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.
Quebec rejects $14B LNG project over environmental concerns
After a groundswell of opposition to GNL Québec’s multibillion-dollar natural gas project, the provincial government has rejected the plan. Now advocates say it’s time for other governments to follow suit.
First Nation’s court victory sets precedent for equitable compensation
More than 90 years after the Lac Seul First Nation’s reserve land was flooded to build a hydroelectric dam, Chief Clifford Bull says his people may finally receive just compensation.
Annamie Paul is fighting to change the narrative, but the numbers are clear
A recent newsletter from Green Party Leader Annamie Paul to members attempted to reset perceptions the party is in a tailspin after months of infighting, but a close look at the figures reveals a party on life support.
Will ‘grid diplomacy’ lead to decarbonization?
Tighter collaboration between provinces and states to plan and manage power grids is crucial to providing stable power supplies during the switch away from fossil fuels, a new advocacy group says.
Canada’s zero-emission vehicle goals parked for now
Ottawa and its critics agree there is much more work to be done to achieve Transport Canada’s goal of phasing out the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035, but plans have stalled until the United States sets its course.
Critics slam Canada’s official Paris target as ‘climate denial’ in action
Canada’s now official 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target is a far cry from what’s needed to avoid climate breakdown, say critics panning the goal for its inadequacy.
Canada needs infrastructure that can handle climate change, report says
Canada should act fast to protect critical infrastructure from climate breakdown by building resiliency into ports, power grids, bridges, and more, the International Institute for Sustainable Development says.
Annamie Paul reveals first members of Green Party shadow cabinet
Green Party of Canada Leader Annamie Paul revealed the party’s shadow cabinet Thursday, with some reading into who wasn't named.
Jody Wilson-Raybould won’t seek re-election
Jody Wilson-Raybould says federal politics is dominated by "harmful partisanship" in her announcement she will not seek re-election.
At least $23 billion spent supporting pipelines since 2018
That's according to a new report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development.