This research examines how historical narratives about oil shape modern energy debates. By analyzing Britain’s early embrace of oil, it reveals how simplified, polarized storytelling obscures complex realities. Understanding these patterns can help Canadians engage more thoughtfully with current energy challenges and make better-informed decisions about future energy systems.

This research examines how vulnerable communities can finance renewable energy transitions without relying on fossil fuel industries. By analyzing international climate finance agreements, it proposes fairer, more accessible funding structures that empower marginalized regions—such as the Niger Delta—to pursue clean energy while addressing climate justice and inequality.