Is Canadian Government Muzzling the Messengers?

onMar 15, 2010 @ 07:34 PDT

A dramatic reduction in Canadian media coverage of climate change science issues is the result of the Harper government introducing new rules in 2007 to control interviews by Environment Canada scientists with journalists, says a newly released federal document. “Scientists have noticed a major reduction in the number of requests, particularly from high profile media, who often have same-day deadlines,” said the Environment Canada document. “Media coverage of climate change science, our most high-profile issue, has been reduced by over 80 per cent.”

By Ross Gelbspan

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uk/Reform ‘Cosying Up to Authoritarian Petrostate’

ByAdam Barnett and Sam Bright

onJan 9, 2026 @ 03:08 PST

Key members of Nigel Farage’s pro-oil party have been forging financial ties to the UAE.

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uk/Nigel Farage Accepted £10,000 Gifts from Petrostate

BySam Bright

onJan 7, 2026 @ 03:00 PST

The leader of Reform, a pro-oil party, received lavish hospitality from Abu Dhabi.

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How MAGA Changed the World in 2025, and What Comes Next

ByGeoff Dembicki

onDec 22, 2025 @ 03:30 PST

Across the U.S., UK, Europe, and Canada, Donald Trump and his allies worked tirelessly to supercharge climate denial, boost fossil fuels, and foment political chaos.