Bears repeating given the support for the fossil fuel industry proposed by the federal government of Canada in the recent budget. corporateknights.com/climate-doll...

Join in ZOOM phone zap on Monday Nov. 17. In spite of a Canadian commitment to an arms embargo where no arms would reach Israel, we are violating it by shipping parts to the U.S. for arms manufacture - which then sends them to Israel. www.eventbrite.com/e/urgent-pho...

Iconic words attributed to Chief Seattle in 1854 -- exposed as myth & yet another act of colonialism. Invented by white men to serve their purpose. Justifiable now as admirable beliefs? Not if based on misrepresentation & distortion of Indigenous history. www.humanecologyreview.org/pastissues/h...

Kay Ryan's arresting poem,'The Elephant in the Room', has as many meanings as there are readers of it, I dare say. The effect on one person at this link. encouragement.ghost.io/kay-ryan-the... What or who is your 'elephant'?

Excerpts of a couple of BIG questions. Might take a minute or two "What are people doing when they use moral words such as “good” and “right”? Are some things morally right or wrong for all people at all times, or does morality vary from person to person, context to context, or culture to culture?"

Helpful article, still timely. Would that it had been heeded when Naomi Oreskes penned it in 2020. In hope that U.S. educational institutions are doing more so now. This is an issue in Canada as well. Don't kid yourselves that it is not. I witnessed first hand the danger to truth & unfairness.

deAdder noting Canada's switch & bait for the media. They were so busy fussing over a Conservation defection to the Liberals that their feeble light did not shine much on the first budget from this government. Happy military and fossil fuel gangs. Climate and housing...pffft. MPs Crossing

Rembrance Day just past in Canada. My mind went to that horrible Oct. 7, 2023 & loss of life on both sides of the conflict in Israel. The price paid by people in Gaza is unconscionable & the intial attacks unacceptable. Thinking of The Balfour Declaration 108 years ago. Colonialism's 'dead' end.

Dearest peers...Beware your confirmation bias. It for sure detracts from credibilty when promoting action on subjects you care about. We follow and frequently share info on our concerns but accuracy is crucial. www.zmescience.com/science/news...

If some neuroscience is saying that humans are naturally egoistic and amoral, how we do evolve past that? Clarify and challenge your values? Free course from Princeton 'Effective Altruism' www.coursera.org/learn/altruism

Aww! An educator making good effort to give simple explanations of complex subjects (religion, forms of government, politics etc.) and trying to be unbiased while doing it. This one could be handy these days to help people connect the dots without being preached to. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNBn...

Just released by the LIving Wage Network for Ontario. A living wage is the hourly rate a worker needs to be paid per 35 hr week to cover basic expenses and participate in their community. Minimum wage now is $17.60/hour for all of Ontario. Employers can advertise that they pay a living wage.

Remembrance Day, Conderation Square, downtown Ottawa. At left, the unveiling of the National War Memorial in 1939 by King George just before WWII began. Next, mid 1950s after the Korean War & WWll. Then, a vacant space in 1930. So much conflict & innocent lives lost since then. #Peace where are you?

Sigh. From Wayne Horton. More pointed than news from Reuter... "AntiVaxxer II: Measles Reborn"

Canadian investment in peace-keeping roles from 1950 to 2020. Now Carney increases spending on the military. it is time to ask loudly where we are going. Explanation of figure and history here: "Canada and UN #Peace Operations: Re-engaging Slowly but Not so Surely" walterdorn.net/home/304-can...

Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com - well done sharing of ideas on CBC The Sunday Magazine Half-baked apple pies, indeed. Have a listen. Interesting take on the fear factor and feeling impotent leading to turning away from action for many. www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday...

As COP30 begins, the perils are at a higher level than ever before. "We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. The consequences of human-driven alterations of the #climate are no longer future threats but are here now." Timely release for policy makers but...

Oh my, how well The Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com uses colourful language and facts to shake us up and make us pay attention! Drawing on the faux pas of Australian experience to wake us up... 98.9% satire? That 1.1% that is not satire is the clincher. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt6H...

A suggestion that a "neuroscience-based theory of human nature as inherently emotional, amoral and egoistic can be extended onto our understanding of states, international relations and global security." Hmmm. Proof seems to be in the pudding as per most choices now made by leaders of many states.

Give yourself two minutes of enchantment by watching 'The Keeper's Nest's. The creations of UK artist, Judith Hope, as filmed by Susan Tuckwell celebrate both #birds and humanity's aspirations. Find the film trailer here at this link. www.judithhope.com/puppets Has anyone here seen them in action?

Humans are oddly seduced by inessentials, latching on without caution. The Great Lakes now face problems from data centers using HUGE volumes of water. For DDT. "Yay, no mosquitos", said everyone. " "Oh wait...everything else is dying too" For GEN AI "Yay, no need to think. Oh wait...no water"

Switzerland tops with 145.6 millionaires per 1,000 adults, equal to 1 in 7 Swiss adults. Hong Kong (96.1), Australia (85.2), & the United States (84.8) form a cluster below 100. Social democracies are also high end. Strong & equitable social programs may be a plus for markets - and for real people.

I'd say too, for the sake of reducing #climate chaos in whatever way we can. And we will be economic losers, in the short & long term. corporateknights.com/perspectives...

This statistic may be the signal that it is time to step away from Google.

A man whom I have had the privilege to know for many years. He is an enduring and talented artist in my area who at the age of 93 continues to publically rail against facism and injustice through his art and with his words Arne Roosman is commanded to do so by his lived experience, I do believe.

From Oxfam - #Climate Plunder: How a powerful few are locking the world into disaster, presents extensive new updated data and analysis which finds that a person from the richest 0.1% produces more carbon pollution in a day than the poorest 50% emit all year. oxf.am/climateplunder

I had always thought this phrase meant a sort of tearing around with harmless but confused abandon which might be able to discombobulate the status quo. I learned today that it implies a lawless mob of angry people bent on violence or even murderous acts. NOT for peaceful disruption. Dang it all!

Speaking of not rolling over to corporate interest, will the people of Ontario, stand up against this blatant move to disempower them where many live? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A lesson on the possibilities of not just rolling over in the face injustice - "this documentary sheds light on the power of community, the urgency of energy equity, and the strength of reclaiming control over vital infrastructure" vimeo.com/1128953007?f...

Here we go again. PM Carney has potential as an advocate for a liveable climate but is NOT living up to it.

Ads for drugs are big players in the World Series with $895 million in sports event ads. "So you see enticing commercials showing old friends dancing, biking, & shooting down forested zip lines, despite psoriasis, insomnia, anxiety or eczema." Ask your doctor if watching the Series is right for you

The Devil IS struggling along with the rest of us.

Breaking news....well....maybe not that new... www.thebeaverton.com/2023/02/lobl...

Will anyone be cheering madly? Cause of the latest hissy fit by the US that shut down all trade negotiations with Canada today. Will this kerfuffle separate Canadian corporate appeasers from the 'Elbows Up' people? Will the federal government & business put the Ontario government in the doghouse?

APTN is doing the kind vital investigations no longer done by mainstream media. So is The Narwhal. Look for credible news sources with integrity who dig in.

So...Iceland joins other colder parts of the planet in having this annoying buzzing summer scourge spread to higher latitudes. Worse than annoying when they carry disease though. Mosquitos carry West Nile virus in Ontario now. In the UK, dengue carrying species are moving in as #climate warms.

New to me, credible source featuring the intersection of #science & society from MIT. I follow an Indigenous group in N Ontario who are defending their land against unwise development of the 'Ring of Fire. Mushkegowuk Council: Lands and Resources shared this article. undark.org/2025/10/21/p...

An MD - who knows that 'heal' is part of the word 'health' - gives an overview of the heart's function we need to grasp. A nerdy type, I look for proof to validate choices. It seems I have it neurologically backwards. My heart is well ahead of my brain. It is best guided by signals from the heart.

"Meditate". Then organise action out of sight of oppressors. That really only leaves heavily encrypted email for ALL communication. That too may fail too but is the best alternative beyond 'old school' word of mouth. While you were not paying attention, you have been backed into a near fatal corner.

Public protests over Trump's administration and reaction to"No Kings' concept as of Oct. 20. Will general strikes be next? Globally, that has been the most efective form of getting action.

'Protecting due process' means protecting it for everyone. Border Bills C-2 & C-12 are dangerous for our democracy. Across sectors, concerned organizations and experts have condemned Bill C-2...please stay informed and act to object.

Opinions from The Breach to consider as contenders for the federal NDP leadership begin to make their pitches.

We're a long way from Lester B. Pearson's speech on receiving the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize. "I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given to participate in that work as a representative of my country, Canada, whose people have, I think, shown their devotion to #peace." It's all about $$$ now.

A Canadian Crown Corp is still selling parts to U.S. arms manufacturers - which ships to Israel. This is criminal. In Italy, huge protests paralysed the country many times recently over matters like this. Emailing our government is not enough. Not happy with my protest efforts. Be like Italians?

Is there a country that can afford these kind of economic losses per capita? 3,000 EURO? 1,000 EURO? How about a mere 500 EURO per capita???? The last almost sounds like a bargain. Good thing money is not even real.... americangeo.substack.com/p/the-ags-gl...

And now after 50+ years since the first warning from reinsurers (they are the big boys in the insurance game) www.ibc.ca/news-insight...

Note the date of this warning...Feb 23, 2012. I naively thought this would be an immediate game changer for effective action to protect our #climate.😶

The most disadvantaged continue to bear the worst of climate chaos - created by the most privileged people on this planet. More marginal areas now unihabitable - no #climatejustice “Several houses floated miles inland – some with people still inside." Alaska Beacon - independent, nonpartisan news

Weave: The Social Fabric Project re: broken social trust in the U.S. ...looking for trusted organizations to bring a model of local partnerships to foster connection & trust in 25 new locations. Partners, called Community Hosts, will receive seed funds of $225,000.... Apply by November 2, 2025.

New paper from the Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL) by Andrew Fanning and Kate Raworth. Out of balance indeed. www.nature.com/articles/s41...