Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialErik Hoffner @erikhoffner.bsky.social · 02/11/2025“It is easy for me to imagine that the next great division of the world will be between people who wish to live as creatures & people who wish to live as machines.” ― Wendell Berry, "Life is a Miracle" 3318110
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialJason Hickel @jasonhickel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Who is draining Africa? This figure shows net-appropriation of resources from Africa's CFA zone, illustrating two key facts. 1) Eurozone countries are the biggest appropriators, benefitting from the Francafrique system. 2) Contrary to conventional Western narratives, China's appropriation is tiny. 4295130
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialJulie Gabrielli @juliegabrielli.bsky.social · 28/07/2026This is brilliant. A special series about how the fossil fuel industry captured climate research to push their agenda: pollute now, clean up later. Thanks to @propublica.org and @amywestervelt.bsky.social projects.propublica.org/carbon-captu...projects.propublica.orgCarbon CapturedHow the fossil fuel industry turned the plan to solve climate change into a plan to save itself 02920
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialGrantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 23/06/2026We regret that our event on Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world has been cancelled due to the red extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office. Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event. 7719971152
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialMax Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 12/06/202645 citations in the report: 5 correct, 28 partially fabricated, 12 completely fabricated. TBH I'd like to see a study assessing what percent of people paid to implement AI (like KPMG) actually understand how LLMs work and know, e.g., these sorts of errors are inherent to LLMs. 22694235
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialBalance of Power Podcast @balanceofpowerpod.ca · 04/03/2026Welcome to Balance of Power A fresh lens on the forces shaping Canada’s future This week: • Alberta’s immigration referendum • The economics of immigration and the labour market • Why facts often lose to political narratives • Guest: Dr. Bronwyn Bragg ▶ Watch now: youtu.beBalance of Power: Immigration with Dr. Bronwyn BraggAre Alberta’s immigration referendum questions actually about immigration, or about politics?This week on Balance of Power, Annalise Klingbeil and Leah Ward ... 054
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialDr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 24/01/2026You may’ve seen coverage of a new report on the threat to national security from environmental collapse. A common response that’s got my goat is: “Look, it’s not just tree-hugging enviros saying this, it’s hard-nosed spooks!” A short thread on why this framing is bad history & bad politics🧵😡😉theguardian.comBiodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warnEcosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt 9261170
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialAny Dark Doubts @anydoubts.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Source: www.reddit.com/r/PropagandaPosters/comments/138rxfv/does_the_bicycle_make_women_cruel_cartoon/ 3514
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 18/11/2025In today’s post Aly Firth explores drag during the First World War through the life of Ross Hamilton from Nova Scotia. This post is part of our Queering Atlantic Canada series. Check out this post and the entire series!activehistory.caDuty in Drag: The Life of First World War Drag Star Ross HamiltonThe rich history of drag has strong roots in Atlantic Canada; one notable example being Ross Hamilton, the famed female impersonator from the concert party troupe the Dumbells. During and following… 196
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialLauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Staring at Canada's own gender-based analysis of its budget. Give you one guess at the main beneficiary of all the major spending investments.... 69546
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialLauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Canada budget: AI is going to do an awful lot apparently. We can cut lots of money, AI will deliver instead! Public safety? AI will deliver RCMP? You guessed it, AI will save the day Fisheries? Yup ESDC? Also on the AI train CRA? See above Gosh I hope this AI thing works out 84115
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialMax Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 10/10/2025In which I debunk some very common (and popular) myths about renewable energy and the energy transition. Warning: It's long, pedantic, and full of charts. open.substack.com/pub/maxfawce...open.substack.comWhen "blindingly obvious" facts about the energy transition are anything butDebunking Don Wright's well-meaning interventions on the subject 1113751
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialGlobal Project Against Hate and Extremism @globalextremism.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Trump’s baseless “Antifa” terrorist designation has sparked a global echo, with Hungary, Poland, & the Netherlands moving to replicate it. The coordinated effort reframes dissent as terrorism—part of a broader strategy to criminalize opposition while minimizing the real threat of far-right violence.globalextremism.orgHow the International Far Right is Getting on Board With Trump’s Antifa Terrorist DesignationTrump’s baseless “Antifa” terrorist designation has sparked a global echo, with Hungary, Poland, and the Netherlands moving to replicate it. The coordinated effort reframes dissent as terrorism—part o... 14932
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialRicochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 07/10/2025In Canada, groups are weaponizing claims of media bias to intimidate journalists and reshape coverage of Israel and Palestine with complicity of newsrooms. How Israel and its ‘digital army’ work to silence the truth about #Gaza. New from Zahra Khozema: ricochet.media/labour/media... #cdnpoliricochet.mediaHow Israel and its 'digital army' work to silence the truth about GazaIn Canada, groups weaponizing claims of media bias are being used to intimidate journalists and reshape coverage of Israel and Palestine under the quiet complicity of Canadian newsrooms 03922
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialderek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 06/10/2025😭 IG newberlinlibrary 210159953484
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 26/09/2025You know, when you really think about it, does all that driving and car dependency really make sense? @adamconover.net weighed in.youtube.comAdam Conover - Driving cars is insaneYouTube video by Interstellar1977 314538
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialOlúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 21/09/2025I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win (h/t @miriamposner.com) www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 332190553
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialProf. Sonia I Seneviratne @soniaseneviratne.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Hot off the press: We can provide for the first time a systematic attribution of recent #heatwaves to the emissions of #carbon_majors. Essential new #Nature article coordinated by @yannquilcaille.bsky.social at @ethz.ch, with numerous contributors @usyseth.bsky.social: www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.com 5205106
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialHarsha Walia @harshawalia.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Both Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and BC NDP leader David Eby are calling for end to TFW program — blaming migrant worker programs for "filling up" shelters, food banks, schools & housing, and for causing "high youth unemployment". THIS IS RACIST, SHITTY and TRUMP-IAN argument. Here's why. 35433
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialRebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 30/07/2025Tsunami watch for some parts of the BC coastemergencyinfobc.gov.bc.caTsunami Watch for B.C. - EmergencyInfoBCTsunami - A Tsunami Watch is in effect for B.C. Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C and D: the north coast & Haida Gwaii, the central coast & northeast Vancouver Island, the outer west coast of Vancouv... 22824
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialLeo Hickman @leohickman.carbonbrief.org · 02/06/2025The Telegraph is now having to publish so many corrections to articles where it attempts to find *any angle whatsoever* to attack net-zero polices that it makes sense to start tracking them here. These are the ones published since Labour won the election. "We are happy to correct the record." 311017445
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialThe Breach @breachmedia.ca · 07/05/2025Identifying subjects of stories is basic journalism—but when it comes to people committing racist acts, Canadian media regularly blur out and protect their identities. @desmondcole.bsky.social breaks down why anonymizing racism isn’t just bad journalism—it’s a gift to white supremacy.youtu.beHow Canadian media provide cover for racist actsYouTube video by The Breach 39544
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialShiri Pasternak @shirip.bsky.social · 04/04/2025New piece: We need to dig into the nationalism and protectionism that is abound in Canada right now and follow the money. Politicians are just fast-tracking the oligarchy. tinyurl.com/bddf5j6rthestar.comElbows up? Here’s how some of the major projects we’re fast-tracking will end up helping Trump’s inner circleCanada’s oil and gas industry is, to a large extent, owned by American companies, including oil majors, asset managers, and other financial players. 14024
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialShannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 11/02/2025This is a very interesting read for those interested in the ongoing court challenge to the Declaration Act 👀 Funny how following the money is always an excellent avenue of investigation 🤷♀️ #bcpoli 064
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialAdrian @akmohareb.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Routes that handle 2000 people a day in decent weather should not be uncleared more than five days after a snowfall. 041
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialMathilde Larrère @mathildelarrere.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Je fais un petit fil sur les tricoteuses pour répondre à x questions (dans le contexte de la sortie sexiste et antiféministe de l'avocat au procès Mazan) les tricoteuses est à l'origine le nom donné aux femmes révolutionnaires militantes des femmes qui allaient écouter les séances de l'assemblée 19478243
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialJan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 06/12/2024One type of comment on renewables I get frequently is from people who show primary energy demand. They say “We will never be able to replace this with renewable energy.” I tend to differ. Here’s why.👇 medium.com/@jan.rosenow...medium.comHave we been duped by the primary energy fallacy?Whenever I post something on renewable energy on social media it never takes long for negative comments to arrive in my feed. One type of… 1316151
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialCD London @claredocherty1.bsky.social · 08/10/2024IF YOU ARE EVACUATING FROM FLORIDA HAVE NOWHERE TO GO OR CANNOT AFFORD A HOTEL... We have 40 acres in Picayune, MS where you, your horses, farm animals, and pets can ride out the storm. We are about 9 hours from Tampa. Tents and RVs welcome. Please email tracypaula@erinregananimalsanctuary.com 271036627
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialTrish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 24/08/2024Am rapidly rebuilding my bubble over here. Thanks everyone for following. But I’m missing a bit of diversity compared to my old feed on the bird site. Anyone got some good starter packs from the Global South? 410912
davidgill.bsky.social @davidgill.bsky.social · 20/08/2024T-Sou-ke lands sure are beautiful. Southern Vancouver Island. 0252
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialNate Schenkkan @nateschenkkan.bsky.social · 19/06/2024This cartoon has not been improved upon. August 29, 2016 81506324
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialHildur Knútsdóttir @hildur.bsky.social · 24/05/2024This article is so good and packs so many killer lines that are so insightful that I literally could not decide on which to copy and paste here so just go read the whole thing.bikepacking.comA Woman Who Left Society to Live With Bears Weighs in on “Man or Bear”In this piece, long-term bicycle traveler Laura Killingbeck reflects on the "Man or Bear" debate and adds her unique perspective... 371031437
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialZoë Yunker @zoeyunker.bsky.social · 18/03/2024SERIES: For @thetyee.ca, I dug in on FortisBC's big plan for #climate change. That includes a promise to supply new homes with 100 per cent "renewable natural gas" as long as they stand. Today: What is RNG? And is it really that green?thetyee.caGreen Energy or Greenwashing? Inside FortisBC’s ‘Renewable Gas’ Claims | The TyeeThe company banks its future on a type of methane called renewable because it’s from organic waste. Does it meet the climate test? First in a series. 032
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialZoë Yunker @zoeyunker.bsky.social · 20/03/2024Chapter two in my FortisBC deep dive for @thetyee.ca is out today! It's all about Fortis' mysterious RNG supply. Fortis said its RNG supply “exceeds the output of BC Hydro’s Site C dam.” But that supply is far from locked down....thetyee.caCan FortisBC Actually Get Its Promised ‘Green’ Gas? | The TyeeA close look at its suppliers reveals permitless projects, experimental tech and stiff competition. Second in a three-part series. 031
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialDoug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 11/03/2024"The most effective way to deal with opposition from local businesses is to just get the bike lanes built.”businessinsider.comI read all the studies on the economic impact of bike lanes. Here's what I learned.Research proves that bike lanes are good for business. So why do so many stores and restaurants still oppose them? 629381
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialJoaquín Baldwin @joabaldwin.com · 23/01/2024Did some other site's owner try to monetize the Holocaust and you finally GTFO? Are you feeling a bit lost in this new website? Here are some tips for you. Share widely for all the newcomers. 6644102681
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialScare Smith 💀 @evilgalprods.bsky.social · 21/12/2023I consider this one of the most important parables to come out of Twitter’s existence 5762582770
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialLaura Richmond @laurarichmond.bsky.social · 18/11/2023Thanks for this. Have you heard about anyone doing research to measure effect of ventilation or HEPA filters on school attendance figures? My son's school seem to be obsessed with attendance targets and this might be a 'way in'. 462
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialEric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 01/11/2023A new, very good review on Long Covid www.nature.com/articles/s41... 819589
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 12/10/2023The “E-Bike Effect:” Those who bought e-bikes increased their average daily bicycle use from 2.1km (1.3 miles) to 9.2km (5.7 miles), a 340% increase. The e-bike share of all their transportation increased dramatically too; from 17% to 49%. Via Treehuggertreehugger.comE-Bikers Ride Much Farther and More Frequently Than Regular BikersThey are not 'cheating,' but are serious transportation. 816549
Reposted by @davidgill.bsky.socialDavid Fisman. @dfisman.bsky.social · 12/10/2023"Lies often seem much more obvious and attractive to the mind than the truth, because the liar has the great advantage of knowing in advance what the audience wants to hear." (Hannah Arendt, The Lie in Politics, 1972, p.10 ) 04212
