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October 2nd 2024

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Research leaked by political rivals highlights B.C. Conservative candidates' climate conspiracy posts Several Conservative Party candidates running in the B.C. election have spent years spreading climate conspiracy theories online, highlighting the extent to which climate misinformation infiltrates the party. Marc Fawcett-Atkinson News \| October 2nd 2024

Danielle Smith’s supporters can’t handle the truth Whether it's chemtrails, "15-minute cities" or the right to remain unvaccinated, there's seemingly no rabbit hole so deep that Alberta's premier won't go down it in search of votes in the upcoming UCP leadership review. Max Fawcett Opinion, Politics \| October 2nd 2024

New greener fuels could punch low-carbon ticket for rail operators Canada’s railway operators are polluting less thanks to the addition of new, higher-efficiency locomotives, but the next stop in their green transition will hinge on innovative alternative fuels and propulsion technologies, writes Darius Snieckus. Darius Snieckus Analysis \| October 2nd 2024

Rustad’s Indigenous policy announcement adds insult to injury, say First Nations BC Conservative Leader John Rustad is using First Nations as a "wedge issue", says Regional Chief Terry Teegee Rochelle Baker News, Politics, Island Insider \| October 1st 2024

Indigenous Nations are the key to powering Ontario To achieve electrification goals, it will be advantageous for governments to take measures to support Indigenous-industry partnerships. Sharleen Gale, JP Gladu Opinion \| October 2nd 2024

Trade unions find giant corporations Amazon, Tesla and Meta undermine democracy Corporations such as ExxonMobil and Blackstone also big funders of climate crisis, new trade union report finds Michael Sainato News, Politics \| October 2nd 2024

Blast at Alberta oil site seriously injures five employees An explosion at an energy site northwest of Calgary has injured five workers, and RCMP say the resulting fire could burn for days. Rob Drinkwater News \| October 1st 2024

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