Taylor Noakes

About

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.
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Panelists argued that even modest targets would threaten global energy stability and security.

Panelists argued that even modest targets would threaten global energy stability and security.
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Shaikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah dropped this โ€˜very simpleโ€™ projection at a World Petroleum Congress panel in Calgary Wednesday.

Shaikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah dropped this โ€˜very simpleโ€™ projection at a World Petroleum Congress panel in Calgary Wednesday.
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CAPP report doesnโ€™t include โ€˜unconventionalโ€™ oil sands representing two thirds of Canadaโ€™s output.

CAPP report doesnโ€™t include โ€˜unconventionalโ€™ oil sands representing two thirds of Canadaโ€™s output.
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Research will be for oil sands decarbonization, but critics say the move doubles down on fossil fuel use and production.

Research will be for oil sands decarbonization, but critics say the move doubles down on fossil fuel use and production.
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At the 24th World Petroleum Congress, panelists argued โ€˜net-zeroโ€™ shouldnโ€™t come at the cost of energy security or affordability.

At the 24th World Petroleum Congress, panelists argued โ€˜net-zeroโ€™ shouldnโ€™t come at the cost of energy security or affordability.
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Cold Lake Chief Kelsey Jacko says CO2 storage project advertised by Pathways Alliance hasnโ€™t sought Indigenous input.

Cold Lake Chief Kelsey Jacko says CO2 storage project advertised by Pathways Alliance hasnโ€™t sought Indigenous input.
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James Millar, former TransCanada spokesperson, gave off-the-cuff damage control advice to industry proponents in Edmonton.

James Millar, former TransCanada spokesperson, gave off-the-cuff damage control advice to industry proponents in Edmonton.
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Canadaโ€™s top competition watchdog was already investigating the oil and gas group over allegations that its advertising campaigns misled the public.

Canadaโ€™s top competition watchdog was already investigating the oil and gas group over allegations that its advertising campaigns misled the public.
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The energy conference will bring 400 speakers and 15,000 attendees to Calgary Sept. 17 to 21.

The energy conference will bring 400 speakers and 15,000 attendees to Calgary Sept. 17 to 21.
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Albertaโ€™s recently-elected premier made some contradictory claims about fossil fuel demand, โ€˜sustainableโ€™ oil export, and โ€˜cleanโ€™ natural gas.

Albertaโ€™s recently-elected premier made some contradictory claims about fossil fuel demand, โ€˜sustainableโ€™ oil export, and โ€˜cleanโ€™ natural gas.