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Kevin O’Leary pitched a billion natural gas-powered data centre in Alberta.
Why Is Alberta Falling for Kevin O’Leary’s AI Data Centre Stunt?
By Mitch Anderson
on
The celebrity investor pitched ‘Wonder Valley’ with no committed investors, no Indigenous partnership, and about 27 megatonnes of projected annual emissions.
Entergy’s New Orleans Power Station. (Credit: Julie Dermansky)
New Orleans Residents Face Surge in Energy Costs from Sale of Gas Utility
By Delaney Nolan
on
City Council OKs private equity firm’s purchase of Entergy gas utility, undermining climate goals and jacking up prices for the city’s poorest.
Venture Global Plaquemines LNG export facility in Port Sulphur, LA , as it ramped up for production on Sept 30. Now online, it is the eighth LNG export facility in the U.S. in operation. ©Julie Dermansky
DOE Study Finds LNG Exports Don’t Just Hurt the Climate – They Hit Americans in Their Pocketbooks
By Sharon Kelly
on
With LNG export terminals already authorized to ship nearly half of U.S. natural gas abroad, DOE warns build-out would inflate utility bills nationwide.
A mashup of Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, and Donald Trump. Credit: Gage Skidmore, 10 Downing Street
uk/2024: Green Shoots and Dark Omens
By DeSmog UK
on
We reflect on a year of agenda-setting stories that charted the political influence of fossil fuel interests in the UK and beyond.
Left, the rounded portion and tower of the top of a liquefied natural gas tanker, and right the three story academic building and parking lot with a banner reading "My McNeese"
us/How to Start a Public University LNG Research Center: An LNG Lobbyist Director and Donations for Research Votes
By Sara Sneath and Natalie McLendon
on
At McNeese State University’s LNG center, “we want to ensure that our LNG industry has a major say in research direction,” one of its project leaders wrote.
The Liza Unity oil production vessel operating off Guyana. Credit: VesselFinder.com
ExxonMobil's Exit from Suriname Raises Pressure on Guyana Amid Natural Gas Concerns
By Sharon Kelly
on
U.S. oil giant exits gas-laden Suriname oilfield — raising doubts about early proposals for floating liquefied natural gas projects in the region.
Smith installed former PM Stephen Harper as chair of the 0 billion pension fund AIMCo.
Danielle Smith Is Hijacking Alberta Pensions for Ideological Ends
By Mitch Anderson
on
Former PM Stephen Harper is now in charge of AIMCo. Even the free-market Fraser Institute is against it.
Gitanyow chiefs and community members gather at a blockade north of Terrace, B.C.
Inside the Battle Over Indigenous-Owned LNG Project Ksi Lisims
By Daniel Mesec
on
The project’s oil and gas backers say the project is a win for all Indigenous peoples. But neighboring First Nations disagree.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Novatek CEO Leonid Mikhelson in July 2023. Credit: Kremlin Pool / Alamy
Russian Gas Giant Given Access to Global LNG Summit Alongside German Government
By Edward Donnelly
on
The decision to allow Novatek to attend the flagship conference was described as “disappointing” and “disturbing” by campaigners.
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. Credit: Credit: Conservative Party / Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
uk/‘Net Zero Sceptic’ Kemi Badenoch Accepted £10,000 from Chevron Director
By Sam Bright
on
Badenoch’s leadership campaign was part-funded by a board member at one of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies.

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Analysis
Why Is Alberta Falling for Kevin O’Leary’s AI Data Centre Stunt?
ByMitch Anderson
on
The celebrity investor pitched ‘Wonder Valley’ with no committed investors, no Indigenous partnership, and about 27 megatonnes of projected annual emissions.
Series: Tech vs Climate
Kevin O’Leary pitched a billion natural gas-powered data centre in Alberta.
New Orleans Residents Face Surge in Energy Costs from Sale of Gas Utility
ByDelaney Nolan
on
City Council OKs private equity firm’s purchase of Entergy gas utility, undermining climate goals and jacking up prices for the city’s poorest.
Entergy’s New Orleans Power Station. (Credit: Julie Dermansky)
DOE Study Finds LNG Exports Don’t Just Hurt the Climate – They Hit Americans in Their Pocketbooks
BySharon Kelly
on
With LNG export terminals already authorized to ship nearly half of U.S. natural gas abroad, DOE warns build-out would inflate utility bills nationwide.
Venture Global Plaquemines LNG export facility in Port Sulphur, LA , as it ramped up for production on Sept 30. Now online, it is the eighth LNG export facility in the U.S. in operation. ©Julie Dermansky
Analysis
uk/2024: Green Shoots and Dark Omens
ByDeSmog UK
on
We reflect on a year of agenda-setting stories that charted the political influence of fossil fuel interests in the UK and beyond.
A mashup of Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, and Donald Trump. Credit: Gage Skidmore, 10 Downing Street
us/How to Start a Public University LNG Research Center: An LNG Lobbyist Director and Donations for Research Votes
BySara Sneath and Natalie McLendon
on
At McNeese State University’s LNG center, “we want to ensure that our LNG industry has a major say in research direction,” one of its project leaders wrote.
Left, the rounded portion and tower of the top of a liquefied natural gas tanker, and right the three story academic building and parking lot with a banner reading "My McNeese"
Analysis
ExxonMobil's Exit from Suriname Raises Pressure on Guyana Amid Natural Gas Concerns
BySharon Kelly
on
U.S. oil giant exits gas-laden Suriname oilfield — raising doubts about early proposals for floating liquefied natural gas projects in the region.
The Liza Unity oil production vessel operating off Guyana. Credit: VesselFinder.com
Analysis
Danielle Smith Is Hijacking Alberta Pensions for Ideological Ends
ByMitch Anderson
on
Former PM Stephen Harper is now in charge of AIMCo. Even the free-market Fraser Institute is against it.
Smith installed former PM Stephen Harper as chair of the 0 billion pension fund AIMCo.
Inside the Battle Over Indigenous-Owned LNG Project Ksi Lisims
ByDaniel Mesec
on
The project’s oil and gas backers say the project is a win for all Indigenous peoples. But neighboring First Nations disagree.
Gitanyow chiefs and community members gather at a blockade north of Terrace, B.C.
Russian Gas Giant Given Access to Global LNG Summit Alongside German Government
ByEdward Donnelly
on
The decision to allow Novatek to attend the flagship conference was described as “disappointing” and “disturbing” by campaigners.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Novatek CEO Leonid Mikhelson in July 2023. Credit: Kremlin Pool / Alamy
uk/‘Net Zero Sceptic’ Kemi Badenoch Accepted £10,000 from Chevron Director
BySam Bright
on
Badenoch’s leadership campaign was part-funded by a board member at one of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies.
Series: Defending-UK-Democracy
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. Credit: Credit: Conservative Party / Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)