DeSmog

Taylor Noakes

About

Taylor C. Noakes is an independent journalist and public historian.

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A new report might vindicate environmentalists, but it’s unlikely to change provincial restrictions on wind and solar development, experts say.

A new report might vindicate environmentalists, but it’s unlikely to change provincial restrictions on wind and solar development, experts say.
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Athabasca Chipewyan Chief Allan Adam announced the lawsuit during community consultation in northern Alberta.

Athabasca Chipewyan Chief Allan Adam announced the lawsuit during community consultation in northern Alberta.
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One industry advocate called Premier Danielle Smith’s new rules for renewable projects a ‘soft moratorium.’

One industry advocate called Premier Danielle Smith’s new rules for renewable projects a ‘soft moratorium.’
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An independent analysis released Tuesday found the country’s pension funds are failing their fiduciary duties.

An independent analysis released Tuesday found the country’s pension funds are failing their fiduciary duties.
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Stanford researcher's analysis suggests that a controversial plan to capture and store carbon from 34 ethanol "flex-fuel" plants will not substantially reduce CO2 pollution.

Stanford researcher's analysis suggests that a controversial plan to capture and store carbon from 34 ethanol "flex-fuel" plants will not substantially reduce CO2 pollution.
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A Canadian MP has proposed a ban on deceptive fossil fuel advertising inspired by the anti-tobacco movement.

A Canadian MP has proposed a ban on deceptive fossil fuel advertising inspired by the anti-tobacco movement.
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Following street rallies that outnumbered New Orleans conference delegates, President Joe Biden announced a pause on new LNG exports.

Following street rallies that outnumbered New Orleans conference delegates, President Joe Biden announced a pause on new LNG exports.
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Members of Sunrise Movement New Orleans call out industry leaders for destructive LNG export buildout in the state.

Members of Sunrise Movement New Orleans call out industry leaders for destructive LNG export buildout in the state.
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Smith’s latest attack on Canada’s carbon tax laws includes a misleading argument about electrified home heating.

Smith’s latest attack on Canada’s carbon tax laws includes a misleading argument about electrified home heating.
Analysis
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Members of Canada’s leading Atlas Network affiliates wrote some of the opinion pieces that claimed the regulations are “destined to fail.”

Members of Canada’s leading Atlas Network affiliates wrote some of the opinion pieces that claimed the regulations are “destined to fail.”