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11 Images of Canadian Natural Resources Generated by Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been all the hype lately. The dawn of AI-generated images on the internet has many people wondering if some photos they now see online are real. It is true; some AI images are so realistic that it is hard, if not sometimes impossible to tell t...
How Much Copper Does the World Need to Reach Net-Zero by 2050?
Just how much copper does the world need to reach net-zero by 2050? The sheer volume of new production required is hard to fathom, but EnergyMinute’s stylish infographic puts it into a relatively comprehensible context. Over the next 27 years, the volume of global copper need...
Canada Ranks 16th on Index of Economic Freedom 2023
Canada has again received top marks among its international peers, this time on the Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom 2023. Placing 16th overall out of 184 countries, Canada’s high ranking on the 29th annual version of the index is yet another friendly reminder ...
B.C. Liquefied Natural Gas: Frequently Asked Questions
Fracking, the natural gas industry and proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants provide enormous opportunities for Canadian and Indigenous families across British Columbia. But many questions remain about these projects, such as what fracking is and what environmental regu...
Canada Ought to Support Its Own Workforces, Families & Communities
Trying to figure out motives and agendas in debates on sustainability can sometimes be a waste of time. Other times, it seems obvious. In a report released at the end of June, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) said TC Energy should receive no compensation for the...
15 Examples of Past, Present & Future 'Peak Oil' Predictions
The concept of 'peak oil' has a long and inaccurate history. According to prominent economist and oil analyst David Yergin, the first predictions of peak oil production go way back to the 1880s when some American experts believed the exhaustion of Pennsylvania's oil fields wo...
When Will Tales of 'Peak Oil' Finally Come True?
When the last global pandemic spread worldwide, people everywhere bunkered down at home to ride out the virus. The use of petroleum products dropped drastically as a result, with global oil consumption bottoming out at about 70% of pre-pandemic levels in what has become known...
What Natural Resources Does Canada Have in Abundance?
Updated June 2023 Crude oil, natural gas, minerals, metals, lumber, seafood, wind, water... you name it, chances are Canada has it. After all, it is the second-largest country in the world with an incredibly diverse array of landscapes and geology from coast-to-coast. In Cana...
The “Trickle-Down” Effect of Canadian Oil & Gas
Canada Day has come and gone and it is evident how much Canadians love our country. Despite our regional differences, there seems to be a general understanding that all provinces and territories are connected, and when one province is doing well, the others are also. Recently...
What Natural Resources Does Nova Scotia Have in Abundance?
Despite being a smaller province, Nova Scotia plays a significant role in Canada’s economy and global resource markets. Known for its rugged coastlines and picturesque landscapes, Nova Scotia possesses a wide array of natural resources including food, fish, energy, minerals, ...