Letter from concerned Quebecer to victims of the Husky oil spill
We sympathize with you, writes a concerned Quebecer. Let the Husky oil spill serve as a springboard to get off fossil fuels.
Energy
Pipeline whistleblower calls for public inquiry after Husky alters oil spill report
Husky Energy submitted an altered incident report that states they detected a pipeline spill last Thursday morning, 14 hours later than they initially claimed.
Suncor proposes leaving oilsands in ground to cut GHG emission intensity
CEO Steve Williams said Suncor has asked the Alberta government to allow it to "strand" some of its oilsands reserves if they're too expensive to produce.
TransCanada CEO says Saskatchewan oil spill adds to pipeline skepticism
"All of these incidents shake public confidence," said TransCanada CEO Russ Girling.
Wind, tide or hydro, clean energy projects are not immune from local opposition
A dam project in Almonte, O.N. has divided the community, even as the country moves toward an increased focus on renewable energy.
From swords to solar, a German town takes control of its energy
Above a former German military ammunition camp, perched atop a metal stem like an oversized stalk of wheat, giant blades rotate in the sky, given life by an invisible breeze.
Brad Wall doesn't want to talk about pipeline safety after Husky spills oil in river
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall dodged questions about pipeline safety, said we should focus on the response to the Husky spill while iterating that the company should be held financially responsible.
Investigation summons 47 fossil fuel companies for disrupting human rights in Philippines
Dozens of major oil companies, including some industry leaders in Canada, are being summoned in an international investigation for allegedly causing human rights impacts linked to climate change.
A new kind of denial? Pembina hopes to dispel myths surrounding carbon tax
The Pembina Institute has released a series of FAQs dispelling myths and misinformation about Alberta's carbon tax, what some say are being used to "attack the carbon tax for being a carbon tax."
WestJet profit hit by energy downturn and stumbles on new London flights
CEO Gregg Saretsky called the flight delays "early teething pains."
Husky Energy took 14 hours to report and respond to pipeline leak
It appears Husky Energy knew something was amiss with one of its oil pipelines about 14 hours before the Saskatchewan government was notified.
Environmentalists target Atlantic oilsands tanker ban to block TransCanada pipeline
Environmentalists say a moratorium on oilsands tankers off the Atlantic coast must be imposed to protect sensitive coastlines and iconic species at risk from a proposed TransCanada pipeline project.
Saskatchewan city gets backup water supply ready as oil spill approaches
Prince Albert gets most of its water from the North Saskatchewan River. Officials are getting ready to shut down the intakes when oil from the leak flows past the city.
Husky oil spill shuts down water treatment plant in Saskatchewan
Residents of the small western city of North Battleford, Saskatchewan are being asked to cut water consumption as Husky Energy races to clean up as much as 250,000 litres of oil spilled nearby.
ConocoPhillips Canada plans to cut upwards of 300 staff, mostly in Calgary
ConocoPhillips Canada says it plans to lay off 250 to 300 employees this September.