National Observer: Reports from the Energy Battleground

A project in Vancouver, Canada by National Observer
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Hot climate. Brutal energy politics. The drama builds. A new site by trailblazing journalists.
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Funded: $80,939 CAD of $50,000 CAD
Dates: Feb 13th -> Mar 15th (30 days)
Project By: National Observer
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February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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