This summer, 35,000 heat deaths in Europe got one news cycle. Last week, a probability estimate about a hypothetical AI apocalypse got seven. The warnings may be sincere—but notice what they justify: fossil fuel plants. Climate change is existential now. electricnotes.news/p/pick-your-...

Pick Your Apocalypse: Climate vs. AI Doom

Some Thoughts On the *Other* Existential Threat

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*whispers* a lot of what this describes are practices that increase resilience of agricultural systems, rather than mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions which is ok but companies shouldn’t confuse the two in people’s minds for actual carbon claims, data are needed, not “this is regenerative”

Civil Eats@civileats.com · 6h ago

“There are actors in the space who I think are doing a lot of good and moving forward regenerative projects,” says Friends of the Earth’s Sarah Starman. “There are also a lot of companies that are capitalizing on sort of the loosey-goosey nature of regenerative.”

On Wednesday I'm talking with Pila Energy, a company that's making small DIY plug-and-play batteries for the home. In addition to backing up appliances in case of blackouts, they can also monitor appliance health & "mesh" together to do basic energy arbitrage. Got any questions?

The startup trying to make ‘DIY’ home batteries happen

Pila Energy’s batteries offer renters and homeowners the smarts of a Tesla Powerwall in a plug-and-play package. It just raised $4M to scale up operations.

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The full report is available at www.canada.ca/en/environme... and there are links to a report summary and to headline statements. See also climatedata.ca/news/canadas... for an infographic of the headline statements. But for this thread, we'll skip ahead to Chapter 10 #CCCR2026 2/x

Earlier this month, Canada's Changing Climate Report 2026 was launched. What does this mean for planning, preparedness, resilience, climate risk assessment in our changing climate? I'm glad you asked. Welcome to a mega-thread on the "so what / what next" of #CCCR2026 findings and information 1/x

Two years after banning renewable energy construction, economic benefits and property rights concerns have this Idaho county rethinking its moratorium.

An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.

Solar developments led county officials to ban renewables in 2024. Now, the Republican commissioner who instigated the moratorium is leading the charge to…

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This is a solid argument. What's with the auto industry's #WarOnFamilies? Or should we call it the #WarOnKids because there's surely no shortage of casualties there #cdnpoli #Urbanism

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · yesterday

“We’ve been designing downtowns to virtually repel children, and then saying, ‘See, families don’t want to live downtown,’” @brenttoderian.bsky.social says. “We’ve been creating the perfect self-fulfilling prophecy.” Struggling downtowns look to lure new people. I’m among those interviewed in this.

This story buries the lede, but if you pull out a calculator and do the math, AAA found that the average American spends $15,031 a year for a single car! www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/c...

Car ownership costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of auto loan payments, analysis finds

The cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car.

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Bring your bike, load up the @inaturalist.bsky.social app on your device and join us for a little #CitizenScience on our latest fun bike tour THIS SATURDAY! We start out at the #CommunityGarden in #EastVillage at 10am! RSVP: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/walk_on_the_... #yyc #yycbike #yycnature

Walk On the Wild Side - Calgary Biodiversity Bike Jam

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Calgary Climate Hub@calgaryclimatehub.ca · 5d ago

NATURE LOVERS & BIKE RIDERS UNITE!!! This all-ages fun & unique ride is coming up Saturday Sept 19th from 10am - 1230pm, starting at the #CommunityGardens in #EastVillage! SPACES ARE LIMITED SO RSVP TODAY: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/walk_on_the_... #YYC #YYCBIKE #Biodiversity

I was actually just talking about how I prefer winter cycling to fall cycling. It's right around zero that is the most unpleasant to ride in.

I sometimes bike 25+ km on a winter day in Calgary, on my ebike. Weather has pretty much never stopped me from riding (I have the receipts to prove it). & let's be serious, Calgary averages less than 14 days below -20C. There are few days here that are actually too cold to bike. #yycbike

/21 #MarkCarney #ClimateChange #cdnpoli bsky.app/profile/bigc...

Bentley ****TALK CLIMATE****@bigclimate.bsky.social · last wk.

Struck me that my annotated notes on the damning #ClimateChange report that #MarkCarney most definitely does NOT want you digging into were a little fuzzy (not unlike my brain this morning) when shared to #BlueSky so I dropped them into the handy dandy Blog thinger for you medium.com/@stevebentle...

BREAKING: The EPA is eliminating a rule that limits planet-warming pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants.

EPA is set to eliminate rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action the agency said would remove more than $300 billion in costs for the industry and help “unleash” American energy.

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Canada Can Compete with China On Critical Minerals - report It's not just about mining. It's the rest of the supply chain. Right now, China controls 70-90% of it. Turning minerals into metals, metals into battery cells, cells into packs. Etc. #cdnpoli youtu.be/Tge-u0EY65s

Canada Can Compete with China On Critical Minerals - report

YouTube video by Energi Media

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The Sask Party has for years put a punitive road tax on EVs in Saskatchewan, in line with a Conservative Australian plan for $300/year, after first being $150/year. Now the UCP has extended this attack on renewable products, to solar panels instead. rabble.ca/politics/can... #abpoli #skpoli

Alberta government slaps ‘punitive tax’ on solar panels

Never let it be said Danielle Smith’s government isn’t in favour of recycling – as long as it can be used to create higher costs and more red tape.

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We're revisiting another episode from the EvC starter pack. A replay of our conversation with @blakeshaffer.bsky.social. With AI data centres now competing for the same grid capacity electrification needs, it might be even more relevant than it was in 2023.

Energy vs Climate Podcast@energyvsclimate.bsky.social · last yr.

Essential Episodes Every New Listener Should Hear. We've put together an EvC Starter Pack featuring some of our most popular episodes for those new to the podcast: www.energyvsclimate.com/the-energy-v...

I love this so much! My husband and I (and our kids) all use Spruce Drive to bike downtown to jobs, school and shopping - this is wonderful news! I ❤️ MUPS! #yycbike

🎉 Safer streets, better connections and a greener Spruce Drive S.W. are on the way! We're excited to share the final design for the Spruce Drive Pathway Improvements Project, shaped by community feedback. Learn more and view the final design: engage.calgary.ca/SpruceDrive #yycwalk #yycbike

So much of what DOESN'T WORK for so many cities starts right here #WarOnWalking

Urban Truth Collective@urbantruth.bsky.social · 5h ago

Sometimes the WAR ON WALKING results in no sidewalks at all. Sometimes they put “something” in — but does that really make things walkable for anyone except those without any other choices? The #WARonWALKING takes many forms, but it’s always about making things comfortable for vehicles, not people.

1. This is a long read. 2. Don't be surprised to see this kind of behaviour in Alberta one day, too. 3. Alberta developed their moratorium on renewables based on ideology & economic sabotage for a thriving renewable energy sector. 4. ATCO is taking Alberta to task. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta power policies trigger $408M devaluation to ATCO's wind and solar division, company says | CBC News

The Calgary-based giant warned of "legal recourse" if province doesn't alter reforms that harm renewable projects.

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Canary Media Inc.@canarymedia.com · 11h ago

Two years after banning renewable energy construction, economic benefits and property rights concerns have this Idaho county rethinking its moratorium.

#Suncor is releasing #TAILINGPOND WATER INTO OUR WATER SUPPLY!!! www.readtheorchard.org/p/keepers-of...

Keepers of the Water slams environmental exemption for Suncor’s tailings release

Indigenous-led environmentalist outfit says the federal government needs to use its authority to prevent the dumping of tailings fluid into the Athabasca watershed.

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Back off #UCP! #GREENENERGY #renewableproducts #solarpanels should not be taxed! I'm so sick of this #anti-science #ignorant #authoritarian government. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Saskboy from Saskatchewan@saskboy.bsky.social · 12h ago

The Sask Party has for years put a punitive road tax on EVs in Saskatchewan, in line with a Conservative Australian plan for $300/year, after first being $150/year. Now the UCP has extended this attack on renewable products, to solar panels instead. rabble.ca/politics/can... #abpoli #skpoli

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Honoured & humbled to be included in such great company, including friends and colleagues I look up to, such as @geojane.bsky.social, @tephrabird.bsky.social, @faultydata.bsky.social, Brian Yanites, and Ben Tutolo. 🧪⚒️ @ucalgary.bsky.social @ucalgaryscience.bsky.social

The Geological Society of America (GSA)@geosociety.bsky.social · 11h ago

The future of geoscience looks bright. 🌎 Meet the 2026 50 Under 50 Award recipients—50 outstanding geoscientists across North America recognized for contributions to research, education, leadership, service, and mentorship. 🔗 geosociety.co/awards-50-under-50

#DataCentres #AI #cdnpoli #abpoli #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition #yyc

Man Sweating Profusely: Climate Change

Alt: Man Sweating Profusely: Climate Change

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Calgary Climate Hub@calgaryclimatehub.ca · 9h ago

"Now we realize what that new gas market was: all of these #AI #DataCentres. That's why #Alberta is on the front line of this data centre boom, because we are the ones with the biggest #NaturalGas reserves to get after. And of course, at the same time, this is going to impact us." #abpoli #cdnpoli

"Now we realize what that new gas market was: all of these #AI #DataCentres. That's why #Alberta is on the front line of this data centre boom, because we are the ones with the biggest #NaturalGas reserves to get after. And of course, at the same time, this is going to impact us." #abpoli #cdnpoli

Calgary Climate Hub@calgaryclimatehub.ca · 3w ago

The powers that be seem as determined to dot the landscape with #DataCentres as citizens around the world & across the partisan divide seem increasingly determined to stop them. We dig in with our good friend @jennyyeremiy.bsky.social of @www.thegravitywell.net! www.podcastics.com/episode/4297...

This is going to create a significant problem, especially for the engineers who run coal & gas-fired power plants. Engineers no matter where they work in Canada, the UK, or the USA, have ethical & professional obligations in environmental stewardship, sustainability, and public health. Bad news. 🌐

The Associated Press@apnews.com · 11h ago

BREAKING: The EPA is eliminating a rule that limits planet-warming pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants.

Hear me out. You could buy… a new top of the line electric cargo bike. Every year. Except your city probably designed its streets and neighbourhoods to require a car. Get mad about that.

Peter Flax@pflax1.bsky.social · 14h ago

This story buries the lede, but if you pull out a calculator and do the math, AAA found that the average American spends $15,031 a year for a single car! www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/c...

That's the plan for Smith and Carney. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/14/n...

Alberta could spend billions on public gas pipelines to fuel data centre boom, leaked document suggests

The document was presented at a Sept. 10 cabinet meeting by Energy Minister Brian Jean. It lays out an expansive plan to expand the province's natural gas network by bringing it under public ownership...

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#yyc #yycbike #yycnature #biodiversity #BioBlitz

Calgary Climate Hub@calgaryclimatehub.ca · 13h ago

We're super excited to contribute some #CitizenScience to the #CanadianWildlifeFederation 's #BioBlitz this year and YOU CAN TOO! ON WHEELS!!! Join us in helping @cwf-fcf.bsky.social help #Biodiversity in Canada! www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/ma... #yyc #yycbike #cdnpoli