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A woman stands in front of a blue podium that says 'Alberta's energy future'
Danielle Smith’s Pipeline Without a Proponent Is All Dollars and No Sense
By Mitch Anderson
on
Canada has a higher calling than wasting time and political capital indulging fossil fuel fever dreams.
Canada has a higher calling than wasting time and political capital indulging fossil fuel fever dreams.
Two construction workers install solar panels.
Renewables Are a Global Economic Engine, Not a Culture War Threat
By Mitch Anderson
on
Energy companies are learning this lesson faster than Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Energy companies are learning this lesson faster than Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Ten chimney sweeps stand on a roof in 1905.
What ‘Chimney Sweep Testicle’ Can Teach Us About Fossil Fuels’ Staggering Health Consequences
By Mitch Anderson
on
Coal, oil and gas have been killing people for centuries. We’re still paying for it.
Coal, oil and gas have been killing people for centuries. We’re still paying for it.
President Donald Trump (left) and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith (right)
Understanding Alberta’s Expensive, Ideological War on Renewable Energy
By Mitch Anderson
on
Premier Danielle Smith and U.S. President Donald Trump are weaponizing the powers of the state against wind and solar energy generation.
Premier Danielle Smith and U.S. President Donald Trump are weaponizing the powers of the state against wind and solar energy generation.
Two side-by-side photos of Mark Carney as prime minister (left) and as Bank of England governor (right)
Mark Carney’s Climate Warning from 2015 and the Perils of Pragmatism
By Mitch Anderson
on
Canada’s PM once cautioned that most fossil fuel reserves will become unburnable. What happened?
Canada’s PM once cautioned that most fossil fuel reserves will become unburnable. What happened?
A black-and-white photo of a light-skinned middle-aged man against an orange background.
Meet the Canadian Aiding Trump’s 'Insane' War on Climate Science
By Jen St. Denis
on
Ross McKitrick claims his views have long been ‘overlooked.’ Now his work is helping guide the MAGA assault on climate regulations.
Ross McKitrick claims his views have long been ‘overlooked.’ Now his work is helping guide the MAGA assault on climate regulations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
The Peak Numbers Canada’s Oil-Friendly Newspapers Keep Ignoring
By Mitch Anderson
on
Will fast-tracked oil sands infrastructure become stranded assets in four years? You won’t read about it in Canada’s mainstream outlets.
Will fast-tracked oil sands infrastructure become stranded assets in four years? You won’t read about it in Canada’s mainstream outlets.
Kathryn Marshall appears on CBC's Power & Politics with Evan Solomon in 2012.
Who Is Kathryn Marshall, Lawyer for Ex-CBC Host Claiming Anti-Conservative Bias?
By Taylor Noakes
on
Marshall, former spokesperson for the Ethical Oil Institute, was an early architect of the ‘foreign funded anti-pipeline protester’ controversy.
Marshall, former spokesperson for the Ethical Oil Institute, was an early architect of the ‘foreign funded anti-pipeline protester’ controversy.
Fire comes out the top of an industrial structure, with trees surrounding
Carney’s LNG Push Will Cause BC Fracking to Skyrocket, Expert Warns
By Daniel Mesec
on
More than 30,000 wells needed over the next 25 years for new LNG export projects, calculates renowned earth scientist David Hughes.
More than 30,000 wells needed over the next 25 years for new LNG export projects, calculates renowned earth scientist David Hughes.
Oil Sands Expansion Hasn’t Brought the Prosperity Alberta's Leaders Promised
By Mitch Anderson
on
Premier Danielle Smith has thrown around some vastly inflated figures. Global energy forecasters aren’t buying it.
Premier Danielle Smith has thrown around some vastly inflated figures. Global energy forecasters aren’t buying it.

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Analysis
Danielle Smith’s Pipeline Without a Proponent Is All Dollars and No Sense
ByMitch Anderson
on

Canada has a higher calling than wasting time and political capital indulging fossil fuel fever dreams.

Canada has a higher calling than wasting time and political capital indulging fossil fuel fever dreams.
A woman stands in front of a blue podium that says 'Alberta's energy future'
Analysis
Renewables Are a Global Economic Engine, Not a Culture War Threat
ByMitch Anderson
on

Energy companies are learning this lesson faster than Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Energy companies are learning this lesson faster than Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Two construction workers install solar panels.
Analysis
What ‘Chimney Sweep Testicle’ Can Teach Us About Fossil Fuels’ Staggering Health Consequences
ByMitch Anderson
on

Coal, oil and gas have been killing people for centuries. We’re still paying for it.

Coal, oil and gas have been killing people for centuries. We’re still paying for it.
Ten chimney sweeps stand on a roof in 1905.
Analysis
Understanding Alberta’s Expensive, Ideological War on Renewable Energy
ByMitch Anderson
on

Premier Danielle Smith and U.S. President Donald Trump are weaponizing the powers of the state against wind and solar energy generation.

Premier Danielle Smith and U.S. President Donald Trump are weaponizing the powers of the state against wind and solar energy generation.
President Donald Trump (left) and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith (right)
Analysis
Mark Carney’s Climate Warning from 2015 and the Perils of Pragmatism
ByMitch Anderson
on

Canada’s PM once cautioned that most fossil fuel reserves will become unburnable. What happened?

Canada’s PM once cautioned that most fossil fuel reserves will become unburnable. What happened?
Two side-by-side photos of Mark Carney as prime minister (left) and as Bank of England governor (right)
Meet the Canadian Aiding Trump’s 'Insane' War on Climate Science
ByJen St. Denis
on

Ross McKitrick claims his views have long been ‘overlooked.’ Now his work is helping guide the MAGA assault on climate regulations.

Ross McKitrick claims his views have long been ‘overlooked.’ Now his work is helping guide the MAGA assault on climate regulations.
A black-and-white photo of a light-skinned middle-aged man against an orange background.
Analysis
The Peak Numbers Canada’s Oil-Friendly Newspapers Keep Ignoring
ByMitch Anderson
on

Will fast-tracked oil sands infrastructure become stranded assets in four years? You won’t read about it in Canada’s mainstream outlets.

Will fast-tracked oil sands infrastructure become stranded assets in four years? You won’t read about it in Canada’s mainstream outlets.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Who Is Kathryn Marshall, Lawyer for Ex-CBC Host Claiming Anti-Conservative Bias?
ByTaylor Noakes
on

Marshall, former spokesperson for the Ethical Oil Institute, was an early architect of the ‘foreign funded anti-pipeline protester’ controversy.

Marshall, former spokesperson for the Ethical Oil Institute, was an early architect of the ‘foreign funded anti-pipeline protester’ controversy.
Kathryn Marshall appears on CBC's Power & Politics with Evan Solomon in 2012.
Carney’s LNG Push Will Cause BC Fracking to Skyrocket, Expert Warns
ByDaniel Mesec
on

More than 30,000 wells needed over the next 25 years for new LNG export projects, calculates renowned earth scientist David Hughes.

More than 30,000 wells needed over the next 25 years for new LNG export projects, calculates renowned earth scientist David Hughes.
Series: Mark Carney’s Climate Betrayal
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Fire comes out the top of an industrial structure, with trees surrounding
Analysis
Oil Sands Expansion Hasn’t Brought the Prosperity Alberta's Leaders Promised
ByMitch Anderson
on

Premier Danielle Smith has thrown around some vastly inflated figures. Global energy forecasters aren’t buying it.

Premier Danielle Smith has thrown around some vastly inflated figures. Global energy forecasters aren’t buying it.