#DearWorldLeaders, we need real plans to phase out fossil fuels and transition to clean energy. And we need them now. You made a promise, now keep it. clim.cc/dwl #COP30 @environmentca

My Mom challenged me to 'change my corner of the world', with the hope that small local actions might snowball into larger positive changes. In honouring her legacy, I pledge to continue to do my best – and I hope her words may inspire others to do the same. changeyourcorner.com/the-butterfl...

Climate change is complicated - but if both the problem and the solution could be encapsulated into one clear and simple graphic, it would probably be this one. changeyourcorner.com/the-cause-of...

So pleased to be returning to #UNB again today to present to all final year engineers. Topic: the challenges of climate change, and the opportunities our energy transition offers. It's one of my favourite audiences, because of the critical roles engineers will play in decarbonizing our world.

So - what was the carbon footprint of last summer's epic 16,000 km cross-Canada EV road trip? And how does it compare to doing the trip with a gas vehicle like a Civic sedan or an F-150 pickup? Finally got to doing the math; some interesting results here: changeyourcorner.com/the-carbon-f...

“Canadians will be our own best customer, creating more well-paying careers at home, as we strengthen and diversify our trading partnerships throughout the world." - Mark Carney, in response to our betrayal by the US. #Elbowsup, Canada, esp in face of the latest tantrum from the betrayer-in-chief.

If you want to learn what's at the absolute root of our climate crisis and can handle blunt honesty: it's the notion of exponential growth in a finite world - the very principle that underpins our economic thinking. A good read, if you're ready for blunt. davidsuzuki.org/story/the-su...

​“When you’re determined to say how best to go about this, as opposed to why it’s hard or why it doesn’t work, the solutions appear.” Let's leapfrog over new fossil fuel projects and get working on the future we need - renewables with backup. www.theenergymix.com/as-coal-fade...

"Ahead of schedule, under budget" - words rarely heard about any major infrastructure project. It's time to believe in the ability of grid-scale batteries to take the 'intermittent' out of intermittent renewable wind and solar. www.theenergymix.com/oneida-batte...

BREAKING President Trump is demanding that the DOJ pay him about $230 million in compensation for the federal investigations into him. Any settlement will ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. Full Story: nyti.ms/3WNm2sv

"a kind of celebration of ignorance"

Why buy when you can borrow? These days, public, community and church libraries offer so much more than just books, DVDs and CDs! changeyourcorner.com/fall-in-love...

Two very different stories from my newsfeed this morning. Gotta wonder if they might be related... #solar #wind #storage #deathofcoal

Brandolini’s Law (also known as the bullshit asymmetry principle): The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it. H/t @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social

Wow: the new 2027 Chevy #Bolt, w better fast charging & vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability, to power a home during power failures. V2G is a perfect complement to home solar & storage systems, giving owners the option of going off-grid or supplying the grid during peaks. insideevs.com/news/775172/...

Danielle Smith puts a pittance ($14m = less than 1/20 of 1% of the $34B cost of the TransMountain pipeline) on the table to try to bluff us all into believing that a pipeline no company is willing to build is 'nation building'. Nation building is about the future, not the past.

"Poilievre's letter didn't say what he would do differently from Carney and his negotiation team to try and secure an agreement with Trump." So I guess it's all bluster, politics and show. So much for putting the country first. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

The Environmental Trust Fund has been critical to the success of many environmental organizations and initiatives in NB since 1990. But it's now under review. If you think the ETF is important, why not take a few minutes to complete this survey. www.gnb.ca/en/gov/engag...

Learning for a Sustainable Future is a great source of curriculum-linked age-appropriate climate & sustainability resources for K-12 teachers. This, profiled in their latest newsletter, jumped out at me. Very topical as our young people struggle to come to grips with climate change. lnkd.in/gdwaUzPt

If crisis is opportunity, this year's record drought is a perfect time to develop good water conservation habits – habits that make sense not just during dry spells, but all year, every year. Tips here: changeyourcorner.com/a-drought-is...

Since Sunday, Sept 21 is global Sun Day, a snap decision: Karen & I are hosting a Solar Open House Sunday (tomorrow) from 2-4PM. Anyone interested in seeing how #solar works is welcome to drop by for a look, a chat & to ask questions! www.facebook.com/events/70678...

A #toothbrush might not seem like a big thing - but billions are tossed out each year. Here's an easy better way! #compost #wastereduction #sustainableliving changeyourcorner.com/sustainable-...

Cost savings; lower insurance; FUN to drive; better for the planet: so nice to hear this retired firefighter's reasons for going EV, all in 1:11! www.youtube.com/watch?v=snj4...

Interested in doubling the impact of your donation dollar? Then please support my 2025 Terry Fox 'Run'/Beach Cleanup. You'll get a tax receipt for 100% of your contribution & be supporting two great causes: cancer research & cleaner oceans! run.terryfox.ca/page/carlsru...

In this year of the staycation, you might wonder: is it possible to drive across Canada in an EV? And is it cheaper than gas? I’m happy to report that the answer to both questions is YES! We're just back from a 16000 km trip from NB to BC; key takeaways here: changeyourcorner.com/august-6-the...

Yes, another of my yada yada posts about solar - but I'm thinking, "Who wouldn't want a power bill like this, our most recent?" It's all thanks to our solar system, which provides all the electricity we need to power our home and charge our EV. Huge potential for NB and all NBers I'm thinking!!

I don't think I've ever agreed with Bjorn Lomborg about anything related to climate. But hell has frozen over; I think he's right that carbon capture & storage will never be a cheap, scalable climate solution. (Wonder how his Fraser Institute hosts took it.) www.theenergymix.com/carbon-captu...

There was lots of hype when machines that could capture carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere were announced a few years back. But #DirectAirCapture has major flaws as a #climatesolution; overview here: carlsgreenideas.wordpress.com/2025/06/10/w...

Growing a veggie garden is good for the planet, good for your wallet and good for your health - so what are you waiting for? carlsgreenideas.wordpress.com/2025/05/27/s...

Yep, we're still on for tomorrow's Solar Open House; the rain just means the panels will be squeaky clean!! www.facebook.com/events/12334...

These two arrays are the reason our power bill has been zero for over a year... a flatline is actually a good thing! If you're #solar-curious or #solar-interested, feel free to attend our #Solar Open House on Saturday, May 24 from 10-4 - more info at the event page: www.facebook.com/events/12334...

Surely there is no simpler way to reduce emissions and save on energy than this one simple thing: don't idle your engine, ever! Here are five good reasons why; please share, and let's make 'the idling disease' go away! carlsgreenideas.wordpress.com/2025/05/13/t...

I'm pleased to share that our Solar Open House has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 24. All welcome to come see how solar works, and how it can generate clean, renewable power and save you money! 30 minute tours continuously from 10 AM - 4 PM. www.facebook.com/share/1GM9Uu...

Our Solar Open House planned for this weekend has been POSTPONED. We're hoping to reschedule soon; I'll post details here with a new FB Event page as soon as plans fall into place.

The Emissions Cap proposed for Canada's oil and gas industry is a complicated but critical part of solving climate change. Here's info to explain and clarify what it is, why it matters, how it will work and why it's so controversial. carlsgreenideas.wordpress.com/2025/04/29/c...

I'm very pleased to announce we'll be hosting our fourth annual #Solar Open House on May 10. If you're interested in learning about solar energy & seeing how it could reduce (or eliminate) your power bill, why not drop by? All welcome anytime between 10 AM and 4 PM! www.facebook.com/events/65570...

Climate change may have been elbowed off of the political priority list this election, but it's still an enormous & critical issue. Here's a quick summary of what the 4 major parties have announced to now. (*= nothing so far) Please VOTE, & please remember climate change when you do!

“We now expect a 3°C world,” Morgan Stanley analysts wrote earlier this month. They predicted this would be good for air conditioning stocks. Something it would not be good for? Life on Earth. www.eenews.net/articles/big...

"On April 2nd, spurred on by his delusions, Donald Trump announced the biggest break in America’s trade policy in over a century—and committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era." That last line - coming from the land that chose Brexit - is telling.

NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives

It's tempting to get out in the garden as spring days lengthen - but here are some good reasons you might want to hold off for a while! carlsgreenideas.wordpress.com/2025/03/18/s...

Green Ideas – March 5 – A little respite from the madness: conta.cc/3DlP4cL

In the world of health care, 'flatlining' is a very bad thing - but in the world of energy consumption, it's actually a very good thing. This, from our February NB Power bill: for the first time ever, flatlined (IE net zero) for 12 months straight, thanks to free energy from the sun!! #Solar

What an effortless conquest, thanks to an ignorant, unchecked, scientifically-illiterate convicted felon in the White House. The founding fathers and Lady Liberty would weep over this; you should too, average American. open.substack.com/pub/theclima...

Well, so much for all those soothing words and sincere green commitments: #BP discards the sheep's clothing, and demonstrates that its commitment to sustainability is about as unwavering as a wind vane, and its spine about as strong as that of a flag. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

"The internet does that" (IE provide balanced, well-researched, factually sound perspectives) Really?? I'm thinking the internet has become a cesspool of anger & misinformation served up by the secret algorithms of tech billionaires. And so the tailspin continues - but this really bites.

Democracy Dies in the Hands of Jeff Bezos

I first took an Al Gore-led training in 2007. It was a life-changer; I wouldn't be doing what I do if not for that amazing opportunity. So it's exciting to see this happening in Vancouver (with Mr. Gore joining remotely this time). More info here: www.climatereality.ca/vancouver2025 #ClimateReality

More things are recyclable than ever in NB: white Styrofoam; glass; flexible plastics like film, deli meat packaging, stand up zip-lock pouches, mesh onion bags; cereal, pasta & chip bags; & more. But it's hard to know what goes where, so here's a simple guide! Please share! conta.cc/4gK7OjL