Energy

opinion

'Dutch Disease': McGuinty Was Right the First Time

Evidence Alberta premier cites to support industry expansion based on dubious energy economics.

By Robyn Allan, 6 Mar 2012

news

Spill from Hell: Diluted Bitumen

Poisoned air. Sunken gunk. A clean-up nightmare. What we're learning from the oil sands 'DilBit' dump into the Kalamazoo River.

By Mitchell Anderson, 5 Mar 2012

opinion

Iran, Canada and the Petro State

ENERGY & EQUITY: Nikiforuk on how oil lubricates bellicose statecraft.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 5 Mar 2012

opinion

A Tyee Series

A City that Runs on Itself

Cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically? UBC students envision building this into Vancouver's future.

By Patrick M. Condon, 1 Mar 2012

opinion

Finally, Canada Goes to School on Dutch Disease

Ontario-Alberta premier spat over oil sands expansion highlights symptoms of growing petro-fever.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 29 Feb 2012

news

Alberta Plays Catch-up on Frack Front

Regulator acknowledges water risks, says hydraulic fluids disclosure will be required.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 23 Feb 2012

opinion

Here Comes the Bribe

As opposition mounts to Northern Gateway, backers will promise big bucks for BC.

By Rafe Mair, 20 Feb 2012

news

The Sinopec File

Pollution, bribes, more. Nikiforuk pries open the record of China's oil giant, business partner for Northern Gateway pipeline.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 18 Feb 2012

opinion

Harper in China

ENERGY & EQUITY: Why should Canada now beg to fuel China's colossal waste of energy?

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 9 Feb 2012

news

Oil Sands Produces Its Own Heat Island Effect

Dramatic changes to landscape raise temps, UA study finds.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 8 Feb 2012

opinion

Who Pays Huge Power Bills for Clark's Gas Plants?

Turning natural gas into liquid sucks electricity. Ratepayers, guard your wallets.

By Bill Tieleman, 7 Feb 2012

news

Glaciers, BC Hydro's Melting 'Batteries'

Scientists are trying to figure out how rising temps will change the alpine run-off that helps power the province.

By Colleen Kimmett, 6 Feb 2012

news

Too Much Energy Used to Mine, Move Bitumen Says BC Firm

'Energy Return on Investment' hard to justify says P.G.-based engineering analyst.

By Geoff Dembicki, 6 Feb 2012

news

Economist Calls Gateway Pipeline an Inflationary 'Threat'

Former CEO of ICBC concludes project 'is neither needed nor in public interest.'

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 2 Feb 2012

opinion

Is Canada Ignoring Signs of a Coming Economic Collapse?

Two experts lecturing in Vancouver warn resource-rich nations aren't immune.

By Justin Ritchie, 1 Feb 2012

opinion

Eleven Oily Questions for Every MP

ENERGY & EQUITY: Before you make oil sands and pipeline decisions, can you answer these queries?

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 1 Feb 2012

news

Market for Enbridge's Gateway Pipeline Remains Murky

Foreign interests gave millions to help prime the project, but years later there are no known binding commitments by customers.

By Christopher Pollon, 31 Jan 2012

opinion

Tides Canada: Let's Have Open, Honest Debate about Our Energy Future

'The conversation is going downhill when it should be rising to new heights.'

By Ross McMillan, 31 Jan 2012

news

How First Nations Are Gearing Up for Legal Battle Against Gateway

Native groups likely to cite evidence they weren't consulted as required by Supreme Court decisions.

By Geoff Dembicki, 30 Jan 2012

news

We'll Frack Alberta's Next Election, Vow Landowners

Drilling accident fuels rebellion demanding halt to hydraulic fracturing.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 25 Jan 2012