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Premier Danielle Smith speaks at the UCP annual meeting, where delegates voted for an erroneous resolution claiming atmospheric CO2 is at a 1,000-year low.
Alberta Conservatives Are Making Up Their Own Climate Facts
By Mitch Anderson
on
Carbon myths, UN conspiracies and more magical thinking on display at the partyโ€™s annual meeting.
Carbon myths, UN conspiracies and more magical thinking on display at the partyโ€™s annual meeting.
Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February 2024. Credit: Zach D. Roberts
Why Alberta Shouldnโ€™t Be Celebrating Trumpโ€™s Election Win
By Mitch Anderson
on
Premier Danielle Smith can expect new tariffs, fewer revenue streams, and a provincial deficit brought on by lowered oil prices.
Premier Danielle Smith can expect new tariffs, fewer revenue streams, and a provincial deficit brought on by lowered oil prices.
Worldโ€™s Biggest Meatpacker JBS Wants Public Money to Fight Climate Change
By Gil Alessi
on
Major Brazilian polluter champions agribusiness as a solution to hunger at G20.
Major Brazilian polluter champions agribusiness as a solution to hunger at G20.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced a billion climate financing platform at COP29. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Canada Promises Climate Reparations at COP29 While Courting Big Oil at Home
By Mitch Anderson
on
With spotlight on politicians and their pledges in Baku, fossil fuel lobbyists are racking up private meetings with Trudeauโ€™s government.
With spotlight on politicians and their pledges in Baku, fossil fuel lobbyists are racking up private meetings with Trudeauโ€™s government.
uk/COP Wonโ€™t Survive for Long Unless We Tackle Climate Corruption
By Brice Bรถhmer
on
The flagship summit is at risk of turning into a tool for authoritarian petrostates.
The flagship summit is at risk of turning into a tool for authoritarian petrostates.
Norwegian Oil Giant's Plan to Capture UK's Carbon Is Fraught With Risks
By Edward Donnelly
on
The new Labour government is pledging billions to support projects based on climate-heating natural gas.
The new Labour government is pledging billions to support projects based on climate-heating natural gas.
uk/How Saudi Arabiaโ€™s Neom Giga Project Became a Global Showroom of False Climate Solutions
By Lyse Mauvais
on
Alongside other European powers, the UK is helping to supercharge Saudi Arabiaโ€™s attempt to hijack the global sustainability agenda.
Alongside other European powers, the UK is helping to supercharge Saudi Arabiaโ€™s attempt to hijack the global sustainability agenda.
Aerial view of a Syncrude oil sands mine and tailings dam in northeastern Alberta.
Albertaโ€™s Oil Sands Operators Still Wonโ€™t Pay for Their Own Cleanup
By Mitch Anderson
on
Taxpayers are on the hook as the bitumen extraction industry continues to play by its own rules.
Taxpayers are on the hook as the bitumen extraction industry continues to play by its own rules.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Why Alberta Should Scrap Its Misleading $7 Million Ad Blitz
By Mitch Anderson
on
The province launched its โ€˜scrap the capโ€™ campaign while burdening every Albertan household with $70,000 in oil industry liabilities.
The province launched its โ€˜scrap the capโ€™ campaign while burdening every Albertan household with $70,000 in oil industry liabilities.
Oil Companies Insist Carbon Capture Is Safe โ€“ So Why Are Albertans Saddled with the Risks?
By Mitch Anderson
on
Proposed new rules for CCS projects transfer long-term liabilities to the province.
Proposed new rules for CCS projects transfer long-term liabilities to the province.

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Alberta Conservatives Are Making Up Their Own Climate Facts
ByMitch Anderson
on

Carbon myths, UN conspiracies and more magical thinking on display at the partyโ€™s annual meeting.

Carbon myths, UN conspiracies and more magical thinking on display at the partyโ€™s annual meeting.
Premier Danielle Smith speaks at the UCP annual meeting, where delegates voted for an erroneous resolution claiming atmospheric CO2 is at a 1,000-year low.
Analysis
Why Alberta Shouldnโ€™t Be Celebrating Trumpโ€™s Election Win
ByMitch Anderson
on

Premier Danielle Smith can expect new tariffs, fewer revenue streams, and a provincial deficit brought on by lowered oil prices.

Premier Danielle Smith can expect new tariffs, fewer revenue streams, and a provincial deficit brought on by lowered oil prices.
Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February 2024. Credit: Zach D. Roberts
Analysis
Worldโ€™s Biggest Meatpacker JBS Wants Public Money to Fight Climate Change
ByGil Alessi
on

Major Brazilian polluter champions agribusiness as a solution to hunger at G20.

Major Brazilian polluter champions agribusiness as a solution to hunger at G20.
Series: Shining a Light on Big Ag’s Climate Push
Series: Big Ag's Climate Push
Analysis
Canada Promises Climate Reparations at COP29 While Courting Big Oil at Home
ByMitch Anderson
on

With spotlight on politicians and their pledges in Baku, fossil fuel lobbyists are racking up private meetings with Trudeauโ€™s government.

With spotlight on politicians and their pledges in Baku, fossil fuel lobbyists are racking up private meetings with Trudeauโ€™s government.
Series: COP29 Coverage
Series: COP29 Coverage
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced a billion climate financing platform at COP29. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Analysis
uk/COP Wonโ€™t Survive for Long Unless We Tackle Climate Corruption
ByBrice Bรถhmer
on

The flagship summit is at risk of turning into a tool for authoritarian petrostates.

The flagship summit is at risk of turning into a tool for authoritarian petrostates.
Series: COP29 Coverage
Series: COP29 Coverage
Analysis
Norwegian Oil Giant's Plan to Capture UK's Carbon Is Fraught With Risks
ByEdward Donnelly
on

The new Labour government is pledging billions to support projects based on climate-heating natural gas.

The new Labour government is pledging billions to support projects based on climate-heating natural gas.
Series: How Europe’s Plans to Capture Carbon Risk Prolonging the Fossil Era
Series: Investigating Carbon Capture in Europe
Analysis
uk/How Saudi Arabiaโ€™s Neom Giga Project Became a Global Showroom of False Climate Solutions
ByLyse Mauvais
on

Alongside other European powers, the UK is helping to supercharge Saudi Arabiaโ€™s attempt to hijack the global sustainability agenda.

Alongside other European powers, the UK is helping to supercharge Saudi Arabiaโ€™s attempt to hijack the global sustainability agenda.
Analysis
Albertaโ€™s Oil Sands Operators Still Wonโ€™t Pay for Their Own Cleanup
ByMitch Anderson
on

Taxpayers are on the hook as the bitumen extraction industry continues to play by its own rules.

Taxpayers are on the hook as the bitumen extraction industry continues to play by its own rules.
Aerial view of a Syncrude oil sands mine and tailings dam in northeastern Alberta.
Analysis
Why Alberta Should Scrap Its Misleading $7 Million Ad Blitz
ByMitch Anderson
on

The province launched its โ€˜scrap the capโ€™ campaign while burdening every Albertan household with $70,000 in oil industry liabilities.

The province launched its โ€˜scrap the capโ€™ campaign while burdening every Albertan household with $70,000 in oil industry liabilities.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Analysis
Oil Companies Insist Carbon Capture Is Safe โ€“ So Why Are Albertans Saddled with the Risks?
ByMitch Anderson
on

Proposed new rules for CCS projects transfer long-term liabilities to the province.

Proposed new rules for CCS projects transfer long-term liabilities to the province.

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