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Mary Anne Schleinich

@interactionfirst

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ therapist, dancer, writer, local climate leader- courageously facing reality and committed to the global family. www.marystherapy.ca

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Thich Nhat Hanh - "Please Call Me By My True Names" - Zen Buddhism
Thich Nhat Hanh - "Please Call Me By My True Names" - Zen Buddhism YouTube video by Samaneri Jayasāra - Wisdom of the Masters

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07.03.2026 04:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tech firms and AI farming tools β€˜playing with the food system’, warns thinktank Google, Microsoft and Amazon among companies using algorithms and AI to influence what crops are grown and how, say critics

Terrible time for @mark-carney.bsky.social to cut πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦agricultural researchers. www.theguardian.com/global-devel... @landloversnetwork.bsky.social @www.thegravitywell.net @calgaryclimatehub.ca @tonymcquailndp.bsky.social @heathermcpherson.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social

07.03.2026 04:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta broke its renewable energy market; 2026 will decide if it can be fixed Decisions will determine whether Alberta reclaims its position as Canada's corporate renewables leader or cedes that title permanently.

What policies would a change in Ab government bring @naheednenshi.bsky.social? @cape-ab.bsky.social @drluannemetz.bsky.social calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

06.03.2026 03:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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US judge orders refunds for more than $130bn in illegal Trump tariffs Trade court directs customs to repay importers with interest after supreme court ruled tariffs unlawful

β€œThere should be no impediment to Customs Border Protection issuing refunds,” said George Tuttle, a trade attorney. www.theguardian.com/business/202... @mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli

06.03.2026 03:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Oregon Is Building Back Smarter After Wildfire Thanks to state incentives, the new homes are more energy efficient and resilient to future threats.

In Oregon cities I see that architects are valued. There is no reason that #yyccc and #cdnpoli can't also learn to embrace change. It's a nation building project waiting to happen @mark-carney.bsky.social www.theenergymix.com/how-oregon-i... @naheednenshi.bsky.social @calgaryclimatehub.ca

04.03.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kaira Jewel: The Role of Community in Practicing Resistance & Compassion - Daily Meditations with Matthew Fox For today’s DM, I share, with her permission, a shortened version of a recent essay from Kaira Jewel’s Substack.* It was originally titled, β€œCompassion as Protection: Practicing with Those Who Cause H...

Not just any, but a community that helps us stay embodied with ourselves can help us "metabolize grief, anger, and fear so that they do not harden into hatred." dailymeditationswithmatthewfox.org/2026/03/02/k... @forourkidscanada.bsky.social @cape-ab.bsky.social @www.thegravitywell.net

02.03.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LNG Canada likely delaying flaring fix to save money | The Narwhal Experts think LNG Canada is prioritizing profits over the public and ask why the BC Energy Regulator isn’t stepping in

Flares need to be stopped immediately. thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-f...
@forourkidscanada.bsky.social @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social @cape-ab.bsky.social @drluannemetz.bsky.social @coreyhogan.ca Make regulators accountable! @calgaryclimatehub.ca @anthropocenempg.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social

27.02.2026 03:13 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Externalities Is your life really worth nothing?

Do the hard math! Don't use EPA's opt out of realities method of accounting. @mark-carney.bsky.social @climatehuman.bsky.social @cape-ab.bsky.social @calgaryclimatehub.ca www.sweetlightning.eco/externalitie... @naheednenshi.bsky.social @drluannemetz.bsky.social

25.02.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Usual CBC reporting. On drought, "nothing to worry about," "but critical." Sounds like @lauralynchcbc.bsky.social's cheery reports on climate change matters!

25.02.2026 02:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Apollo of Gaza In 2013, an ancient statue of Apollo was found in the waters off Gazaβ€”before disappearing under mysterious circumstances. Is it the work of forgers, or a gift from …

What have we done? What have we lost? I love this documentary for the view it offers for Gaza. How is it we allow cruel and destructive leaders to maintain power? www.nfb.ca/film/apollo-... @aptnnews.bsky.social

25.02.2026 02:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's wonderful when readers share their enthusiasm!

22.02.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Must read! Opens the window of prejudice, narcissism and the pain of estrangement, this book gets past our denial through its swift pace of story telling. @forourkidscanada.bsky.social @theresashea.bsky.social @wordfest.com @globalnews.ca @mattearoach.bsky.social @shelflifebooks.bsky.social

21.02.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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We need to talk about Rachel Because our democracy is not going to make it through the next years without strong journalists.

We need to talk about @rachelgilmore.bsky.social
Our democracy is not going to make it without strong journalists. Let me begin by stating the obvious: these thoughts are mine alone. They do not speak for my employers. They are personal and, at this moment, angry. #cdnmedia
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03.04.2025 01:46 πŸ‘ 542 πŸ” 199 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 27

@mark-carney.bsky.social @heathermcpherson.bsky.social @avilewis.ca @landloversnetwork.bsky.social @corblund.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social @drluannemetz.bsky.social

21.02.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Breaking News: CRA revokes charitable status of Canadian Zionist Cultural Association and Canada Charity Partners - Just Peace Advocates The Canada Gazette has just published that the following Charities have been revoked: Requests to the CRA to investigate the Canadian Zionist Cultural Association (CZCA) were first made in 2021. Howev...

Next: fossil fuel subsidies! www.justpeaceadvocates.ca/breaking-new... @heathermcpherson.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social @environmentaldefence.ca @cape-bc.bsky.social

21.02.2026 03:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜We’ve lost everything’: anger and despair in Sicilian town collapsing after landslide People in Niscemi struggle to comprehend loss of homes and businesses and feel disaster could have been avoided

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f... Developers rarely have an accurate take on environmental and affordability needs. @ryananderson.bsky.social @projectcalgary.bsky.social @calgaryclimatehub.ca

20.02.2026 00:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Look at the quote I found when cleaning out my desk: from @mark-carney.bsky.social July 2019 β†’"Companies that ignore climate change will go bankrupt without question." @robb-barnes.bsky.social @cape-ab.bsky.social @calgaryclimatehub.ca @environmentaldefence.ca @forourkidscanada.bsky.social

15.02.2026 00:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Or if the city built in the true costs of new communities (aka urban sprawl) into the developers' cost of building new homes, then we'd have less sprawl and established communities would be kept up?

15.02.2026 00:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some Who Guard Alberta’s Legislature Have Done Crimes | The Tyee The hiring of four former EPS officers raises questions about the vetting process for security officers. A Tyee investigation.

Hoping the increased investment in police will bring some change. thetyee.ca/News/2024/05... @jeromyyyc.bsky.social @andrewknack.bsky.social

14.02.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

More bad news for BC and the rest of πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦. @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @cbcsteve.bsky.social

09.02.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club Files reveal a world of flattery and fratboy tones, where rich men are cultivated and women provide services

The sort of talk that serves up widespread lobotomy to men while at terrible cost to all of us. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

08.02.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜I’m the psychedelic confessor’: the man who turned a generation on to hallucinogens returns with a head-spinning book about consciousness With the Omnivore’s Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind, Michael Pollan transformed our understanding of food and drugs. Can he do the same for our sense of self?

The day will come when we ask, which was the big step? The human conversation or the chatbot? www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f... There are many ways we loose ourselves instead of becoming aware. The right fit of psychotherapy is the best antidote I know for living reality and living more.

08.02.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Varcoe: Pathways Alliance executive chair exits as deadline nears for massive carbon capture project Massive carbon capture project worth $16.5-billion proposed by group which includes Suncor Energy, Cenovus Energy, and Imperial Oil.

A photo says it all, doesn't it? calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... @mark-carney.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social @elmeligisarah.bsky.social @climateinstitute.bsky.social @environmentaldefence.ca @cape-ab.bsky.social @robb-barnes.bsky.social

08.02.2026 18:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Choose winter: Make Milano Cortina the last Olympics sponsored by fossil fuels - CAPE Urge Canada to protect winter sports and public health by ending fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship at the Olympics.

Take action now! Time for πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦to step it up!!
nwmd.social/s/copylink/4...
@calgaryclimatehub.ca @environmentaldefence.ca @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social @pembina.org @naheednenshi.bsky.social @drluannemetz.bsky.social @elmeligisarah.bsky.social @climateinstitute.bsky.social @druhfarrell.bsky.social

07.02.2026 01:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! But it will sure help if you let @naheednenshi.bsky.social and @elmeligisarah.bsky.social know. I have definitely let my MLA @drluannemetz.bsky.social know. Do voters actually look for concrete proposals? And if so, where do they look?

06.02.2026 00:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Health Care Emergency Engaging Albertans to build an economy for the future.

Sign here to support public healthcare and ERs in Ab: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/take-action/... @forourkidscanada.bsky.social @cape-ab.bsky.social We can deliver proper care. To everyone living in Alberta. No exceptions. @naheednenshi.bsky.social

06.02.2026 00:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Talking Climate | Katharine Hayhoe | Substack Subscribe to Katharine's newsletter for a clear-eyed and hopeful look at climate science and solutions. Receive weekly climate updates, good climate news, event information, ideas on things to do and ...

Talking Climate Let's try something new. Share now how you open the topic, right here. www.talkingclimate.ca

05.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Data reveals millions in tax arrears and unpaid leases for nearly 600 Alberta oil and gas companies Public service journalism

@drluannemetz.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social we're tired of O&G subsidies like MOUs, allowing greenwashing, paying unpaid taxes owing, permitting companies who don't keep agreements, bogus AER, and exclusion of renewable competition. #ableg @mark-carney.bsky.social theijf.org/article/data...

05.02.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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In Europe, fossil fuels lose out Fossil fuels decline. Renewables β€” particularly solar β€” are on the increase.

www.sweetlightning.eco/in-progress-... European renewables hit a record high in the third quarter of 2024 (up to 47% from 43% a year ago) at the same time as fossil fuel use reached an all-time low (down to 28% from 32% a year ago)." @mark-carney.bsky.social ditch the dinosaur! @calgaryclimatehub.ca

04.02.2026 00:45 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Countdown for Kids

Help us support the cause. share.nwmd.social/s/X5B7PRQl
@forourkidscanada.bsky.social @carbonconvo.bsky.social @anthropocenempg.bsky.social @shoffmanab.bsky.social @heathermcpherson.bsky.social @dondavies.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social @jvipondmd.bsky.social

03.02.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0