Doubling Down on the Fossil Fuel Fairy Tale

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the lack of political debate on the future of the offshore means the body politic is especially unprepared for the end of oil.

Lucian M. Ashworth

January 20, 2021

# offshore oil

Hundreds Rally for Oil and Gas at Confederation Building

Hundreds of people urgently demanded "political support" for the offshore oil and gas industry. But Premier Andrew Furey did not offer anything specific.

September 17, 2020

Analysis Commentary

Newfoundland and Labrador’s ‘Clean Oil’ in a Global Context

The relative cleanliness of NL's offshore oil is the key selling-point for the industry's future in a low-carbon world. But does this argument hold up?

June 23, 2020

Oil leaks a sign of bigger problems for N.L.

Evidence of oil leaking into Port au Port Bay on Newfoundland's west coast has intensified ongoing debate surrounding controversial oil development in this province and…

June 13, 2015

Republic of Oil

On the culture and consequences of climate change denial in Newfoundland and Labrador...

April 29, 2015

No more Old Harry extensions for Corridor Resources

Enough is enough, coalition tells Petroleum Board

August 23, 2014

Power and Dissent

Series finale for Republic of Oil?

Why Newfoundland and Labrador's oil reserves may be left untapped

February 20, 2014

On a Moroccan Roll

How could a discovery beneath the seafloor of Atlantic Canada enable prospectors to locate oil in North Africa? It's all thanks to our old friend,…

Liam Herringshaw

February 20, 2014

To Each Their Own

This election could be our last chance

Enough vague promises. This is our last chance to get something right.

August 10, 2011