Fossil fuel consumption rising despite net-zero plans worldwide
While politicians across the globe talk about a great energy transition, fossil fuel consumption has only grown. And it’s the same story here at home.
Canada’s future generations: affordable clean energy vs. legacy nuclear debt?
For the sake of today and tomorrow’s young, Canada needs to follow a ‘sustainable renewables path to net zero’ using all of our people and financial resources.
Bloc accuses feds of backing TC Energy dispute at the expense of mounting defence against Ruby River claim
Canada’s renegotiated North American trade pact removed investor protections, but a disputed window is allowing for legacy NAFTA claims to persist.
Final clean electricity regulations need more flexibility to adapt to physical limits, says Electricity Canada CEO
A final draft of Clean Electricity Regulations, part of Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, are expected to be published before the end of 2024.
It’s time for Canadians to stop thinking that water challenges happen elsewhere, and start taking action here at home
It’s not easy to change our behaviour, but these types of water events are only going to increase in Canada. We must choose how to adapt and learn for the future.
Nuclear a dirty, dangerous distraction: Gordon Edwards
All energy systems make use of toxic materials, including wind and solar. But renewable energy systems do not create these poisons. Nor do they disseminate them into the environment. By contrast, nuclear power plants create hundreds of varieties of radioactive elements that were never found in nature before the discovery of nuclear fission 85 years […]
Oilsands alliance can’t handle the truth
Asking oil companies to provide evidence for their green claims isn’t censorship, it’s an inoculation against misinformation.
Northern cod controversy: more than just fish
The Liberal government must honour its commitment, and reverse its decision to end the northern cod moratorium. Anything less is a betrayal of the promises made and the communities that depend on it.
Governments unprepared for risks of a dilbit spill in western waters
I can lament the failure of the B.C. NDP and the federal Liberals to keep their promises, while praying that the likely spills will be averted by sheer luck.
An Arctic strategy is the nation-building project Canada needs now
Canada’s long-term goals in the region depend on the development of Northern and Indigenous communities.
