Automakers Respond Brilliantly to Incentives

onDec 11, 2007 @ 09:15 PST

Sometimes saving the world from global warming is as simple as removing a badly designed roof-rack …

That’s just one of the innovations that automakers have tried in the last year in an effort to win rebates for efficiency or avoid penalties for excessive gas consumption. It’s a perfect demonstration of how intelligently industry can react when given appropriate incentives.

The big car companies are still a long way from the 200+ mpg Aptera – but even the tiny incentives currently in place are making a difference. Imagine what would happen if we started taking the issue seriously and offering more enthusiastic encouragement?

By Richard Littlemore

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Canadian Oil Executives’ Stock Holdings Increased by Over $1 Billion Amid War and Wildfires

ByMitch Anderson

onAug 27, 2026 @ 11:14 PDT

Executives at Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Suncor, and Imperial Oil saw their personal stock holdings and options skyrocket this year, according to a DeSmog analysis.

Canadian Intelligence Warned About Climate Conspiracies. This MP Kept Spreading Them.

ByMary Stuart

onAug 24, 2026 @ 08:28 PDT

As wildfires rage across the country, Cheryl Gallant continues to spread climate misinformation after a CSIS report said her conspiracy theories could increase the “threat of serious violence”.