Aaron Freeman
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Policy expert & Clean50 Award recipient with 30+ years advancing environmental solutions and building environmental leadership. GreenPAC founder, author, and former Sr. Advisor to Ontario Premier. Policy. Politics. Planet 🌎
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Carney-Smith deal will bring carbon capture to Cold Lake. They don't want it www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
Carney-Smith deal will bring carbon capture to Cold Lake. They don't want it
Alberta First Nations are being shut out of a sprawling carbon capture and storage project on their traditional territories that is a key part of Thursday's Alberta-Ottawa pipeline deal, chiefs say.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Carney-Smith deal will bring carbon capture to Cold Lake. They don't want it www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
When disruptive technology reaches tipping points, incumbent industry decline is structural and rapid. Revenues fall faster than volumes, investors flee, capital is scarce, and producer countries race to the bottom. High-cost producers (Canada) suffer first markhamhislop.substack.com/p/mark-carne...
Mark Carney Is Wrong: Canada Cannot Become an Energy Superpower
Canada can produce more oil, more LNG, and more electricity—but production alone will never make us an energy superpower
markhamhislop.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When disruptive technology reaches tipping points, incumbent industry decline is structural and rapid. Revenues fall faster than volumes, investors flee, capital is scarce, and producer countries race to the bottom. High-cost producers (Canada) suffer first markhamhislop.substack.com/p/mark-carne...
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With a mixed-results at COP30 - i.e. good intentions but no concrete plans for the “transition away from fossil fuels” - don’t give up.
Let’s remember the progress made since the Paris Agreement and the options ahead of us. That’s the message of the image below
Let’s remember the progress made since the Paris Agreement and the options ahead of us. That’s the message of the image below
November 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
With a mixed-results at COP30 - i.e. good intentions but no concrete plans for the “transition away from fossil fuels” - don’t give up.
Let’s remember the progress made since the Paris Agreement and the options ahead of us. That’s the message of the image below
Let’s remember the progress made since the Paris Agreement and the options ahead of us. That’s the message of the image below
"Recent signals from the government … raise serious concerns that Canada could backslide further.”
If other countries aligned with Canada’s approach, global heating could reach over 3 degrees C and up to 4 C. mailchi.mp/nationalobse...
If other countries aligned with Canada’s approach, global heating could reach over 3 degrees C and up to 4 C. mailchi.mp/nationalobse...
COP on fire
The fossil-free breakaway
mailchi.mp
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"Recent signals from the government … raise serious concerns that Canada could backslide further.”
If other countries aligned with Canada’s approach, global heating could reach over 3 degrees C and up to 4 C. mailchi.mp/nationalobse...
If other countries aligned with Canada’s approach, global heating could reach over 3 degrees C and up to 4 C. mailchi.mp/nationalobse...
$2.2 billion CAD and counting: methane “waste tracker” shows Canada’s wasted natural gas, urgency for federal regulation www.edf.org/canada-metha...
$2.2 billion CAD and counting: methane “waste tracker” shows Canada’s wasted natural gas, urgency for federal regulation
Canada pledged 75% methane cuts by 2030, but delays waste gas and harm climate; EDF analysis estimates the economic value of this lost resource.
www.edf.org
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
$2.2 billion CAD and counting: methane “waste tracker” shows Canada’s wasted natural gas, urgency for federal regulation www.edf.org/canada-metha...
Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?
The Neoliner Origin set off on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US with the aim of revolutionising the notoriously dirty shipping industry
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Alberta allowed cash-strapped MAGA Energy to acquire 170 wells | The Narwhal thenarwhal.ca/maga-energy-...
Alberta allowed cash-strapped MAGA Energy to acquire 170 wells | The Narwhal
The Alberta Energy Regulator approved MAGA Energy, already in financial distress, to acquire 170 oil and gas wells. Unpaid bills will likely fall on taxpayers
thenarwhal.ca
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Alberta allowed cash-strapped MAGA Energy to acquire 170 wells | The Narwhal thenarwhal.ca/maga-energy-...
Canada now in the "Highly Insufficient" zone on GHG reductions climateactiontracker.org/countries/ca...
Canada
Policies and action against modelled domestic pathways
climateactiontracker.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Canada now in the "Highly Insufficient" zone on GHG reductions climateactiontracker.org/countries/ca...
A fantastic opportunity for someone with an accounting or finance background to join the incredible team on the Board of GreenPAC as our new Treasurer! www.goodwork.ca/a/accounting...
Accounting, finance and financial management positions with non-profits and charities
Work in nature, environment & sustainability: GoodWork.ca
www.goodwork.ca
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A fantastic opportunity for someone with an accounting or finance background to join the incredible team on the Board of GreenPAC as our new Treasurer! www.goodwork.ca/a/accounting...
"The math is stark. We're losing more in cancelled projects – $84 million – than we gained in new revenue this year. Without a clear, competitive policy framework, this $70 million will be remembered as a high-water mark, not a stepping stone." businessrenewables.ca/news/mtr-2025
Municipal renewable revenues reach $70M, but future growth in jeopardy
Alberta municipalities collected a record $70 million in tax revenues from wind and solar projects this year, marking a 30 per cent increase from last year...
businessrenewables.ca
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"The math is stark. We're losing more in cancelled projects – $84 million – than we gained in new revenue this year. Without a clear, competitive policy framework, this $70 million will be remembered as a high-water mark, not a stepping stone." businessrenewables.ca/news/mtr-2025
Emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area rose last year and that a main driver of the uptick was the provincial government’s continued prioritization of natural gas over renewable energy. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/18/n...
Toronto-area emissions rise as Ontario burns more natural gas
A new report from The Atmospheric Fund found that emissions went up one per cent in 2024. While the increase is slight, it comes in the context of emissions needing to go down by 11 per cent each…
www.nationalobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area rose last year and that a main driver of the uptick was the provincial government’s continued prioritization of natural gas over renewable energy. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/18/n...
Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown?
With temperatures breaching the Paris limit, experts say tackling the powerful gas could buy crucial time as the clean-energy shift stalls
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The IEA has for decases grossly under-estimated the impact of the clean energy transition. We now need to start applying an even bigger "Trump Discount" to their forecasts as they cave to US pressure in their modelling. www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says | CBC Climate Change News
Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to cleaner fuels following U.S. criticism...
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The IEA has for decases grossly under-estimated the impact of the clean energy transition. We now need to start applying an even bigger "Trump Discount" to their forecasts as they cave to US pressure in their modelling. www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Building LNG into a glut: International Energy Agency says there's no need for new fossil fuel supply in a world that reaches net zero by 2050. Energy trends and policy developments in key export markets for BC LNG suggest a future decline in demand. cleanenergycanada.org/report/an-un...
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Building LNG into a glut: International Energy Agency says there's no need for new fossil fuel supply in a world that reaches net zero by 2050. Energy trends and policy developments in key export markets for BC LNG suggest a future decline in demand. cleanenergycanada.org/report/an-un...
‘A Pretty Ugly History’: How Exxon Exported Climate Denial to the Global South www.desmog.com/2025/11/03/a...
‘A Pretty Ugly History’: How Exxon Exported Climate Denial to the Global South
With Brazil about to host COP30, DeSmog has obtained copies of checks Exxon mailed to the right-wing Atlas Network in the 1990s to turn Latin America against climate treaties.
www.desmog.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
‘A Pretty Ugly History’: How Exxon Exported Climate Denial to the Global South www.desmog.com/2025/11/03/a...
Great opportunity with a dynamic org that knows how to deliver results! DiscoverEE | Director, Utilities @ Efficiency Canada discoveree.ca/job/1948576-....
DiscoverEE | Director, Utilities @ Efficiency Canada
Position Overview The Director, Utilities plays an important role within Efficiency Canada, contributing to strategic...
discoveree.ca
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Great opportunity with a dynamic org that knows how to deliver results! DiscoverEE | Director, Utilities @ Efficiency Canada discoveree.ca/job/1948576-....
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🇨🇦 Mark Carney has the chance to deliver at #COP30: finalize methane regulations and show the world Canada is serious about climate competitiveness. ⬇️
Methane regulation is a climate-competitive home run
This year’s COP is a vital moment for Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver on a key Canadian climate promise, showcase responsible energy development, and advance economic opportunities.
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🇨🇦 Mark Carney has the chance to deliver at #COP30: finalize methane regulations and show the world Canada is serious about climate competitiveness. ⬇️
U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home | CBC News
Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spending...
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Why Net-zero-by-2050 can be a deceptive slogan discouraging real climate action. A thoughtful piece from Down Under resonates in the Great White North, where shorter term climate targets are now being de-emphasized as climate initiatives are being delayed or weakened. thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Net Zero hides a truth the mining giants understand perfectly: nothing has to change
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Why Net-zero-by-2050 can be a deceptive slogan discouraging real climate action. A thoughtful piece from Down Under resonates in the Great White North, where shorter term climate targets are now being de-emphasized as climate initiatives are being delayed or weakened. thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century
Many places may become uninhabitable. Many people may be on their own.
www.theatlantic.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
In 10 years, BC’s gas production grew by more than 2/3, while methane emissions fell by more than 50%. It met its 2025 methane target 2 years early and is making good progress to 2030. We urgently need federal regulations ensuring the rest of Canada catches up. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
Methane regulation is a climate-competitive home run
This year’s COP is a vital moment for Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver on a key Canadian climate promise, showcase responsible energy development, and advance economic opportunities.
www.hilltimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In 10 years, BC’s gas production grew by more than 2/3, while methane emissions fell by more than 50%. It met its 2025 methane target 2 years early and is making good progress to 2030. We urgently need federal regulations ensuring the rest of Canada catches up. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
Prince Edward Island’s bold new 10-year energy strategy could end dependence on imported power by 2035 - PVBuzzMedia pvbuzz.com/pei-10-year-...
Prince Edward Island’s bold new 10-year energy strategy could end dependence on imported power by 2035 - PVBuzzMedia
Prince Edward Island’s decade-long energy roadmap aims to boost on-Island wind and solar generation, modernize transmission systems, and protect consumers from rising energy costs—while setting the…
pvbuzz.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Prince Edward Island’s bold new 10-year energy strategy could end dependence on imported power by 2035 - PVBuzzMedia pvbuzz.com/pei-10-year-...
If Canada can pair industrial investment w/ demand-side policy we can secure jobs, lead in innovation and export to the world. If we continue with half a strategy we’ll watch others define the market while we pay for factories that never run at full capacity. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Who’s killing Canada’s EV dreams? It’s not just Trump and his tariffs
An effective EV strategy must invest in both building and developing domestic demand
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
If Canada can pair industrial investment w/ demand-side policy we can secure jobs, lead in innovation and export to the world. If we continue with half a strategy we’ll watch others define the market while we pay for factories that never run at full capacity. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
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We’re glad to see #methane mentioned in the #federalbudget —but actions speak louder than words. Canada needs clear targets and timelines to drive these emissions down and give our kids a chance at a livable future. Cut it now - for our kids, our air, our future.
November 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We’re glad to see #methane mentioned in the #federalbudget —but actions speak louder than words. Canada needs clear targets and timelines to drive these emissions down and give our kids a chance at a livable future. Cut it now - for our kids, our air, our future.
Unless Canada acts to diversify our auto industry and untie ourselves from the U.S., we’ll be pulled down and mired in the same automotive mess as the Americans. www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/cultur...
Trump is turning America’s auto industry into a global backwater. Canada must now go its own way
North America’s once dominant auto industry may turn into a place where a couple of car companies churn out inferior, dirty vehicles for a captive consumer base that has no choice but to buy them
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Unless Canada acts to diversify our auto industry and untie ourselves from the U.S., we’ll be pulled down and mired in the same automotive mess as the Americans. www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/cultur...