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Arnie Nagy speaks at an anti-Enbridge rally in Prince Rupert in September 2011. Photo: Daniel Mesec
Some First Nations Ready ‘to Rise’ if Poilievre Lifts BC Oil Tanker Ban
By Daniel Mesec
on
A DeSmog dispatch from Prince Rupert, which could be ground zero for Canada’s next big oil export fight.
'EVs are a win for affordability,' says David Suzuki Foundation climate advisor Thomas Green. Credit: Ivan Radic/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
Atlas-Affiliated Think Tank Wants Canada to Pump Breaks on EVs
By Taylor Noakes
on
The Montreal Economic Institute isn’t the only group rehashing misleading industry talking points, say climate experts.
As Trump and Trudeau face off, the biggest U.S. buyers of oil sands crude have revealed how quickly they'll abandon Alberta suppliers.
Tariffs Likely to Crater Canadian Crude Exports to the US, Marathon Tells Investors
By Mitch Anderson
on
The American refiner pitched a pivot away from Alberta suppliers ahead of President Trump’s trade war salvo.
Heather Exner-Pirot is MLI's director of energy, natural resources and environment.
Atlas Network-Affiliated Think Tank Wants Canada’s Greenwashing Law Repealed
By Taylor Noakes
on
Fossil fuel advocates argue Big Oil is being silenced by the consumer protection law.
'Public funding of CCS is a costly gamble,' said IEEFA energy finance analyst Mark Kalegha. Credit: IEEFA
Pathways Carbon Capture Project Is Not Viable, Expert Warns
By Taylor Noakes
on
New report says CCS proposal is a subsidy-dependent 'financial risk' with 'limited revenue potential.'
Construction on the TMX pipeline in British Columbia. Credit: Adam Jones/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Trump and the Energy East Pipeline Revival: Why Canada Shouldn't Waste Billions
By Mitch Anderson
on
A smarter investment? Put that money towards a massive build-out of the nation’s electrical grid to reach projected energy demand instead.
Stewart Muir is the founder and CEO of Resource Works.
Canadian Fossil Fuel Advocate Stewart Muir on ARC Attendees List
By Taylor Noakes
on
The Resource Works founder was registered to attend Jordan Peterson’s conference spotlighting climate deniers, Trump supporters and the religious right.
Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary recently said the 'Wonder Valley' proposal was Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's idea.
The Wheels Are Falling off Alberta’s Gas-Powered AI Data Centre Proposal
By Mitch Anderson
on
Thanks to shifting markets, political scandal, and the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation citing ‘zero consultation’ in its cease and desist letter.
Since November Energy United has spent an estimated ,000 on Meta ads blaming environmentalists for 'weakening' Canada.
Environmentalists ‘Weaken’ Canada, Claims Industry Group with Political Ties
By Taylor Noakes
on
Who is funding ‘Energy United’? Connections to CAPP, the Saskatchewan Party, and Alberta’s environment minister Rebecca Schulz offer some clues.
Photo of a spill at a CNRL facility reported in August 2020. Credit: Kevin Timoney
Alberta’s Energy Regulator Is ‘Fully Captured’ by Industry, Study Finds
By Danielle Paradis
on
The AER significantly underreports the number and scale of spills, says researcher Kevin Timoney.

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Some First Nations Ready ‘to Rise’ if Poilievre Lifts BC Oil Tanker Ban
ByDaniel Mesec
on
A DeSmog dispatch from Prince Rupert, which could be ground zero for Canada’s next big oil export fight.
Arnie Nagy speaks at an anti-Enbridge rally in Prince Rupert in September 2011. Photo: Daniel Mesec
Atlas-Affiliated Think Tank Wants Canada to Pump Breaks on EVs
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The Montreal Economic Institute isn’t the only group rehashing misleading industry talking points, say climate experts.
'EVs are a win for affordability,' says David Suzuki Foundation climate advisor Thomas Green. Credit: Ivan Radic/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
Analysis
Tariffs Likely to Crater Canadian Crude Exports to the US, Marathon Tells Investors
ByMitch Anderson
on
The American refiner pitched a pivot away from Alberta suppliers ahead of President Trump’s trade war salvo.
As Trump and Trudeau face off, the biggest U.S. buyers of oil sands crude have revealed how quickly they'll abandon Alberta suppliers.
Atlas Network-Affiliated Think Tank Wants Canada’s Greenwashing Law Repealed
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Fossil fuel advocates argue Big Oil is being silenced by the consumer protection law.
Heather Exner-Pirot is MLI's director of energy, natural resources and environment.
Pathways Carbon Capture Project Is Not Viable, Expert Warns
ByTaylor Noakes
on
New report says CCS proposal is a subsidy-dependent 'financial risk' with 'limited revenue potential.'
'Public funding of CCS is a costly gamble,' said IEEFA energy finance analyst Mark Kalegha. Credit: IEEFA
Analysis
Trump and the Energy East Pipeline Revival: Why Canada Shouldn't Waste Billions
ByMitch Anderson
on
A smarter investment? Put that money towards a massive build-out of the nation’s electrical grid to reach projected energy demand instead.
Construction on the TMX pipeline in British Columbia. Credit: Adam Jones/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Canadian Fossil Fuel Advocate Stewart Muir on ARC Attendees List
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The Resource Works founder was registered to attend Jordan Peterson’s conference spotlighting climate deniers, Trump supporters and the religious right.
Stewart Muir is the founder and CEO of Resource Works.
Analysis
The Wheels Are Falling off Alberta’s Gas-Powered AI Data Centre Proposal
ByMitch Anderson
on
Thanks to shifting markets, political scandal, and the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation citing ‘zero consultation’ in its cease and desist letter.
Series: Tech vs Climate
Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary recently said the 'Wonder Valley' proposal was Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's idea.
Environmentalists ‘Weaken’ Canada, Claims Industry Group with Political Ties
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Who is funding ‘Energy United’? Connections to CAPP, the Saskatchewan Party, and Alberta’s environment minister Rebecca Schulz offer some clues.
Since November Energy United has spent an estimated ,000 on Meta ads blaming environmentalists for 'weakening' Canada.
Alberta’s Energy Regulator Is ‘Fully Captured’ by Industry, Study Finds
ByDanielle Paradis
on
The AER significantly underreports the number and scale of spills, says researcher Kevin Timoney.
Photo of a spill at a CNRL facility reported in August 2020. Credit: Kevin Timoney