Sustainable Milton
@sustainablemilton.bsky.social
Non-profit, environmental advocacy organization in Milton, Ontario, Canada
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“Both Russian and pro-Trump U.S. actors are amplifying and spreading misinformation about Alberta separatism in the hope of fraying Canadian unity and sowing distrust.”
An overt attack on Canadian sovereignty, meant specifically to manipulate Canadians.
That’s what’s fuelling Alberta separation.
An overt attack on Canadian sovereignty, meant specifically to manipulate Canadians.
That’s what’s fuelling Alberta separation.
Russia and U.S. amplifying Alberta separatist narratives to stoke division, distrust: report | CBC News
Moscow has long tried to meddle in foreign elections. What's newer is Canada's neighbour overtly trying to influence and fan flames of referendum bid, warns a new report on foreign interference.
www.cbc.ca
September 1, 2026 at 5:09 AM
“Both Russian and pro-Trump U.S. actors are amplifying and spreading misinformation about Alberta separatism in the hope of fraying Canadian unity and sowing distrust.”
An overt attack on Canadian sovereignty, meant specifically to manipulate Canadians.
That’s what’s fuelling Alberta separation.
An overt attack on Canadian sovereignty, meant specifically to manipulate Canadians.
That’s what’s fuelling Alberta separation.
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The WAR ON WALKING has taken many forms around the world. It’s often as simple as how we signal who space is and isn’t for.
Once our eyes are opened to all the ways we’ve prioritized cars over people, we can’t unsee it.
Frustrating photo contributed by @stadsplanering.bsky.social. #WarOnWalking
Once our eyes are opened to all the ways we’ve prioritized cars over people, we can’t unsee it.
Frustrating photo contributed by @stadsplanering.bsky.social. #WarOnWalking
September 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The WAR ON WALKING has taken many forms around the world. It’s often as simple as how we signal who space is and isn’t for.
Once our eyes are opened to all the ways we’ve prioritized cars over people, we can’t unsee it.
Frustrating photo contributed by @stadsplanering.bsky.social. #WarOnWalking
Once our eyes are opened to all the ways we’ve prioritized cars over people, we can’t unsee it.
Frustrating photo contributed by @stadsplanering.bsky.social. #WarOnWalking
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Fully electric aviation has some major challenges (mostly: batteries are heavy and don't get lighter as they get used up) but I love the idea of decreasing aircraft emissions through a hybrid approach, perhaps as a step toward new, clever solutions for fully electric air transport in the future.
The world’s largest battery-electric aircraft flew for the first time on the 12th of August, a 27-minute test flight over upstate New York that cost about five dollars in electricity. Heart Aerospace’s 30-seat prototype is a big step toward a commercial version. buff.ly/i3f0PhR
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
The largest all-electric plane ever flew for 27 minutes, on $5 of electricity
Heart's X1 demonstrator flew for 27 minutes from a regional airport in upstate New York, running on battery power the entire time. The aircraft reached 1,100 feet...
www.techspot.com
September 20, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Fully electric aviation has some major challenges (mostly: batteries are heavy and don't get lighter as they get used up) but I love the idea of decreasing aircraft emissions through a hybrid approach, perhaps as a step toward new, clever solutions for fully electric air transport in the future.
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SERIOUSLY, WATCH THIS: If you really want to understand how SUVs and pick-up trucks have ended up being MOST of the vehicles out there in cities, and the absolutely HUGE consequences of that, watch this easy-to-watch video by Not Just Bikes. Then share it as much as you can. youtu.be/jN7mSXMruEo
These Stupid Trucks are Literally Killing Us
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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August 3, 2026 at 3:23 PM
SERIOUSLY, WATCH THIS: If you really want to understand how SUVs and pick-up trucks have ended up being MOST of the vehicles out there in cities, and the absolutely HUGE consequences of that, watch this easy-to-watch video by Not Just Bikes. Then share it as much as you can. youtu.be/jN7mSXMruEo
Our Maker Market is intended to showcase local artisans and locally sourced products. Everyone is welcome as long as the manufacturing process and materials used are Planet friendly.We want to promote Plastic Free, Organic, Small Batch, Locally Sourced products.To register: bit.ly/MakerMarketSM
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Our Maker Market is intended to showcase local artisans and locally sourced products. Everyone is welcome as long as the manufacturing process and materials used are Planet friendly.We want to promote Plastic Free, Organic, Small Batch, Locally Sourced products.To register: bit.ly/MakerMarketSM
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To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
July 26, 2026 at 3:38 AM
To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
Our Maker Market is intended to showcase local artisans and locally sourced products. Everyone is welcome as long as the manufacturing process and materials used are Planet friendly.Plastic Free, Organic, Small Batch, Locally Sourced products, please. No 3D printed items, please
July 21, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Our Maker Market is intended to showcase local artisans and locally sourced products. Everyone is welcome as long as the manufacturing process and materials used are Planet friendly.Plastic Free, Organic, Small Batch, Locally Sourced products, please. No 3D printed items, please
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help Sustainable Milton with the waste diversion and water station. We'll be at the fairgrounds for the celebrations after the parade until 8pm. It'll be a fun day, so come help out! Contact [email protected]. Volunteer hours available.
July 15, 2026 at 8:09 PM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help Sustainable Milton with the waste diversion and water station. We'll be at the fairgrounds for the celebrations after the parade until 8pm. It'll be a fun day, so come help out! Contact [email protected]. Volunteer hours available.
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Last-Ever Global Warming Report Released For Posterity
July 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Last-Ever Global Warming Report Released For Posterity
An evening exploring the importance of water. We’re screening the award-winning film, “Water Be Dammed” (2020) It focuses on the four pillars of water sustainability - science, economics, governance and spiritual connection. Register through Eventbrite: /bit.ly/SMEventbrite
July 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
An evening exploring the importance of water. We’re screening the award-winning film, “Water Be Dammed” (2020) It focuses on the four pillars of water sustainability - science, economics, governance and spiritual connection. Register through Eventbrite: /bit.ly/SMEventbrite
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This piece in the Globe and Mail shows that offshore wind power is productive and profitable.
Northland Power - a Cdn company - is building a $6-B offshore wind farm and supply chain in Poland - why not Ontario?
#onpoli #energy
shrlnk.ca/s/VRYanIdt
Northland Power - a Cdn company - is building a $6-B offshore wind farm and supply chain in Poland - why not Ontario?
#onpoli #energy
shrlnk.ca/s/VRYanIdt
New wind farm highlights potential for more Canadian-Polish collaboration, Hodgson says
The Baltic Power project, owned by Toronto-based Northland and Poland’s ORLEN, is expected to begin commercial operations later this year
shrlnk.ca
July 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
This piece in the Globe and Mail shows that offshore wind power is productive and profitable.
Northland Power - a Cdn company - is building a $6-B offshore wind farm and supply chain in Poland - why not Ontario?
#onpoli #energy
shrlnk.ca/s/VRYanIdt
Northland Power - a Cdn company - is building a $6-B offshore wind farm and supply chain in Poland - why not Ontario?
#onpoli #energy
shrlnk.ca/s/VRYanIdt
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Vale Sam Neill 🥹
An actor that used his platform to raise awareness of environmental issues, including single use plastics and climate change.
He spent this year fighting a mining project in Otago, NZ.
A true role model.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
An actor that used his platform to raise awareness of environmental issues, including single use plastics and climate change.
He spent this year fighting a mining project in Otago, NZ.
A true role model.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
Breaking: Actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who starred in My Brilliant Career and Jurassic Park, has died aged 78.
www.abc.net.au
July 13, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Vale Sam Neill 🥹
An actor that used his platform to raise awareness of environmental issues, including single use plastics and climate change.
He spent this year fighting a mining project in Otago, NZ.
A true role model.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
An actor that used his platform to raise awareness of environmental issues, including single use plastics and climate change.
He spent this year fighting a mining project in Otago, NZ.
A true role model.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
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“Europe is struggling through climate breakdown. France’s heatwave shut schools and stretched hospitals past their limits, with so many people dying in their apartments that morgues have run out of space.
Outdoor workers have faced conditions beyond what the human body can safely withstand.”
Outdoor workers have faced conditions beyond what the human body can safely withstand.”
As Europe swelters, Paris judges say consumers aren’t to blame — TotalEnergies is
A Paris judicial tribunal has just ruled on a case brought against TotalEnergies by environmental groups and the City of Paris. The judgment does not halt the company's fossil-fuel expansion. But it d...
euobserver.com
July 13, 2026 at 6:58 AM
“Europe is struggling through climate breakdown. France’s heatwave shut schools and stretched hospitals past their limits, with so many people dying in their apartments that morgues have run out of space.
Outdoor workers have faced conditions beyond what the human body can safely withstand.”
Outdoor workers have faced conditions beyond what the human body can safely withstand.”
"it holds TotalEnergies legally responsible not just for the emissions from its operations, but for the emissions produced when the oil and gas it sells are ultimately burned..." Hip hip horray!
As Europe swelters, Paris judges say consumers aren’t to blame — TotalEnergies is
A Paris judicial tribunal has just ruled on a case brought against TotalEnergies by environmental groups and the City of Paris. The judgment does not halt the company's fossil-fuel expansion. But it d...
euobserver.com
July 13, 2026 at 2:37 PM
"it holds TotalEnergies legally responsible not just for the emissions from its operations, but for the emissions produced when the oil and gas it sells are ultimately burned..." Hip hip horray!
Toss it? No way! It might be repairable. Bring it to the Repair Cafe. Knowledgable volunteers may be able to help you fix it for FREE. Next Sustainable Milton Repair Cafe is July 25, 1:00 - 5pm at the Milton Sports Centre. Reserve your spot: message your repair needs to [email protected]
July 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Toss it? No way! It might be repairable. Bring it to the Repair Cafe. Knowledgable volunteers may be able to help you fix it for FREE. Next Sustainable Milton Repair Cafe is July 25, 1:00 - 5pm at the Milton Sports Centre. Reserve your spot: message your repair needs to [email protected]
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Meta’s AI data-center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been caught infecting the town’s water supply with deadly bacteria.
Officials say wastewater from Meta’s AI data-center flooded the town’s pipes with the bacterium Cupriavidus gilardii, and they found the company violated industrial waste regulations.
Officials say wastewater from Meta’s AI data-center flooded the town’s pipes with the bacterium Cupriavidus gilardii, and they found the company violated industrial waste regulations.
Meta data center water discharges suspended after contaminating the city's reclamation water supply with bacterium — system offline for months for cleaning, closed-loop cooling system purge spread rar...
The city has revoked the Meta contractor's discharge privileges.
www.tomshardware.com
July 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Meta’s AI data-center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been caught infecting the town’s water supply with deadly bacteria.
Officials say wastewater from Meta’s AI data-center flooded the town’s pipes with the bacterium Cupriavidus gilardii, and they found the company violated industrial waste regulations.
Officials say wastewater from Meta’s AI data-center flooded the town’s pipes with the bacterium Cupriavidus gilardii, and they found the company violated industrial waste regulations.
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There is no inevitability about the quality of the spaces and transport in your town or city. It's always a choice.
“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
www.economist.com
July 9, 2026 at 7:56 AM
There is no inevitability about the quality of the spaces and transport in your town or city. It's always a choice.
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Repeat after me: fossil fuel companies will not lead us out of this crisis.
No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables
No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables
July 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Repeat after me: fossil fuel companies will not lead us out of this crisis.
No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables
No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables
Sustainable Milton will be running the water station and overseeing waste diversion at Pride in the Park on Sunday, July 20, 3:00 - 8:30pm at the Milton Fairgrounds. Contact [email protected] if you are interested.
#PrideHalton #MiltonPride #LoveisLove
#PrideHalton #MiltonPride #LoveisLove
July 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Sustainable Milton will be running the water station and overseeing waste diversion at Pride in the Park on Sunday, July 20, 3:00 - 8:30pm at the Milton Fairgrounds. Contact [email protected] if you are interested.
#PrideHalton #MiltonPride #LoveisLove
#PrideHalton #MiltonPride #LoveisLove
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If you’re out there championing electric vehicles without also championing significantly fewer and smaller vehicles driven less due to better cities providing less car dependency and more legitimate transportation choices, read this thread to understand why you’re less than half right. #EVs
THREAD: I’m going to share this thread here to clearly state my perspective on electric vehicles, car dependency and better cities, for all those who frequently ask me about it, including media, elected leaders and many others. Here goes. Please share it frequently if you think it will help. 🧵#EVS
July 1, 2026 at 6:52 PM
If you’re out there championing electric vehicles without also championing significantly fewer and smaller vehicles driven less due to better cities providing less car dependency and more legitimate transportation choices, read this thread to understand why you’re less than half right. #EVs
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In Canada, the biggest fossil fuel investor is RBC, holding US$67.2 billion in investments. It is ranked 17th in the world.
Investors funnel trillions into fossil fuels, despite looming climate targets
Institutional investors are channeling trillions into the fossil fuel industry through shares and bonds, with a majority of the financing tied to the expansion of coal, oil and gas production and exte...
www.nationalobserver.com
July 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
In Canada, the biggest fossil fuel investor is RBC, holding US$67.2 billion in investments. It is ranked 17th in the world.
Such a endlessly giving plant - the Canadian Service Berry tree/shrub, also known as Shadbush - lovely white flowers in spring, outstanding orange leaves in fall and edible berries in the summer - I made jam for the first time!
#environmentfirst #solutionfocused #sustainablemilton
#environmentfirst #solutionfocused #sustainablemilton
July 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Such a endlessly giving plant - the Canadian Service Berry tree/shrub, also known as Shadbush - lovely white flowers in spring, outstanding orange leaves in fall and edible berries in the summer - I made jam for the first time!
#environmentfirst #solutionfocused #sustainablemilton
#environmentfirst #solutionfocused #sustainablemilton
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#Microplastics & chemicals don’t belong in our #babies! 🙅♀️ Plastic Pollution Coalition's very own Rachel Bustamante & Greenpeace USA's Sybil Bullock explore how harmful plastics are widespread in baby food and how Congress needs to act. 👉 Read the op-ed: www.commondreams.org/opinion/micr...
Microplastics Have No Place in Baby Food | Common Dreams
Current scientific evidence on microplastics and plastic chemicals justifies global and national precautionary action to drastically reduce and ultimately eliminate babies’ exposure to plastics-relate...
www.commondreams.org
July 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
#Microplastics & chemicals don’t belong in our #babies! 🙅♀️ Plastic Pollution Coalition's very own Rachel Bustamante & Greenpeace USA's Sybil Bullock explore how harmful plastics are widespread in baby food and how Congress needs to act. 👉 Read the op-ed: www.commondreams.org/opinion/micr...
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US data centers for AI tend to run on more fossil fuels than renewables → they produce proportionally more climate pollution → which is supersizing extreme weather → which is now the #1 risk to data centers themselves.
The very definition of "coming right back around to bite you."
The very definition of "coming right back around to bite you."
The AI boom is colliding with a new threat: Severe weather
Heatwaves and severe weather are raising risks for AI data centers, from grid strain to higher insurance and repair costs.
www.cnbc.com
June 30, 2026 at 4:53 PM
US data centers for AI tend to run on more fossil fuels than renewables → they produce proportionally more climate pollution → which is supersizing extreme weather → which is now the #1 risk to data centers themselves.
The very definition of "coming right back around to bite you."
The very definition of "coming right back around to bite you."
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From regenerative materials to reusable packaging systems—celebrate some positive news from Plastic Pollution Coalition Business Members proving a plastic-free future is not only possible—it's already being built. Read it here bit.ly/4aWSRuE #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic
July 2026: Sustainable Business Wins Roundup
Each quarter, Plastic Pollution Coalition is reporting exciting news from companies that are leading the way for a transition away from fossil fuels and synthetic materials to a healthier plastic-free...
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June 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
From regenerative materials to reusable packaging systems—celebrate some positive news from Plastic Pollution Coalition Business Members proving a plastic-free future is not only possible—it's already being built. Read it here bit.ly/4aWSRuE #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic