“From the 1970s, as Canada struggled around what we can recognize with hindsight as the neoliberal turn, paved with crises of energy and otherwise, Imperial sought transformative policy influence.” - Mack Penner niche-canada.org/2025/10/18/f... #envhist #cdnhist #energyhistory #neoliberalism

Fossil Fueling Neoliberalism: Notes on the Oilmen’s Market Crusade

Imperial Oil promoted neoliberal policies aligning corporate and national interests, shaping Canada’s energy politics and linking prosperity to fossil-fuel-driven economic dependence.

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really excited about the start of the DePOT @deindustrialpol.bsky.social Summer Institute in Montreal, such a great program (which will definitely keep me awake after my overnight flight from Calgary)

‼️You only have until tomorrow to submit your applications! Read the call : deindustrialization.org/partnership/...

please consider applying!

Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time@deindustrialpol.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🎨The AIR Program is welcoming new applications for 2026-2027! AIR will fund projects that address the relationships between industrial heritage sites and the working-class areas that often adjoin them. Application deadline: 5 June 2026 Read the full call for applications on our website:

very excited about these two amazing artists!

Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time@deindustrialpol.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🎨 ARTISTS in RESIDENCY. We are pleased to welcome Nina Vroemen and Hervé Demers to the DePOT project, whose work will be featured at this year’s DePOT conference in Montréal, Canada. Welcome and congratulations! Read their biography and project description:

join us next Friday!

NiCHE Canada@nichecanada.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Cultural Logic of Energy in a Warming World with @calebwellum.bsky.social Friday – 6 March 2026 – 2pm MST – University of Calgary This talk explores the cultural and political foundations of America’s enduring attachment to fossil fuels. niche-canada.org/2026/02/27/e... #envhist #energy

come and join me on 26 February at UCalgary, it’s a free event with a reception after the talk, but you need to register @ laceylecture2026.eventbrite.ca

Great to see the work of former artists in residence Jill McNight and Jennifer Vanderpool in @deindustrialpol.bsky.social ripple outwards. www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/whats-on/jil... newsbywire.com/jennifer-van...

Jennifer Vanderpool’s Untold Stories Exhibition Opens at Wentworth Woodhouse

Almost half a century after the decline of South Yorkshire’s steel industry began to reshape the region, a new exhibition at Wentworth Woodhouse explores what the transformation has meant for the peop...

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More on Jill McNight's powerful deindustrialization exhibition that originated in her @deindustrialpol.bsky.social artist-in-residency. jonathanweston.co.uk/Jill-McKnigh...

Jill McKnight: Past and Future Pact — Jonathan Weston

Jill McKnight: Past and Future Pact   More Information Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art Saturday 26 July - Saturday 9...

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Excellent new book arguing that we need to take the early modern household more seriously in order to understand the emergence of fossil-fuel based societies. An important addition to energy history scholarship #skystorians lup.be/book/fossil-...

so happy this is finally out: Petra Dolata, "History of Energy Transitions," In Bloomsbury History: Theory & Method (Bloomsbury, 2025); reach out if you want to read it www.bloomsburyhistorytheorymethod.com/article?doci...

excellent opportunity for artist(s) who are interested in deindustrialization and the environment, it is a non-residential fellowship open to all!

Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time@deindustrialpol.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Call for applications - Become DePOT's new Artist in Residence! CA$ 16,000 in funding is available for an artist or group of artists exploring this year's theme of Deindustrialization and the Environment - Apply by January 15!

energy scholars, join us! www.eventbrite.ca/e/roundtable... @nichecanada.bsky.social @shastingssimon.bsky.social @jeffmanuel.bsky.social @pamelabanting.bsky.social

Petra Dolata@pdolata.bsky.social · 8mo ago

join us tomorrow as we (Energy In Society at the Calgary Institute for the Humanities talk about deindustrialization, energy transitions, extractivism and degrowth

join us tomorrow as we (Energy In Society at the Calgary Institute for the Humanities talk about deindustrialization, energy transitions, extractivism and degrowth

Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time@deindustrialpol.bsky.social · 8mo ago

This Friday! Join our Deindustrialization and the Environment working group for the last DePOT roundtable of the year!

Energy historians: the Hagley Museum and Library is hosting "The Power of Energy" conference on October 30-31. It's an online conference and registration is now open. This will be a great chance to hear some exciting new research. Hope to see you there (virtually) www.hagley.org/research/con... 🗃️

Hi bsky 👋. Did you know I have a podcast? It’s called Energy vs Climate and I’ve been away for the past year but I’m back and if you have never listened before we have a whole back catalogue with some cool stuff. Here is a pick of some favourites from a range of different kinds of topics/shows

Energy vs Climate Podcast@energyvsclimate.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Essential Episodes Every New Listener Should Hear. We've put together an EvC Starter Pack featuring some of our most popular episodes for those new to the podcast: www.energyvsclimate.com/the-energy-v...

energy historians working on transitions, please join us!

NiCHE Canada@nichecanada.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Call for Papers – (Un)just Transitions?: Deindustrialization and the Environment @deindustrialpol.bsky.social Conference, Concordia University, Montréal, QC, Canada, June 18-20 2026 Proposal Deadline: October 1, 2025 niche-canada.org/2025/08/20/c... #envhist #envhum #deindustrialization

now that this crazy term is over and students have written their exam (although I still have to mark) I finally get to say hello on here, and what better time to do this than at the start of the Northern Super League, I’m super excited, Go Calgary Wild FC Go ⚽️