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Despite the growing awareness that climate change is real, as evidenced by communities facing floods like this one in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the politics of climate action remain stuck. Credit: National Park Service
Despite Trump Actions, the Most Dangerous Climate Argument Today Isn’t Denial — It’s Delay
By Joakim Kulin and Ekaterina Rhodes
on
Belief in climate change is rising, but action stalls. New research reveals how subtle narratives are slowing policy – and how to fight back.
Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson. Credit: Tim Hodgson/Facebook
Carney Government Wants To ‘Provide’ the Fossil Fuels for Trump’s AI Strategy
By Mitch Anderson
on
The Liberals once talked tough about distancing Canada from the U.S. Now they seem eager to profit from the president’s agenda.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Equinor CEO Anders Opedal meeting to discuss the proposed Bay Du Nord project. Credit: Mark Carney/Facebook
Mark Carney Pledges $1B in Taxpayer Money for a 'Carbon Bomb' Project
By Mitch Anderson
on
It’s a massive subsidy to Equinor, the Norwegian oil company behind the Bay du Nord offshore oil project.
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch speaking at a North Sea oil rig owned by a Conservative donor in March 2026. Credit: PA Images
uk/The Vested Interests Lobbying for North Sea Oil and Gas Expansion
By Sam Bright
on
Fossil fuel interests and climate science deniers have been leading the charge for more drilling.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Equinor CEO Anders Opedal meeting to discuss the proposed Bay Du Nord project. Credit: Mark Carney/Facebook
Canada's Oil Industry Is Trying to Cash in on Iran War
By Mitch Anderson
on
Canadian politicians and pundits are leveraging Trump’s war with Iran to expand fossil fuel infrastructure.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Credit: Mark Carney/Facebook
Mark Carney’s Pipeline MOU With Danielle Smith Has Been A Disaster
By Mitch Anderson
on
First Nations are furious, environmentalists feel betrayed, oil companies are demanding more, and the clock is ticking.
President Donald Trump. Credit: Donald J. Trump Youtube
Alberta Separatism Has Always Been About Joining Trump’s America
By Mitch Anderson
on
Leaders of the Alberta separatist movement are insisting they do not want to become the U.S.’s 51st state, but their actions (and own words) say otherwise.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Credit: Danielle Smith X account
Michigan Sues Fossil Fuel Companies While Alberta Protects Them
By Mitch Anderson
on
While Michigan lawmakers are taking fossil fuel companies to court for delaying the green transition, the Alberta government is hampering clean energy.
Lord Ed Vaizey addresses the Advertising Association's annual conference in London on February 5, 2026. Credit: Advertising Association/YouTube
Industry Pushes Back on UK Ad Bans
By Ellen Ormesher
on
As calls grow for the government to ban fossil fuel advertising, Lord Vaizey warns against stricter regulation.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK. Credit: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons (CC by 2.0)
The Political Roots of Nigel Farage and Reform UK Stretch Back To Alberta
By Mitch Anderson
on
It turns out oil and gas aren’t Alberta’s only hazardous exports.

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Analysis
Despite Trump Actions, the Most Dangerous Climate Argument Today Isn’t Denial — It’s Delay
ByJoakim Kulin and Ekaterina Rhodes
on
Belief in climate change is rising, but action stalls. New research reveals how subtle narratives are slowing policy – and how to fight back.
Despite the growing awareness that climate change is real, as evidenced by communities facing floods like this one in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the politics of climate action remain stuck. Credit: National Park Service
Analysis
Carney Government Wants To ‘Provide’ the Fossil Fuels for Trump’s AI Strategy
ByMitch Anderson
on
The Liberals once talked tough about distancing Canada from the U.S. Now they seem eager to profit from the president’s agenda.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal, Tech vs Climate
Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson. Credit: Tim Hodgson/Facebook
Analysis
Mark Carney Pledges $1B in Taxpayer Money for a 'Carbon Bomb' Project
ByMitch Anderson
on
It’s a massive subsidy to Equinor, the Norwegian oil company behind the Bay du Nord offshore oil project.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Equinor CEO Anders Opedal meeting to discuss the proposed Bay Du Nord project. Credit: Mark Carney/Facebook
Analysis
uk/The Vested Interests Lobbying for North Sea Oil and Gas Expansion
BySam Bright
on
Fossil fuel interests and climate science deniers have been leading the charge for more drilling.
Series: Defending-UK-Democracy
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch speaking at a North Sea oil rig owned by a Conservative donor in March 2026. Credit: PA Images
Analysis
Canada's Oil Industry Is Trying to Cash in on Iran War
ByMitch Anderson
on
Canadian politicians and pundits are leveraging Trump’s war with Iran to expand fossil fuel infrastructure.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Equinor CEO Anders Opedal meeting to discuss the proposed Bay Du Nord project. Credit: Mark Carney/Facebook
Analysis
Mark Carney’s Pipeline MOU With Danielle Smith Has Been A Disaster
ByMitch Anderson
on
First Nations are furious, environmentalists feel betrayed, oil companies are demanding more, and the clock is ticking.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Credit: Mark Carney/Facebook
Analysis
Alberta Separatism Has Always Been About Joining Trump’s America
ByMitch Anderson
on
Leaders of the Alberta separatist movement are insisting they do not want to become the U.S.’s 51st state, but their actions (and own words) say otherwise.
President Donald Trump. Credit: Donald J. Trump Youtube
Analysis
Michigan Sues Fossil Fuel Companies While Alberta Protects Them
ByMitch Anderson
on
While Michigan lawmakers are taking fossil fuel companies to court for delaying the green transition, the Alberta government is hampering clean energy.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Credit: Danielle Smith X account
Analysis
Industry Pushes Back on UK Ad Bans
ByEllen Ormesher
on
As calls grow for the government to ban fossil fuel advertising, Lord Vaizey warns against stricter regulation.
Series: Advertising & PR Industry
Lord Ed Vaizey addresses the Advertising Association's annual conference in London on February 5, 2026. Credit: Advertising Association/YouTube
Analysis
The Political Roots of Nigel Farage and Reform UK Stretch Back To Alberta
ByMitch Anderson
on
It turns out oil and gas aren’t Alberta’s only hazardous exports.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK. Credit: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons (CC by 2.0)