The courtyard in the middle of the Louvre was once a parking lot. Like so much of downtown Paris though, it's been wrested from cars and returned to human beings. I went there to see what that feels like. My new column:

#StarExclusive: Tesla used an automated system to make a run on the bank of Canada’s dwindling EV subsidies, outmanoeuvring Canadian dealerships that filed claims manually and were left short millions of dollars, the Star has learned.

Ironically, the documents specifically (and correctly) name climate change as a major factor in worsening wildfires. The wildfire charter signed by the leaders at the summit, however, did not.

We obtained Canada's security planning documents for the G7. High among their concerns was wildfire and how to respond should a fire bear down on Kananaskis while world leaders gathered there, @natashabulowski.bsky.social reports.

Canada’s #fossilfuel industry has singlehandedly scotched any chance of the country hitting its legally-binding 2030 #emissionsreduction targets, due to record #oilandgas production. Read @nationalobserver.com for my piece with @natashabulowski.bsky.social: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/18/n...

New research published in Nature draws a direct link between high-emitting fossil fuel and cement companies and the frequency and severity of heat waves, including the 2021 heat dome that caused 619 deaths in BC. Via @natashabulowski.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/10/n...

An Ontario judge rejected Doug Ford's plan to rip out Toronto bike lanes on Wednesday, citing safety risks as well as the government's lack of evidence the plan would even achieve its goal of reducing traffic.

Huge climate win from the ICJ that sharply rebuked Canada which argued it was not bound by international law to seriously fight climate change. Going forward “Canada's pursuit of mega fossil fuel expansion projects stands in stark defiance of the ICJ." www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/23/n...

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Ontario Superior Court by nine First Nations, argues both pieces of legislation violate constitutional rights, treaty obligations and Canada’s international commitments. @matinsarfraz.bsky.social reports www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/16/n...

“First Nations are united in an understanding that we have always supported economic development and prosperity for all,” said Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak. “But not at the expense of our rights.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/15/n...

The Nova Scotia government wants to restart fossil fuel activity off the coast. The call for exploration bids includes 13 parcels along the central Scotian Shelf and Slope, one of the most fished areas of the Atlantic Ocean, @cloelogan.bsky.social reports www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/08/n...

In the age of unbearably hot summers, @cloelogan.bsky.social is digging into splash pads and is on the hunt for the best one! If there's a great splash pad in your area, send your submissions to [email protected] by July 11. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/03/n...

Ontario's new proposed legislation would override existing laws that require utilities to connect all data centres indiscriminately and give the government sweeping new powers to decide which companies can plug in, writes @matinsarfraz.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/03/n...

A microgrid project in Nain, which will consist of two wind turbines and a battery storage system, is set to displace at least half of the fossil fuel consumed by the community each year. @cloelogan.bsky.social reports for @nationalobserver.com www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/02/n...

As the party is currently operating “we are not only failing to uphold democratic values — we are failing the very people who elected us to represent them,” NDP Quebec representative Samah Khandker wrote in her resignation letter sent to party brass www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/26/n...

The federal NDP is going through *very* rocky times marked by dissent among the federal executive, emails reveal. Full story coming soon!! Samah Khandker (Quebec rep on Federal Executive & Federal Council) just resigned, citing concerns about a lack of transparency, democracy, and accountability

Despite intense backlash from environmentalists and Indigenous rights holders, Carney got his way on the expedited major projects bill. @natashabulowski.bsky.social has been all over this file. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/20/n...

A ‘best offer’ is never actually that. Keep at ‘em CPers, you deserve more after years of sacrifice!

Multiple councillors have told CNO that they did not receive warnings from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities about KICLEI's misinformation campaign, even though it knew politicians were being exposed. Fascinating piece here from @rorywh.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/18/i...

Alaska's historic heat advisory is a serious warning for a state where most people don’t have the coping mechanisms taken for granted elsewhere—shaded porches, central air, even knowing the signs of heatstroke.

“They're missing the whole point in that we're seeing more fires, a longer fire season, more intense fires, more severe fires, because the climate is changing due to human activities,” said fire expert Mike Flannigan. “It's a serious omission, and that's being very polite.”

G7 leaders released a joint statement on Tuesday about wildfires that did not include any reference to climate change. “It's a serious omission, and that's being very polite," said fire and climate professor Mike Flannigan. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/17/n...

Conservatives supported the Liberals' move to rush C-5 through Parliament. A federal committee now gets two meetings to study/amend the bill (which, among many other things, would authorize cabinet to override a bunch of laws/regs to get major projects built) t.co/P0teDMAjH6

As controversy swirls around the Ford government’s secretive deal to hand over part of Toronto’s public waterfront for a massive private spa, the City of Toronto is moving in a different direction for its own pool. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/16/n...

Statement from CWA President Claude Cummings Jr.: Members of our union and other journalists have been targeted by law enforcement with less-lethal rounds and tear gas and detained while covering the protests in Los Angeles.

Thank you all SO MUCH for your support. Our incredible Bargaining Committee worked into the night for us and reached a Tentative Agreement at around 5am! 🙏💪🥳🎉 As of now there will be NO STRIKE! Please continue enjoying all our work, knowing you all helped us get here! #unionstrong #voxunion #1u

Honoured to have won the Canadian Journalism Foundation's 2025 Climate Solutions Reporting award for @nationalobserver.com’s #BigGreenBuild series. My thanks to the #CJF and to the award's sponsor Intact for this recognition. Read all our coverage here: www.nationalobserver.com/special-repo...

With the NDP reduced to seven seats, Former MP Charlie Angus and party activists are pushing back against a "top-down approach" to the NDP leadership race and instead are advocating for a return to grassroots organizing. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/12/n...

“Once a project is on that list, it's not a question of if it's going to move forward, but how,” Alexandre Boulerice, NDP critic for environment and climate change, said. “It's like Stephen Harper’s dreams coming true." www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/10/n...

(It's quite an exercise to imagine the potential ripple effects of any labour disruption at CP.)

I wish everyone could see firsthand how CP workers bust their asses every day at Parliament Hill. It's insulting that @cdnpress.bsky.social hasn't offered them wages that keep up with inflation. Anything less is a pay cut.

Carney opens the door to gutting environmental policies in what appears to be an appeasement strategy with Alberta and the fossil fuel industry. Have we learned nothing from the Trudeau decade? Great reporting from @natashabulowski.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/15/n...

"Scientists behind some of the most important breakthroughs in Northwest scientific research over the past two decades have left their jobs in the wake of budget cutting by the Trump administration." www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

And we have a new president of the treasury board and procurement minister in Carney's cabinet. Evan Solomon also becomes Canada's first minister of AI, a sign of Carney's commitment to our Brave New Algorthimic World. ottawacitizen.com/news/treasur...

In early May, the developer of a housing development in #Burlington, Ont., cut down 425 trees in a single day, prompting concern and outrage from some neighbours who say they’re losing important green space.

Reviving clam gardens will increase Mamalilikulla’s food security and ensure culture and traditional knowledge is passed down from elders to younger generations, says Chief John Powell. Beautiful article/photos by @rochellebaker1.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/07/n...

From EPA's EJScreen to FEMA's Future Risk Index, here are six environmental mapping tools that Trump's White House doesn't want you to see My latest @bloomberg.com (gift link): www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Senior officials in Saskatchewan's ministry of agriculture used the province's political clout against federal and international environmental rules on behalf of the pesticide industry, Canada's National Observer has found. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/06/n...

NEW from me: Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company is operating 35 gas turbines without any pollution permits, belching asthma-worsening emissions into an area that leads Tennessee in ER visits for asthma. www.eenews.net/articles/elo...

Pierre Poilievre No Longer Entitled to Live at Public Mansion: Privy Council Office. Poilievre ineligible to live at Stornoway after losing his own seat, @lukelebrun.ca reports. pressprogress.ca/pierre-poili... Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

After an election ruled by tariff concerns and strategic voting, the Green Party is down a seat and a co-leader. It is now back to its beginnings – one seat, with Elizabeth May at the helm. Writes @cloelogan.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/01/n...

After a long night with analyses, panel discussions, and a live blog, with reporters across the country @nationalobserver.com isn't slowing down. Here's more coverage. First, from @natashabulowski.bsky.social, here's what Carney had to say after his win. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/28/n...

If you ever wonder whether your vote makes a difference, take a look at some of these ridings. They are still counting the votes the next day. In one riding, out of thousands of votes cast the lead is currently 28 votes. In another it is 46. newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/fe...

@brucefanjoy.bsky.social first told me he wanted to be the LPC's candidate & run against Poilievre in Aug 2023. I was writing about the cool, net-zero emissions house he and his wife built. Even then, Fanjoy was convinced he could win Carleton. He was right. www.nationalobserver.com/2023/08/28/n...

It's Canada election day, and our partner @nationalobserver.com has diligently tracked the climate stakes of this election. Let's get reading 🌎📑⬇️

There are a bunch of oil lobbyists in Poilievre’s orbit, shedding new light on his promise to grant the fossil fuel industry’s wish list to shred climate and environmental regulations. New from me and @natashabulowski.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/25/n...

Come hang out with @nationalobserver.com and @ricochetmedia.bsky.social tonight!

Poilievre just wrapped his final press conference of the campaign, in Saskatoon. I went to more of these (13) than any other journalist in Canada, for @nationalobserver.com. Didn’t get a single question. Which meant not one person asked PP about climate policy outside of the debates.

This is going to be so much fun: a very DIY election night brought to you by two small independent newsrooms — who somehow have managed to have correspondents at every party HQ, an expert panel, analysis and special guests. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/25/o...

As Canada scrambles to respond to tariffs and annexation threats from Trump, a senior US diplomat had a low-key visit to Churchill, MB — to learn about “trade opportunities” for Canada's only rail-connected deep-sea Arctic port.