National Observer

National Observer is a Canadian news outlet established by Linda Solomon Wood and a talented team of award-winning journalists to take advantage of the evolving media landscape. The organization is headquartered in Vancouver, with Managing Editor Mike De Souza and an expanding team located in Ottawa, while lead investigative reporter Bruce Livesey operates from Toronto. National Observer aims to shed light on important but often overlooked Canadian stories, focusing on topics such as climate, energy, business, culture, and politics. Additionally, the publication showcases innovative business practices and lifestyle tips that promote sustainability and support the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. To uphold the integrity of Canada’s democracy, National Observer allows its journalists the necessary time—sometimes days, weeks, or even months—to conduct thorough investigative reporting. Many in-depth investigations and features are available in our Special Reports section.

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Clean energy project cancellations top $14 billion so far in 2025

3 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Marianne Lavelle

The White House did not immediately respond to questions about the report. The biggest of the cancellations that E2 tracked came in April. The United Auto Workers announced that Stellantis would not go forward with a $3.2 billion battery plant it planned to add to a giant shuttered assembly facility it is reopening in Belvidere, Illinois.
When it comes to the 'national interest,' everyone has an opinion

3 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Natasha Bulowski

The federal government will table a bill outlining the criteria for determining which projects are in the national interest and fast track them accordingly, the Canadian Press reported last week .
How high-emitting paper mills have flown under the radar

3 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Tik Root

"It masks the true impact of the industry," said Courtney Bernhardt, director of research for EIP and an author of the report. "It hides the fact that there is an urgent need to address."Paper plants can emit as much CO2 as oil refineries. They're flying under the radar. The American Forest & Paper Association, which represents the industry, did not respond to a request for an interview.The EPA told Grist it would review the report.
Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products is a priority, says Carney

4 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Kyle Duggan |Jeremy Simes

The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday. "The Canadian government is engaging with its Chinese counterparts at the ministerial level and we'll continue those discussions," Carney told reporters after meeting with premiers in Saskatoon.
Ford government moves to override cities on green building standards

4 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Abdul Matin Sarfraz

The Ford government is rushing to pass legislation that would strip cities of one of their most effective tools to confront climate threats: green building standards. Experts say these standards, developed over years by municipalities, are designed to ensure new buildings are safer, cleaner, more resilient and more affordable to operate in the face of a growing climate crisis.
How to spot bad information this wildfire season

4 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Natasha Bulowski

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fed the flames of disinformation last summer after the town of Jasper was largely destroyed by wildfires. Smith told talk show host Ryan Jespersen the province would bring in arson investigators when he asked about the role climate change played in the 2024 wildfire season. Climate change, driven primarily by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas, is causing higher temperatures and drier conditions, which exacerbate the frequency and severity of wildfires.
The weird way that penguin poop might be cooling Antarctica

5 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Matt Simon

But the effort paid off, because Boyer and his colleagues found something peculiar about penguin guano. In a paper published on Thursday in the journal Communications Earth and Environment, they describe how ammonia wafting off the droppings of 60,000 birds contributed to the formation of clouds that might be insulating Antarctica, helping cool down an otherwise rapidly warming continent. Some penguin populations, however, are under serious threat because of climate change.
Carney won't reveal spending plans, enraging critics

5 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Arno Kopecky

These excuses rang hollow to NDP MP Heather McPherson. In light of the intense furor caused by the budget's delay, it's baffling why Carney invited such a storm. It didn't just dominate the first week of Question Period, it unleashed a predictable slew of withering news articles and op-eds. "For him to constantly say that everyone is new - nobody's buying that," McPherson told Canada's National Observer over the phone this week.
Burning through the guardrails

5 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Chris Hatch

Only seven years ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projected the world wouldn't heat beyond 1.5 C until the 2040s. Two years ago, the IPCC authors shifted the projection to the mid-2030s. Now, we're on the doorstep. It was always a stretch goal. The nations of the world have been far quicker to adopt targets than to tackle fossil fuel burning. And the WMO's new forecast means any faint hope is mathematically implausible.
'No end in sight' for systematic killing of BC wolves to save caribou

5 days ago | nationalobserver.com | Rochelle Baker

The BC government spent a decade killing wolves to protect caribou. Now, critics warn that despite questions about its effectiveness, ethics and impact on the rest of the environment, the government is moving to make the wolf cull a permanent part of its strategy.