Duly noted: plasma donation tragedy and privatization risks

Gas prices are back in the news as the Iran War disrupts global oil supply. Columnists are weighing in on what it all means for Canada’s energy future. With Carney’s commitment to making Canada an energy superpower, do we barrel forward with increased oil production or renew our commitment to renewables?

Max Fawcett of Canada’s National Observer joins San Grewal to drill beneath the headlines. 

Host: San Grewal 

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Max Fawcett

Further reading: 

• What energy transition? The Middle East war shows the world still runs on oil - The Globe and Mail
• Oil prices are soaring on Iran crisis. Why aren’t clean energy stocks? | Canada's National Observer: Climate News
• Why the Iran war is bad for clean energy - E&E News by POLITICO  
• Could the Iran war energy shock accelerate the transition to renewables? | Canada's National Observer 
• How War in Iran Could Remake the Global Energy Landscape - New York Times 
• Some leaders see powerful argument for renewable energy as Iran war shakes markets | PBS News
• The method to Mark Carney’s madness | Canada's National Observer: Climate News 
• Canada expected to see zero population growth this year: report - CTV News 
• Loved ones seek answers after 22-year-old student dies while donating plasma at for-profit site in Winnipeg - Globe and Mail 

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