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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Former Canadian Gas Association lobbyist part of Poilievreโ€™s inner circle.

Former Canadian Gas Association lobbyist part of Poilievreโ€™s inner circle.
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Build Canada and oil baron Adam Waterous appear to be shaping energy policies endorsed by leader Pierre Poilievre.

Build Canada and oil baron Adam Waterous appear to be shaping energy policies endorsed by leader Pierre Poilievre.
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Experts note that government funding goes to Big Oil shareholders and executives while Canadian taxpayers bear the brunt of living with climate change.

Experts note that government funding goes to Big Oil shareholders and executives while Canadian taxpayers bear the brunt of living with climate change.
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Importing fracked gas during a trade war undermines Canadaโ€™s energy security, environmentalists warn premier.

Importing fracked gas during a trade war undermines Canadaโ€™s energy security, environmentalists warn premier.
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The Montreal Economic Institute isnโ€™t the only group rehashing misleading industry talking points, say climate experts.

The Montreal Economic Institute isnโ€™t the only group rehashing misleading industry talking points, say climate experts.
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Fossil fuel advocates argue Big Oil is being silenced by the consumer protection law.

Fossil fuel advocates argue Big Oil is being silenced by the consumer protection law.
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New report says CCS proposal is a subsidy-dependent 'financial risk' with 'limited revenue potential.'

New report says CCS proposal is a subsidy-dependent 'financial risk' with 'limited revenue potential.'
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The Resource Works founder was registered to attend Jordan Petersonโ€™s conference spotlighting climate deniers, Trump supporters and the religious right.

The Resource Works founder was registered to attend Jordan Petersonโ€™s conference spotlighting climate deniers, Trump supporters and the religious right.
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Who is funding โ€˜Energy Unitedโ€™? Connections to CAPP, the Saskatchewan Party, and Albertaโ€™s environment minister Rebecca Schulz offer some clues.

Who is funding โ€˜Energy Unitedโ€™? Connections to CAPP, the Saskatchewan Party, and Albertaโ€™s environment minister Rebecca Schulz offer some clues.
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Critics say support for TMX means struggling Canadians end up paying the price as global fossil fuel companies โ€œreap the rewards.โ€

Critics say support for TMX means struggling Canadians end up paying the price as global fossil fuel companies โ€œreap the rewards.โ€