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It should be no surprise that environmental NGOs are under specific, intensive, & sustained attack by a de facto alliance of right-wing (think Project 2025) & centrist forces (think Abundance).

There are 400 Canadians including toddlers who have been kidnapped by ICE. Amnesty International is now reporting on the use of torture at the detention facilities. This is the march of American fascism. charlieangus.substack.com/p/torture-st...

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Canada has the authority to enforce environmental laws, yet is choosing not to as climate targets fade into the distance. Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault says it's time for the federal government to tell provinces: "Actually, you can't break the law."

FYI because there will be false claims: Carbon capture has never been used successfully at a commercial gas-fired power plant in the U.S., and no existing carbon capture facility has ever consistently achieved a 90 percent capture rate. heated.world/p/exxons-new...

That’s how we know that B.C.’s energy regulator quietly allowed an oil and gas giant to sidestep the rules for more than 4,300 pipelines, as Matt Simmons and Zak Vescera revealed this year. thenarwhal.ca/b-c-quietly-...

Fewer and fewer media outlets are putting resources toward the slow, expensive work of dragging government secrets into the light. Will you help us raise $200,000 to keep digging? All donations to The Narwhal will be matched through Dec. 31 — doubling your impact! ➡️ thenarwhal.ca/double-up

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As a case led by nine First Nations challenging Ontario’s Bill 5 winds its way through the courts, two grassroots organizers from Attawapiskat want to bring in their perspectives on the Breathing Lands — beyond the Ring of Fire: thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-lawsu...

From shoreline habitat to lush forests to iconic mountain ranges, the West Coast is home to incredible landscapes. But industry & residential development threaten them all. Protect oceans, mountains & forests through a symbolic gift of West Coast habitat: giving.natureconservancy.ca?utm_campaign...

Dr Lyne Filiatrault has written about how this year's H3N2 flu variant is straining hospitals, and what we can do to help alleviate that: get vaccinated, wear a mask, and filter the air. surreynowleader.com/2025/12/06/o...

Species to Watch in 2026? I'm planning an editorial similar to this one we ran in 2023. What would YOU include on this year's list? therevelator.org/species-to-w...

The heartwarming, badass story we all needed this holiday season 💚 💅 https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/environmentalist-drag-queen-pattie-gonia-raises-million-dollars-charity-hike-100-miles/

WTAF: @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social considering removing bylaw for bird-friendly windows. Bylaw only applies to new builds along major corridors & near malls! But industry doesn’t like it. So nature takes the hit, literally. Winnipeggers, you gotta write to council. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

BREAKING: Officials in Sumas, Wash., immediately south of Abbotsford will be sounding their flood siren that warns residents to evacuate. This is a sign of likely flooding in Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

Lewis Pitches Green New Deal in Race to Lead NDP www.theenergymix.com/lewis-pitche...

We were on Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom! Such a pleasure to have had the chance to feature on this iconic program. Thanks to the the entire WK team, and to Rae and Peter, for giving wolverines their day in the limelight! Stream it now at www.nbc.com/mutual-of-om... @woodlandparkzoo.bsky.social

WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data. Safe bike-lanes mean business.

If you’re able to donate, pledging a monthly donation is better than a one-time bigger donation ➡️ helps NGOs etc to budget and plan.

Challenge. When someone says, “Well, that’s what the typical Albertan thinks" or "that's just politics," try: “Some do, but a lot of us are worried about how this hurts democracy.” You’re reminding everyone listening that unchecked power is not "normal."

People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms? Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people." Anything that punctures that myth helps. +

Filtration + ventilation! Air filters: I prefer “modified CR box with PC fan” type. Quiet, effective, inexpensive & easy to build and to replace filters. * In Canada: aidankepo.wixsite.com/northboxsyst... * Similar in the US is “Luggable” housefresh.com/best-air-pur... 1/

* The immune system is not like a muscle and immunity debt is bullshit. * There are various ways that repeated COVID infections could be causing short- and/or longer-term immunity theft, making people more vulnerable to other infections. 2/

Reminders, as public health officials warn of a very bad flu season: 🧵 * Washing hands is not a strategy for a respiratory virus. N95s, ventilation, air filtration -- especially in hospitals. * We should have been cleaning indoor air with the same effort we put into cleaning drinking water. 1/

1/ More than 35 years ago, 14 women lost their lives in École Polytechnique in Montreal as a result of anti-feminist violence. Today, across the country, we honour their memories, say their names, and re-commit to the collective work of changing the conditions that enabled their deaths.

One more piece of evidence, on a growing pile, that insects are in decline. "...the general species turnover and biomass trends emphasize ongoing arthropod community simplification, and that even common species may be increasingly under threat." 🪲🪳🧪🌍 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

As Dan’s former office neighbour, I encourage you to apply! #PostdocLife

Not one fucking word from any quoted health expert on cleaning classroom air. Yes, talk about vaccines, ofc that's important. But there's something else we could talk about here: a measure that protects everyone but doesn't trigger endless debates on the choice to vaccinate. Clean classroom air!

The National Academies is inviting nominations for experts to review the draft United by Nature assessment. Ecology, climate, conservation, social science, sci-comm + more. If someone comes to mind—maybe you—please nominate & please the word! www.nationalacademies.org/projects/DEL...

BREAKING: Abreu Departs Net-Zero Advisory Body as Carney Government Hemhorrages Climate Expertise www.theenergymix.com/breaking-abr...

Six-week study of 67 students in four classes, 1047 saliva samples -> "Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact." www.nature.com/articles/s41... HT: Emily Martin

If you're an ECR who has done great work to promote open research, please consider applying for this excellent award! I recieved this earlier this year and my minifig sits proudly in my office 😊 A great way to recognise ECR contributions!

Went to a local screening of “Animal Pride” documentary last night. 🌈 Nature is, and always has been, queer. It’s normal & beneficial — yet the scientific info has been suppressed. Celebrate & learn. 🌈 Watch it free on CBC or YouTube (45 min): animalpride.ca. #AnimalPrideDoc #NatureIsQueer

Went to a local screening of “Animal Pride” documentary last night. 🌈 Nature is, and always has been, queer. It’s normal & beneficial — yet the scientific info has been suppressed. Celebrate & learn. 🌈 Watch it free on CBC or YouTube (45 min): animalpride.ca. #AnimalPrideDoc #NatureIsQueer

1/ Today on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, I want to share my solidarity and support for Palestinians here at home and around the world.

Many people work in the formal environment sector, pushing for change through existing structures, processes and institutions It's vital work, but I think we often neglect the role of the informal sector - activists and social movements - in creating the conditions that facilitate it 5/

Slow news day. To catch you up, here's our universe of stories published and still to come on today's political tsunami.

Once more for the people in the back — “The argument for reopening grizzly hunts is not about conservation or public safety.” University of Manitoba researchers write an excellent, readable summary of human-bear conflict & coexistence. theconversation.com/calls-for-gr...

Once more for the people in the back — “The argument for reopening grizzly hunts is not about conservation or public safety.” University of Manitoba researchers write an excellent, readable summary of human-bear conflict & coexistence. theconversation.com/calls-for-gr...

This ⬇️ is off the charts bonkers. Those are hallmarks of caring, just societies that support people. I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.

About 2.5% of people in Canada are infected and/or experiencing life activity-limiting long COVID this week. The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in Canada is $92.7M.

WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK? About 1 in 161 people in Canada is currently infected (580,000-751,000 infections/week). The most recent estimate for the United States (Nov 24) is 1 in 116 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).

I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture. They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1

Don’t miss this! #WalrusTalks are free to watch online — register. Dr. Bobiwash is an Assistant Professor and an Indigenous Scholar @umanitoba.bsky.social He’s also a researcher in residence at the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada. Insightful and a great speaker. 👏

Better is possible! Send this to your city / town, mayor, council etc. (or tag them). Urge them to prioritize — maintain & increase — trees, native vegetation, wetlands, & natural infrastructure in public and private spaces. Good for everyone.