerbated water supply issues.” www.dw.com/en/irans-dro... - DW
#Drought #Iran #Tehran #WaterCrisis
#Drought #Iran #Tehran #WaterCrisis