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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 industry 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 to The Walrus, Jacobin, Cult MTL, and the National Observer.

Articles by Taylor Noakes

Satartia Poisoning ‘Was an Anomaly,’ Says Carbon Capture CEO

ByTaylor Noakes

onSep 14, 2023 @ 13:05 PDT

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.

Montreal Bike Share Pulls Pathways Alliance Ads Amid Greenwashing Controversy

ByTaylor Noakes

onAug 28, 2023 @ 11:35 PDT

Canada’s top competition watchdog was already investigating the oil and gas group over allegations that its advertising campaigns misled the public.

Canada’s top competition watchdog was already investigating the oil and gas group over allegations that its advertising campaigns misled the public.

Oil and Gas Leaders to Make ‘Net Zero’ Pitch at World Petroleum Congress

ByTaylor Noakes

onAug 3, 2023 @ 09:06 PDT

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.

Danielle Smith’s False and Misleading Statements at Global Energy Show

ByTaylor Noakes

onJun 19, 2023 @ 07:30 PDT

Alberta’s recently-elected premier made some contradictory claims about fossil fuel demand, ‘sustainable’ oil export, and ‘clean’ natural gas.

Alberta’s recently-elected premier made some contradictory claims about fossil fuel demand, ‘sustainable’ oil export, and ‘clean’ natural gas.

Industry Pivoted from ‘Blue Hydrogen’ to ‘Clean Hydrogen’ at Edmonton Expo

ByTaylor Noakes

onJun 15, 2023 @ 12:20 PDT

New emissions-obscuring terms were on full display at Canada’s biggest hydrogen-boosting event.

New emissions-obscuring terms were on full display at Canada’s biggest hydrogen-boosting event.

Industry-Funded Comic for Kids Casts Hydrogen Fuel as Climate Hero

ByTaylor Noakes

onJun 12, 2023 @ 10:33 PDT

None of the cartoon bots seems to know that most hydrogen produced today is far from renewable.

None of the cartoon bots seems to know that most hydrogen produced today is far from renewable.

Vivian Krause to ‘Oil Mafia’ Supporters: ‘The Environmentalists Have Won’

ByTaylor Noakes

onFeb 22, 2023 @ 10:18 PST

The researcher who inspired Alberta’s Energy War Room isn’t done with the alleged conspiracy to landlock Canadian fossil fuel.

The researcher who inspired Alberta’s Energy War Room isn’t done with the alleged conspiracy to landlock Canadian fossil fuel.

This ‘Gas Wizard’ Forecaster Peddles More Than Price Advice

ByTaylor Noakes

onJul 7, 2022 @ 08:00 PDT

Media personality Dan McTeague also works to undermine climate action.

Media personality Dan McTeague also works to undermine climate action.

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