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Christopher Adams is a reporter and Masters of Journalism student at Toronto's Ryerson University. Formerly based in Calgary, his reporting took him across Alberta to cover the environment, energy, and provincial and federal politics. He's passionate about international politics, climate policy, and good storytelling.

43 Articles

All kinds of climate records were smashed in 2015, says U.S. agency

In 2015, several markers like land and ocean temperatures, sea level and atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations broke records, setting new benchmarks for climate change's planetary impact.
Race to a Safer World
News | August 3rd 2016

Pipeline whistleblower calls for public inquiry after Husky alters oil spill report

Husky Energy submitted an altered incident report that states they detected a pipeline spill last Thursday morning, 14 hours later than they initially claimed.
Secrets of Government
News, Energy | July 28th 2016

Brad Wall doesn't want to talk about pipeline safety after Husky spills oil in river

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall dodged questions about pipeline safety, said we should focus on the response to the Husky spill while iterating that the company should be held financially responsible.
Race to a Safer World
News, Energy | July 27th 2016

A new kind of denial? Pembina hopes to dispel myths surrounding carbon tax

The Pembina Institute has released a series of FAQs dispelling myths and misinformation about Alberta's carbon tax, what some say are being used to "attack the carbon tax for being a carbon tax."
Race to a Safer World
News, Energy | July 27th 2016

Whistleblowers claim Canada's nuclear watchdog withholding info that could prevent Fukushima-sized disaster

Whistleblowers penned a letter to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission claiming the energy watchdog withheld information that could protect Canadians from a nuclear disaster.
Race to a Safer World
News, Energy | July 19th 2016

Every summer, there's a chance the Calgary Stampede's chuckwagon races will end tragically

From the birds-eye-view in the nosebleeds to the infield where you can see the strain in the horses eyes and hear the crack of the reins on their hides, it's hard not to imagine a tragic ending
News, Culture | July 15th 2016

This wind and solar project could change the way Canada funds clean energy

As Saskatchewan promises to accelerate renewable energy, one company has proposed the European community ownership model in a move that could change the way Canada funds clean energy.
Race to a Safer World
News, Energy | July 11th 2016

Jason Kenney gets emotional after Harper backs his leadership bid at Stampede

Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered his endorsement of Kenney to a crowd of Canada's conservative big-whigs during a party fundraiser at the Calgary Stampede
News, Politics | July 9th 2016

Americans are killing 51 times more people with guns than Canadians are

The numbers are staggering. There could be up to 51 times more annual gun-related deaths in the U.S. versus those in Canada, according to the most recent Canadian data.
News, US News | July 8th 2016

Donald Trump symbolism seeps into Jason Kenney leadership launch

You could say that the spirit of Donald Trump was in the room as former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney launched a bid to lead Alberta's Progressive Conservative party on Wednesday.
News, Politics | July 6th 2016
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