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@cris@social.lol @ctt@social.lol Started using startpage a few months ago after using Ecosia. Much prefer Startpage.
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Eileen Kinley
@EileenOttawa@mstdn.ca
mastodon 4.8.0-alpha.3+glitchRetired XML/SGML proponent. Now into gardening, birds and trying to keep informed about climate change and solutions.
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Joined November 20, 2022
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@human3500@ottawa.place Just southwest of Ottawa, we're getting less than projected. I don't think we've gotten even 10mm
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@hewer_of_code@mstdn.ca Someone accused me of 'climate hysteria' for pointing out the connection between GHG emissions and wildfires.
I would also note that, unfortunately, even some/many Canadians who accept climate science use 'what about' discourse of climate delay (we're "only" 1.3% of global emissions) and/or don't think action should cost us anything
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@hewer_of_code@mstdn.ca They should be able to manage accounts on multiple platforms. Eg I know of one who posts here and on Bluesky. Not sure about Gander since I can't get an account there (yet?)
I seem to have the first Johnny Jump Up bloom of the season. Before most things have even woken up.
#bloomscrolling
A lovely interview with Jeremy Dutcher that gets into keeping languages alive - by Tom Power on CBC Q.
First bumblebee sighting of the year! 🙂
... Among the participants and collaborators in that report, the Government of Ontario was glaringly absent. The report says the province hasn’t shared valuable data on caribou, polar bears and other regional species that are needed to complete the assessment....
According to this poll, Canadians say climate change is the biggest global threat. AI was also one of the highest.
https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/55238-1-global-instability-what-issues-and-countries-do-people-see-as-the-biggest-threats
Ship noise etc is also an issue of course, and not just for the SRKW - a different route might also impact the Northern Resident Killer Whales which are a threatened species. But our expansion of fossil fuel production etc does seem like the actions of a drug pusher.
"the warmer ocean is killing the salmon that the southern residents depend on," said Andrew Trites, director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at [UBC]
"It's not the boats per se, it's what they're carrying. We're effectively the drug pusher."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/southern-resident-killer-whales-alberta-bc-oil-pipeline-9.7282483
This grape hyacinth (muscari) popped up in recent years in what is left of my 'wildflower meadow'. I certainly didn't plant it there! I probably planted it the other side of the house decades ago.
Just had an encounter with the bird I saw in the cold, snowy pre dawn eating and moving prey under a conifer. I had assumed it was a crow - but I ended up flushing out a hawk as I went to investigate a few hours later.
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@hewer_of_code@mstdn.ca I didn't go to facebook but did a quick read of the bureau's submission. Theoretically, it sounds reasonable in terms of pollution and environmental impact. However I notice they didn't specify what new technologies would fit the bill (of course the feds may not have defined the requirements).
A very readable review: "...evidence of the last 20 years supports the idea that Iranian decision-making was more nuanced..."
https://thebulletin.org/2026/03/revisionism-at-fordow-why-the-wsj-is-wrong-about-the-history-and-future-of-irans-nuclear-program/
This #owl has been guarding its breakfast since about 06:30. In the predawn all I saw was a tallish blob...
Nice to see CBC examining Mr. Carney's narrative
...But the Carney government's interpretation of energy sovereignty seems out of step with other countries, says But the Carney government's interpretation of energy sovereignty seems out of step with other countries, says Amy Janzwood, an assistant professor in the department of political science and the Bieler School of the Environment at McGill University in Montreal...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-energy-sovereignty-oil-climate-9.7265441
A nice piece by Stéphane Dion
https://policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/04/climate-backlash-risk/
As emissions rise and resistance grows, governments must reconcile urgency with public support or risk stalling the transition altogether...
CBC's headline nails it:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/wildfire-climate-emissions-smoke-9.7274862
https://www.theenergymix.com/summer-of-wildfires-drives-50-rise-in-canadians-climate-concern-prompts-shift-for-some-liberal-voters/
The energy mix item references a very good article on the polarization of climate / fossil fuel attitudes in Canada:
https://reclimate.ca/how-petro-state-politics-are-shaping-climate-communications-in-canada/
John Vaillant's very blunt assessment of our policies seen in the face of these wildfires - "an age of dissonance"
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7286910
Catherine McKenna telling it like it is.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/livestory/bc-wildfires-august-4-2026-9.7295843?id=9.7295843.14968
I particularly noted this and other mentions of disinformation:
"Climate change, once a leading priority, has declined sharply, especially among Conservative voters and those exhibiting higher levels of disinformation. Immediate security concerns appear to be crowding out longer-term risks."
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@hewer_of_code@mstdn.ca I agree it is all relative and yes, Ford, Smith (and some other premiers past and present) have been obstructing climate action - but even then I'm not sure they are that much more responsible than Carney in terms of time in power. I'm currently very angry at Carney's doubling down on future harm - even in the midst of yet another wildfire season. And I think his weakening of climate policies are not much out of line with what Smith and Ford want to do.
https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-endangered-species-law-opposition/
... Of 17,000 comments made in response to the new at-risk species law, 98.98 per cent were opposed....
This is one of the most concerning interviews I've seen lately. Basically, drill baby drill. Pipelines in every direction and feeding US energy dominance. (but we will be an energy superpower?)
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@hewer_of_code@mstdn.ca Carney has rolled back climate policy and spread misinformation about some of those policies. He is rationalizing his *increasing* of emissions. His energy minister also stated Canada wants to help the US goal of 'energy dominance'.
Listening to CBC Radio's Ideas' rerun of their first 2023 retrospective of David Suzuki's 1989 broadcasts. As they say, very prescient. It is disturbing how little the politics and excuses have changed.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/david-suzuki-s-survival-guide-a-retrospective-1.6894102
RE: https://mstdn.ca/@thenarwhal/116929623718678361
... The 2020 federal assessment of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 concluded the expansion’s impact on wetland function, Chinook and chum salmon and southern resident killer whales “is high in magnitude, permanent and irreversible.” ...
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As governments look to expand Roberts Bank, scientists warn one of Canada's most important ecosystems could pay the price https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-pipepine-terminal-roberts-bank/
Open quoted postI'm left wondering how much due diligence the feds undertook.
https://climateinstitute.ca/not-all-carbon-market-price-floors-are-created-equal/
First sighting of an Eastern Towhee this season
🙂
Canada's premiers - "Climate Change? What Climate Change?"
https://canadaspremiers.ca/canadas-premiers-united-for-canadians/
RE: @Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org
I couldn't stop laughing...
As a former long time horse owner, I appreciate finally seeing an explanation.
Good to see courts holding governments to account
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/bonaire-climate-change-hague-9.7064791
Hopefully lawyers like Ecojustice will have an opportunity to continue do so in Canada.
https://ecojustice.ca/news/what-just-happened-with-the-mathur-case/
A very good segment on CBC's What On Earth - roundup of the short term impact longer term possibilities of the middle east crisis
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@hewer_of_code@mstdn.ca I'm not even sure we'd be getting a discount - deep or otherwise. And I would also note that BC is getting federal $ for the 'environmental risk' of a pipeline. Ontario? not so much.
RE: https://newsie.social/@TheConversationClimate/116998644472580865
From Andrew Weaver...
Notable uncertainties listed for this analysis and big gaps between variations of current measures versus net zero
https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/data-analysis/canada-energy-future/2026/
Generally positive re Canadian firms involvement but with a couple of aspects to be cautious of
https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/distributed-solar-africa-canada-9.7111633
For the past month or more I'd been concerned at a significant decline in #bumblebee sightings here southwest of Ottawa. A slight increase the last few days then this morning, the wild bergamot and (non native) blue weed are humming with them!