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.
How Bill C-12 aims to guide Canada to net-zero
Ottawa's climate accountability and transparency act is set to become law. While many applaud the effort, some experts say it falls short of where Canada should be.
Come 2035, you won’t be able to buy a new gas-guzzling car
Ottawa is setting a new goal for when new cars and trucks will be required to be net-zero in a clear sign to the auto industry that the era of gas-guzzlers is coming to an end.
Natural Resources report spells danger ahead if we don’t get ready for climate catastrophe
Extreme weather is revealing how unprepared Canada is for the climate crisis. A new report from Natural Resources Canada spells out the disaster ahead without significant adaptation efforts.
When it comes to climate action and fossil fuels, Newfoundland and Labrador is torn
A recent poll shows an overwhelming majority of Newfoundland and Labrador residents want to see a transition away from fossil fuels. But the province is handing over hundreds of millions of dollars to the struggling industry.
Parliamentary Budget Office warns Paris targets are out of reach without major change
Canada will not meet its 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets without major changes, warns the PBO.
Natural Resources Canada shows off $1.5B clean fuels fund
Ottawa is launching a $1.5-billion fund to grow the country's clean fuel sector — but will financing be enough?
Activists up pressure on Trans Mountain pipeline with worldwide protest against its insurers
Friday marked the end of a global week of action against insurers of Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline and its expansion project.
Clearing Big Auto's smokescreen
Despite plans to go electric, major auto manufacturers are focused on polluting SUVs and pickup trucks in the near term, which has one environmental group calling for new levels of federal scrutiny.
'So racist, so sexist': Annamie Paul hits back after coup attempt
The comments came during a press conference Wednesday, when the Green Party leader discussed Tuesday night’s emergency federal council meeting. It’s understood that meeting was called to set a date for a non-confidence vote, but that plan was squashed.
Annamie Paul is hanging on as leader
The Green Party’s federal council nixed a vote at an emergency meeting Tuesday that could have led to a formal challenge to Paul’s leadership.