Illusory Optimism at Carbon Capture Canada

For the most part, this year's carbon capture conference had an atmosphere of cautious confidence, but the leader of First Nations affected by a proposed megaproject tells a starkly different story.

Alberta premier Danielle Smith spoke at the Carbon Capture Canada conference in Edmonton on Sept. 10, with remarks that were far less competitive than her speech last year.

The overall mood among industry boosters at this year’s Carbon Capture Canada conference in Edmonton was discernibly distinct from last year’s.

Gone were the Shell logos that appeare…