Category Archives: Climate

Pith and substance

Posted on 2024-12-05 by CKirkby

I continue to think about the proposed Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations, as Alberta plans an objection under its Sovereignty Act. Specifically I wonder how the federal government intends to justify an “environmental” law in court … Continue reading →

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Environmental law: not even satire

Posted on 2024-11-12 by CKirkby

An article from Fatima Syed at actual news site The Narwhal, “‘We’re incredibly responsible’: Enbridge Gas president dismisses Canada’s emissions cap,” reads like an article from satirical news site The Beaverton. The Gas President’s complaints include that government incentives being … Continue reading →

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The hope of seeds and gardens

Posted on 2024-10-25 by CKirkby

I’m sitting in the Centretown condo of my good friend Élizabeth Powles. Outside are signs of construction and autumn. Inside are her loudly purring cat and what she describes as a fuck-ton of common milkweed seeds. (I correctly guess the … Continue reading →

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A Climate of Community

Posted on 2024-10-10 by CKirkby

A recurring theme in the news lately is capitalism-aggravated climate disasters that devastate people and regions. Capitalist governments are unwilling to mitigate climate disasters and unable to respond to the need caused. There is too much. Responders, care workers in … Continue reading →

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The debut of “ongoing projects”

Posted on 2024-03-14 by CKirkby

“Ongoing projects” debuts with the one about mandatory fees for wasteful grocery bags. Continue reading →

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A financial post

Posted on 2024-03-05 by CKirkby

I feel like sharing a couple articles today, both quite focused on the economy. Continue reading →

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