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Monthly Archives: January 2021
Why the cancellation of Keystone XL is bad for the climate, the environment and Canada
By now we all know that President Biden has cancelled the Presidential Permit for the Keystone XL (KXL) pipeline. Needless to say climate activists have gleefully celebrated the decision. But as I pointed out on Twitter, cancelling KXL will not … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian Politics, Pipelines, Uncategorized
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The GHG intensity of the Canadian oil industry – what the scientific research actually says
Uncertainty is a fact of life in science. Understanding and communicating uncertainty is an essential element of the scientific pursuit. Uncertainty in research comes from the fact that, in most situations, we don’t have perfect information and can’t be absolutely … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Oil Sands, Uncategorized
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