John Woodside
Senior Ottawa Reporter | Ottawa |
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About John Woodside
John Woodside was named one of Canada Clean50's emerging leaders in 2023 for his outstanding reporting on the climate and related issues. Focusing on finance, lobbying, energy policy and the climate emergency from Ottawa, Woodside brings a depth of experience to Canada's National Observer. Before joining Canada's National Observer, John reported on energy for allNewBrunswick and allNewfoundlandLabrador, and focused on Muskrat Falls, nuclear power, and the Irving group of companies.He has also worked with Cited Media and with the foreign policy news outlet OpenCanada. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters in Journalism.
Canada’s climate diplomacy conundrum — fossil fuels
Canada is attempting to grow its influence on international climate negotiations, but its dramatic fossil fuel expansion plans threaten to undermine meaningful action, experts say.
In Germany, wind turbines are being torn down to make way for a coal mine — and RBC is financing it
Sustainable finance could be an important step to paying for the energy transition to a climate-safe future, so why is it being used to tear down wind turbines to expand a coal mine?
While Danielle Smith fights the feds, Albertans back an oil and gas emissions cap
As the Alberta premier battles the federal government over a proposed cap on oil and gas sector emissions, two new polls published Thursday show she's on the wrong side of public opinion.
Alberta and Canada are talking about claiming emissions reduction credits for exporting fossil fuels
To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, all fossil fuels must be phased out rapidly, but Canada's National Observer has learned officials from Alberta and the federal government are set to spend the next year talking about how to claim emission reduction credits by exporting LNG.
UN climate ‘reality check’ a reminder that Canada must phase out fossil fuels
A new UN report detailing what needs to happen to limit global warming in line with the Paris Agreement's goals comes as the G20 is set to meet in India.
Enbridge accused of lying to customers
Environmental groups are hoping a complaint sent to Competition Bureau Canada alleging Enbridge is misleading customers will force the energy giant to stop telling people gas is the cheapest way to heat homes and instead inform them of the benefits of switching to electric.
Don’t test me, Danielle Smith warns feds ahead of climate peace talks
As a working group to find common ground on energy policies gets underway, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is doubling down on her fight against the federal government.
Canadian oil company made bogus ESG claims to lure investors, complaint states
A new complaint sent to the FBI’s white-collar crime division and filed with U.S. financial regulators alleges Canadian oil company ReconAfrica has used environmental claims to mislead investors.
Canada nudges rich nations with $200M contribution to new biodiversity fund
Canada is using a $200-million contribution to a new nature protection fund to convince other rich countries to pony up cash as the global biodiversity crisis deepens. Will it be enough?
Calls mount for a federal firefighting force
With out-of-control wildfires burning across the country, pressure is mounting on Ottawa to set up a national firefighting agency.