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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Perfect day for a stroll along beautiful Lake Ontario.

In the foreground, we see a sandy beach with a low wooden fence running along it — not meant to keep anyone out but quite perfect for hanging wet towels. Beyond the beach, beautiful Lake Ontario spans as far as the eye can see. It’s a windy day and small waves are cresting and lapping at the shoreline. A Canadian flag rises out the water a few metres offshore, its pole securely mounted on some shallow rocks below the surface. Overhead, a seagull flies across the slightly overcast sky. Off to the left, where sand meets water, the tip of a white canoe just pokes into view.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

There are 20 different topics you can read up on by selecting them from this menu.

Screenshot of article excerpt, including a Topic menu where “Climate change framing” has been selected.

The text above the Topic menu feature reads: “Canada election 2025: What the manifestos say on nature, energy and climate”

“Each entry in the grid represents a direct quote from one or more of these documents. The grid will be updated as each party publishes their manifesto.”

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

The LCBO is one of the world’s largest purchasers of alcoholic beverages.

From the LCBO website:

“Response To U.S. Tariffs: Q&A

For the good of Ontario. For the good of Canada.

In response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, U.S. products are no longer available for purchase online or in-store until further notice.

Looking for an alternative? Ask our in-store team about our extensive range of Ontario- and Canada-made wine, beer, cider, spirits and ready-to-drink coolers and cocktails. You can also check out our list of Canadian and Ontario-produced products.“

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

So how did the 45.5% of eligible Ontarians, who actually voted, cast their ballots? Here’s the breakdown from the Toronto Star: www.thestar.com/politics/pro... #ONpoli #Ontario #OntarioElections

From the Toronto Star, Feb. 28, 2025.

In numbers: full results of the 2025 Ontario election.

The Progressive Conservative Party wins 80 seats with 42.97% of cast votes. (63 seats constitute a majority.)

Voter turnout was 45.5%.

From the Toronto Star, Feb. 28, 2025:

Seat changes from the 2022 Ontario provincial election to the 2025 election.

The Progressive Conservative Party is down three seats: from 83 to 80.

The NDP is the is declared the Official Opposition, with 27 seats (down from 31 in 2022).

The Ontario Liberal Party regains official party status with 14 seats, up from 8 seats in 2022. (The threshold to obtain official party status is 12 seats.)

The Ontario Green Party doubles its presence in the provincial legislature with two seats — up from one in 2022.

For context, voter turnout increased on slightly: from a historically-low 44% in 2022 to 45.5% in 2025.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Perfect (and final) day to get out & vote early in the Ontario provincial election. 🗳️ #onpoli

Screeenshot from the Environment Canada website: the weather in Toronto on Feb. 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM local time is partly cloudy and minus 7 degrees Celsius, with a wind chill of minus 10 degrees.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

The view from Canada. Imma keep calling this body of water the Gulf of Mexico, thanks.

Screenshot of Google Maps’ satellite view of the Gulf of Mexico. Trump’s “Gulf of America” designation is added in parentheses, presumably for the benefit of Americans travelling abroad.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Holiday reading: sorted. I’m giving myself the gift of @ayanaeliza.bsky.social’s new book, “What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures”.

Close-up picture of a hardcover book with the title “What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures”,
by author Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, lying on a red knit blanket.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Holiday gift from my sweetie. Woohoo! Bring on the board-game nights. 😁

A square box containing the board game “Settlers of Catan – New Energies” lies on a wooden table, waiting to be played.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

It’s this account. I don’t know who runs it.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Definitely “Saving Us — A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World” by Dr. @katharinehayhoe.com

In the foreground, a hand is holding up the book “Saving Us — A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World” by Katharine Hayhoe. In the blurry background, we see part of a decorated Christmas tree.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Goodbye, X/Twitter. We had some great years, but now it's time for me to quit you. I'm heading into 2025 without you. I've downloaded my data archives and deleted all three of my accounts. Done. Onwards and upwards, into blue skies.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The highlight of Day 2 of the #MaRSClimateImpact conference was hearing featured speaker, @johnvaillant.bsky.social, author of Fire Weather, talk about the unprecedented threat posed to our forests and our communities by climate-change fuelled wild fires. Very sobering presentation.

John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather, speaks at the 2024 MaRS Climate Impact conference in Toronto.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Interesting panel session at the 2024 #MaRSClimateImpact conference on “Plug and play: The expansive options for EV charging”, moderated by @tylerhamilton.bsky.social. My takeaway: for residential buildings, Level 2 chargers may be overrated; people care more about cost and convenience of access.

On stage at the 2024 MaRS Climate Impact conference: a panel on “Plug and play: The expansive options for EV charging”.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Day 1 of the #MaRSClimateImpact conference in Toronto: solid kick-off by @tomrand.bsky.social, in conversation w/ veteran CBC journalist Susan Ormiston, on “Redrawing the climate tech industry in a post-election world”. #Cleantech

Tom Rand, co-founder at ArcTern Ventures, talks with Susan Ormiston, veteran CBC journalist, on stage at the 2024 MaRS Climate Impact conference in Toronto.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I was wondering about that… Here’s the DM I got. When I replied that I don’t trade, the impersonator blocked me. 🤣

Screenshot of a DM from an impersonator account, asking whether I trade.

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Kathrin Bussmann @kathrinbussmann.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Hey, people who ride bicycles in #Toronto! This is happening tonight, Nov. 29, at 6 PM. Meet at the High Park main gate. Route is TBA. Wear warm clothes, clip on your bike lights & bring signs or banners letting motorists know they can thank Doug Ford for the disruption. #BikeTO #BikeLanes #Bill212

Critical Mass event
on Friday, November 29, 2024
It’s “Time to Fight Back” for Toronto’s bicycle lanes!
Meet at the main gates of High Park at 6:00 PM.

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