# major projects (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover major projects. Page: Feed: --- ## [I spent years fighting wildfires. Now, I have PTSD](https://thenarwhal.ca/first-person-wildland-firefighter-mental-health/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-18 · Matthew Brackenreed · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Wildland firefighters are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events as they work to keep communities safe. They deserve better access to mental health supports ## [Alberta's orphan well costs reach new record](https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-orphan-wells-cleanup-costs-record-2026/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-17 · Sharon J. Riley · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Thousands of wells orphaned this year has increased total costs 50% from last year, hitting a new record for the cost of cleaning up after delinquent companies ## [Alberta landowners fight fracking’s water use](https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-central-landowners-fracking-water/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-12 · Drew Anderson and Amber Bracken · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ When a creek ran dry, farmers and ranchers started ringing alarm bells about how much water oil and gas companies are drawing from the Prairies' most significant source of groundwater ## [B.C. approved LNG Canada after black smoke warning: docs](https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-black-smoke-warning-regulation/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-10 · Matt Simmons and Wil Crisp and Marty Clemens · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ One resident said he ‘wasn’t expecting black smoke,’ which can signal higher levels of toxic pollutants in the air. Another said she’s concerned about potential health impacts because she wants to have a family ## [Alberta wildfire fighters band together for support](https://thenarwhal.ca/wildfire-fighter-mental-health-support/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-06 · Trina Moyles · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Workplace safety charges have been laid against Alberta’s Forestry Ministry over a firefighter death during the 2024 Jasper wildfire. Such fatalities are one reason why crew members compare returning from the frontlines to returning from combat — and an impetus for a new peer-support network ## [With AI slop, Canadian wildfire misinformation is mutating online](https://thenarwhal.ca/wildfire-misinformation-2026/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-05 · Michelle Cyca · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ How conspiracy theories and AI-generated images are playing out during Canada’s 2026 wildfires — and how every social media user chasing engagement is to blame ## [The cost breakdown of a new Canadian pipeline](https://thenarwhal.ca/canadian-pipeline-cost-alberta-west-coast/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-05 · Sharon J. Riley · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ More than half of Canadians support new pipelines, mostly for economic reasons. But no company has stepped up to cover the cost. Here’s what you need to know about the dollars and cents of pipeline projects in Canada ## [LNG Canada dropped commitments to operate ‘without routine flaring’: docs](https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-dropped-flaring-commitments-docs/?utm_source=rss) _2026-07-29 · Matt Simmons and Wil Crisp and Marty Clemens · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ For years, LNG Canada made environmental commitments in documents submitted to B.C.’s energy regulator. It removed them before the facility launched — then the flaring started ## [For 20 years, Canada’s leaders have promised a carbon capture fix](https://thenarwhal.ca/canada-carbon-capture-history/?utm_source=rss) _2026-07-21 · Carl Meyer · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Stephen Harper swore by it; Mark Carney is ready to invest taxpayer dollars in it. A Narwhal investigation reveals how Canadian politicians have bought into an unproven technology they tout as a climate fix ## [Making sense of Canada’s pipeline flurry](https://thenarwhal.ca/three-pipeline-announcements-2026/?utm_source=rss) _2026-07-09 · Emma Gilchrist · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ If pipelines really are Canada’s economic saviour, why are taxpayers footing the bill for them? ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hqaKI2fBvSby) _2026-07-09 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Alberta’s data centre dreams face headwinds](https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-ai-data-centre-gas-turbine-shortage/?utm_source=rss) _2026-07-09 · Drew Anderson · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Alberta is betting its AI future on natural gas-powered data centres. But a global shortage of gas turbines could delay projects, drive up costs and complicate the province’s $100-billion ambitions ## [What’s happening with Alberta’s coal mining, explained](https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-coal-mining-2026/?utm_source=rss) _2026-06-23 · Drew Anderson · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Alberta banned coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies. Then it allowed it. Then it stopped it. Then it allowed it again. Here’s what you need to know about what’s going on with coal mining — right now ## [Canada-Germany deal shows LNG as a climate solution is ‘false’](https://thenarwhal.ca/canada-germany-lng-climate-implications/?utm_source=rss) _2026-06-03 · Matt Simmons · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ B.C. natural gas would replace Russian gas, not coal, which experts say weakens arguments that liquefied natural gas lowers global emissions ## [The past, present and future of B.C. salmon in the Skeena watershed](https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-skeena-salmon-lelu-island-declaration/?utm_source=rss) _2026-05-26 · Matt Simmons · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Ten years ago, Indigenous leaders led allies in protecting Lelu Island. In Prince Rupert, B.C., this month, a group took a moment to celebrate, before facing the challenge of future stewardship ## [B.C. electricity costs are rising. Who’s going to pay for it?](https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-electricity-costs-who-pays/?utm_source=rss) _2026-05-02 · Matt Simmons and Shannon Waters · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ In B.C., residential electricity customers pay almost twice as much as big businesses. As demand for power spikes, the cost of infrastructure and daily use is only going to go up ## [LNG Canada exceeds estimated 2024 global record for burned gas](https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-burned-gas/?utm_source=rss) _2026-04-16 · Matt Simmons and Wil Crisp · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Exclusive: The LNG Canada plant — the country’s first major LNG facility, owned by Shell, Petronas, Korea Gas, PetroChina and Mitsubishi — is one of the highest sources of global emissions for flaring, undermining claims that Canada produces the cleanest natural gas in the world ## [Revealing B.C.’s cancelled 2026 throne speech](https://thenarwhal.ca/revealing-bc-throne-speech-2026/?utm_source=rss) _2026-04-08 · Shannon Waters · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Through a freedom of information request, The Narwhal accessed B.C.’s undelivered throne speech. It details the province’s plans for LNG, mining and Indigenous Rights ## [What Can Load Curves Teach Us About Project Development?](https://energynation.substack.com/p/what-can-load-curves-teach-us-about) _2026-03-19 · Joshua Samuel · Energy Nation Substack_ A systems-based view of how development effort shifts over time. ## [With possibility of an LNG export project, a Newfoundland village looks to B.C.](https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-newfoundland-lessons-kitimat-bc/?utm_source=rss) _2026-03-19 · Matt Simmons · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ As talk about developing an LNG export project in Newfoundland and Labrador continues, residents have questions — and the answers might be on the other side of the country ## [The secretive, foreign-owned LNG export project in Quebec, explained](https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-export-project-baie-comeau-quebec/?utm_source=rss) _2026-03-09 · Sarah Cox · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ The Baie-Comeau LNG project could be Canada’s third largest liquefied natural gas export project. As its Norwegian proponent holds closed-door talks with government, Quebec residents and advocates say they’re being left in the dark ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L6dgeAGcM587) _2026-03-09 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [LNG Canada likely delaying flaring fix to save money](https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-flaring-experts-respond/?utm_source=rss) _2026-02-24 · Lauren Watson · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ The company says an issue with one of its flares will take three years to fix. Experts believe the company is prioritizing profits over the public and ask why the B.C. regulator isn’t stepping in ## [Where Does the Time Go?](https://energynation.substack.com/p/where-does-the-time-go) _2026-02-06 · Joshua Samuel · Energy Nation Substack_ Measuring the hidden work and rhythms of major clean-energy project development ## [Will the Sisson Project bring a third life to Napadogan?](https://energynation.substack.com/p/will-the-sisson-project-bring-a-third) _2025-12-11 · Joshua Samuel · Energy Nation Substack_ A critical-minerals proposal referred to the Major Projects Office offers both hope and déjà vu in central New Brunswick ## [Is Expected Value the Missing Link Between Policy and Reality?](https://energynation.substack.com/p/is-expected-value-the-missing-link) _2025-10-27 · Joshua Samuel · Energy Nation Substack_ Why success-weighted outcomes may be the key to aligning what we plan, fund, and actually build. ## [Will Ontario’s new special economic zones transform its resource landscape?](https://energynation.substack.com/p/will-ontarios-new-special-economic) _2025-10-15 · Joshua Samuel · Energy Nation Substack_ An Energy Nation simulation reveals that Ontario’s Special Economic Zones Act accelerates front-running energy projects but leaves mining ventures short of the even-money line. ## [Alberta’s Pipeline Bet](https://energynation.substack.com/p/albertas-pipeline-bet) _2025-10-06 · Joshua Samuel · Energy Nation Substack_ Even without building a pipeline, strong and coordinated government intervention could meaningfully shift the odds of success and unlock billions in potential value for Alberta’s energy projects. ## [Why Energy Nation Is Pivoting to Data Briefs](https://energynation.substack.com/p/why-energy-nation-is-pivoting-to) _2025-10-01 · Joshua Samuel · Energy Nation Substack_ From long-form analysis to one-minute insights ## [Nudges, Not Shifts](https://energynation.substack.com/p/nudges-not-shifts) _2025-09-28 · Joshua Samuel · Energy Nation Substack_ Federal Nation-Building Reforms Could Unlock $10.1 Billion in Expected Value, Largely by Tipping Marginal Energy Projects into Favourable Odds ## [Attack of the FOAKs](https://energynation.substack.com/p/attack-of-the-foaks) _2025-09-19 · Joshua Samuel · Energy Nation Substack_ How first-of-a-kind megaprojects tilt Canada’s major project odds and expected value ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hpLl6HDfjQJE) _2025-09-19 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Expected Value and the Carney Five](https://energynation.substack.com/p/expected-value-and-the-carney-five) _2025-09-14 · Joshua Samuel · Energy Nation Substack_ Assessing probability, risk, and capital flows across Canada’s major project cohort