Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 10hThe Parti Quebecois won the election with a record-low vote share of 28%. They won 59 seats. Under a proportional system, they would have won 36 seats. We need proportional representation. No more majorities with less than 50% of the votes. No more strategic voting. 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 10hEvery new election renews the call for electoral reform. First past the post is an outdated system that makes absolutely zero sense. There are no credible arguments for keeping first past the post instead of proportional representation. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caParti Québécois win with record-low vote share revives calls for electoral reform | CBC NewsA record-low vote share for Quebec's incoming PQ government has reignited a long-simmering debate over how the province elects its leaders. 110
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 06/10/2026@juliedabrusin.bsky.social: expert mouthpiece 000
Reposted by Calvin BeauchesneFair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 06/10/2026Quebec’s election saw one of the most distorted election results in Canadian history: the PQ won 46% of seats with 28% vote, while the CAQ got zero seats with over 500,000 votes. Read our write-up to see how proportional representation fixes this. www.fairvote.ca/06/10/2026/p...fairvote.caParti Québécois wins 46% of the seats with 28% of the voteQuebec election 2026 with first-past-the-post. Parti Québécois wins 46% of the seats with 28% of the vote. 14836
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 05/10/2026And increasing oil tanker traffic in the Salish sea 250
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Watching hockey should be free and accessible to every Canadian. Hockey Night in Canada was an important part of our culture and identity, if we lose that then we lose that part of our shred national identity. www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...cbc.caNo more free Stanley Cup final? This group wants Canada to step in | CBC RadioNext year, for the first time in decades, Canadians won't be able to watch the NHL Stanley Cup final for free on television. A lobby organization wants the government to pass a law to prevent that fro... 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Projects that will increase ghgs should also not be deemed in the national interest, as climate change is already costing our economy billions of dollars from wildfires, floods and heat domes. #cdnpoli @juliedabrusin.bsky.social 010
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The government should reevaluate their definition of national interest. Species extinction is not in our country’s national interest, nor is the declining health of our ecosystems. 100
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Bill C-39 would bulldoze nature protections in Canada in order to get major projects built that are deemed in the national interest. Safeguards for already critically endangered species like southern resident killer whales and northern spotted owls will be lifted. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...cbc.caCritics accuse Carney government of proposing 'sacrifice zones' for the environment | CBC NewsThe federal government says the purpose of Bill C-39 is to make project decisions in one year. But tucked inside are a dizzying array of more than 300 clauses that amend more than a dozen separate pie... 100
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"We are not rolling back our environmental regulations," -Julie Dabrusin. I love how @juliedabrusin.bsky.social just denies what is happening. Whatever environmentalists and experts are saying, she says “No, it’s ok, we’ve got it under control.” Thanks! www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpolicbc.caCritics accuse Carney government of proposing 'sacrifice zones' for the environment | CBC NewsThe federal government says the purpose of Bill C-39 is to make project decisions in one year. But tucked inside are a dizzying array of more than 300 clauses that amend more than a dozen separate pie... 001
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026It’s also unclear whether LNG will reduce global emissions. Renewables are replacing coal in many countries- solar and wind are fastest growing sources of energy in world- and LNG may be competing with them, according to Canadian Climate Institute. #cdnpoli #bcpoli @davidebybc.bsky.social 110
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026It also does not include emissions when gas is burned at final destination, which represents 3/4 of emissions, according to International Institute for Sustainable Development. 101
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026BC’s environmental assessment only factored in emissions from construction and operation of facility, not gas extraction and transportation to the facility, which is by far larger amount. 100
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026BC’s new LNG project would raise province’s annual emissions by 6-8%, according to calculations by CBC News. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caKsi Lisims project would increase B.C.’s greenhouse gas emissions | CBC NewsThe Ksi Lisims LNG project, from which liquefied natural gas would be sold to a German utility under a deal announced Wednesday, would increase B.C.'s annual greenhouse gas emissions by between six an... 100
Reposted by Calvin BeauchesneWest Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Bill C-39 threatens to rip Canada's environmental safety net apart. Tucked inside are a dizzying array of amendments to claw back protections for species at risk, water quality, fisheries and more, while expanding powers to exempt major projects from certain protections. #cdnpolicbc.caCritics accuse Carney government of proposing 'sacrifice zones' for the environment | CBC NewsThe federal government says the purpose of Bill C-39 is to make project decisions in one year. But tucked inside are a dizzying array of more than 300 clauses that amend more than a dozen separate pie... 264
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026New report says northeast BC could see average temps rise by 3C by 2050 and 5C by 2080s, leading to more extreme weather emergencies in the coming years and decades www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #bcpolicbc.caNortheast B.C. faces warmer future and more extreme weather threats, researchers say | CBC NewsA new report is forecasting a warmer and wetter future for northeastern B.C., as well as more extreme weather emergencies for local communities battered by some of the province's biggest natural disas... 100
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026New report says northeast BC could see temps rise by 3C by 2050 and 5C by 2080s, leading to more extreme weather emergencies in the coming years and decades www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #bcpolicbc.caNortheast B.C. faces warmer future and more extreme weather threats, researchers say | CBC NewsA new report is forecasting a warmer and wetter future for northeastern B.C., as well as more extreme weather emergencies for local communities battered by some of the province's biggest natural disas... 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026You know $$$ for clean energy projects is arbitrary if you’re expanding fossil fuels at the same time? The atmosphere cares about C02 levels not renewable energy generation. 010
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026@juliedabrusin.bsky.social whenever you say the federal government is committed to fighting climate change every environmentalist and climate scientist in Canada cringes #cdnpoli 220
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026@flipofthecoyne.bsky.social do you support a class action lawsuit against fossil fuel companies to pay for these dykes? If no then why not? 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I have what it takes to be a Campaigner, 100% 000
Reposted by Calvin BeauchesneSeth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid. Rooftop solar alone generates more than half of all power used, as clear sunny days and low demand drive record-breaking surge. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comSolar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national gridRooftop solar alone generates more than half of all power used, as clear sunny days and low demand drive record-breaking surge 15327
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026A youth-led climate lawsuit against the federal government has been cleared by the Federal Court and is moving ahead, stating the feds must amend the Net Zero Accountability Act in order to meet its 2030 climate targets. #cdnpoli @juliedabrusin.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/politic...cbc.caCarney government dealt an early blow in climate litigation | CBC NewsA federal court refused to strike down a climate lawsuit brought against the Carney government by Canadian youth. 110
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I can’t get a job with Wilderness Committee even though I feel like I’m qualified 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Over 600 ppl died in the heat dome in BC in 2021. Governments need to be prepared with heat warning systems, cooling centers, hydration stations and expanded hospital capacities. Developing countries without the proper infrastructure and resources will be hit the hardest. 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026#cdnpoli #bcpoli @juliedabrusin.bsky.social 100
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026New report says El Niño could cause 441,000 extra heat-related deaths by end of February 2027, along with severe droughts and wildfires. Fossil fuel-driven climate change is supercharging this year’s El Niño, offering a glimpse into the future of a warming world. www.cbc.ca/news/science...cbc.caEl Niño-driven heat could cause half a million extra deaths, report says. Here's where | CBC NewsThis year's powerful El Niño and the record global heat it's driving, along with severe droughts, wildfires and shrinking water supplies, could lead to nearly half a million more deaths worldwide by t... 100
Reposted by Calvin BeauchesneJulia Levin @jflevin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026📣Big news! The Federal Court ruled in our favour in the climate accountability case 🎉 In June @environmentaldefence.ca teamed up with three youth and @cape-acme.bsky.social to take the federal government to court over their lack of a credible plan to meet the legally binding 2030 climate target 1/ 12414
Reposted by Calvin BeauchesneBC Green Party @bcgreens.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Hear @emilylowan.bsky.social's full speech at yesterday's UBCM conference at the link below! 💚 #ubcm #bcgreens #emilylowan youtu.be/rP2kp9GW8rEyoutu.beEmily Lowan's Speech at UBCM - Sept 16, 2026YouTube video by BC Greens 3279
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Farmers adapting to this will need major infrastructure investments to manage and store rainfall. Major chocolate companies are already developing cocoa-free chocolate alternatives as prices continue to rise. 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026New study says chocolate is getting more expensive as cocoa prices rise due to climate change-induced extreme rainfall in areas like Africa. Cocoa prices have already risen by 200-300% since 2014. www.cbc.ca/news/climate...cbc.caThe early threat to cocoa production expected to get worse | CBC Climate Change NewsAs West African cocoa farmers feel the pain of drought, aging trees and competition for farmland, new research out of Harvard says extreme rain is an under-appreciated danger — often hammering floweri... 100
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026New data centers in Canada must be required to use close-loop cooling systems (uses significantly less water) and run on 100% clean energy- wind, solar, batteries and hydro. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caWhat you need to know about AI data centres coming to B.C. | CBC NewsA total of 400 megawatts over two years will be made available to data centres in B.C. The companies whose bids were successful are due to receive news by the end of this month. But surveys and organi... 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Hey everyone, I am running for Golden Town Council. Anyone who is a BC resident and Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident is eligible to donate. Please consider donating if you are able. #bcpoli calvinforgoldencouncil.comcalvinforgoldencouncil.comCalvin BeauchesneRunning for Golden Town Council 2026 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026El Niño is expected to add fuel to the fire. "(I)t is increasingly likely that 2026 ends up beating 2024 as the warmest year on record, and almost certain that 2027 beats both" -climate scientist Zeke Hausfather 002
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026"Until humanity stops burning colossal amounts of coal, oil and gas, the pollution this causes will keep baking our planet, and extreme heat will keep smashing all-time records, killing millions and costing trillions." -United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell 101
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026This same year millions sweltered under heat waves in Western Europe- schools closed, hospitals overwhelmed, train lines buckling & roads melting. 101
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026August was earth's hottest month on record, according to European climate agency Copernicus. 8 hottest months on record have all been since July 2023. August 22 set record for hottest ocean temperature ever recorded. www.cbc.ca/news/science...cbc.caAugust was Earth's hottest month, European climate agency finds | CBC NewsEarth cooked to its hottest month on record in August, blowing far past a key climate threshold due to the dangerous double whammy of human-caused climate change and a supersized El Niño, according to... 201
Reposted by Calvin BeauchesneDon Davies @donvdavies.bsky.social · 10/09/2026So the Competition Bureau won’t investigate the Liberal government’s blatantly misleading greenwashing ads. It claims the law that applies to all Canadians doesn’t apply to government - even when engaged in commercial activity. This is perverse and unacceptable.ndp.caCompetition Bureau decision gives Carney government a free pass to greenwashNDP Parliamentary Leader Don Davies issued the following statement after the Competition Bureau refused to investigate his complaint regarding misleading environmental claims in the Carney government’... 53717
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Ongoing drought in BC has volunteers rescuing salmon from streams due to low water levels. However if water levels get too low across the board there may be no good place for fish to go. A glimpse into the future of a warming world. www.cbc.ca/news/science...cbc.caStreams are drying up in B.C. — and volunteers are racing to save fish | CBC NewsAs drought dries B.C. streams, volunteers are moving stranded salmon and other fish to deeper water. But scientists warn rescue efforts are becoming harder to sustain as waterways shrink and extreme h... 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026@juliedabrusin.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli #abpoli #bcpoli 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026If the world reduces emissions to net-zero by 2075, Canada's climate could stabilize and average warming would increase by 3.5 C. If countries abandon their climate commitments, Canada could see 6.9C of warming by end of century. What path we choose is up to us. 100
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026New report by federal government finds Canada could warm by 5C between 2081 and 2100. This means 75% of glaciers in western Canada could disappear, Arctic Ocean will be ice-free at one point most years, more wildfires/drought, and stronger atmospheric rivers and flooding. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...cbc.caCanadians should prepare for a 5 C hotter future, report warns | CBC NewsThe federal government's new report summarizing the latest science on climate change warns that under current climate policies, the impact on Canadians will likely be "far from benign." 100
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 04/09/2026@wazaroff.bsky.social Pete Fry is the clear front runner. You need to seriously consider stepping aside for the sake of the people of Vancouver so we can evict Ken Sim. 110
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Scientists are not saying all hope is lost however. It is still possible to keep peak warming below 2C, and with sustained cuts in fossil fuel emissions, to bring the average temperature back down below 1.5C, before the end of the century. 000
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026This means decades of extreme weather, rising sea levels, species extinction, food shortages, water scarcity, ocean acidification, coral bleaching and melting glaciers. 100
Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The world will overshoot the 1.5C threshold in coming years, agreed upon as safe limit by almost every government in world, as first outlined in Paris Agreement in 2015, and will remain that way for many decades, according to UN report. www.cbc.ca/news/science...cbc.caFor the first time, a key UN report says the 1.5 C global warming threshold is lost | CBC NewsIn a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms. Officials say the... 100