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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

This announcement by 8 of the provinces and 2 territories is a good step in the right direction. Looking forward to diving into the federal Electricity Strategy when it’s released.

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Denis Agar (he/him) @denisagar.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

If only there was a way we could consume all that steel domestically and somehow also address climate change and reduce cost of living ... Oh well

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Over 600 people are now registered to speak at council tomorrow, setting likely the record for most registered speakers in Vancouver. People are rightly upset with the the lack of transparency from Sim, who’s trying to dismantle the sustainability and climate work through an opaque budget.

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The B.C government’s new Call for Power is good news, but a key question remains: how will the province choose to use this new electricity to shape B.C’s future?

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

In 2 weeks, the MVRD board of directors will deliberate whether to reduce or eliminate funding entirely for #climateaction as a core service. Yesterday, over 100 business leaders across Metro Van sent a clear message to the board: climate action cuts would hurt business dailyhive.com/vancouver/me...

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Opinion: Metro Vancouver's climate action cuts would hurt business | Urbanized

It is essential that Metro Vancouver Regional District remains committed to its long-term climate goals and does derail the progress.

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Metro Vancouver directors have been in an intense debate these last few months on answering the question: “what should the region consider as a core service? And is regional climate coordination within the scope of those core services?” Thread on today’s special board meeting 🧵

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I wonder what this means for Councillor Dominato and Meiszner? Both also did not “align with the shared priorities” of allowing fracked gas in buildings and made the right evidence-based choice to reduce emissions in new buildings and keep energy bills low for residents.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

In October, #Paris Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social and leaders reduced the speed limit on the famous Periphérique ring road from 70 to 50 km/h as part of the city's new climate plan. The goal was to reduce pollution, crashes and traffic jams. So far, the results have been quite positive. #Leadership

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Peripheral at 50 km/h: the positive effects already revealed!

A month and a half after the speed limit on the ring road was lowered to 50 km/h, the first results have come out showing positive impacts.

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

The people of Ontario should be worried that they’ll be stuck paying for a stranded asset in the near future. We are finally transitioning off natural gas, and the sooner governments realize it, the better we’ll all be for our climate, health, and cost of living.

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Today, the NDP & Greens signed a cooperation agreement. Included is a commitment of $50 million annually toward electric heat pumps for the next two fiscal years. You can read @stand.earth’s full reaction to the recent announcement here: stand.earth/press-releas...

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Stand.earth reacts to agreement between B.C. Greens and NDP

The cooperation agreement between the NDP and Greens is a sign the parties can work together on priorities including climate and environment.

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Stand.earth @stand.earth · 09/12/2024

1/ Against all odds and a stacked city council, Vancouver not only defeated a dangerous gas industry proposal to allow gas in new buildings, but also strengthened the city’s climate and community safe building electrification policy. How did this happen? Two words: People. Power. 🧵 #ClimateSky

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Groups like Resource Works, Voice for Energy, and BC CADE need to be called out for what they really are: AstroTurf groups. These groups are undermining trust in public institutions like BC Hydro by spreading misinformation on electrification. I appreciate the interview @geoffdembicki.bsky.social!

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

It was amazing to see such a huge turnout of so many passionate people who care for their city and climate. Thank you to the businesses, health practitioners, builders, and the people who showed up to speak + the countless emails and phone calls from residents to council! stand.earth/press-releas...

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Vancouver City Councillors stand up to gas industry disinformation: no gas in new builds  - Stand.earth

Unceded Coast Salish Territories (VANCOUVER, BC) — Late last night Vancouver City Councillors voted to require electric heating and hot water in the construction of new detached homes. The vote follow...

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Force of Nature Alliance @force4nature.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Hello Bluesky! For our very first post, we’ll be taking a look at Vancouver’s upcoming Nov 26th vote on whether to allow gas in new buildings #vanpoli

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Mihai Cirstea @mihai-cirstea.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

This Tuesday, council votes on whether to go back to allowing natural gas for heating buildings in Vancouver. I want to take a look at the stated reasons behind this move, and assess their accuracy. A bit of a long thread but an important one... 🧵 www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/t...

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To ban or not to ban natural gas in construction of Vancouver detached homes?

City creates frequently-asked-questions document to clarify confusion leading up to Nov. 26 vote on controversial policy.

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

+eliminate gas heating in most new buildings in 2026 across the province! #vancouver, don’t vote to go backwards on November 26th! Council needs to oppose recommendation B (Path 2) if it wants to align its new buildings electrification policy with leading cities like Burnaby, Nanaimo, and Port Moody

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Rhi Faux @rhifaux.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Hey, Vancouver friends! Your help is needed on an upcoming climate vote. Next Tuesday, Nov 26, City Council will vote on whether to let gas heating back into new buildings — a huge step backward for climate action & public health. We NEED your voice. Here's how to take action.👇

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Sunil @sunilsingal.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

If council passes the report as is, it would effectively put Vancouver at the bottom of the list of local governments taking climate action on new buildings in the Lower Mainland. It will also be the first city in Canada to wilfully re-introduce a known dangerous pollutant into people’s homes.

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Kathryn Harrison @profkharrison.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

#Vancouver was 1st Canadian city to ban gas in new builds, but a new city council is poised to undo that in defence of "consumer choice." For the record heat pumps save lives and $$ and climate victims don't get a choice. Gas utilities will be the winners. www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/19/n...

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With vote looming, builders hope Vancouver sticks with gas restrictions

Some of Vancouver's leading builders are eyeing with frustration an upcoming city council vote that could eliminate the city's years-old restrictions on using natural gas in new buildings.

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Stand.earth @stand.earth · 06/11/2023

In response to the housing crisis, plans are being made to build millions of new homes across the country. This is good news. But, new housing shouldn’t come at the expense of the climate - and it doesn’t have to.

Background photo of apartment buildings, view from below. Text in center reads “We need more housing. Let’s make sure it’s fossil free!” Second sentence is highlighted in red.

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