Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 Mark @aguasonic.com · 11h' McKibben figured it out over a decade ago, rather famous essay in The Rolling Stone. Basically comes down to: What happens to $30 trillion of stranded assets? That people's pensions depend on? Hint -- it's not an engineering problem -- or it would have been solved decades ago.... 😐 101
Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 19mWhere’s Canada’s plan? www.dw.com/en/germany-s...dw.comGermany sets out plan to phase out fossil fuels by 2045Germany has said it plans to phase out the use of coal, oil and gas by 2045, reaffirming a climate strategy focused on electrification. 120
Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 22mGuilty as charged; but also have little kids and I think that’s more responsible than anything else… 110
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Keith @mosheroperandi.bsky.social · 27mnow this feels like a possible Vibecession Explanatory Variable. 610213
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Kevin Wilson @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social · 2hQ: What is the total size of subsidies to the suburbs? A: The CAP is basically right in the tax data, it's about $138m/year. One you net that out, you can calculate geographic subsidies with the city's cost model, which gives ~$95m/year for a total of $233m/year. Here are some maps: 101
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦BC Green Party @bcgreens.bsky.social · 13hToday, we announced housing policy that champions rights for renters across the province. bcgreens.ca/announce-pla... 15615
Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 15hOK, I read “Abundance” and found it … pretty mundane? The contents of the book didn’t thrill me. They didn’t scare me. They just… were. Maybe it was too deep in the weeds of American problems? I dunno, it was fine, I guess? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abundan...en.wikipedia.orgAbundance (Klein and Thompson book) - Wikipedia 350
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦JarekFA @jarekfa.bsky.social · 17hMr. Scarlett Johansson (Colin Jost) spotted riding an e-Citibike on the Hudson River Greenway this evening. 413614
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦CAPE BC - Canadian Ass'n of Physicians for the Environment BC @cape-bc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026LNG Canada Phase 2 would double output to 30 million tonnes a year, while global gas demand falls and a glut approaches. And they want to expand before proving Phase 1 is safe: its flaring already exceeds B.C. permits. Real leadership means scaling up clean energy, not doubling down fracked gas.theenergymix.comBREAKING: New LNG Canada Deal ‘Like Betting on a Concrete Canoe’The LNG Canada megaproject in Kitimat, British Columbia, is expected to announce a final investment decision today to double its output to up to 30 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year, th... 13427
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 28/09/2026It’s astonishing how far ahead the 2026 El Niño is. The red line is 2026. The other warmest El Niños are the colored lines. It’s not even playing in the same league. Some of this is of course due to this natural El Niño cycle on top of long-term ocean warming… 1/ 17499243
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Victoria Greens @victoriagreens.bsky.social · 28/09/2026#Victoria TRUTH & RECONCILIATION DAY RIDE Wednesday🚲Sept 30🚲 8:30 AM – meet at Songhees Park 9 AM – Opening Presentations 10 AM – Ride departs (from Songhees Walkway) 11 AM - Ride ends at Crystal Pool (Bike Valet available) 12 PM - South Island Powwow 9.2 km Family-friendly! #orangeshirtday 021
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 28/09/2026One weird trick to solve traffic congestion (price it). 419844
Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 28/09/2026Some real weird things are going to happen in #BCPoli if Alberta goes rogue and votes to separate *in the middle of a BC election period*. I know virtually everyone I’ve ever known in Alberta is voting to remain, but that doesn’t make me feel good about the whole process anyway… 210
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Dr. Drew Brayshaw 🌊🪨 @drewbrayshaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I found XKCD 2501 in the wild (but for math not geology) 192
Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 28/09/2026This would be amazing, but the NDP removed the funding mechanism (consumer carbon tax) so … *shrugs* … I guess we can’t have nice things. 272
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Ben Prunty @benprunty.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I don't love dunking on folks but it's so fucking funny to me that Trump was convicted of 34 felonies 2 years ago, faced no punishment, and went on to win the presidency a second time and journalists are still like, "hmm, I have an inkling that maybe he believes he's above the law for some reason." 11859321275
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Lizard @lizardky.bsky.social · 28/09/2026No matter how bad you think AI is, it’s worse. This technology is not fit for purpose, and the nature of LLMs means it likely never will be. 317355
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I know the BC Conservatives will be much worse because I’ve watched and listened carefully to who they are, and because I’m VERY familiar with what’s been happening in Alberta and Ontario (the BC Conservatives are at least as bad). Voting for “Change” can be worse. Flesh eating disease is “change.” 26811
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Michael Druker 🇨🇦 @mdruker.app · 25/09/2026The TTC subway shouldn’t be extended to Mississauga — that’s ridiculous. It should be extended to Kitchener 4465
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Two Minnesota solar farms turned the ground beneath their panels into habitat, and native bee abundance rose more than 20-fold www.ecoticias.com/en/two-minne...ecoticias.comTwo Minnesota solar farms turned the ground beneath their panels into habitat, and native bee abundance rose more than 20-foldMinnesota solar farms planted with native flowers saw native bees rise 20-fold, with bees also pollinating nearby soybean fields. 8445991684
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Pause AI in BC Schools @aicaution.ca · 25/09/2026What is more deranged: these products are provided in some schools. We are petitioning the BC Ministry of Education and Childcare to remove AI from schools. They replied to say it was not their responsibility, and that it is up to school boards. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pa...actionnetwork.orgPause on Generative AI in BC SchoolsWe demand that the Ministry of Education and Child Care enact a two-year pause (moratorium) on AI usage in classrooms in British Columbia. This means that for two years, in schools in BC: - Students... 13113
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Jake Anbinder @jakeanbinder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026can't believe the car that runs on millions of tiny explosions transmitting energy through a complex series of oily metal parts doesn't last as long as the one that's four wheels attached to a battery 14604123
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Richard Brooks @richardbrooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Explain this math: Germany to be gas free by 2045 but state-owned power companies SEFE & Uniper have signed 20-year purchase agreements or MOUs with unbuilt Ksi Lisims LNG in BC to supply #LNG from 2032 onwards. Who's lying? Why are BC & Canada pushing a project less & less viable? #bcpoli 1136
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Robert Sansom @fossilrob.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Maybe Reddit isn’t quite a dumpster fire 0164
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦David Roberts @volts.wtf · 24/09/2026Oooh, Copper has released the 2.0 version of Charlie, its electric induction range. It now can plug into a normal 120V outlet! Bigger battery, more power. NYC is gonna buy a bunch of these for public housing, help bring the cost down.copperhome.comCharlie - battery-equipped induction rangeMeet Charlie, a powerful battery-equipped induction range that plugs into 120v and 240v outlets. Ranges are built in the U.S. and installed across the country. 1320735
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 24/09/2026We can’t control every reaction to change. We can choose what vision we put into the world: positive rather than punitive, inclusive rather than exclusionary, and optimistic rather than fearful. One that imagines cities not just for the few who are loudest today, but for the many to enjoy tomorrow.🔚 1454
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 24/09/2026For them, better infrastructure isn’t an ideological project. It’s about having more choices, independence, safety and opportunity. That’s the conversation we want to keep having, and we won’t let shouty strangers stop us from doing so. 2413
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 24/09/2026Many don’t have the time, confidence or privilege to endlessly argue about urban policy online: Kids who want to move independently. Older adults who want to stay connected. Those with disabilities who need streets to work. Caregivers carrying groceries. Low-income residents who can’t afford a car. 1355
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 24/09/2026We can handle the criticism, but this was an poignant reminder: When you change the status quo, there is always a group who feel change is being done to them, rather than for everyone. And the loudest voices online aren’t representative of those who have most to gain from a different kind of city. 1484
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 24/09/2026It was also, sadly, a reminder of how emotionally charged the conversation about changing streets can become; and that for some, the mere hint of a shift toward equity feels like oppression. So for a couple of days, we had to step offline while our inboxes and replies were flooded with vitriol. 3396
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 24/09/2026As we said in the interview: “In a perfect city, everyone enjoys public space, regardless of age, ability or gender… the environment is more social and the street life encourages people to spend more time outdoors.” 1332
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 24/09/2026A few weeks ago, something unexpected happened: for a moment, we were the most-read story on Estonia’s leading newspaper. For us, it was a rare chance to bring a positive and inclusive vision to a wider audience; one that isn’t just about cycling, but creating cities where everyone can participate. 1293
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 24/09/2026“Stay in bloody Holland and don’t come mess up our lives with your nonsense.” “Cycling extremists.” “Mobility propagandists.” “Idiots.” “A new breed of slugs and rats.” “Who invited these clowns?” “Out to cause harm.” “Zero empathy towards anyone who needs to get around.” “Revolting, evil people.”🧵 77925
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 24/09/2026AP Stylebook warns against anthropomorphizing AI systems: “Avoid language that gives them human characteristics… Instead, explain what a system does, how well it performs, who built it and who could be affected by it.” 1970092254
Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 24/09/2026Repost with an image of your favourite James Bond (wrong answers only)static.klipy.comMichael K Williams as Omar Little: A Man Got To Have A CodeAlt: Michael K Williams as Omar Little: A Man Got To Have A Code 010
Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 24/09/2026Repost with an image of your favourite James Bond (wrong answers only)static.klipy.comDeadwood: Intense LookAlt: Deadwood: Intense Look 230
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Chris Mihos @chrismihos.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I get really annoyed seeing so many people say "Since everyone uses AI to write papers..." or "Referee reports now are just written by AI..." Look: Everything I have written has, for better or worse, been my own writing. Don't project your cynical expectations on my work. Seriously, screw gen-AI. 1454195
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026your periodic reminder 2176267
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Kelly Greene @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026It has been the honour of a lifetime to serve the constituents of my home of Richmond-Steveston. Please see my statement. 6348
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Resignation letter from MLA @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social expresses discontent with risk of #RichmondBC constituents being killed in LNG fire AND climate impacts of the fracked gas Eby loves so much. Context: #BCNDP bcclimateemergency.ca/press-releas... #bcpolibcclimateemergency.caOpen letter from prominent New Democrats and community leaders calls for renewed provincial climate leadership — BC Climate Emergency CampaignFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prominent New Democrats and community leaders raise the alarm over Premier Eby + caucus support for LNG and call for renewed provincial climate leadership, amid worsening clim... 11811
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 23/09/2026To be fair, this is exactly what people said about Uber and Lyft. And there have been studies about how much more people drive when they don't have to worry about parking on one or both ends of their trip. There's little reason to think driverless cars won't lead to an explosion in VMT in cities. 622528
Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 23/09/2026This is why cities mandate housing for cars (through minimum parking requirements), but not for people. 0165
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Daniel 🦁 @eikonos.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Cars are given priority over pedestrians and cyclists because cars are private property, and in this society private property is more important than human beings. One car is more important than 30 people on a public bus, or one person walking or one person cycling, because private property matters. 1115639
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Daniel 🦁 @eikonos.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Car drivers are the homeowners of the transportation market. Pedestrians are the homeless people of the transportation market. 0414
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Will @willparker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Unfortunately, the main purpose of government in our system is to protect people against their worst fears (or to appear to be doing so). Since the media ecosystem is amplifying fears of immigrants, indigenous, trans, economic weakness, etc. above actual/bigger threats, politicians follow. 111
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦TheSocioPhi @thesociophi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄╴╴╴ ╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴▄██▀███████▄╴ ╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴████████████╴ ╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴█████▄▄▄▄▄▄╴╴ ╴█▄╴╴╴╴╴╴▄█████╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴ ╴▀██▄╴╴▄████████▄▄╴╴╴╴╴╴ ╴╴▀████████████╴╴▀╴╴╴╴╴╴ ╴╴╴╴▀████████▀╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴ ╴╴╴╴╴╴███▀███╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴ ╴╴╴╴╴╴█▀╴╴╴▀█╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴ ╴╴╴╴╴╴▀▀╴╴╴╴▀▀╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴╴ complimentary dinosaur 4428
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 23/09/2026"I don't want to be political so I'm going to be neutral about an issue" is a political opinion unfortunately 914020
Reposted by Bromptonymous 🇨🇦Bill Kuchman @billkuchman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Frantic Republicans, looking down catastrophic losses, a month from now: “Look, what if *we* impeach him? If we impeach him, can we keep our jobs?” 245978