Christopher Pollon
About Christopher Pollon
Christopher Pollon is a Vancouver-based independent journalist who reports on the politics of natural resources, focusing on energy, mines and oceans. He is the author of Pitfall: The Race to Mine the World’s Most Vulnerable Places (Greystone Books 2023), an investigation of global metal mining and the clean energy transition. His first book was 2017′s The Peace in Peril: The Real Cost of the Site C Dam. He can be reached through Chrispollon.com.
Polar bears and crude oil don’t mix
Western premiers dream of a new economic corridor to Hudson Bay, linking mineral and energy exports to global shipping routes. But some eco-tourism operators in Churchill worry an oil spill would devastate wildlife habitats and their industry.
Warming waters revive port plans in Churchill
Canada's only deep-water Arctic port in Churchill, MB has been sidelined for years, but that could change as a US trade war looms. Western premiers want an upgraded port to export critical minerals, potash and energy to global markets.
Aging condos get expert help with clean upgrades
As summers get hotter, condo residents want better cooling, ventilation and energy efficiency. They might drive an EV, too. Who can help meet their needs and reduce emissions at an affordable price? Try calling a Strata Energy Advisor.
Americans keep an eye on Arctic port revival in Churchill
A revival of Canada’s only deep-sea Arctic port is underway in Churchill, MB as the country seeks to diversify trade and protect its sovereignty in the north. The Americans (and Europeans) have noticed.
“What do I look for?” Promise and pitfalls in buying a used EV
It’s a good time to consider buying a used electric vehicle and avoid the sticker shock and depreciation of a new EV as Trump tariffs loom. But do your homework to make a sound buying decision, used EV owners say.
'EV Sherpas': Car dealers are carrying us into an electric future
Canada’s auto dealers are navigating a tricky EV market. Early adopters have already bought in, but mainstream buyers are on the fence, wary about charging infrastructure and battery range. Trump tariff threats are weighing on the auto industry too.
It's never been more important to find a mining waste fix
The need to store and manage mine tailings — the waste created by grinding up and processing ore — is modern mining’s greatest environmental liability and long-term expense.
The battle between a Canadian mining company and Panama over one of the richest copper-gold mines in the Americas is headed to international arbitration
The battle between a Canadian mining company and Panama over one of the richest copper-gold mines in the Americas is headed to international arbitration – exposing Canada’s double standard when it comes to promoting free trade in the Global South.
The weighty costs of an electric truck
Is it possible to drive a big electric truck and be green at the same time? Chris Pollon test drives a Ford F-150 Lightning — the EV version of North America’s bestselling pickup — to find out.
Researchers tap salmon DNA to decode marine mysteries
Looking back, Christoph Deeg admits he didn’t know what he was getting into when he accepted a job on a high-seas expedition in the dead of winter on the RV Professor Kaganovskiy.