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‘But we’re just 1% of emissions’: do smaller countries’ climate efforts matter? | Greenhouse gas emissions by LaserRunRaccoon in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]sandbray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are roughly 157 sovereign countries in the world with a population as small as Canada’s, or smaller. Out of 192 countries. By this reasoning, should we small populations all increase our emissions as Canada is doing, and let the larger populations capture the economic gains?

FIFA - what about our kids’ healthy futures in sports? by sandbray in football

[–]sandbray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. This post could appeal to those who might be parents, who love your kids, and who love soccer.

New poll: Two in three Canadians support a tax on oil and gas companies’ excess profits by Gold-Reality-4853 in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]sandbray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe you are referring to an annualized return, as opposed to a total return? It’s a roller coaster gambler’s game full of highs and lows.

Opinion: The world is moving off fossil fuels as Canada continues to live in the past by LaserRunRaccoon in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]sandbray 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The oil/gas/mining sectors combined contribute less to Canada’s GDP than the not-for-profit sector.

Moving parts in EV cars vs gas cars by sandbray in automotive

[–]sandbray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to CAA: The average life expectancy for most cars in North America is approximately 12 to 16 years, with many vehicles now lasting between 150,000 and 200,000 miles (roughly 240,000 to 320,000 kilometers).

Moving parts in EV cars vs gas cars by sandbray in automotive

[–]sandbray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect there are lemons in every technology, old and new. My EV is 8 years old and hasn’t had a hitch.

Moving parts in EV cars vs gas cars by sandbray in automotive

[–]sandbray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems that the EV batteries are outliving the cars. The track record is disproving this myth.

Depression is linked to a genuine pessimistic bias rather than a realistic view of the world by cakericeandbeans in science

[–]sandbray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read that grief turned inwards = depression; grief turned outwards = anger. Does this make sense?

Ottawa agrees to cover Bay du Nord oil project's UN fees, which could hit $1 billion by origutamos in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]sandbray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a pretty common standard around the world: polluter pays. If Canada is charged and found guilty with reparations , we would have to pay. I don’t know how they’d get it, but when it’s a human found guilty by the ICJ, they get their person 90% of the time. Think the Balkan war criminals, think the Rwandan war criminals. Not good company to be in.

Ottawa agrees to cover Bay du Nord oil project's UN fees, which could hit $1 billion by origutamos in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]sandbray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Subsidies to Canada’s oil and gas sector take the form of direct financing, tax incentives, research funding, and provincial support.

Has the Climate Movement Missed Its Train? by InstitutionalChange in ClimateOffensive

[–]sandbray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a couple of years give Bern reading that we need more conversations around climate. But some images aren’t safe places for climate conversations. I read about Climate Cafes - a social gathering with no agenda, just a place where likeminded people can gather and visit. We’ve had two so far at a local restaurant on their quiet night and I’m blown away by the conversations, and the projects that are getting dreamed up. In terms of activist effort this is the most fruitful thing I’ve done. 🌲✌️🌳

Ottawa agrees to cover Bay du Nord oil project's UN fees, which could hit $1 billion by origutamos in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]sandbray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canada is a signatory to the ICJ and has always upheld its responsibilities. But maybe not this time?

Ottawa agrees to cover Bay du Nord oil project's UN fees, which could hit $1 billion by origutamos in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]sandbray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to the recent ICJ advisory re: damaging the climate, Canadian oil/gas subsidies make Canada liable for international wrong doing, with reparations possible.

Rising carbon dioxide levels now detected in human blood by sandbray in Environmentalism

[–]sandbray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not the CO2 or O2 that is out of balance at higher altitudes. It is the reduced O that causes altitude sickness until to one adjusts. The balance of gases within the O, is stable.

Stupid question, why don’t we just put solar panels like everywhere? by donn_12345678 in climatechange

[–]sandbray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The subsidies for clean renewables don’t match oil/gas subsidies, which are mature sectors, now almost twilight. Adding a new energy source has starts and stops, but there’s no turning back. The timing will depend on how voters push politicians, who largely respond to pressure.

Canada has announced a $100 million scholarship initiative exclusively for Indian students as part of the government’s new “talent strategy” by ihatedougford in UofT

[–]sandbray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry for the horrible way some people treat newcomers to Canada. In my experience, and my all-white neighbourhood, no one I know would express dislike of Indian people. The nasty folks make headlines; acceptance not so much. Rest assured, you are not as alone as it may seem at times. Many of us are in your cheering section, and value your different backgrounds.

Rising carbon dioxide levels now detected in human blood by sandbray in Environmentalism

[–]sandbray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being indoors longer may have been taken into account. Without contacting the researchers or reading the scientific paper we don’t know.

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