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As more than $1B (just the start) is being committed to a new reactors, critics say #nuclear’s cost overruns, construction delays and safety concerns outweigh its benefits. /2
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Renewables such as wind and solar are cheaper, quicker to build and have no long-term radioactive legacy. /3
The last nuclear plant Ontario built was so expensive that it caused the bankruptcy of Ontario Hydro. /4
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Let me tell you about the maze book.
When my kid started kindergarten in the @tdsb in 2020 things were HARD.
Not just regular starting kindergarten hard. Really hard.
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We need to apply more pressure on @fordnation to keep universal masking in schools ⤵️ ... /2
... mention US National Institute of Health sponsored study ⤵️ showing Masking in schools works, and that you expect @fordnation to be prudent and keep masking in schools .../4
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1. Have been exploring relationship between shift to #RegenerativeEconomy, #SustainableDevelopment + #Diversity, which has led to discussions on tolerance/hate, racism/fascism, political divides. Maybe atypical territory for sustainability, yet it's key imho. Some findings:
2. Beliefs are hard to change, "convincing" people is not a viable tactic, arguing w facts only serves to further entrench if listener isn't seeking to understand. Can be frustrating - feels like arguing against gravity sometimes. Critical to realize I too am entrenched. #Listen
3. Focusing on what's wrong/bad generates energy, but not the energy we need. Better: emphasize real e.g.'s of positive alternatives, while not ignoring horrific realities. Reminds me of #BuckminsterFuller's "build new better system/render old obsolete" guidance. #Evolve
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In #FordNation's backlash dystopia, #OpioidSymposium2018 kicks off. @CAPUD2016 @momsstoptheharm, me & many others present tomorrow. Will ON minister of health @celliottability decide we "have merit" and drop by? Watch the livestream tomorrow to find out: meetview.com/opioidsympo201…
Rally for Overdose Prevention Sites. Let's tell those Ford Nation deniers that OPSs "have merit." Help or get out of the way. Tomorrow. 12:30. Toronto. Outside of #OpioidSymposium2018 @TorontoOPS facebook.com/events/2127825…
#OpioidSymposium2018 live streaming now in TO. Drug users sitting at the front. Represent! meetview.com/opioidsympo201…
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When presented with data that goes against what we believe to be true, we have to consider the possibility that we're wrong, and potentially adjust our views. Likewise, we have to consider the possibility that the data is a manipulated attempt to steer us away from truth.

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Once upon a time, this process led us to conclude that the mainstream media is only pretending to seek for truth, but do everything in their power to sell an agenda. I'm afraid it's time to question the integrity of the majority of the pollsters. It's either that or...

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... or we must conclude that 20-25% of Ontarians who intended to vote for PC for months & years, suddenly in the last 2 weeks abandoned all their principles and decided to vote for NDP b/c of some NothingBurger attacks.

You be the judge. I believe that's IMPOSSIBLE!

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