Taylor Noakes

Taylor C. Noakes is an investigative journalist with DeSmog. He focuses primarily on Canada’s oil & gas sector and its influence on Canadian politics and mass media. Taylor’s reporting covers major energy conferences in Canada and the United States, as well as industryย greenwashing and astroturfing efforts. His writing often focuses on energy economics, the impacts of fossil fuel projects on Indigenous communities, the relationship between Big Oil and Big Tech, as well as false solutions such as carbon capture, hydrogen, and LNG. Among others, his notable contributions have included reports on Canadian environmental groups using lobbyists who represent the fossil fuel sector, and the influence of Canada’s tech sector on federal fossil fuel infrastructure development. A public historian by training, Taylor works primarily as a journalist and is a regular contributor toย The Walrus, Jacobin, Cult MTL, and theย National Observer.

Articles by Taylor Noakes

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Delegationโ€™s composition consistent with new KBPO report revealingย this yearโ€™s U.N. climate talks have the largest number of fossil fuel lobbyists to date.

Delegationโ€™s composition consistent with new KBPO report revealingย this yearโ€™s U.N. climate talks have the largest number of fossil fuel lobbyists to date.
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In a major conflict of interest, F Minus study shows nationโ€™s climate action taking a back seat to Big Oilโ€™s lobbying playbook.

In a major conflict of interest, F Minus study shows nationโ€™s climate action taking a back seat to Big Oilโ€™s lobbying playbook.
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Pathways Allianceย presence was minimal, indicating potential retooling for well-advertised CCS project.

Pathways Allianceย presence was minimal, indicating potential retooling for well-advertised CCS project.
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Right-wing influencer Robby Starbuck has a new job advising on political bias in Metaโ€™s AI tools. His record on climate is concerning, say advocates.

Right-wing influencer Robby Starbuck has a new job advising on political bias in Metaโ€™s AI tools. His record on climate is concerning, say advocates.
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Marshall, former spokesperson for the Ethical Oil Institute, was an early architect of the โ€˜foreign funded anti-pipeline protesterโ€™ controversy.

Marshall, former spokesperson for the Ethical Oil Institute, was an early architect of the โ€˜foreign funded anti-pipeline protesterโ€™ controversy.
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Lobbyist Stewart Muir of Resource Works goes unmentioned in a recent article about a Competition Bureau clash over online fracking photos.

Lobbyist Stewart Muir of Resource Works goes unmentioned in a recent article about a Competition Bureau clash over online fracking photos.
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Paying for social license is 'no substitute for solving environmental problems,' say critics.

Paying for social license is 'no substitute for solving environmental problems,' say critics.
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The Alberta premier wants to replace coal and mine it at the same time.

The Alberta premier wants to replace coal and mine it at the same time.
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Global Energy Show Canada attendees enthusiastically repeated positive oil forecast despite reports showing steep drop over next five years.

Global Energy Show Canada attendees enthusiastically repeated positive oil forecast despite reports showing steep drop over next five years.
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The Alberta premier suggested feds could โ€œcarveโ€ the northern port out of the legislation, making way for a new oil corridor to the coast.

The Alberta premier suggested feds could โ€œcarveโ€ the northern port out of the legislation, making way for a new oil corridor to the coast.