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On prediction markets, people are betting big money on climate disastersWeather disaster predictions are on pace to attract a billion dollars by the end of the year on Kalshi alonewww.theglobeandmail.com

NO JETS!!!

Federal government declines to allow jets at Billy Bishop airport ‘at this stage’Ottawa’s rejection delivers a major blow to Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s agendawww.theglobeandmail.com

Not enough electricity infrastructure to help address housing crisis but let’s expand #BillyBishop airport lol. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

Why a multibillion-dollar electricity infrastructure gap is threatening Ontario’s housing goalsThe province’s strained grid is already thwarting its ambitious plans to build 1.5 million homes. Who will pay for a massive expansion?www.theglobeandmail.com

Anyone who argues that decarbonization is “too expensive” is full of shit.

This thread takes @dandrezner.bsky.social Toddler in chief thread to the NEXT LEVEL

This 👇

Today I am grateful that I have the privilege to be in a space that is cool and (relatively) free from the harmful wildfire smoke enveloping Toronto. Many are not so lucky.

Apparently, It's pipeline week in Canada. Like infrastructure under Trump 1, but with more emissions and public subsidies. There is, shockingly, another way to reduce dependence on foreign oil. And reduce emissions. And also create jobs. #greenenergy #renewables

Alberta, Ontario propose new pipeline in bid to boost Canada’s energy independenceNorthern Shield Energy Corridor would carry crude oil across four provinces and end in Sarnia, Ont.www.theglobeandmail.com

this went from privately-funded to taxpayer-funded real quick. a climate catastrophe and a political bait and switch all in one.

Taxpayers asked to foot the bill for another pipelineAbsence of private-sector proponent to lead what is being touted as a nation-building project is strikingwww.theglobeandmail.com

Listen to me talk about my new book Existential Politics on the Business Talk podcast with Deepak Bhatt! 👇

Existential Politics: The Real Reason Global Climate Institutions Are Failing | Dr. Jessica GreenPodcast Episode · Business Talk · June 23 · 48mpodcasts.apple.com

As a former New Yorker, I’m not a Bloomberg fan, but this is exactly the kind of measure I discuss in my new book Existential Politics: $$ will help even the playing field btw green and fossil asset owners — a necessary step in the political process of decarbonzation

Michael Bloomberg arms green lobby for fight against oil interestsBillionaire pledges $285mn to renewable industry associations as nations face energy policy decisions in wake of Iran wargiftarticle.ft.com

BWAHAHAHA! It’s a mystery 🤔

Hey #Toronto: I saw an amazing shirt on a bike rider today that said "If there is no bike lane, this is the bike lane". AND it was pink! Any one know where I can get me one of these? #bikelanes #citybiking

Makes perfect sense that CDP is literally selling out to a private equity firm. Its continued relevance requires ongoing demand for this voluntary reporting standard. But voluntary disclosure isn’t as important as it once was. But commodifying data to inform investment decisions? That’ll work. 🧵

Environmental reporting non-profit group CDP strikes private equity dealPermira to take majority stake in core operations under energy transition strategygiftarticle.ft.com

Hey #toronto: Federal gov't has officially launched solicitations on the expansion of Billy Bishop airport to support jet planes. This is a terrible idea. Please consider writing in and telling them as much: (1/2)

The Government of Canada launches public consultations on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport is an important part of Canada’s air transportation network. It supports jobs, tourism, business travel, emergency services and greater connectivity to Canada’s regio...www.canada.ca

Anyone who knows anything about the @icao.int agreement, offsets or sustainable aviation fuel knows that nothing has changed here except the aviation industry giving itself permission to say the quiet part out loud

Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikelyIata boss Willie Walsh blames fuel suppliers, governments and aircraft makers, saying new ‘realistic timeline’ now neededwww.theguardian.com

Now do fossil fuel subsidies Seven states sue US for paying $1bn to make TotalEnergies exit wind power

Seven states sue US for paying $1bn to make TotalEnergies exit wind powerNew York leads lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s effort to make French company reinvest in fossil fuelsgiftarticle.ft.com

Every time a woman asks to get paid for her labor, an angel gets its wings. (Same for BIPOC, indigenous, disabled, trans or otherwise marginalized person.)

Today is the day! Toronto Climate Week kicks off this morning. Check out all the events here www.tocw.ca #TOCW

Toronto Climate Weekwww.tocw.ca

tune into CBC's Just Asking this afternoon to hear me and @profkharrison.bsky.social talk about @mark-carney.bsky.social's alarming anti-climate policies.

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