Check out this new limited podcast from @nationalobserver.com that traces the five stages of grief about our rapidly changing world. In episode 2, I have some blunt things to say about the harms done by clickbait climate doom-ism.
Simon Donner
Episode 2 of our new podcast for @nationalobserver.com is out now on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. EP2 looks at climate denial – the psychology, propaganda and the role of the courts in cutting through the disinformation and forcing governments to act. @simondonner.bsky.social
New modelling supports what many have been saying about the Canada-Alberta deal. It is bad emissions math. This may lock Canada into a industrial C pricing system that is far too weak to make up for concessions around a new pipeline, carbon capture, etc.
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The business case for LNG just keeps getting weaker...
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Sorry, haters: Justin Trudeau is still right about the lack of a business case for east coast LNG exports. There might not be very good one for west coast exports, either.
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The Canada-Alberta MOU substantially changes how climate policy works in Canada, but does little to improve Canada's long-term emissions ...
This is a devastating loss. Dr Raúl Pacheco-Vega, a UBC alumnus and former UBC faculty member, was a warm and engaging human being who put great effort into supporting students and other early career researchers develop their scholarship. Such an authentic person. He will be greatly missed.
Daniel J. Pierce
"You can't be saying these deals are still compatible with net-zero by 2050. They're not. The deal is not compatible with it. Just be honest with Canadians about this." said @simondonner.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social @ires.ubc.ca www.cbc.ca/news/politic... via @cbcnews.ca
Simon Donner
Simon Donner
A former member of Canada's top climate body said the pipeline deal Canada signed with Alberta is incompatible with Carney government's net-zero target.
I am testifying before the House of Commons' Environment and Sustainable Development committee on Tues June 9 at 3:30 pm EDT about why I resigned from Canada's Net-Zero Advisory Body.
You can watch live, if that's your jam...
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