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Seniors for Climate Action Now
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Seniors in Canada concerned for the future and choosing to act to engender hope. #climatechange #climateaction #seniors #canada
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November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Canada’s oil and gas sector faces revenue risk from demand decline
New analysis warns investors and provinces of financial risks Key Findings Under a fast-paced energy transition, new projects place up to 30% of Canadian oil and gas value at risk, roughly...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/24/n...
Premier Eby tells Carney it's unacceptable BC has been cut out of pipeline talks
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he told Prime Minister Mark Carney "how unacceptable" it was for Alberta and Saskatchewan to talk with the federal government about a potential pipeline without...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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The energy poverty trap
Will more oil and gas production in Canada help alleviate energy poverty in the developing world? Of course not — but that hasn't prevented Danielle Smith and other industry champions from pretending ...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/n...
Dear Canada: meet district energy
The best emissions-reduction strategy you’ve never heard of is coming to a neighborhood near you.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Ford's nuclear push could backfire with higher bills, US gas reliance: report
A new analysis from the Pembina Institute channels the province's plans to invest heavily in nuclear, backstopped by gas, rather than developing renewable energy that it says is cheaper and not relian...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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www.theenergymix.com/one-crisis-t...
One Crisis, Two Negotiations: the Climate COP and the UN Tax Convention Must Finally Speak to Each Other
Climate negotiators discuss financing needs without asking where predictable public resources will come from, while tax negotiators debate revenue rules without factoring the rising costs of the clima...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Albertans Say Oil Companies Should Cover Well Cleanup Costs, Outstanding Debts
Albertans are nearly unanimous in wanting oil and gas companies to cover the cost of  cleaning up their wells and paying their overdue taxes and land rent, a new poll shows, even as the province prepa...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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‘Empty Deal’ at COP30 as Petrostates Block Progress on Fossil Fuel Phaseout
A dramatic, last-minute intervention by Colombia at the closing session of the COP30 climate summit Saturday afternoon failed to derail what one veteran negotiator called an “empty deal” on countries’...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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West Coast Pipeline to Receive ‘Political Support’ from Carney Deal with Alberta
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Calgary Thursday to unveil “broad outlines of a memorandum of understanding” with Alberta that will offer “political support” for a new pipeline to British Co...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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There is no bargain in a north coast oil pipeline, only snake oil
Sacrificing B.C.’s coastal economy, ecosystems, and communities, and First Nations territories is not nation-building.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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More bad news from this government.
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Ottawa, Alberta agree to broad outlines of energy deal, including path to pipeline | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have agreed to the broad outlines of a memorandum of understanding that would give Alberta special exemptions from federal environmental l...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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We need strong leadership from Mayor Chow and Toronto City Council to shut down the dirty Portlands gas plant on Toronto’s waterfront. #topoli #onpoli share.nwmd.social/s/4MFmFcBi
Will Mayor Chow shut down Toronto’s dirty power plant?
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November 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/24/n...
Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Watchdog’s flagship report says rise in low-carbon electricity will make transition ‘inevitable,’ despite Trump’s calls to carry on drilling.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Does not appear to be prioritizing climate action? Make that a clear "is not".
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/o...
As COP30 wraps up, the Carney government does not appear to be prioritizing climate action
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November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/24/o...
A tough climate summit for Canada
Labeled the "Fossil of the Day" at COP30, Canada faces accusations of pulling back climate policies while pushing forward fossil subsidies and projects. But the committee seemed particularly stung by ...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/24/n...
Toronto’s rooftop farms show what’s at stake after Ford scraps green roof rule
Rooftop farms reveal the cooling, flood-reducing and food-growing power green roofs brought to Toronto.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n...
Coastal First Nations warn billions at risk if Ottawa sinks tanker ban
First Nations sustainable development has proved an economic engine for coastal communities — that prosperity is in peril if there’s an oil spill, says Coast Funds
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November 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/a...
Ford government bets more than $500 million on EV supply chain, despite industry struggles
Ontario has pledged up to $670 million dollars of public money to a synthetic graphite plant, drawing criticism due to uncertainty surrounding earlier taxpayer-backed EV deals.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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www.theenergymix.com/breaking-emp...
BREAKING: ‘Empty Deal’ at COP30 as Petrostates Block Progress on Fossil Fuel Phaseout
A dramatic, last-minute intervention by Colombia at the closing session of the COP30 climate summit Saturday afternoon failed to derail what one veteran negotiator called an “empty deal” on countries’...
www.theenergymix.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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UN climate summit sees showdown over deal on fossil fuels | CBC
The UN climate summit was headed for a showdown on Friday over the future of fossil fuels, after host Brazil dropped efforts to develop a global plan to shift away from oil, gas and coal from its pro...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 delegates ‘far apart’ on phasing out fossil fuels and cutting carbon
President of talks urges ministers and high-ranking officials to find common ground as conference nears its end
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Call on banks to stop funding oil and gas in the Amazon
Deforestation caused by destructive industries like oil and gas in the Amazon has already sent the rainforest hurtling towards a tipping point. One of the largest oil and gas companies, Petrobras, is...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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environmentaldefence.ca/2025/11/21/s...
Statement: Global Leaders Push for Action on Phasing out Fossil Fuels at COP30 - Environmental Defence
Statement by Emilia Belliveau, Program Manager, Energy Transiton, Environmental Defence Belém, Brazil - Ministers and officials representing nations from
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November 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/n...
BC's Opposition Conservatives have been talking with Alberta about pipeline: Rustad
The leader of British Columbia's Official Opposition says his party has been talking with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about her plans to build a pipeline to B.C.'s northern coast.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM