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‘Absurdly High’: Alberta Considering Almost 21 GW of Gas-Powered Data Centres
By David Falk and Mary Stuart
on
Expert warns that would require 200 billion litres of water and explode Canada’s emissions.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith (centre) with Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education and Minister of Technology and Innovation, Federal Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and the CEO of the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute announcing Alberta’s $50 million investment into AI innovation. Credit: Danielle Smith/ Facebook
Alberta Utility Bills Are Set To Spike And Data Centres Are To Blame
By Mitch Anderson
on
Albertans pay the highest electricity rates in the country and new gas plants for AI data centres could drive costs up further.
Credit: Mike Newbry on Unsplash
A Database of Canada’s Fossil Fuel Lobbyists
By Taylor Noakes
on
Some lobby organizations that work for environmental organizations also work for the fossil fuel industry.
Enbridge is one of several gas companies hyping AI data centres on investor calls. Credit: Mack Male (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Canadian Gas CEOs Are Hyping AI Data Centres to Investors as a Lifeline for Their Industry
By Mitch Anderson
on
Investor call transcripts show that gas companies see the data centre build-out as their next growth sector, even as the energy transition accelerates.
CCPIB has elected a new board member with ties to the fossil fuel industry, as it faces criticism for its climate record. Credit: Friends of the Earth International (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s Concerning Growth in Fossil Fuel Ties
By Taylor Noakes
on
The addition of the Canadian Natural Resources Limited director expands fossil fuel representation on the board overseeing nearly $800 billion in retirement savings, as CPPIB faces scrutiny over its climate strategy.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing the Canada Strong Fund. Credit: Prime Minister of Canada/YouTube
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things Like a Real Sovereign Wealth Fund 
By Mitch Anderson
on
Carney’s “Canada Strong” fund exposes the nation’s resource kryptonite: leaving critical decisions to local governments captured by industry interests.
Credit: Sari Williams
Mark Carney Advisor Says AI Data Centres ‘Provide Markets’ For Gas
By Geoff Dembicki and Jen St. Denis
on
Boosting energy production is one of the top ‘public policy benefits to Canada’ of data centres, internal Privy Council document explains.
Credit: Sari Williams/DeSmog
TikTok’s Climate Pledges Collide with Sponsorship of Climate Deniers
By Rei Takver
on
By backing a right-wing Canadian conference featuring anti-climate speakers, experts warn TikTok has “abandoned” its commitments to combat climate misinformation.
Construction Work on Trans Mountain Pipeline - Outside Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. Credit: Adam Jones (CC BY 2.0)
‘Economic Reconciliation’ Means Faster Approval Times for Fossil Fuel and Mining Projects
By Taylor Noakes
on
DeSmog obtained audio from a summit where industry talked candidly about how Indigenous partnerships ‘de-risk’ projects.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing their bi-lateral agreement on the implementation of matters related to their November 2025 MOU, which included advancing the Pathways carbon capture and storage project. (Credit: Danielle Smith/Youtube)
The Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture Project Was Always a Boondoggle 
By Mitch Anderson
on
Instead of delivering on its promised CCS project, the Oil Sands Alliance is turning up the heat on Ottawa to rollback environmental regulations, and government is capitulating.

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‘Absurdly High’: Alberta Considering Almost 21 GW of Gas-Powered Data Centres
ByDavid Falk and Mary Stuart
on
Expert warns that would require 200 billion litres of water and explode Canada’s emissions.
Credit: Sari Williams/DeSmog and Sergey Pesterev/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Analysis
Alberta Utility Bills Are Set To Spike And Data Centres Are To Blame
ByMitch Anderson
on
Albertans pay the highest electricity rates in the country and new gas plants for AI data centres could drive costs up further.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith (centre) with Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education and Minister of Technology and Innovation, Federal Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and the CEO of the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute announcing Alberta’s $50 million investment into AI innovation. Credit: Danielle Smith/ Facebook
A Database of Canada’s Fossil Fuel Lobbyists
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Some lobby organizations that work for environmental organizations also work for the fossil fuel industry.
Credit: Mike Newbry on Unsplash
Analysis
Canadian Gas CEOs Are Hyping AI Data Centres to Investors as a Lifeline for Their Industry
ByMitch Anderson
on
Investor call transcripts show that gas companies see the data centre build-out as their next growth sector, even as the energy transition accelerates.
Enbridge is one of several gas companies hyping AI data centres on investor calls. Credit: Mack Male (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s Concerning Growth in Fossil Fuel Ties
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The addition of the Canadian Natural Resources Limited director expands fossil fuel representation on the board overseeing nearly $800 billion in retirement savings, as CPPIB faces scrutiny over its climate strategy.
CCPIB has elected a new board member with ties to the fossil fuel industry, as it faces criticism for its climate record. Credit: Friends of the Earth International (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Analysis
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things Like a Real Sovereign Wealth Fund 
ByMitch Anderson
on
Carney’s “Canada Strong” fund exposes the nation’s resource kryptonite: leaving critical decisions to local governments captured by industry interests.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing the Canada Strong Fund. Credit: Prime Minister of Canada/YouTube
Mark Carney Advisor Says AI Data Centres ‘Provide Markets’ For Gas
ByGeoff Dembicki and Jen St. Denis
on
Boosting energy production is one of the top ‘public policy benefits to Canada’ of data centres, internal Privy Council document explains.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Credit: Sari Williams
TikTok’s Climate Pledges Collide with Sponsorship of Climate Deniers
ByRei Takver
on
By backing a right-wing Canadian conference featuring anti-climate speakers, experts warn TikTok has “abandoned” its commitments to combat climate misinformation.
Series: Tech vs Climate
Credit: Sari Williams/DeSmog
‘Economic Reconciliation’ Means Faster Approval Times for Fossil Fuel and Mining Projects
ByTaylor Noakes
on
DeSmog obtained audio from a summit where industry talked candidly about how Indigenous partnerships ‘de-risk’ projects.
Construction Work on Trans Mountain Pipeline - Outside Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. Credit: Adam Jones (CC BY 2.0)
Analysis
The Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture Project Was Always a Boondoggle 
ByMitch Anderson
on
Instead of delivering on its promised CCS project, the Oil Sands Alliance is turning up the heat on Ottawa to rollback environmental regulations, and government is capitulating.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing their bi-lateral agreement on the implementation of matters related to their November 2025 MOU, which included advancing the Pathways carbon capture and storage project. (Credit: Danielle Smith/Youtube)