Marco Chown Oved

Climate Change Reporter @TorontoStar

I write about solutions

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More forest fires, fewer fire fighters.

Ten years ago, Ontario had 732 Fire Rangers. This year there are only 630.

And the second biggest wildfire in Ontario’s history continues to burn… #onpoli
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Trapped in a Tesla

18 months after 4 people died in a horrific car accident, the Star obtained federal investigation records that point to electronic handle failure, where the doors could not be opened from the inside or out as fire engulfed the vehicle. https://t.co/zCH2xJTvTb

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What makes this wave of the fight against climate change so exciting is that it's no-longer policy driven, it's market-driven -- spurred by the incredible uptake in renewable energy and EVs.

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Trump takes up so much space in Canada, many of us have been hoodwinked into thinking climate action is dead.

If we could only look past the looming figure to our south, we'd realize that climate solutions are actually accelerating worldwide. #cdnpoli
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Prepaying for nuclear power before it's built -- what could go wrong?

Ask the people of South Carolina. #onpoli

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The oil industry often touts its importance to the Canadian economy, but doesn't mention that there are 30,000 fewer jobs than 10 years ago.

Now, there's a small cohort of roughnecks in the GTA putting their skills to work for the green economy #cdnpoli https://t.co/zRDKmpbtGh

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Or, as I have been putting it recently:

(North) Americans are going to have a hard time coming to terms with the fact that we no longer have the best stuff.

It's going to feel like East Germany, smuggling in jeans and LPs, only with phones and apps
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Fascinating essay on the mental adjustment required now that China has surpassed us
"The familiar framing of China as 'rising' or 'catching up' no longer holds. China is now shaping the trajectory of development, setting the pace economically, technologically and institutionally"

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"For Americans especially, the deeper psychic shock lies in the recognition that modernity is no longer something they authored and others merely inherit. That story has outlived its usefulness."

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Canadian EV sales fell off a cliff in 2025.

What happened?

With news that Canada just dropped its tariffs for (a small number of) Chinese EVs, maybe we can turn this around. #EV #cdnpoli
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Relevant context: Ontario still hasn't paid off the construction bill from its last nuclear plant, which opened in 1993!

But it has gotten good at hiding the outstanding debt. https://t.co/bA3EBwvKpe

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In the climate community, there are few subjects more divisive than nuclear.

It's either absolutely necessary or a wasteful folly.

Ontario knows what side its on and is betting $100B to make it happen. #onpoli https://t.co/TbYWzuFrv2

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@jinko_solar Hello, I'm a climate reporter with the Toronto Star in Canada. I'm writing about Chinese PV production and would like to speak with a Jinko representative. Please get in touch: [email protected]

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@Chukwuemekanela Hello Ichie, I'm a climate reporter with the Toronto Star in Canada. I'm interested in learning more about rooftop solar in Nigeria. Do you have time to chat? [email protected]

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It's always nice to see your work pop up in court -- makes you feel like journalism really can make a difference in people's lives.

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The Canadian government cut off EV rebates after Tesla filed for an unbelievable $43 million in one weekend.

When the government reopened the portal so other car dealers could get their reimbursements, Tesla went back for more.

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Mystery solved!

We now know how Tesla was able to claim $43 million in Canadian government subsidies in 72 hours in Jan -- a move described as a "run on the bank" by independent Canadian car dealers who were stiffed when the government ran out of money.
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PPE or cruel joke?

Forest fire fighters issued buffs that won’t protect from worst toxins in smoke. #ONpoli #wildfire

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The Canadian government is paying $43 million to Tesla and $11 million to car dealerships in #EV rebates but it won’t pay EV buyers like Sherine. #cdnpoli

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Think the smoke is bad today in #Toronto?

Imagine what it's like battling the flames on the fireline.

For the first time, Ontario Fire Rangers have been issued some kind of respiratory protection, but is it enough?

https://t.co/MsaWiKh66l #onpoli