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@thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

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Tracking sustainability trends & issues that affects British Columbia, Canada.

I believe public well-being must include sustainability: environment + social inclusion. It's foundational for civil society, income equality, and good governance.

Many interests, but mostly (and related): #climatechange #environment #sustainablecities #sustainablefood #health #architecture

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Joined March 23, 2026

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

“We are experiencing exactly what the climate models in the 1990s said we should experience now... ... more frequent, more severe #heatwaves, bigger temperature anomalies, more humidity, higher overnight temperatures... all part and parcel of the climate story" ~ #ClimateCentral org The 3rd major #HeatDome in a month is set to hit southern & central U.S.. Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected -- potentially reaching 120F (48C) in some areas. #ClimateChange https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/25/scorching-us-heat-wave

theguardian.com

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

The B.C. Wildfire Service has attributed the "vast majority" of the 100+ new 🔥 #BCwildfires to 4,000 🌩️lightning strikes on Fri July 17th. #BritishColumbia https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-wildfires-lightning-9.7275420

Number of wildfires in B.C. surges past 100 after barrage of lightning strikes | CBC News

Number of wildfires in B.C. surges past 100 after barrage of lightning strikes | CBC News

On Wednesday morning the province's firefighters faced only about 20 blazes in what had been a relatively quiet season so far, but as of Saturday morning there were 113 fires burning, including about 100 started since Friday.

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

Response to new provincial approval & permitting processes for fossil fuel projects: “Oil and gas on private property, we screwed that up bad. There's places we can't fix now." "It's time to start considering where people live and what we do, and this doesn't give me a lot of of faith that's happening here." #BCpoli https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/peace-region-bcer-wind-projects-cumulative-impacts-9.7286326

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 3mo ago

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Climate groups were supportive of the prime minister's push to electrify the economy but critical of his plans to expand fossil fuel exports. "Continuing to build infrastructure to export more Canadian oil in a moment of demand destruction in Asia only risks further destabilizing our economy, communities and the planet" ~ executive director, Climate Action Network #ClimateCrisis #globalwarming https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-trudeau-carbon-emissions-climate-change-9.7254619

Carney says Trudeau-era climate plan was 'too expensive' and 'divisive' | CBC News

Carney says Trudeau-era climate plan was 'too expensive' and 'divisive' | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed critics of the previous Liberal government's climate plan in a video posted on Tuesday, saying the plan he inherited was too expensive and divisive.

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

Hey Canada?!! New York became the first state to pause all construction of massive new AI data centers. The 1-year moratorium applies to data centers using 50 megawatts or more and will not be lifted until “consistent standards” for responsible data center development are set. The ban is intended to address the risks of pollution, rising energy costs, and diminishing water supplies. 1/2 #VanPoli #Vancouver #BCPoli #CdnPoli #energy https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/new-york-is-the-first-state-to-impose-a-data-center-moratorium/

arstechnica.com

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

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@EdwinG@mstdn.moimeme.ca Drought conditions ripe for #BCwildfires 😩

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 3mo ago

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@RickiTarr@beige.party Ok, I just had to look it up... Wednesday is named after the mythological Norse god "Woden". Translated in Old English to Wodnesdæg . Modern day pronunciation was shortened over time, of course. I'm still writing/keying everyday words and thinking, "hold on, is that how's it's spelt". 🤦🏻‍♀️ https://www.pearson.com/languages/en-ca/community/blogs/english-days-of-the-week-9-24.html

Explaining the names of the days of the week

Explaining the names of the days of the week

The names of the days of the week in English have fascinating origins rooted in ancient history and steeped in mythology.

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

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@EdwinG@mstdn.moimeme.ca #BCwildfires and lighting storms have been quite unnerving for several years here: as high as 200-400+ active wildfires on a given B.C. Summer day. This B.C. Summer seemed to be a relief -- until last Friday's rolling ⛈️ thunder & lighting yielding 100 more fires. Not surprised of any correlation or cause by climate change given increasing trend of intensity & frequency of wildfires & lighting storms. Ongoing issues wrt potential water pollution and sleeper fires (aka zombie fires).

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

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PM Carney's mantra, "when we control our own energy, we control our own future" with 3 pillars of the "global energy crisis" laid out: 1) affordability of energy 2) energy supply 3) climate change Former deputy chief of staff for policy in PMO under PM Paul Martin: [Carney's] address was "more about plans to sell our oil & gas than about ensuring we have enough energy ourselves. We're not talking about Canadian energy security." 2/6 #CdnPoli #ClimateChange #EnergySovereignty #Renewables

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 6mo ago

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@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org Geez! 🥚 I hope that you didn't get eggshells flying into your eyes! Note 📝 to self 😬

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 5mo ago

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@adam@mstdn.ca 🇨🇦 🎉

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 6mo ago

💥Whoa! Another Conservative MP crosses the floor to federal Liberal Party: long-time Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu...

"The past year has been like no other that Canada has ever faced, and I've heard clearly from constituents that you want serious leadership and a real plan to build a stronger and more independent Canadian economy"

Federal Liberals are now at 171 seats, one short of the 172 seats required for a (slim) majority.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-mp-marilyn-gladu-crosses-floor-to-liberals-9.7156167

Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals | CBC News

Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals | CBC News

The Liberals have picked up another Conservative floor-crosser, bringing them one seat closer to a possible majority government after next week's byelections.

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

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Build the pipeline + they will come? Bieler School of Environment, McGill University: "In response to recent oil supply disruptions as a result of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf, many countries — particularly in Asia and Europe — reconsidered their over-reliance on fossil fuel imports and prioritized energy security by building out renewable energy infrastructure like wind and solar farms and turning to low-carbon solutions." 5/6 #CdnPoli #EnergySovereignty #sustainability

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

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Is Carney pitching that Canada become more like Norway? Profits generated by oil & gas need to be used to help fund the transition to cleaner energy sources for domestic use. "Norway long ago acknowledged its petroleum reserves wouldn't last forever and that it should use the revenues to diversify the economy. [They] are not exposed to risks of energy shock or decline in the oil markets the way that Canadians are." 4/6 #CdnPoli #EnergySovereignty #sustainability

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

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Meanwhile, Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting 2026 to be one of the hottest years on record. Ontario and Quebec are currently roasting under a #heatdome. PM Carney "also admitted that in prioritizing oil production, Canada is moving further away from achieving its climate targets and that emissions would likely be higher than forecasted." 3/6 #CdnPoli #Climate #EnergySovereignty #Renewables

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

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The latest edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy (July 2026) shows: "Renewables were the largest contributor to total global energy supply in 2025. China's approach, which includes an accelerated deployment of clean energy and stockpiling fossil fuels, reflects "a continued priority of self-sufficiency."" No confirmations or plans from Ottawa for Canada's energy self-sufficiency to date. 6/6 #CdnPoli #Climate #EnergySovereignty #Renewables https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-energy-sovereignty-oil-climate-9.7265441

ANALYSIS | Carney talks about Canada's 'energy sovereignty.' But what does that really mean? | CBC News

ANALYSIS | Carney talks about Canada's 'energy sovereignty.' But what does that really mean? | CBC News

Soon after Donald Trump took office for a second time, with punishing tariffs and menacing talk of Canada as "the 51st state," this country's leaders began to invoke the idea of "energy sovereignty." But the Carney government's interpretation of energy sovereignty seems out of step with other countries.

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 6mo ago

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@pinhman @JEmphatically Holy 💩! They're kicking the proverbial can down the road = that road is nearing a dead end. That "can" 🌎🔥 can't be escaped, no matter 🙉🙊🙈

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 5mo ago

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It seems 🍁's introduced fund is not the same as Norway's.

Norway has a diversification strategy portfolio.

But, according to a former Governor of the Bank of Canada: 🍁's proposed fund is "not a sovereign wealth fund in the traditional sense... it is an Equity Fund."

Andrew Chang: "At its core, it's a public-private partnership"

🤔 Will $ returns really be there for Canadians?

Will Cdns be on the hook again for cost overruns or failed projects? (TMX)

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6743566

Stop calling Canada's latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Stop calling Canada's latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced a sovereign wealth fund for Canada to bolster national projects, create jobs and grow taxpayer money — but it's not a sovereign wealth fund in the traditional sense. Andrew Chang explains the stark differences between the Canada Strong Fund and other countries' sovereign wealth funds, and what we know so far about how it will work. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock, Getty Images)

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 3mo ago

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@zazzoo@mstdn.ca Humidex 46C 🥵?!! You'd find me *inside* the fridge at the grocery store.

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

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@EdwinG@mstdn.moimeme.ca Indeed, nature is gorgeous and gives us quality of life and health. If your AQI climbs high, orange / red, take care. Suggest using a mask.

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

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@EdwinG@mstdn.moimeme.ca Not sure how accurate worldwide IQAir is, but try it: https://www.iqair.com/ca/air-quality/canada/quebec/montreal British Columbia has a BC Wildfire Service that tracks the number and level of seriousness of wildfires in our province. Maybe Quebec has such a service? If not, Current Wildfires website has a map: https://currentwildfires.com/en/

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Cindy @thegreenpagesBC@mstdn.social

· 2mo ago

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@stux@mstdn.social In Vancouver, unfortunately, we have drivers (in mostly Teslas, some SUVs and sport cars) driving in curb lanes of *parked* cars and dedicated public transit lanes (HOVs) to bypass other vehicles. No law enforcement in sight.

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