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Woodside Energy’s recent spill dumped about 17,000 gallons of wastewater into the Indian Ocean northwest of the World Heritage site Ningaloo Reef. Credit:
Safety Warnings Follow Australia’s Woodside Energy to U.S. as $17 Billion LNG Project Moves Ahead
By Sharon Kelly
on
Just as Trump moves to weaken LNG rules, environmentalists are alarmed by the oil giant’s toxic spills, work violations, and a risky expansion.
At the 2025 Global Energy Show Canada, OPEC’s Secretary General Haitham al-Ghais criticized the International Energy Agency (IEA) for what he termed “flip-flopping” on their projections for future oil demand. Credit: Instagram/OPEC
OPEC Projections on Future Oil Demand Overly Optimistic, Experts Warn
By Taylor Noakes
on
Global Energy Show Canada attendees enthusiastically repeated positive oil forecast despite reports showing steep drop over next five years.
A screenshot of Oilfield Witness's video on YouTube of the xAI Colossus Data Centre in Memphis, Tennessee (Screenshot: Gas Outlook/Nick Cunningham; video still: Oilfield Witness)
us/xAI Data Center Emits Plumes of Pollution, New Video Shows
By Nick Cunningham
on
A massive data center at xAI’s controversial site in Memphis, Tennessee is emitting huge plumes of pollution, according to footage recorded by an environmental watchdog group.
Natural gas power plant under construction on a river bank in Texas.
us/In Texas, AI Gold Rush Helps Spur Demand for Over 100 New Gas Plants
By Joe Fassler
on
State may be “rubber stamping” some air pollution permits, according to new report on the boom.
Premier Danielle Smith
Danielle Smith Pitches Tanker Ban Exception for Prince Rupert Pipeline Terminal
By Taylor Noakes
on
The Alberta premier suggested feds could “carve” the northern port out of the legislation, making way for a new oil corridor to the coast.
A gas flare in Romania. Credit: Clean Air Task Force (CC BY 2.0)
Oil and Gas Lobby Behind ‘Concerted’ Attempt to Weaken EU Methane Policy, Research Finds
By Stella Levantesi
on
Reopening the legislation “would be like destroying a bridge [the EU] spent a lot of time building,” experts say.
Did Carney embarrass himself by touting 'decarbonized oil' last week?
Earth to Mark Carney: ‘Decarbonized Oil’ Is as Real as Vitamin Cigarettes
By Mitch Anderson
on
Canada's new PM parroted industry nonsense after a meeting with premiers last week.
Separatist Bruce Pardy called for 'political revolution' at the Alberta Republican launch last month.
Shoot First, Then Aim: A Look at Alberta’s Petrostate Separatists
By Danielle Paradis
on
More than 400 people gathered in Red Deer for the launch of a new political party calling for an anti-Canada uprising.
Tim Hodgson and Bjorn Lomborg
Carbon Capture ‘Not Going to Happen,’ Top Fossil Fuel Advocate Predicts
By Geoff Dembicki
on
In audio obtained by DeSmog, Bjorn Lomborg told a Fraser Institute event in Vancouver that the technology is way too expensive to be viable.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage with the party’s regional mayors and local leaders in May 2025. Credit: Reform UK / YouTube
uk/Fossil Fuels and Fake LTNs: Reform’s Five Biggest Climate Clangers Since Local Elections
By Adam Barnett
on
Newly in power, Nigel Farage’s party is testing its anti-climate playbook.

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Safety Warnings Follow Australia’s Woodside Energy to U.S. as $17 Billion LNG Project Moves Ahead
BySharon Kelly
on
Just as Trump moves to weaken LNG rules, environmentalists are alarmed by the oil giant’s toxic spills, work violations, and a risky expansion.
Woodside Energy’s recent spill dumped about 17,000 gallons of wastewater into the Indian Ocean northwest of the World Heritage site Ningaloo Reef. Credit:
OPEC Projections on Future Oil Demand Overly Optimistic, Experts Warn
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Global Energy Show Canada attendees enthusiastically repeated positive oil forecast despite reports showing steep drop over next five years.
At the 2025 Global Energy Show Canada, OPEC’s Secretary General Haitham al-Ghais criticized the International Energy Agency (IEA) for what he termed “flip-flopping” on their projections for future oil demand. Credit: Instagram/OPEC
us/xAI Data Center Emits Plumes of Pollution, New Video Shows
ByNick Cunningham
on
A massive data center at xAI’s controversial site in Memphis, Tennessee is emitting huge plumes of pollution, according to footage recorded by an environmental watchdog group.
Series: Tech vs Climate
A screenshot of Oilfield Witness's video on YouTube of the xAI Colossus Data Centre in Memphis, Tennessee (Screenshot: Gas Outlook/Nick Cunningham; video still: Oilfield Witness)
us/In Texas, AI Gold Rush Helps Spur Demand for Over 100 New Gas Plants
ByJoe Fassler
on
State may be “rubber stamping” some air pollution permits, according to new report on the boom.
Series: Tech vs Climate
Natural gas power plant under construction on a river bank in Texas.
Danielle Smith Pitches Tanker Ban Exception for Prince Rupert Pipeline Terminal
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The Alberta premier suggested feds could “carve” the northern port out of the legislation, making way for a new oil corridor to the coast.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Premier Danielle Smith
Oil and Gas Lobby Behind ‘Concerted’ Attempt to Weaken EU Methane Policy, Research Finds
ByStella Levantesi
on
Reopening the legislation “would be like destroying a bridge [the EU] spent a lot of time building,” experts say.
A gas flare in Romania. Credit: Clean Air Task Force (CC BY 2.0)
Analysis
Earth to Mark Carney: ‘Decarbonized Oil’ Is as Real as Vitamin Cigarettes
ByMitch Anderson
on
Canada's new PM parroted industry nonsense after a meeting with premiers last week.
Did Carney embarrass himself by touting 'decarbonized oil' last week?
Shoot First, Then Aim: A Look at Alberta’s Petrostate Separatists
ByDanielle Paradis
on
More than 400 people gathered in Red Deer for the launch of a new political party calling for an anti-Canada uprising.
Separatist Bruce Pardy called for 'political revolution' at the Alberta Republican launch last month.
Carbon Capture ‘Not Going to Happen,’ Top Fossil Fuel Advocate Predicts
ByGeoff Dembicki
on
In audio obtained by DeSmog, Bjorn Lomborg told a Fraser Institute event in Vancouver that the technology is way too expensive to be viable.
Tim Hodgson and Bjorn Lomborg
uk/Fossil Fuels and Fake LTNs: Reform’s Five Biggest Climate Clangers Since Local Elections
ByAdam Barnett
on
Newly in power, Nigel Farage’s party is testing its anti-climate playbook.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage with the party’s regional mayors and local leaders in May 2025. Credit: Reform UK / YouTube