Big Oil vs. Renewables: what’s behind Alberta’s Energy Standoff?

Since 2022, Danielle Smith has pushed policies that lean heavily into fossil fuels — from championing carbon capture to halting new wind and solar developments. With the world accelerating toward clean energy, Alberta’s standoff with renewables is raising eyebrows.

But this isn’t just about politics. It’s about identity, industry, and influence.

So what’s really behind Alberta’s resistance to renewables?
And could it cost the province its place in the global energy future?

Let’s unpack the politics, the economics — and the opportunity Alberta might be leaving behind.

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