Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 08/09/2026At the #ESG2026 keynote. 'The planet will be fine ladies and gentlemen. But will we?' 021
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Can this be filed as evidence under 'extreme heat impedes cognition'? 000
Reposted by Subina ShresthaKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 30/07/2026It is putting it mildly to describe these people as a death cult. 1623908751
Reposted by Subina ShresthaSeth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 17/07/2026‘Master Class in Greenwash’ as Ottawa, Alberta, Oil Sands Alliance Unveil CCS Deal www.theenergymix.com/master-class...theenergymix.com‘Master Class in Greenwash’ as Ottawa, Alberta, Oil Sands Alliance Unveil CCS DealMulti-billion-dollar Pathways project will capture the equivalent of 6.5% of oil sands’ current production emissions in 2035, and won’t touch the 80% of emissions in each barrel that are exported and ... 12614
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 14/07/2026In our latest for @theconversation.com, Claire Hoolahan and I discuss what the UK can learn from other nations to mitigate heat stress. More collective, equitable solutions that treat intense heat as the public health risk it is. @justcentre.bsky.social Link: theconversation.com/heatwaves-ho...theconversation.comHeatwaves: how to close the UK’s cooling divideReducing the risks of increased heat in the UK without compromising climate targets requires policy interventions, investment and a strong political will. 021
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Not negating this, but the caveat is that it might result in lock-in of AC dependence. Not sure how to get around this. 100
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 11/07/2026The starting point for discussions surrounding temperature needs to be thermal comfort rather than specific technologies. Air conditioning is a solution, yes, but so is good building design, building material, shading, green spaces, and generally technologies that work for both heat and cold. 5222
Reposted by Subina ShresthaGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 09/07/2026This point needs to be made over and again: The main purpose of wealth taxes should not be to raise revenue. That's a small and secondary benefit. The main purpose should be to *reduce the fortunes of the ultrarich*. Why? Because those fortunes present a massive threat to democracy and public life. 19265121873
Reposted by Subina ShresthaThe Haunted Bookshop @thehauntedbookshop.com · 01/06/2026A national postal service is "a logistics and communications network that reaches nearly every household in the country." That network carries the burden of legal notices, federal communications (e.g. tax information, Social Security checks), and deliveries by every company that isn't the 'Zon. 38519
Reposted by Subina ShresthaDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Color me shockednews.mongabay.comNearly all climate claims by meat and dairy firms amount to greenwashing: StudyMeat and dairy production are significant drivers of deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. Many companies claim to be tackling this, but nearly all these claims, 98%, could be considered greenwa... 2374114
Reposted by Subina ShresthaDr. Sandra Steingraber 🏳️🌈 @ssteingraber1.bsky.social · 04/05/2026🧪 FIRST STUDY to compare direct air capture of CO2 vs renewables: “An amount of money spent deploying wind or solar delivers more combined climate and public health benefit than if it is spent on DAC.” Releasing CO2 into air and then trying to suck it up is dumb. techxplore.com/news/2026-05...techxplore.comRenewable energy is more cost effective than direct air capture at reducing carbon, study findsThe case for investing in direct air capture weakens substantially once it is directly compared against solar and wind, according to an analysis published in Communications Sustainability. The paper i... 27437182
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 24/04/2026What happens if TTC delays cause me to miss my 2 hour window? 120
Reposted by Subina ShresthaThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 22/04/2026From Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It’s all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris Bruntletttheguardian.comFrom Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It’s all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris BruntlettFemale mayors have had notable successes in making transport in urban areas benefit everyone, write Melissa and Chris Bruntlett, co-authors of Women Changing Cities 623975
Reposted by Subina ShresthaJulie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 20/04/2026👏 Canada 👏 Post 👏 is 👏 a 👏 public 👏 service 👏 Nothing proves how capitalism has brain rotted everyone than thinking the post office, hospitals, public transit, libraries, etc. need to turn a profit to be worthwhile. 351470578
Reposted by Subina ShresthaThe Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Honoured to have engaged w over 200 ebiking gig workers over the past 3 days. Our safe cycling sessions are a model for what the City of Toronto, Uber etc. could do to ensure everyone on our roads is a little more safe. Education>enforcement. @cycletoronto.bsky.social @tomflood.bsky.social 16012
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Shameless self-promotion, but I did write something on this - policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/01/food... Looking forward to continuing this conversation in person!policyoptions.irpp.orgOnline delivery apps and the growing gap in labour protectionsAs online delivery expands, weak labour protections, unsafe streets and discrimination leave gig workers exposed and underprotected. 120
Reposted by Subina ShresthaLanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 12/04/2026#IdeasAtWork The Collaborative is a hub for urban studies and teaching within the Department of Geography & Planning and is an affiliated initiative of the School of Cities, both at the University of Toronto. via @kingofva.bsky.social h/t @uoftcities.bsky.social www.citycollaborative.ca 021
Reposted by Subina ShresthaPatrick Bigger @pmbigger.bsky.social · 01/04/2026"While ordinary people are suffering amid the war and resulting fuel price shocks, fossil fuel companies – such as those who furnished Trump with record donations on the campaign trail – are seeing handsome windfall profits, said Bigger." Me in @dharna.bsky.social 's latest in @theguardian.comtheguardian.com‘Fossil-fuel imperialism’: Trump’s hankering for Iranian oil runs deepExperts say the US believes it is entitled to resources it desires – a perspective president has supported for decades 13214
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 27/03/2026"Just because it is available does not mean it is accessible" - a student opined about Toronto's transit system. And, accessibility is multi-faceted. 020
Reposted by Subina ShresthaSean Marshall @seanyyz.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Hit and killed a crossing guard (who wear high visibility gear and carry a stop sign) and took off. Months after the provincial government forced municipalities to remove their speed enforcement cameras in school zones. 810250
Reposted by Subina ShresthaGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Governments sit and watch while oligarchs purchase our politics, as if it were just another asset to be monopolised. For the sake of democracy and our own survival, we need to get the money out. Our political systems must belong to us and us alone. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/m...theguardian.comFunding for populist-right ‘media-political complex’ exceeded £170m in five years, research findsHandful of billionaires gave huge sums in particular to media organisations that boosted rightwing politicians, says Liam Byrne MP 321374569
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Heated stops with benches please. For when wind chills make it feel like -30s. 😒 021
Reposted by Subina ShresthaAlison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 20/03/2026A pro-play policy supports so many key local authority agendas - social justice, anti-poverty, supporting families, climate mitigation, active travel, physical activity and health, connecting communities, Pride in Place - and, of course, children and young people’s wellbeing - and fun! 142
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 18/03/2026"City Hall is proposing to require third party app delivery companies, like GrubHub, UberEats, DoorDash and Instacart, to provide trip level data to the city, instead of just the aggregate data required by the 2021 minimum pay standard law." Apps have, for far too long, avoided accountability! 120
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 18/03/2026The notion of minimum parking standards still prevalent in cities grappling with housing crises is wild. 020
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Also, the numbers don't lie! Toronto's bikeshare is hugely popular and the revenue generated backs this. MILLIONS of trips are made annually, and growing. 030
Reposted by Subina ShresthaPembina Institute @pembina.org · 17/03/2026Canada’s clean energy future depends on people. Right now, we don’t have enough skilled workers to build and operate a low-carbon economy. Our Sustainable Workforce program is focused on closing that gap — and turning it into a long-term advantage. 👇 buff.ly/y1scWy4 073
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Post a picture of a full parking lot and ask why is nobody driving? 🤷 2180
Reposted by Subina ShresthaSara Koopman @spaceforpeace.bsky.social · 17/03/2026hilarious short video, well worth the watch. And the consumer council receives government funding! Swoon. 122
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Ottawa's Road Safety Action Plan - 2025 Implementation Plan. The first point is improving road safety for vulnerable users. The first vulnerable user listed is Pedestrians. Unless the entire street is being pedestranised, what in the name of common sense is happening? 010
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Cities well-designed for children, generally, tend to be well-designed for everybody. And not to forget the positive effects on children's interpersonal and cognitive skills. 0187
Reposted by Subina ShresthaUrban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social · 14/03/2026STUDY: “Bicycle lanes reduce GHG emissions as effectively as highways create them.” “Investing in networks of protected bicycle lanes has significant potential to reduce GHG emissions, lower transport costs, prevent road fatalities, & improve quality of life for people in cities around the globe.”forbes.comProtected Bike Lanes Increase Safety, Save Money And Protect The Planet, New Report FindsInvesting in protected bicycle lanes has significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower transport costs, prevent road fatalities, and improve the quality of life for people in cities ... 122075
Reposted by Subina ShresthaDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 14/03/2026The world would be a better place if journalists and lawmakers can distinguish an ebike from an electric motorcycle. 1647870
Reposted by Subina ShresthaLaguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Millions of workers — including at Walmart, Amazon, & McDonald’s — rely on food stamps, WIC, and Medicaid, because pay doesn’t cover basics. Corporate profits soar while taxpayers pick up the bill. Low wages aren’t just a worker issue — they’re a taxpayer subsidy to big business. 6216114
Reposted by Subina ShresthaThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 05/02/2026We tried to invite Ontario Premier Doug Ford to our live show in Toronto on Thursday, February 5th, hosted by @cycletoronto.bsky.social, so we brought two comically large tickets to Queen's Park. Here's how it went. Get normal sized tickets here: boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pag... 617431
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Local independent store finds. @thewaroncars.bsky.social 1302
Reposted by Subina ShresthaDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Oil brings us climate change and illegal invasions of sovereign nations. 4612153
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Would be a good time to remember that the city also has a vision zero strategy. Prioritizing public transit and active mobility, NOT CARS, has been found as an effective way of achieving said vision. 010
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 27/12/2025This!!!!! Every child has the right to play. Commodifying play is an erosion of that right. 030
Reposted by Subina ShresthaTransportation Alternatives @transalt.org · 27/12/2025Excited for year two! The Mamdani administration should study expanding the Congestion Relief Zone to bring these benefits to more areas of our city. 0395
Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Cities well designed for children are well designed for everyone. 120
Reposted by Subina ShresthaCommon Wealth @cmmonwealth.bsky.social · 08/12/2025“The decarbonization project is a matter of investment and divestment.” For a successful transition, these decisions must prioritize systemic social outcomes and avoid disruptions — regardless of whether doing so will generate profit. 👇 www.common-wealth.org/green-plannin… 057
Reposted by Subina ShresthaParis Marx @parismarx.com · 04/12/2025Amazon is trying to kill the post office, and make no mistake: it will do the same in Canada. Its subcontracted delivery model must be regulated out of existence if we care about not just the postal service, but ensuring delivery workers have good, union jobs they can depend on.washingtonpost.comAmazon eyes expanding delivery network after talks with USPS stallAmazon looks into expanding its nationwide delivery network and giving up its long-standing partnership with the U.S. Postal Service. 324279