Marc Fawcett-Atkinson is a Reporter at Mother Jones. He covers a range of topics primarily focused on climate change and environmental issues, including energy, agriculture, and government policies in both the United States and Canada. His work has been featured in notable publications such as Environmental Health News, Canada's National Observer, and DeSmog.
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Marc Fawcett-Atkinson's coverage mainly focuses on environmental and climate-related issues in Canada, particularly government policies, legal regulations, and data-driven insights. His articles delve into topics such as climate change impacts, environmental sustainability efforts, governmental actions related to the environment and energy sectors.
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By: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
Canada's food inspection agency is walking back plans to close one of two Canadian laboratories this spring that test for illicit allergens in food. The agency had announced plans to shutter the lab as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's sweeping cuts to the federal public service earlier this year, but it has pushed its closure plans back to 2028.
By: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
Canada could build a pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast and still reduce the country's carbon emissions, a new analysis by the Canadian Climate Institute has determined.
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"I was puzzled when first reading through it — how could a journal have published a complete article around an academic study that does not seem to exist?" said Van den broeke. "I wonder how this article could have ever passed an editorial review prior to publishing?"
By: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
The 10-person committee unanimously recommended in a Wednesday report that Ottawa immediately pause its decision to close the centres and consult with farmers, researchers, advocates and industry groups to fully understand the scientific and economic impact of closing the facilities and research programs.
By: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
May 11th 2026 Share this article Illustration by Ata Ojani/National Observer
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Despite the fines they will face for refusing to fill out their census, Conservative social media has been awash with people claiming they will not be filling theirs out — or taking things a step further and setting them on fire.
By: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is trying to get rid of the city's ban on natural gas heating in new buildings as well as a suite of other rules designed to reduce emissions.
By: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
The provincial and federal housing ministers have fired warning shots at the Vancouver mayor's second attempt to reverse his city's restrictions on natural gas use for heating buildings and water.
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May 25th 2026 Share this article Federal AI Minister Evan Solomon speaks at Web Summit in Vancouver, BC on May 12, 2026.
By: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
Field crews at the federal agricultural research station in Swift Current, Sask., have destroyed Canada's only public organic research plots and are planning to plant the fields with non-organic wheat seed.
