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Opinion: We’re thinking all wrong about pipelines and carbon taxes

February 26, 2018 Energi Staff

Charging a price on emissions ensures we appropriately weigh costs and benefits. According to Trevor Tombe, one can argue for high or low carbon taxes, but that is where the debate should be. The price [Read more]

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Opinion: Can states deliver on climate promises?

January 29, 2018 Energi Staff

During the first year of the Trump presidency, we have seen a dizzying number of new state-based declarations of intent to maintain and expand on prior climate commitments. New York Times photo by Luke Sharrett.  [Read more]

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2017 was 3rd warmest year on record for the planet – NOAA

January 19, 2018 Energi Staff 2

NOAA, NASA scientists confirm Earth’s long-term warming trend continues After three consecutive years of record-high temperatures for the globe, Earth was a slightly cooler planet in 2017. But not by much, according to the U.S. [Read more]

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Should European Union look to Trudeau for global climate leadership?

March 4, 2017 JZadmin

Trudeau is far more pragmatic than Obama, supporting pipelines and oil sands development The European Union appears to think Justin Trudeau embodies the kind of climate leadership once provided by Barack Obama. Maybe they should listen [Read more]

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Christy Clark gets it right with climate policy revisions, raises ire of eco-activists

August 20, 2016 JZadmin

Tzeporah Berman: “Being asked as member BC’s Climate Leadership Team what I think of this plan: Pathetic and cowardly. U can quote me” British Columbia’s newly revised climate plan is being panned by environmental groups. That [Read more]

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NY AG’s Exxon climate change investigation all about politics, just like Peabody Energy probe

August 19, 2016 JZadmin

NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Exxon climate change fraud investigation just became ridiculous, as revealed in his interview in today’s NY Times. You can read North American Energy News stories on the background here and here and my columns here [Read more]

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Portland school board’s ban of climate dissent in textbooks is wrong

June 7, 2016 JZadmin

“This action by Oregon teaches [students] that scientific knowledge derives from politics. – Dr. Judith Curry A recent decision by the Portland, Oregon public school board to ban discussion of climate change opposition in textbooks is part of the [Read more]

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#Exxonknew is the next Keystone XL pipeline protest movement

April 6, 2016 JZadmin

#McKibbenknows that #Exxonknew is well-orchestrated political theatre. Will American voters get the message? If you’re wondering why NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating Exxon Mobil about 40-year old climate change research, look no further than [Read more]

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Al Gore, Dem AGs launch ‘preposterous’ witch hunt over climate change denial

April 2, 2016 JZadmin

AGs threaten law suits, claiming fossil fuel companies misled investors, public about risks of climate change Why are Democratic attorney generals from 16 states preparing to sue American oil companies for “climate change denial”? By their [Read more]

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Exxon Mobil says global economy’s carbon intensity will drop 50% by 2040

February 9, 2016 JZadmin

Global GHG emissions will increase 10%, but energy consumers will rise by 25% – Outlook for Energy, Exxon Mobil Can the global economy grow and use more energy, while at the same time significantly reducing [Read more]

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COP 21 is done, time to punt climate activists for sake of the climate

December 12, 2015 JZadmin

Going forward, emphasis must be on policymakers, engineers, investors, managers, entrepreneurs, technicians – not activists COP 21 is over and climate activists around the world are basking in the glow of a glorious victory. Which [Read more]

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Leo DiCaprio confuses a warm breeze with climate change, Calgarians amused

December 10, 2015 JZadmin

Leonardo DiCaprio’s type of mistake – deliberate or accidental – is common with North American eco-activists Do you know what a Chinook is? If not, don’t feel bad, Hollywood celebrity Leonardo DiCaprio doesn’t either. In [Read more]

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Has Obama failed at COP 21 by not promoting natural gas for power generation?

December 4, 2015 JZadmin

Why didn’t Obama push at COP 21 for natural gas to replace planned 2,240 coal power plants? Bjorn Lomborg is a breath of fresh air in the climate debate, with his focus on practical, cost-effective [Read more]

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How Canada failing to become an energy superpower doomed Alberta to a carbon tax

November 27, 2015 JZadmin

Canada did not become an energy superpower. Instead, it is what it has always been: a dependent supplier to the American behemoth Last Sunday, four Big Oil CEOs in expensive suits stood behind Alberta Premier [Read more]

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Gerson is wrong, Notley climate strategy sets table for energy deal making

November 23, 2015 JZadmin

Aggressive climate strategy gives Alberta – and Notley – leverage to cut political deals with Obama, Eastern premiers The National Post’s Jen Gerson, echoing far too many Albertans, says the province’s new climate strategy is just an [Read more]

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The real meaning behind Obama’s rejection of Keystone XL

November 11, 2015 JZadmin

White House decision about Keystone XL not about data, economics, or climate change Supporters of the Canadian oil sands on both sides of the border are in a flap after President Barack Obama denied a [Read more]

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New MIT climate change plan a model for American universities

October 24, 2015 JZadmin

MIT focus on engagement with industry a clear alternative to environmental movement’s focus on conflict MIT says it is joining the fight against climate change, but rather than divesting from fossil fuel companies, MIT plans to engage [Read more]

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Dear Pres. Obama: Better to get it right than get it fast on climate change

September 2, 2015 JZadmin

Economist Vaclav Smil says transitions to new energy sources take many decades, despite panic over climate change Has anyone else noticed the recent onslaught of shrill rallying cries for climate change action, including President Obama’s Tuesday [Read more]

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Smith’s panel on Alberta’s energy future is a bad joke

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

“A new advisory panel will develop a long-term vision for Alberta’s energy future and recommend steps the province should take to ensure the industry [emphasis added] continues to thrive for decades to come.” Premier Danielle [Read more]

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