Carol Linnitt
Acting Editor-in-chief/Executive director
Carol Linnitt is a journalist, editor, illustrator and co-founder of The Narwhal. Carol has been reporting on energy and environmental politics for the last decade for outlets including VICE Canada, The National Observer, Academic Matters and The Tyee. Carol began her career writing and performing interviews for The Canada Expedition, a non-governmental sustainability initiative, and while working in dispute resolution with communities affected by resource scarcity. Carol has a Master's in English Literature from York University where she studied political theory, natural resource conflicts and Aboriginal rights. She also has a Master's in Philosophy in the field of phenomenology and environmental ethics and has a PhD in English, and Cultural, Social and Political Thought (CSPT) from the University of Victoria. When she’s not on her computer, you can usually find Carol in some ocean, somewhere, free-diving or surfing.
Stories by Carol Linnitt
Our trial is a week away
We’re suing the RCMP for arresting a journalist on assignment for The Narwhal. It’s an...
Making waves — and making my mom proud
Years ago, people told me launching The Narwhal was a bad idea. Thousands of supporters...
As support for our press freedom lawsuit rolls in, I’m beside myself with gratitude
More than 1,600 readers stepped up in the last week to help cover the costs...
Celebrating 7 years of The Narwhal — and gearing up for the next 7
Between a fresh take on engagement and our new life on video, our team is...
My love letter to Emma Gilchrist
Break out the champagne: Emma’s storied life and leadership in journalism has earned her the...
There’s no point in despair when there’s so much to hope for
More than a decade into environmental journalism, my message remains the same: we’ve got way...
Looking for hope on a smoky horizon
In this week’s newsletter, we get in our feelings about the tens of thousands of...
The Narwhal is ringing in its 5th birthday. Help us celebrate
As The Narwhal turns five today, I’m giving thanks to the thousands of members who...
When a former premier joins a coal company: unpacking John Horgan’s jump to Teck’s Elk Valley board
The former premier is already taking a defensive posture in his new role, swatting down...