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fossil fuel industry

B.C. premier still confident in LNG despite energy slump, aboriginal protests

Premier Clark keeps up rosy outlook in a speech to hundreds of business, government and aboriginal leaders in Vancouver.
The Canadian PressOct 14th, 2015
Premier Christy Clark tours the Spectra Energy plant in Fort Nelson in 2013

National Energy Board slaps Spectra Energy over safety infractions

One of the biggest issues was Spectra did not have the right trained staff on site.
The Canadian PressJul 14th, 2015
Obama high five with kid

Open letter to President Obama: please veto the Keystone XL pipeline -- for future generations

There is no reason to allow the Keystone XL pipeline to go through, and there are many reasons to not. Vetoing it will be a gesture of support for future generations
Warren BellJan 11th, 2015

Why I'm cancelling my Canadian Geographic subscription

I've had it. Here's why.
Warren BellJun 10th, 2014

Naomi Klein after Keystone XL pipeline protest arrest

Harper government "global advertising agency" for oil industry, author Naomi Klein says after Keystone XL pipeline protest arrest.
Jenny UechiSep 7th, 2011