The Environment in Canada Podcast West Coast Pipeline? Oil & Gas Corps Want Us Tied to the U.S. When Renewables are What We Really Need for Sovereignty
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Nov 22, 2025 The podcast dives into the Alberta Government's push for a west coast oil pipeline and its potential implications for Canadian sovereignty. Discussions reveal how this move might serve U.S. interests while undermining Canada's climate regulations. There's a deep dive into the financial risks tied to new fossil infrastructure and public support trends favoring renewable energy over oil subsidies. The urgent call to action encourages listeners to advocate for local renewable energy solutions, emphasizing the need for integration instead of reliance on fossil fuels.
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Pipeline Push Undermines Sovereignty
- Oil and gas interests are promoting deeper economic ties to the U.S., not Canadian sovereignty.
- A west-coast pipeline has weak economics because global oil demand is expected to peak around 2030.
New Fossil Builds Are Financially Risky
- New analysis shows new fossil infrastructure risks big investor losses and shrinking provincial revenues.
- The report finds new oil or gas builds are high-risk and offer little upside even if demand falls only moderately.
MOU Could Be A Cover To Weaken Climate Rules
- The reported MOU likely functions as cover to weaken climate rules and preserve oil profits.
- That weakening would shift cleanup costs and emissions burden onto Canadians while deepening U.S. dependency.