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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It would be easy to call this the “new normal“ but that’s incorrect. In actual fact, “normal” is going to keep getting worse and worse and worse. Just how bad it will get depends entirely on how fast & far we go on real, legitimate (not performative) #ClimateAction. We know how. It’s about will.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Not gonna lie, gas prices skyrocketing is hilarious when you have an EV that charges for free. #ev #solar #energyindependence

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

A nice pair of volunteers from the #lpc came to ask if we had ordered a lawn sign. We had not.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

16kWh of excess #solar went into my #ev today. That's a quarter tank. I can't remember the last time my gas car refilled its tank on its own, for free. Meanwhile, the 'horrible' consumer #carbontax is gone and I can't tell if gas prices even twitched... I'll miss those rebates...

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

As far as I can tell, the US has decided to opt out of the world economy. It'll suck a lot for a bit, but instead of the US being the 'centre' we'll have tons of increased bilateral trade and way more flexibility. US can make their own cars. CAN, GER, and MEX will make'm for everyone else.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

The future is amazing. My home energy management system is dynamically adjusting the charging rate for my #EV to match the excess power my #solar panels are producing. I'm filling my 'gas tank' for free.

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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Trudeau: We didn't ask for this. But we'll fight back. Ford: Here's some tariffs for you, my friend. Kinew: We will not do business with US firms. Canada stands united. Smith: What should I wear to my Ben Shapiro interview?

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

You know, if Trump was a good business leader, he would have sold the US government to the highest bidder instead of taking the first lowball offer. $250M seems awfully cheap.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Yep, totally fine, just outbreaks of preventable diseases. But hey it's the fault of cancer patients and countless others for being immunocompromised or something.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Today on CBC Frontburner @karinagould.bsky.social (who I was unfamiliar with previously) said something PROFOUND. Karina said 'we need to turn the social safety net into a trampoline - so that it not only catches you, but lifts you back up.' That's a vision for the Liberals I get behind.

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I'm just going to (re)post this whenever I need to remind myself. Maybe it'll help you too? 1. Focus on things in your control & take ONE action there. 2. Limit your inputs. You can't help if you're paralyzed.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

My grandmother survived the pogroms, the concentration camps, and the indifference of people who didn't stand up for others. She told me not long ago that she hoped she didn't live much longer because the world is beginning to feel again like it did back then. She wasn't wrong. #lovenothate

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My grandmother Eva Kramer (née Szollos) passed away yesterday at 101 years old. This is the last selfie I took with her. My tiny family just got a lot smaller.… | 40 comments on LinkedIn

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

"Heinz pissy that Trudeau reminds Canadians that they previously laid off entire Leamington employee base and left Canadian farmers in the lurch" Heinz screwed over their Canadian employees. They came slinking back six years later - that doesn't buy my good will. #buyfrenchsketchup #forgetheinz

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Kraft Heinz hits back at what it called Trudeau's 'misleading' comment about its Canadian ketchup | CBC News

The ketchup giant is seeing red after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau brought up its past exit from Canada while discussing a potential Canada-U.S. trade war.

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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

#ABLeg #UCPCorruption "[The committee] just can't believe that the government would ask us to do all this. And we did it … "Then they say, 'Well, we're going to throw that in the dumpster and go ahead with what the coal industry thinks they want to do.'" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Member of Alberta coal mining committee feeling 'disgust and dismay' over new plan | CBC News

A member of a five-person panel created by former energy minister Sonya Savage in 2021 to consult the public on the future of coal mining in Alberta says he's in a "state of shock" about recent moves ...

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

One a lap dog, always a lap dog. Even if that lap appears to be shrinking...

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

What's now clear to me is that Smith's talk of 'a strong Alberta within a united Canada' is BS. Smith just needed to give the APPEARANCE of standing with the rest of Canada and debated response in private. Instead she has amateurishly fallen for divide and conquer.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

#Alberta is busy making similar decisions motivated by ideology rather than sound strategy. Imagine two companies. They are both well established leaders in their industry, but surrounded by scrappy startups.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Hmmmm. I can't remember the last time my car refueled itself while I was parked at work. Also can't remember the last time I paid $8 for 2/3 of a tank of fuel.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Trust kids when they tell you who they are. That isn't a hard concept. @steviesafespaces.com is legit rad and I'm so glad that @janisirwin.bsky.social brought them to my attention! I went a little crazy on my order, but the shirts and stickers are just so, so rad!

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

"EVs basically don't work in cold" - lol. A weekend trip to Rogers Pass at -16C was our first test of the EV. Drove to Golden on well under a charge, hit 188kW charging while we sat in warm car and lost 2% battery over a cold night. Nope totally doesn't work.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

If @cafreeland.bsky.social had been allowed to take over after the last election she would have had a fighting chance. When #canadians are demanding change, it's hard to say you are IT when you have been the Deputy PM. Part of JT's legacy will be burning countless strong female leaders.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Holy s#!¿, I'm driving a spaceship. Just took possession of my 2025 Ioniq 5 and I'm in love. Quiet, smooth, absurdly FAST, and a 40km drive in heavy traffic used only 6-7% range. Tomorrow's sunny forecast means we'll be fueling up for a weekend road trip using excess solar (aka for free).

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

So, so many people confidently assure me that heat pumps 'don't work in Canada' and pretty much refuse to believe me when I tell them that's the only heat source my home has used this winter.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

#whoworeitbetter Christine's childhood chair ended up at our place and has instantly become the most hotly contested real estate in the house. We, you know, thought it was for the toddler...

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Hey #heatpump and #sustainability nerds! My heating emissions tool is live! Enter a few details about where you live and the heat sources you want to compare and see the #carbonefficiency of your options using real time weather and power data for your local! www.cwmenergy.ca/home-heating...

Output from a software tool that shows emissions intensity for different home heating options.

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Imagine if news media ditched #clickbait opinion pieces and just reported facts and analysis from independent experts... #canada #canadiannews

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Yo @wealthsimple.bsky.social I've been trying to get a call back re: THOUSAND$ IN #FRAUD and nada. Emails unanswered. An Account Integrity rep let slip that MANY accounts were compromised on Dec 2nd - care to comment on what the heck is going on? @cbc-news.bsky.social @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

The cognitive dissonance of a bill purported to strengthen parental rights but actually STRIPS parents of those rights is mind boggling. Do not delude yourself - #trans #kids and their families are under attack. #transrightsarehumanrights

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

#Vancouver has perfect weather for operating #heatpumps at their peak efficiency AND has access to incredibly low emissions power. Natural gas would have made absolutely zero sense...

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Instead of buying stuff I don't need, I chose to donate to @climatehubyyc.bsky.social in order to scratch my 'spend some cash on something cool' itch this #blackfriday. Definitely one of my favourite organizations in #Calgary!

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Phil Tomlinson @philtomlinson.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I love watching people try to push efficiency forward. It's currently -16C here in Calgary and my heatpump is keeping my home toasty warm - but efficiency gains are always a win!

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