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Prime Minister Mark Carney. Credit: Facebook
Carney Government Knew Carbon Capture Was ‘Very Limited,’ Docs Show
By Geoff Dembicki
on
Briefing notes obtained by DeSmog reveal the Carney government had major knowledge gaps about CCS even as it made the technology central to its climate plan.
President Donald Trump. Credit: Donald J. Trump Youtube
Alberta Separatism Has Always Been About Joining Trump’s America
By Mitch Anderson
on
Leaders of the Alberta separatist movement are insisting they do not want to become the U.S.’s 51st state, but their actions (and own words) say otherwise.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Credit: Danielle Smith X account
Michigan Sues Fossil Fuel Companies While Alberta Protects Them
By Mitch Anderson
on
While Michigan lawmakers are taking fossil fuel companies to court for delaying the green transition, the Alberta government is hampering clean energy.
President Donald Trump. Credit: Gage Skidmore (CC by 2.0)
Canada Pension Plan is Bankrolling Trump’s Fossil Fuel and AI Agenda
By Taylor Noakes
on
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has invested billions in fossil fuel expansion in the United States since Trump’s return to office.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK. Credit: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons (CC by 2.0)
The Political Roots of Nigel Farage and Reform UK Stretch Back To Alberta
By Mitch Anderson
on
It turns out oil and gas aren’t Alberta’s only hazardous exports.
Prime Minister Mark Carney. Credit: Mark Carney Facebook account
Mark Carney’s Goal Is to ‘Increase Our Oil Production,’ Says Former Chief of Staff
By Mary Stuart
on
It’s an energy agenda seemingly at odds with the prime minister’s previous stated commitments to addressing climate change.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Credit: Danielle Smith X account
Alberta Separatism Would be Terrible for Indigenous Rights
By Mitch Anderson
on
For some separatists, ignoring Indigenous rights is not only a side effect of an independent Alberta, but an explicit goal.
Danielle Smith with Jeff Landry (right) and others at Donald Trump inauguration event in January 2025. Credit: Danielle Smith X account
Danielle Smith Working With Trump Official Who Wants to Annex Greenland
By Mary Stuart
on
The Alberta premier belongs to a U.S. group called the Governors Coalition for Energy Security that’s led by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, Trump’s envoy to Greenland.
Mark Cameron worked for Pathways Alliance, a lobby group that has represented some of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies. Credit: Atlantic Council/YouTube
Media Pushing Pro-LNG Report Didn’t Mention Author Worked for Oil and Gas Lobby Firm
By Taylor Noakes
on
Report author Mark Cameron is at Bluesky Strategy Group, which boasts to clients “our team has the reach to get your story told” in Canadian media.
Out of the “Big Four” oil sands giants, 73 percent are foreign-owned and 60 percent U.S.-owned, leaving Canadian investors control over just 27 percent. Credit: DeSmog
Mark Carney Claims Fossil Fuel Expansion Is ‘Canada Strong,’ but U.S. Investors Get the Profits
By Mitch Anderson
on
New data show American capital now controls most of Canada’s oil and gas sector while jobs vanish, royalties lag, and billions flow south.

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Carney Government Knew Carbon Capture Was ‘Very Limited,’ Docs Show
ByGeoff Dembicki
on
Briefing notes obtained by DeSmog reveal the Carney government had major knowledge gaps about CCS even as it made the technology central to its climate plan.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Prime Minister Mark Carney. Credit: Facebook
Analysis
Alberta Separatism Has Always Been About Joining Trump’s America
ByMitch Anderson
on
Leaders of the Alberta separatist movement are insisting they do not want to become the U.S.’s 51st state, but their actions (and own words) say otherwise.
President Donald Trump. Credit: Donald J. Trump Youtube
Analysis
Michigan Sues Fossil Fuel Companies While Alberta Protects Them
ByMitch Anderson
on
While Michigan lawmakers are taking fossil fuel companies to court for delaying the green transition, the Alberta government is hampering clean energy.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Credit: Danielle Smith X account
Canada Pension Plan is Bankrolling Trump’s Fossil Fuel and AI Agenda
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has invested billions in fossil fuel expansion in the United States since Trump’s return to office.
Series: Tech vs Climate
President Donald Trump. Credit: Gage Skidmore (CC by 2.0)
Analysis
The Political Roots of Nigel Farage and Reform UK Stretch Back To Alberta
ByMitch Anderson
on
It turns out oil and gas aren’t Alberta’s only hazardous exports.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK. Credit: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons (CC by 2.0)
Mark Carney’s Goal Is to ‘Increase Our Oil Production,’ Says Former Chief of Staff
ByMary Stuart
on
It’s an energy agenda seemingly at odds with the prime minister’s previous stated commitments to addressing climate change.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Prime Minister Mark Carney. Credit: Mark Carney Facebook account
Analysis
Alberta Separatism Would be Terrible for Indigenous Rights
ByMitch Anderson
on
For some separatists, ignoring Indigenous rights is not only a side effect of an independent Alberta, but an explicit goal.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Credit: Danielle Smith X account
Danielle Smith Working With Trump Official Who Wants to Annex Greenland
ByMary Stuart
on
The Alberta premier belongs to a U.S. group called the Governors Coalition for Energy Security that’s led by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, Trump’s envoy to Greenland.
Series: MAGA
Danielle Smith with Jeff Landry (right) and others at Donald Trump inauguration event in January 2025. Credit: Danielle Smith X account
Media Pushing Pro-LNG Report Didn’t Mention Author Worked for Oil and Gas Lobby Firm
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Report author Mark Cameron is at Bluesky Strategy Group, which boasts to clients “our team has the reach to get your story told” in Canadian media.
Mark Cameron worked for Pathways Alliance, a lobby group that has represented some of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies. Credit: Atlantic Council/YouTube
Mark Carney Claims Fossil Fuel Expansion Is ‘Canada Strong,’ but U.S. Investors Get the Profits
ByMitch Anderson
on
New data show American capital now controls most of Canada’s oil and gas sector while jobs vanish, royalties lag, and billions flow south.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Out of the “Big Four” oil sands giants, 73 percent are foreign-owned and 60 percent U.S.-owned, leaving Canadian investors control over just 27 percent. Credit: DeSmog