Is Canadian Government Muzzling the Messengers?

onMar 15, 2010 @ 07:34 PDT

A dramatic reduction in Canadian media coverage of climate change science issues is the result of the Harper government introducing new rules in 2007 to control interviews by Environment Canada scientists with journalists, says a newly released federal document. “Scientists have noticed a major reduction in the number of requests, particularly from high profile media, who often have same-day deadlines,” said the Environment Canada document. “Media coverage of climate change science, our most high-profile issue, has been reduced by over 80 per cent.”

By Ross Gelbspan

A Database of Canada’s Fossil Fuel Lobbyists

ByTaylor Noakes

onJul 14, 2026 @ 13:05 PDT

Some lobby organizations that work for environmental organizations also work for the fossil fuel industry.

Can Ireland Deliver as ‘Honest Broker’? Here’s What’s at Stake for Climate and Nature in EU Council Presidency

ByRachel Sherrington

onJul 14, 2026 @ 08:44 PDT

The Republic’s historic failure to curb agricultural pollution drives concern among campaigners.

Leonard Leo's Anti-Climate Network Makes a European Debut

ByGeoff Dembicki

onJul 14, 2026 @ 08:01 PDT

Leo-linked operatives were among a who's who of the international right that gathered for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in June.