$3 billion/year in dedicated transit funding was supposed to start this month. Instead, the Canada Public Transit Fund was dissolved and folded into the Building Communities Strong Fund, along with funding for roads, hospitals, and infrastructure. www.theenergymix.com/restructured...

With pressure growing on a global food system reliant on fossil-fuel based fertilizers, farmers are looking at green ammonia as an option they can make themselves, right on the farm. Enter Canadian cleantech company Fuel Positive. www.theenergymix.com/war-driven-f... @fuelpositive.bsky.social

Participants at the first global conference focused on ending the use of fossil fuels are calling it the beginning of a new kind of alliance, with plans for continued cooperation—including a second conference co-hosted by Tuvalu and Ireland. More here: www.theenergymix.com/fossil-phase...

Two new fossil fuel subsidies, $13 billion for international climate finance, $6-billion Team Canada Strong skills development initiative, and more: here's a dive into the federal government's spring economic update and reaction to what we know so far. www.theenergymix.com/new-fossil-s...

Ottawa and AB are close to a timeline to bring the industrial carbon price to $130/tonne. Energy and Natural Resources Minister pledges pipeline financing through an Indigenous loan guarantee plan and predicts several major, natural resource projects will start within a year, says Bloomberg News.

The federal spring economic update seeks to formalize the climate policy pivot that cost Carney a cabinet minister last fall: making enhanced oil recovery eligible for a tax credit for the development of carbon capture and storage systems. #cdnpoli #climateflipflop #carney

Polling shows Albertans overwhelmingly want oil and gas companies held responsible for cleaning up their own messes, and for paying overdue taxes and rent owed to landowners. The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)'s shut down order issued to Calgary-based MAGA was therefore welcomed, despite delays.

PM Carney announced a new sovereign wealth fund, that “will invest in strategic Canadian projects and companies alongside other investors—with a clear objective to achieve commercial returns to build the wealth of Canada." Lots of questions about what this will look like. #CanadaStrongFund

A legal mechanism designed to protect investors’ holdings from unlawful foreign government seizures is being used to sue countries when new environmental protections threaten private profits. e3g.bsky.social explains what impacts this is having on the energy transition. #E3Greport #InvestorState

This week's special Earth Day edition features some of The Energy Mix's top interviews with people who aren't backing away from climate change conversations—embodying this year's Earth Day theme: Our Power, Our People. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Former L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti, now with C40 Cities: "In complex political environments where not everybody agrees on everything, where change is difficult, where system transformation takes time, cities are really leading the way." www.theenergymix.com/qa-cities-ar... @c40cities.bsky.social

Kevin O'Leary's planned #AIdatacentre and gas-fired power plant is becoming even more massive, setting AB back 20 years in its emissions reduction efforts and diverting six million cubic metres of water/year from the Smoky River. www.theenergymix.com/earths-large...

Ottawa may be looking at a new pipeline through southern B.C. rather than Alberta's preferred northern route. But that won't negate opposition, analysts say, nor the "immense risk" of a new pipeline becoming a stranded asset. www.theenergymix.com/alarm-bells-...

At The Mix, we explore groundbreaking, provocative, hopeful, or sobering stories related to the climate emergency. For #EarthDay, we asked our team for their thoughts on why this work is important, what keeps them going, and why it's all worth it. Stephen Lewis Climate Journalism Fellow, Hope Lompe:

At The Mix, we explore groundbreaking, provocative, hopeful, or sobering stories related to the climate emergency. For #EarthDay, we asked our team for their thoughts on why this work is important, what keeps them going, and why it's all worth it. Our CE Strategist, Karri Munn-Venn said:

We explore groundbreaking, provocative, hopeful, or sobering stories related to the climate emergency. For #EarthDay, we asked our team for their thoughts on why this work is important, what keeps them going, and why it's all worth it. Stephen Lewis Climate Journalism Fellow, Kylie Brezden says:

At The Mix, we explore groundbreaking, provocative, hopeful, or sobering stories related to the climate emergency. For #EarthDay, we asked our team for their thoughts on why this work is important, what keeps them going, and why it's all worth it. Here's Community Engagement Lead, Lella Blumer:

At The Mix, we explore groundbreaking, provocative, hopeful, or sobering stories related to the climate emergency. For #EarthDay, we asked our team for their thoughts on why this work is important, what keeps them going, and why it's all worth it. First up, Senior Writer, Gaye Taylor:

The Energy Mix publisher and founder Mitchell Beer, was recently held up as "one of the people doing it right, for the right reasons, with the experience to know the difference." He often defers to the team effort behind his work. We're led well! We hope that you find #EarthDay inspiration here!

As the world shifts to #solar, Canada's #GHGEmissionReductions have stalled. Electricity emissions fell 57% between 2005-2024, but emissions across the oil & gas sector were still up 5.1% with oil sands emissions rising by 59 megatonnes as production increased. #emissions #decarbonization #oilsands

Scientists are debating the possibility of geoengineering a solution to prevent the loss of the Thwaites glacier. Is this a good option or a dangerous distraction from cutting emissions? Gaye Taylor's exploration of this issue is both horrifying and gorgeously written. #geoengineering #antarctica

"When I was mayor of LA...it was cheaper to build the largest solar plants...in the nation’s history than it was to start a gas plant," says Eric Garcetti "So even if I wasn’t an environmentalist...I would be moving towards green options." @c40cities.bsky.social The full interview with Garcetti:

In this fab conversation between Mix Publisher, Mitchell Beer and Gina McCarthy of @americaisallin.com, we hear how U.S. states, cities, and businesses are keeping up momentum on climate change. Find the full #interview #SubnationalClimateAction #AmericaIsAllIn #ClimateAction #ClimateLeadership

PM Carney is inviting 100 of the world’s top investors to funnel $1 trillion into Canada over the next five years. Their energy choices will determine whether this is great news or a disaster. More in The Energy Mix Weekender: energymixweekender.substack.com/p/canada-is-...

Nova Scotia's Fracking Resource and Action Coalition (NOFRAC)'s report calls Premier Tim Houston's promotion of #fracking for onshore gas "reckless" and says it ignores repeated opposition to fracking from the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs. www.theenergymix.com/anti-frackin...

Environmental lawyers in the U.K. have sent warning letters to 10 gas companies, alleging they may be in breach of competition law. @clientearth.bsky.social www.theenergymix.com/legal-group-...

Suspending the federal gas excise tax is a “responsible, temporary measure” that offers “real relief” to Canadian families, according to PM Mark Carney. But there are growing calls for better alternatives. www.theenergymix.com/critics-push...

As many western countries take the slow road through the #EnergyTransition, #Asia is aggressively “rewiring the global economy,” says @paulpolman.bsky.social. He sees a seismic difference between how the West is managing its transition off fossil fuels and the path pursued by many Asian countries.

One more reminder of this upcoming discussion about energy consumption, policy, resilience, and Canada's climate goals. Join us this Thursday, April 16! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Defying significant #Indigenousopposition, Ottawa gave Alberta control over #environmentalimpactassessments in a new cooperation agreement. 11 Indigenous groups that commented on the draft called for significant changes and more meaningful involvement in the process of finalization.

A resolution on "energy efficiency as a nation-building project" was adopted this past weekend at the Liberal Party convention. Next steps may include expanded grants for low-income housing retrofits and scaled-up public and private financing for energy efficiency. #NationBuilding #EnergyEfficiency

Can New Brunswick afford a new nuclear reactor? What will it do to residents' electricity rates? Mark Winfield and Susan O'Donnell look at the potential impacts of the NB Power Review Panel's recommendation to build a nuclear reactor at the Point Lepreau site. www.theenergymix.com/could-a-new-...

This week, a special edition of The SHIFT looks at the underlying current of energy security as destruction continues across the Middle East under a shaky ceasefire. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Facing a packed community hall, Minister Nate Glubish questioned Olds town council’s "common sense" in allowing a $10B AI data centre and its 1.4GW power plant within town boundaries. Read about residents' reactions: www.theenergymix.com/common-sense...

The first summit on phasing out fossil fuels will take place in Colombia later this month. Wealthy producers like Australia and Norway will be joined by small island states like Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Canada will be the largest fossil fuel producer there. #Renewables #FossilFuelPhaseOut

The energy shock brought on by the American/Israeli war in Iran had Canadian trade officials scrambling to tie down new export markets. But some are projecting that higher oil and gas prices won’t last long enough to justify the contracts, while others call for a faster shift to clean energy.

Ontario’s proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act promises to “reduce barriers to homebuilding and increase economic efficiency by creating a simplified and standardized format for official plans...” Critics say it aims to weaken municipal environmental protections.

“I’m a bit of an old dog, so I don’t know what this AI stuff is really all about. I just want to go and play hockey,” Darren Bourget of the AEPA said in discussions about an AI data centre proposed for Olds, AB that will bypass a formal environmental impact assessment. #Alberta #datacentres #EIA

The war in the Middle East raised many questions. We've convened Dan Woynillowicz, Patricia Lightburn, @brhaley.bsky.social and @georgeprbenson.bsky.social to grapple with this one: How does Canada navigate the squeeze caused by the Iran energy war? Registration now. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@ca.theconversation.com asked five experts how the war with Iran will reshape the Middle East. Chris Ogden, a professor of global affairs, suggests Tehran will likely impose shipping transit fees in the strait to fund its recovery and project greater regional influence. #Iran #EnergyCrisis #Hormuz

Alex Cool-Fergus in the latest Weekender: The #energy transition was already speeding up. The #fossil industry was already losing ground. The #geopolitical moment we're in is set to speed things up. Cue the counter-spin. energymixweekender.substack.com/p/it-wasnt-t... @alexcoolfergus.bsky.social

As long as Canada props up oil and gas companies, we expose our investments and pensions to heavy financial risk. Hear more from the March 31 webinar we co-hosted with Carbon Tracker. Read more here: www.theenergymix.com/new-oil-and-... Webinar here: youtu.be/aLqEsNXbvI0 @carbontracker.bsky.social

Plans to manufacture commercially available, Canadian-made diesel-hybrid semi trucks have stalled for now at B.C.'s Edison Motors, but they're still working toward approval in a largely untapped market. www.theenergymix.com/regulators-t...

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has exposed the email addresses of nearly 600 individuals who submitted comments about a controversial coal mine project, leading to exasperation and disappointment with the regulatory body. Read more: #AER #EnergyRegulator #PrivacyBreach

Chinese automaking giant BYD is taking steps toward cementing its place in Canada’s EV market, with plans to open up to 20 dealerships across the country. Read on for more about their plans as they enter the Canadian EV market. #EVs #BYD #ChineseEVsInCanada

Canada could lose $110-$220 billion in new investment and 40,000-80,000 direct jobs if the new electricity strategy fails to deliver a clean power grid “at the scale and speed that industry and investors need,” SHARE concludes. #CdnPoli #GreenJobs #CleanJobs #NationalElectricityStrategy

A bill to modernize Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act has cleared 2nd reading in the Senate. Proponents say Bill S-4 will help keep up with emerging technologies like smart thermostats and AI-equipped industrial systems, and also be critical to Canada’s climate targets. #CEEA #energyefficiency #CdnPoli

This Tuesday, hear expert insight on the risks facing Canada's oil and gas sector as geopolitical instability continues and global energy markets shift—and a Q&A with panelists. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @carbontracker.bsky.social @environmentaldefence.ca @shiftaction.bsky.social

This week's edition looks at belligerent oil and gas companies, stalls and delays around legislation and regulation, and weakening climate targets—AND how the shift to renewable energy is happening anyway. www.linkedin.com/posts/theene...

Balcony solar systems are helping people with energy affordability and security, and cutting emissions. Why aren't more Canadians getting on board? Here's a look at the possibilities, and the challenges: www.theenergymix.com/balcony-sola...