Aaron Freeman

Mark Carney Is Wrong: Canada Cannot Become an Energy Superpower Canada can produce more oil, more LNG, and more electricity—but production alone will never make us an energy superpower

When disruptive technology reaches tipping points, incumbent industry decline is structural and rapid. Revenues fall faster than volumes, investors flee, capital is scarce, and producer countries race to the bottom. High-cost producers (Canada) suffer first markhamhislop.substack.com/p/mark-carne...

Very insightful piece! Well worth the read.

With a mixed-results at COP30 - i.e. good intentions but no concrete plans for the “transition away from fossil fuels” - don’t give up.

Let’s remember the progress made since the Paris Agreement and the options ahead of us. That’s the message of the image below

COP on fire The fossil-free breakaway

"Recent signals from the government … raise serious concerns that Canada could backslide further.”
If other countries aligned with Canada’s approach, global heating could reach over 3 degrees C and up to 4 C. mailchi.mp/nationalobse...

$2.2 billion CAD and counting: methane “waste tracker” shows Canada’s wasted natural gas, urgency for federal regulation Canada pledged 75% methane cuts by 2030, but delays waste gas and harm climate; EDF analysis estimates the economic value of this lost resource.

$2.2 billion CAD and counting: methane “waste tracker” shows Canada’s wasted natural gas, urgency for federal regulation www.edf.org/canada-metha...

Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport? The Neoliner Origin set off on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US with the aim of revolutionising the notoriously dirty shipping industry

Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Alberta allowed cash-strapped MAGA Energy to acquire 170 wells | The Narwhal The Alberta Energy Regulator approved MAGA Energy, already in financial distress, to acquire 170 oil and gas wells. Unpaid bills will likely fall on taxpayers

Alberta allowed cash-strapped MAGA Energy to acquire 170 wells | The Narwhal thenarwhal.ca/maga-energy-...

Canada Policies and action against modelled domestic pathways

Canada now in the "Highly Insufficient" zone on GHG reductions climateactiontracker.org/countries/ca...

Accounting, finance and financial management positions with non-profits and charities Work in nature, environment & sustainability: GoodWork.ca

A fantastic opportunity for someone with an accounting or finance background to join the incredible team on the Board of GreenPAC as our new Treasurer! www.goodwork.ca/a/accounting...

Municipal renewable revenues reach $70M, but future growth in jeopardy Alberta municipalities collected a record $70 million in tax revenues from wind and solar projects this year, marking a 30 per cent increase from last year...

"The math is stark. We're losing more in cancelled projects – $84 million – than we gained in new revenue this year. Without a clear, competitive policy framework, this $70 million will be remembered as a high-water mark, not a stepping stone." businessrenewables.ca/news/mtr-2025

Toronto-area emissions rise as Ontario burns more natural gas A new report from The Atmospheric Fund found that emissions went up one per cent in 2024. While the increase is slight, it comes in the context of emissions needing to go down by 11 per cent each…

Emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area rose last year and that a main driver of the uptick was the provincial government’s continued prioritization of natural gas over renewable energy. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/18/n...

Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown? With temperatures breaching the Paris limit, experts say tackling the powerful gas could buy crucial time as the clean-energy shift stalls

Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says | CBC Climate Change News Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to cleaner fuels following U.S. criticism...

The IEA has for decases grossly under-estimated the impact of the clean energy transition. We now need to start applying an even bigger "Trump Discount" to their forecasts as they cave to US pressure in their modelling. www.cbc.ca/news/climate...

Building LNG into a glut: International Energy Agency says there's no need for new fossil fuel supply in a world that reaches net zero by 2050. Energy trends and policy developments in key export markets for BC LNG suggest a future decline in demand. cleanenergycanada.org/report/an-un...

‘A Pretty Ugly History’: How Exxon Exported Climate Denial to the Global South With Brazil about to host COP30, DeSmog has obtained copies of checks Exxon mailed to the right-wing Atlas Network in the 1990s to turn Latin America against climate treaties.

‘A Pretty Ugly History’: How Exxon Exported Climate Denial to the Global South www.desmog.com/2025/11/03/a...

DiscoverEE | Director, Utilities @ Efficiency Canada Position Overview The Director, Utilities plays an important role within Efficiency Canada, contributing to strategic...

Great opportunity with a dynamic org that knows how to deliver results! DiscoverEE | Director, Utilities @ Efficiency Canada discoveree.ca/job/1948576-....

Methane regulation is a climate-competitive home run This year’s COP is a vital moment for Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver on a key Canadian climate promise, showcase responsible energy development, and advance economic opportunities.

🇨🇦 Mark Carney has the chance to deliver at #COP30: finalize methane regulations and show the world Canada is serious about climate competitiveness. ⬇️

U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home | CBC News Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spending...

U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Net Zero hides a truth the mining giants understand perfectly: nothing has to change The point.com.au

Why Net-zero-by-2050 can be a deceptive slogan discouraging real climate action. A thoughtful piece from Down Under resonates in the Great White North, where shorter term climate targets are now being de-emphasized as climate initiatives are being delayed or weakened. thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...

What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century Many places may become uninhabitable. Many people may be on their own.

What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

Methane regulation is a climate-competitive home run This year’s COP is a vital moment for Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver on a key Canadian climate promise, showcase responsible energy development, and advance economic opportunities.

In 10 years, BC’s gas production grew by more than 2/3, while methane emissions fell by more than 50%. It met its 2025 methane target 2 years early and is making good progress to 2030. We urgently need federal regulations ensuring the rest of Canada catches up. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...

Prince Edward Island’s bold new 10-year energy strategy could end dependence on imported power by 2035 - PVBuzzMedia Prince Edward Island’s decade-long energy roadmap aims to boost on-Island wind and solar generation, modernize transmission systems, and protect consumers from rising energy costs—while setting the…

Prince Edward Island’s bold new 10-year energy strategy could end dependence on imported power by 2035 - PVBuzzMedia pvbuzz.com/pei-10-year-...

Opinion: Who’s killing Canada’s EV dreams? It’s not just Trump and his tariffs An effective EV strategy must invest in both building and developing domestic demand

If Canada can pair industrial investment w/ demand-side policy we can secure jobs, lead in innovation and export to the world. If we continue with half a strategy we’ll watch others define the market while we pay for factories that never run at full capacity. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

A photo of a smokestack spewing pollution into the air. Text says 'methane gets a mention in the federal budget. but actions speak louder than words. we need bold action and we need it now!'

We’re glad to see #methane mentioned in the #federalbudget —but actions speak louder than words. Canada needs clear targets and timelines to drive these emissions down and give our kids a chance at a livable future. Cut it now - for our kids, our air, our future.

Trump is turning America’s auto industry into a global backwater. Canada must now go its own way North America’s once dominant auto industry may turn into a place where a couple of car companies churn out inferior, dirty vehicles for a captive consumer base that has no choice but to buy them

Unless Canada acts to diversify our auto industry and untie ourselves from the U.S., we’ll be pulled down and mired in the same automotive mess as the Americans. www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/cultur...

Retired military leaders urging NATO leaders to count renewable energy investments as defence spending councilonstrategicrisks.org/wp-content/u...

Latest data shows the rapid growth of heat pumps in Canada Heat pumps continue their rise as primary heating systems in Canada, with almost half of New Brunswick homes now relying on them.

Latest data shows the rapid growth of heat pumps in Canada 440megatonnes.ca/insight/late...

Ford blames Jays playoff ticket gouging on asshole premier who scrapped Ticketmaster law in 2019 QUEEN’S PARK - After resale tickets to the Blue Jays’ World Series immediately skyrocketed into the thousands of dollars, Ontario Premier Doug Ford held a press conference to place the blame solely…

Ford blames Jays playoff ticket gouging on asshole premier who scrapped Ticketmaster law in 2019 www.thebeaverton.com/2025/10/ford...

What to look for in Canada’s climate competitiveness strategy National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

What to look for in Canada’s climate competitiveness strategy nationalnewswatch.com/2025/10/31/w...

Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand

Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds www.theguardian.com/environment/...