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
Q&A: Why the Fate of Canada’s Peel Watershed Rests in the Supreme Court’s Hands
6 min. readThe fate of the Yukon’s Peel Watershed — one of the most pristine wilderness areas...
Canada Tells NAFTA Leaky Oilsands Tailings Ponds a ‘Challenge’ to Prove, Despite Existing Federal Study
There’s no telling if the 220 square-kilometres of unlined tailings ponds in the Alberta oilsands...
Enbridge, TransCanada Among 11 Canadian Oil and Gas Firms Using Tax Havens
Eleven of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies have dozens of subsidiaries and related companies...
Six Simple Ways Canada Can Make Oil-By-Rail Way Safer
In recent months, there’s been a re-emergence of one of the oil industry’s most adored...
‘There’s a New Normal’: Canadians Fear Consequences of Not Taking Action on Climate Change in New Poll
A new poll on Canadian attitudes on climate change reveals some pretty stunning numbers about...
The Best Canadian Climate Policy You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
It just might be the best climate policy you’ve never heard of. It’s called the...
Could Automobile Manufacturers Be Next In Line For Climate Lawsuits?
It’s been a busy year of municipalities suing fossil fuel companies. In July, three Californian...
Alberta Approves Suncor Tailings Plan Despite Reliance on ‘Unproven Technology’
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has approved a tailings management plan from oilsands giant Suncor,...
Here’s Why Canadian Cities Struggle to Pay for Public Transit
There’s nothing else like it in Canada. Since the early 1970s, Manitoba’s provincial government has...
