Toronto Star Backs BC Carbon Tax

onApr 15, 2009 @ 19:05 PDT

In an editorial under the headline: “Carbon tax battle may not be over,” the Toronto Star has taken note of the issue that is currently dominating the BC election conversation.

The Star concludes:

“…American commentators, ranging from New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman to right-wing economist Arthur Laffer, are calling for a carbon tax as an alternative to cap-and-trade. ‘Since the opponents of cap-and-trade are going to pillory it as a tax anyway, why not go for the real thing – a simple, transparent, economy-wide carbon tax?’ asked Friedman in his column last weekend.

“Why not, indeed.”

By Richard Littlemore

uk/Oil Lobbyists, Anti-Abortion Groups, and Tech Giants Flock to Reform Conference

BySam Bright

onSep 2, 2026 @ 04:57 PDT

Nigel Farage’s party is welcoming polluting interests and radical pressure groups to its annual gathering.

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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”.