James Wilt
Reporter
@james_m_wilt James Wilt is a freelance journalist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He holds a journalism degree from Mount Royal University in Calgary. He regularly contributes to The Narwhal, and has also written for VICE Canada, National Observer, CBC Calgary, Alberta Oil, Canadian Dimension and Briarpatch. His work for The Narwhal often focuses on oilsands, climate policy and fossil fuel infrastructure.
Stories by James Wilt
Alberta approves two more oilsands tailings ponds that don’t follow provincial rules
7 min. readOn Tuesday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced the federal government will buy the existing Kinder...
A brief history of the public money propping up the Alberta oilsands
As the feds announce taxpayer dollars to back the Trans Mountain pipeline, here’s a look...
‘It’s Very Misleading’: Energy Experts Critique Canada’s Rosy Carbon Pricing Report
Earlier this week, the federal government published a bombshell report on carbon pricing, predicting that...
Imperial Oil Could Face Charges for Violent Flaring Incident in Ontario’s Chemical Valley
It was just another evening in Sarnia, February 2017, when the apocalyptic flaring began. Without...
10 Handy Facts About Canadian Energy that You Actually Probably Want to Know
Every day, we’re assailed with dozens of facts and figures about energy issues in Canada:...
How Likely is a Canadian Oil-by-Rail Boom?
In the weeks since Kinder Morgan’s announcement that it was suspending all “non-essential spending” on...
The Myth of The Asian Market for Alberta’s Oil
For years, we’ve been told again and again (and again) that Kinder Morgan’s proposed expansion...
How Kinder Morgan Could Sue Canada In a Secretive NAFTA Tribunal
All hell is breaking loose over the Trans Mountain pipeline. On Sunday, Kinder Morgan announced...
BP Offshore Rig Moves to Nova Scotia Coast Before Drill Permits Granted
Despite not yet receiving a final approval for drilling, BP Canada is in the process...
