ICYMI: Alberta's former Minister of Justice admitted he didn’t quite trust the police. He mentioned he was concerned about racism and abuse of power within the ranks. Why haven't there been alarm bells?!
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #racism
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"Hundreds of pages of documents, obtained by The Narwhal through freedom of information requests, showed the government expressed its desire to halt projects only one month into its mandate. They showed the government was behind the push, and not independent agencies as Smith repeatedly claimed."
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In a plot worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster movie villain, Danielle Smith and her minions, lied about the origins of the Alberta renewables moratorium.
#climatecrisis
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Rich Kruger burning it all down, including his own company's plant in northern Alberta.
"The company declined to comment on whether Firebag production had been affected."
#fossilfuels
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"I've had people react very emotionally to seeing their houses swamped with water, as you can imagine. In previous tours with the earlier CLIVE, I've had people actually crying as a result."
And yet...
#climatechange
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“Until the specifications around these new restrictions are released, there will be hesitation to lock into long-term agreements.”
#renewables #abpoli #EnergyTransition #energy
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ICYMI: Lots to digest in the hearing into former Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu by the Law Society of Alberta.
-Was it racial profiling?
-Was it because of the investigation into LPS?
-Why did Madu have three cell phones?
-What hotel doesn't have a notepad?
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Not unexpected, but the situation continues to test Calgarians' ability to cut back on water for the greater good, and businesses will now be affected too.
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Another 5 spots on the water main feeder pipe discovered and another 3-5 weeks needed for repairs.
This is certainly a test for Calgarians. A little over 10 years after the city was hit with a major flood, here we are. Water management appears to be our Achilles heel.💧
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New post: This week's "hair on fire" 🔥 summary has it all - bad faith actors, climate villains, and a sneaky substitution.
#climatechange #ableg
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Yes, profiteers should be held accountable but also:
"Overall, researchers warn that climate change could potentially increase food prices by up to 3.2% every single year."
"...one of the biggest drivers of inflation is the volatile price of fossil fuels."
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"A major part of the problem is a business model...that compels them to continue expanding networks, since their revenue comes mainly from regulated returns they receive on installed infrastructure, not from the gas they pass through to households at cost."
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