Despite public perception that wind and solar power are cheap and clean, their true costs—production, disposal, backup and infrastructure needs, as well as lifespan—are much higher than fossil fuels or nuclear energy, concludes a new report by the Institute for Energy Research, a Washington, D.C.–based NGO think tank focused on energy analysis. In Brief by […]
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By Andrew Roman | Published by C2C The battle over climate policy has taken on a new face: that of children and youth fronting litigation demanding that courts of law require governments to take stronger action against climate change. The case of Mathur v Ontario is the most prominent example. Seven minor children and youths […]
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By Probe Media Michelle Stirling, researcher, writer and communications manager for Friends of Science Society, joins Brave New Normal and host Jason James to explore Mark Carney’s climate vision for Canada. Summary A recent total blackout in Spain and Portugal—linked to their reliance on renewables—exposes the fragility of decarbonized grids. The collapse left citizens without […]
Sovereignty over Canada’s Arctic is now up for grabs, with China among the contenders. By Patricia Adams and Lawrence Solomon | The Adams-Solomon Report Almost two decades ago, Canada recognized that its claim to the Arctic was on thin ice. “Canada has a choice when it comes to defending our sovereignty over the Arctic,” Prime […]
By Probe International A closer look at the broader implications of Mark Carney’s role in a financial industry “cartel” that aligns with activists to impose a climate agenda on American business. The Brave New Normal podcast (aired February 4, 2025) Host Jason James sits with Michelle Stirling, the spokesperson for Friends of Science: a collective […]
By Probe International China’s penchant for megadams is fueled by an extreme and dangerous nationalism in the relentless pursuit of global hydropower dominance for its own sake, according to a new report by the renowned German-based hydrology expert Wang Weiluo. In this richly detailed study of one of China’s greatest vanity projects—the Three Gorges Dam—Wang […]
A blockbuster report by Chinese geologist Fan Xiao uncovers the deceit, censorship and raw force at play in the resurrection of a massive dam project in a geologically complex region. Foreword by Probe International The topic of China’s rampant and unchecked hydropower development in zones and regions of high seismic risk is once again on […]
“Selections” is a new feature offering a critical perspective of today’s environmental movement and energy policies from a voice that’s been sorely missed. Norm Rubin has been a pivotal figure in shaping discussions and policies related to energy and environmental conservation. As senior policy analyst and director of nuclear research at Energy Probe (as well […]
By Bruce Pardy | Published by The Epoch Times Nathan Cullen says there’s no veto. Cullen, British Columbia’s Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship, plans to give First Nations joint decision-making authority over Crown land. His NDP government recently opened consultations on its proposal to amend the B.C. Land Act, under which the minister […]
Episode 581: Bruce Pardy drops by the Shaun Newman Podcast to discuss the B.C. government plans to share management of Crown land with First Nations. A proposed amendment by the government to the B.C. Land Act to incorporate agreements with Indigenous governing bodies will permit First Nations veto over how most of B.C. is used. […]