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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An independent analysis released Tuesday found the countryโ€™s pension funds are failing their fiduciary duties.

An independent analysis released Tuesday found the countryโ€™s pension funds are failing their fiduciary duties.
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Stanford researcher's analysis suggests that a controversial plan to capture and store carbon from 34 ethanol "flex-fuel" plants will not substantially reduce CO2 pollution.

Stanford researcher's analysis suggests that a controversial plan to capture and store carbon from 34 ethanol "flex-fuel" plants will not substantially reduce CO2 pollution.
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A Canadian MP has proposed a ban on deceptive fossil fuel advertising inspired by the anti-tobacco movement.

A Canadian MP has proposed a ban on deceptive fossil fuel advertising inspired by the anti-tobacco movement.
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Following street rallies that outnumbered New Orleans conference delegates, President Joe Biden announced a pause on new LNG exports.

Following street rallies that outnumbered New Orleans conference delegates, President Joe Biden announced a pause on new LNG exports.
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Members of Sunrise Movement New Orleans call out industry leaders for destructive LNG export buildout in the state.

Members of Sunrise Movement New Orleans call out industry leaders for destructive LNG export buildout in the state.
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Smithโ€™s latest attack on Canadaโ€™s carbon tax laws includes a misleading argument about electrified home heating.

Smithโ€™s latest attack on Canadaโ€™s carbon tax laws includes a misleading argument about electrified home heating.
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Members of Canadaโ€™s leading Atlas Network affiliates wrote some of the opinion pieces that claimed the regulations are โ€œdestined to fail.โ€

Members of Canadaโ€™s leading Atlas Network affiliates wrote some of the opinion pieces that claimed the regulations are โ€œdestined to fail.โ€
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Danielle Smithโ€™s arguments against renewable energy technology based on miscalculations, misunderstandings, and misinformation.

Danielle Smithโ€™s arguments against renewable energy technology based on miscalculations, misunderstandings, and misinformation.
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The Canadian government has invested about 10 percent of $20 billion in global federal subsidies despite expert reports that point to CCS failures.

The Canadian government has invested about 10 percent of $20 billion in global federal subsidies despite expert reports that point to CCS failures.
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But Biden administrationโ€™s vast funding for CCS projects continues, despite expertsโ€™ claims that the technology is not a viable climate mitigation solution.

But Biden administrationโ€™s vast funding for CCS projects continues, despite expertsโ€™ claims that the technology is not a viable climate mitigation solution.