In recent weeks a number of well-informed U.S. Congressmen along with the Environmental Protection Agency have been asking some uncomfortable questions about a large metallic snake connected to the tar sands, Canada’s largest single growing source of extreme climate-warming gases. […]
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has often referred to Canada as an emerging “energy superpower” due largely to the development of the Alberta oil sands. But what has been the long-term legacy of fossil fuel development in Alberta — the epicenter of the […]
Gary Mar loves to cook. It’s his way of relaxing after a hard day’s work — lobbying against U.S. clean energy laws, say, or making “aggressive” oil sands pitches to hostile members of Congress. Read more…..
“Gary Mar loves to cook. It’s his way of relaxing after a hard day’s work — lobbying against U.S. clean energy laws, say, or making “aggressive” oil sands pitches to hostile members of Congress.” Read more….
Part of Paul Frazer’s job is knowing when to tell the Alberta government to just relax. He’s a full-time professional lobbyist with 16 years experience in Washington, D.C. He knows what he’s doing. Read more….
This news media release by ‘The Tyee’ details a lobbying war currently going on between climate groups and the oil industry as well as oil industry support from Canadian federal and provincial governments, in what can best be described as […]
“A former advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper — now at the centre of a major political scandal — worked closely with Canada’s biggest energy companies over past years to improve the public image of Alberta’s oil sands. That advisor, […]
“An American energy conglomerate owned by two powerful billionaire brothers who help fund the Tea Party and climate-change denial movements in the U.S. has registered to lobby the Alberta government.” Read more….
“Canada’s oil and gas industry is distancing itself from Bruce Carson, the former top adviser to Prime Minister Stephen Harper who was one of its strongest allies until this week, when he found himself at the centre of influence-peddling allegations.” […]
“In the hallways and offices of America’s capital city, a war is being quietly waged out of view of most Canadians and Americans. The outcome will decide North America’s energy future and its impact on the planet’s climate.” Read more.…
