Articles by Markham Hislop

Jul 20 2021 — Markham Hislop — National Observer — The Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero Initiative, announced June 9, may well lower greenhouse gas emissions from bitumen extraction and help Canada meet its own net-zero-by-2050 goal. Unfortunately, that is not enough. Climate change is only one of three significant risks facing the industry. The others are peak oil demand and at least $31 […]

Jan 14 2014 — Markham Hislop — Beacon News — First Nations say governments want to fight in court. If true, isn’t Neil Young advancing the government and industry cause? Poor Neil Young. Canada’s crankiest geezer rock star has put himself squarely in the crosshairs by criticizing the oil sands, when really Albertans should be thanking him. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi won’t white hat him. […]