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Highly recommend this week's column by @chrishatch.bsky.social, eviscerating the Orwellian justifications for last week's new fossil fuel infrastructure announcements.
Fossil fuels are climate action. Pipelines are nature protection.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/10/05/o...
Fossil fuels are climate action. Pipelines are nature protection.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/10/05/o...
Fossil fuels are climate action. Pipelines are nature protection
It would be one thing if the arguments for expanding fossil fuels were geostrategic or economic. The public could weigh the projects and forecasts against protection of lives, species and livelihoods....
www.nationalobserver.com
October 6, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Highly recommend this week's column by @chrishatch.bsky.social, eviscerating the Orwellian justifications for last week's new fossil fuel infrastructure announcements.
Fossil fuels are climate action. Pipelines are nature protection.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/10/05/o...
Fossil fuels are climate action. Pipelines are nature protection.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/10/05/o...
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The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is making a risky bet on gas to power the build-out of data centres for AI -- contradicting its own Climate Change Principles, crowding-out renewable energy, and locking-in carbon pollution for decades. #cdnpoli
Gas Power Plants for AI Data Centres Are a Risky Bet with Your Retirement Savings
The Canada Pension Plan is supposed to invest in the best interest of the 22 million of us whose retirement savings it holds. Instead, they’re rolling the dice on gas plants to power AI data centres.
energymixweekender.substack.com
October 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is making a risky bet on gas to power the build-out of data centres for AI -- contradicting its own Climate Change Principles, crowding-out renewable energy, and locking-in carbon pollution for decades. #cdnpoli
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Join us Oct 5 for a public evening on the emerging health harms of Canada's oil & gas industry — new research finds people near wells in NE BC had up to 35% higher odds of asthma exacerbations. Free & open to all. Part of CAPE's National Day of Action on Planetary Health.
Emerging Evidence of Health Harms from Canada's Oil and Gas Industry
act.cape.ca
October 1, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Join us Oct 5 for a public evening on the emerging health harms of Canada's oil & gas industry — new research finds people near wells in NE BC had up to 35% higher odds of asthma exacerbations. Free & open to all. Part of CAPE's National Day of Action on Planetary Health.
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🚨BREAKING: PM Carney just made it official: the proposed West Coast Pipeline, now called Pacific Link, is the first designated "Project of National Interest."
This climate-wrecking project would be a disaster for our communities & our planet. Help us fight back: win.newmode.net/350org/ept
#cdnpoli
This climate-wrecking project would be a disaster for our communities & our planet. Help us fight back: win.newmode.net/350org/ept
#cdnpoli
October 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM
🚨BREAKING: PM Carney just made it official: the proposed West Coast Pipeline, now called Pacific Link, is the first designated "Project of National Interest."
This climate-wrecking project would be a disaster for our communities & our planet. Help us fight back: win.newmode.net/350org/ept
#cdnpoli
This climate-wrecking project would be a disaster for our communities & our planet. Help us fight back: win.newmode.net/350org/ept
#cdnpoli
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Shell pre-empts the Prime Minister of Canada, announces expansion of LNG Canada overnight. TC Energy also announces doubling of Coastal Gaslink fracked gas pipeline capacity.
More pollution, whale-injuring tanker traffic, flaring, conflicts, profits for foreign corps, fracking.
Good for who?
More pollution, whale-injuring tanker traffic, flaring, conflicts, profits for foreign corps, fracking.
Good for who?
September 29, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Shell pre-empts the Prime Minister of Canada, announces expansion of LNG Canada overnight. TC Energy also announces doubling of Coastal Gaslink fracked gas pipeline capacity.
More pollution, whale-injuring tanker traffic, flaring, conflicts, profits for foreign corps, fracking.
Good for who?
More pollution, whale-injuring tanker traffic, flaring, conflicts, profits for foreign corps, fracking.
Good for who?
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A federal court has ruled that a case brought by young Canadians to hold the federal government to account for a plan to achieve its climate targets can proceed to a hearing. The government had sought to strike the case before it could proceed to a full hearing #cdnpoli
Carney government dealt an early blow in climate litigation | CBC News
A federal court refused to strike down a climate lawsuit brought against the Carney government by Canadian youth.
www.cbc.ca
September 21, 2026 at 10:09 PM
A federal court has ruled that a case brought by young Canadians to hold the federal government to account for a plan to achieve its climate targets can proceed to a hearing. The government had sought to strike the case before it could proceed to a full hearing #cdnpoli
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The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is about to host public meetings and answer to Canadians. We imagined how they’re getting ready. youtube.com/shorts/U-2xJ...
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Gets Ready to Answer Canadians’ Climate Questions
YouTube video by Shift: Action for Pension Wealth & Planet Health
youtube.com
September 28, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is about to host public meetings and answer to Canadians. We imagined how they’re getting ready. youtube.com/shorts/U-2xJ...
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UofT can walk its talk on sustainability by rapidly expanding on-site solar power generation.
It's time to develop a plan to make solar shine across the university’s three campuses.
#topoli #toronto #uoft
www.cleanairalliance.org/uoft-solarsu...
It's time to develop a plan to make solar shine across the university’s three campuses.
#topoli #toronto #uoft
www.cleanairalliance.org/uoft-solarsu...
Make U of T a Solar Superpower
Make UofT a Solar Superpower. #UofT can walk its talk on sustainability by rapidly expanding on-site solar power generation. #topoli #toronto
www.cleanairalliance.org
September 24, 2026 at 3:13 PM
UofT can walk its talk on sustainability by rapidly expanding on-site solar power generation.
It's time to develop a plan to make solar shine across the university’s three campuses.
#topoli #toronto #uoft
www.cleanairalliance.org/uoft-solarsu...
It's time to develop a plan to make solar shine across the university’s three campuses.
#topoli #toronto #uoft
www.cleanairalliance.org/uoft-solarsu...
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Canada Pension Plan public meetings have been announced!
Vancouver Oct 5 | Ottawa Oct 8 | Winnipeg Oct 14 | Saskatoon Oct 15
This is a rare chance to question leadership on climate, fossil fuel expansion and Indigenous rights.
Sign our petition before the meetings. win.newmode.net/shiftaction/...
Vancouver Oct 5 | Ottawa Oct 8 | Winnipeg Oct 14 | Saskatoon Oct 15
This is a rare chance to question leadership on climate, fossil fuel expansion and Indigenous rights.
Sign our petition before the meetings. win.newmode.net/shiftaction/...
September 23, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Canada Pension Plan public meetings have been announced!
Vancouver Oct 5 | Ottawa Oct 8 | Winnipeg Oct 14 | Saskatoon Oct 15
This is a rare chance to question leadership on climate, fossil fuel expansion and Indigenous rights.
Sign our petition before the meetings. win.newmode.net/shiftaction/...
Vancouver Oct 5 | Ottawa Oct 8 | Winnipeg Oct 14 | Saskatoon Oct 15
This is a rare chance to question leadership on climate, fossil fuel expansion and Indigenous rights.
Sign our petition before the meetings. win.newmode.net/shiftaction/...
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Last night, TORONTO SHOWED UP! We rallied, we marched, and we gave these climate-burning, genocide-funding billionaires the welcome they deserve! 📢💪
Carney may be rolling out the red carpet for the worst corporate villains on the planet, but we said loud and clear that OUR FUTURE IS NOT FOR SALE 🚫
Carney may be rolling out the red carpet for the worst corporate villains on the planet, but we said loud and clear that OUR FUTURE IS NOT FOR SALE 🚫
September 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Last night, TORONTO SHOWED UP! We rallied, we marched, and we gave these climate-burning, genocide-funding billionaires the welcome they deserve! 📢💪
Carney may be rolling out the red carpet for the worst corporate villains on the planet, but we said loud and clear that OUR FUTURE IS NOT FOR SALE 🚫
Carney may be rolling out the red carpet for the worst corporate villains on the planet, but we said loud and clear that OUR FUTURE IS NOT FOR SALE 🚫
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Ahead of the government's caucus retreat & Parliament's return next week, we released new polling.
The results? The federal government’s plans to subsidize a new pipeline plan & fast-track mega projects are hurting their popularity.
environmentaldefence.ca/2026/09/16/n...
The results? The federal government’s plans to subsidize a new pipeline plan & fast-track mega projects are hurting their popularity.
environmentaldefence.ca/2026/09/16/n...
September 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Ahead of the government's caucus retreat & Parliament's return next week, we released new polling.
The results? The federal government’s plans to subsidize a new pipeline plan & fast-track mega projects are hurting their popularity.
environmentaldefence.ca/2026/09/16/n...
The results? The federal government’s plans to subsidize a new pipeline plan & fast-track mega projects are hurting their popularity.
environmentaldefence.ca/2026/09/16/n...
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Indigenous Climate Action is happy to announce our latest report!
Energy Sovereignty: An Indigenous Framework for Responsible Energy Investment! ✨
Read the full report through our #LinkInBio!
#IndigenousClimateAction #EnergySovereignty #ClimateJustice #IndigenousSovereignty
Energy Sovereignty: An Indigenous Framework for Responsible Energy Investment! ✨
Read the full report through our #LinkInBio!
#IndigenousClimateAction #EnergySovereignty #ClimateJustice #IndigenousSovereignty
September 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Indigenous Climate Action is happy to announce our latest report!
Energy Sovereignty: An Indigenous Framework for Responsible Energy Investment! ✨
Read the full report through our #LinkInBio!
#IndigenousClimateAction #EnergySovereignty #ClimateJustice #IndigenousSovereignty
Energy Sovereignty: An Indigenous Framework for Responsible Energy Investment! ✨
Read the full report through our #LinkInBio!
#IndigenousClimateAction #EnergySovereignty #ClimateJustice #IndigenousSovereignty
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Our take on the Canada Investment Summit: the government is shopping around at least 11 fossil fuel projects while Canadians are picking up after climate disasters and the government’s own experts are warning that the country could experience temperatures 5 degrees above average.
September 10, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Our take on the Canada Investment Summit: the government is shopping around at least 11 fossil fuel projects while Canadians are picking up after climate disasters and the government’s own experts are warning that the country could experience temperatures 5 degrees above average.
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The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is making a risky bet on gas to power the build-out of data centres for AI -- contradicting its own Climate Change Principles, crowding-out renewable energy, and locking-in carbon pollution for decades. #cdnpoli
CPPIB Watch: A quarterly update on CPPIB-owned fossil fuel companies (September 2026) — Shift - Protect Your Pension and the Planet
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is making a risky bet on gas to power the build-out of data centres for artificial intelligence (AI). By supplying the insatiable demand for energy ass...
www.shiftaction.ca
September 9, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is making a risky bet on gas to power the build-out of data centres for AI -- contradicting its own Climate Change Principles, crowding-out renewable energy, and locking-in carbon pollution for decades. #cdnpoli
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Same story, but CBC chooses a headline that actually misrepresents the study and frames climate change as a now irreversible problem.
The actual study, as AP notes, describes going over 1.5C and how to get back under that threshold.
The actual study, as AP notes, describes going over 1.5C and how to get back under that threshold.
September 2, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Same story, but CBC chooses a headline that actually misrepresents the study and frames climate change as a now irreversible problem.
The actual study, as AP notes, describes going over 1.5C and how to get back under that threshold.
The actual study, as AP notes, describes going over 1.5C and how to get back under that threshold.
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None of Canada’s large pension managers - including the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board - have public investment policies aligned to #UNDRIP and FPIC.
Write to the Canada Pension Plan about Indigenous rights: #cdnpoli
www.shiftaction.ca/indigenous-r...
Write to the Canada Pension Plan about Indigenous rights: #cdnpoli
www.shiftaction.ca/indigenous-r...
August 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
None of Canada’s large pension managers - including the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board - have public investment policies aligned to #UNDRIP and FPIC.
Write to the Canada Pension Plan about Indigenous rights: #cdnpoli
www.shiftaction.ca/indigenous-r...
Write to the Canada Pension Plan about Indigenous rights: #cdnpoli
www.shiftaction.ca/indigenous-r...
“The total cost of a single fossil fuel price spike (like, say, invading Iran and kneecapping global oil and gas supply) is as large as the total net additional cost of meeting the pathway to net zero every year to 2050." #climaterisk www.theenergymix.com/economic-wel...
Economic Well-Being Depends on Swift Climate Action
Mounting evidence shows taking action now will be far cheaper than delaying it, say economic and sustainability experts in Canada and the UK.
www.theenergymix.com
August 20, 2026 at 2:55 PM
“The total cost of a single fossil fuel price spike (like, say, invading Iran and kneecapping global oil and gas supply) is as large as the total net additional cost of meeting the pathway to net zero every year to 2050." #climaterisk www.theenergymix.com/economic-wel...
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One month until River Run!
Chrissy Isaacs & Clayton Thomas-Müller will be at River Run fighting for mercury justice. Will you march with them?
On Sept. 23, thousands will march through Toronto with Grassy Narrows - will you?
RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/river...
#RiverRun2026 #GrassyNarrows
Chrissy Isaacs & Clayton Thomas-Müller will be at River Run fighting for mercury justice. Will you march with them?
On Sept. 23, thousands will march through Toronto with Grassy Narrows - will you?
RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/river...
#RiverRun2026 #GrassyNarrows
August 20, 2026 at 12:49 PM
One month until River Run!
Chrissy Isaacs & Clayton Thomas-Müller will be at River Run fighting for mercury justice. Will you march with them?
On Sept. 23, thousands will march through Toronto with Grassy Narrows - will you?
RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/river...
#RiverRun2026 #GrassyNarrows
Chrissy Isaacs & Clayton Thomas-Müller will be at River Run fighting for mercury justice. Will you march with them?
On Sept. 23, thousands will march through Toronto with Grassy Narrows - will you?
RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/river...
#RiverRun2026 #GrassyNarrows
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New report from Shift: Indigenous Rights and Canadian Pension Funds. www.shiftaction.ca/indigenousri... ➡️
August 18, 2026 at 4:14 PM
New report from Shift: Indigenous Rights and Canadian Pension Funds. www.shiftaction.ca/indigenousri... ➡️
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The former chief economist of the Conference Board of Canada issued a stark warning about systemic climate risks. As long-term investors, Canada’s largest pension funds should take note. #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Not addressing climate change costs the economy more. When will we finally get this?
Recent analysis found that global GDP per capita would be more than 25 per cent higher today had no warming occurred
www.theglobeandmail.com
August 17, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The former chief economist of the Conference Board of Canada issued a stark warning about systemic climate risks. As long-term investors, Canada’s largest pension funds should take note. #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
The federal government is providing the District of Summerland with $70,000 to develop a Climate Adaptation Plan... days after evacuating 20,000 people.
This is farcical, when the same government wants to spend $40BN on an #oilsands pipeline. #cdnpoli #bcpoli
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
This is farcical, when the same government wants to spend $40BN on an #oilsands pipeline. #cdnpoli #bcpoli
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
The Government of Canada invests $34.2 million to support climate resilience - Canada.ca
On August 12, 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced 141 municipal adaptation projects receiving around $34.2 million through the Green Mun...
www.canada.ca
August 13, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The federal government is providing the District of Summerland with $70,000 to develop a Climate Adaptation Plan... days after evacuating 20,000 people.
This is farcical, when the same government wants to spend $40BN on an #oilsands pipeline. #cdnpoli #bcpoli
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
This is farcical, when the same government wants to spend $40BN on an #oilsands pipeline. #cdnpoli #bcpoli
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
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Amidst a summer of dangerous climate impacts that are causing mounting economic losses around the world, climate-smart investors are reminding their peers that “#climaterisk is investment risk.” www.ft.com/content/33a7...
How long can big investors ignore climate risk?
Shift of funds from a US asset manager to a European one highlights the divergence
www.ft.com
August 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Amidst a summer of dangerous climate impacts that are causing mounting economic losses around the world, climate-smart investors are reminding their peers that “#climaterisk is investment risk.” www.ft.com/content/33a7...
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By helping develop a gas plant amidst a worsening climate crisis, OPTrust is failing to invest in the best long-term interests of its members.
Read and share: www.shiftaction.ca/news/2026/8/...
Read and share: www.shiftaction.ca/news/2026/8/...
As Ontario burns, OPTrust-backed company moves ahead with gas plant to power Meta data centre — Shift - Protect Your Pension and the Planet
While OPTrust members choked on toxic smoke in Toronto, bailed out flooded basements in Ottawa, and helped evacuate communities fleeing wildfires in northern Ontario, a company owned by their pension ...
www.shiftaction.ca
August 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
By helping develop a gas plant amidst a worsening climate crisis, OPTrust is failing to invest in the best long-term interests of its members.
Read and share: www.shiftaction.ca/news/2026/8/...
Read and share: www.shiftaction.ca/news/2026/8/...
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1/📣New analysis reveals that fossil fuel lobbying has skyrocketed under PM Carney’s government
In the first year of PM Carney’s government, oil lobbyists had over 1300 meetings – that’s 5 times per working day.
environmentaldefence.ca/2026/08/06/f...
In the first year of PM Carney’s government, oil lobbyists had over 1300 meetings – that’s 5 times per working day.
environmentaldefence.ca/2026/08/06/f...
August 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
1/📣New analysis reveals that fossil fuel lobbying has skyrocketed under PM Carney’s government
In the first year of PM Carney’s government, oil lobbyists had over 1300 meetings – that’s 5 times per working day.
environmentaldefence.ca/2026/08/06/f...
In the first year of PM Carney’s government, oil lobbyists had over 1300 meetings – that’s 5 times per working day.
environmentaldefence.ca/2026/08/06/f...
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📣 Our new report finds that the Trump admin’s energy + AI “dominance” policies + hostility to renewables will make it even harder for working families to afford their energy bills.
Thanks to Trump, the wholesale price of fossil gas could DOUBLE over the next decade, outpacing inflation every year.
Thanks to Trump, the wholesale price of fossil gas could DOUBLE over the next decade, outpacing inflation every year.
July 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM
📣 Our new report finds that the Trump admin’s energy + AI “dominance” policies + hostility to renewables will make it even harder for working families to afford their energy bills.
Thanks to Trump, the wholesale price of fossil gas could DOUBLE over the next decade, outpacing inflation every year.
Thanks to Trump, the wholesale price of fossil gas could DOUBLE over the next decade, outpacing inflation every year.