Press Releases
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December 18, 2014
New charitable status will allow Experimental Lakes Area to realize full fundraising potential
The International Institute for Sustainable Development-Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) is pleased to announce that it has now been granted full charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency. This is a crucial step in allowing the world-class freshwater research facility to reach its full fundraising potential and to realize its research, educational and operational goals.
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December 10, 2014
Fossil fuel subsidies prevent transition to renewable energy sources finds new IISD report
The $548 billion USD that is paid annually in fossil fuel subsidies around the world is preventing a crucial transition to renewable energy sources. This is according to a new report released today from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
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November 26, 2014
New Publication Celebrates Manitoba’s Wetlands as a Source of Homegrown Pride
A brand new publication is celebrating the multitude of benefits offered by Manitoba’s wetlands which include water purification, flood protection, wildlife habitat, biofuels, recreational opportunities and even food.
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November 20, 2014
In Our Water? Flame Retardants, Anti-Microbial Nanosilvers and Synthetic Estrogen: Experimental Lakes Area wraps first research season under new management
What’s in our lake water? As we learned this year, increasingly the answer includes flame retardants and anti-microbial nanosilvers from our clothes and baby products, synthetic estrogen and other hormones from flushed pharmaceuticals, and mercury from coal plants.
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November 20, 2014
Dans notre eau? Des infugeants, du nanoargent antimicrobien et de l'estrogene de synthese: La région des lacs expérimentaux termine sa première saison de recherche sous sa nouvelle direction
Que trouve-t-on dans l’eau de nos lacs? Comme nous l’avons appris cette année, la réponse comprend de plus en plus fréquemment des éléments tels que des ignifugeants et des formes de nanoargent antimicrobien provenant de nos vêtements et des produits pour bébé, de l’estrogène de synthèse et autres hormones composant les produits pharmaceutiques jetés dans les égouts, ainsi que du mercure rejeté par les usines fonctionnant au charbon.
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November 19, 2014
¾ of Winnipeggers feel safe walking alone at night
November 1-30 is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month - how is Winnipeg doing?
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November 15, 2014
US-China Climate Commitment first step in road to phasing out coal and welcoming increased renewables says IISD
The U.S. and China’s joint climate commitment is a strong boost for the international process and should pave the way for a phasing out of the use of coal and increased use of renewable energies, according to the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
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November 13, 2014
Almost 1 in 10 Winnipeggers has diabetes
November 14 is World Diabetes Day. How is Winnipeg doing?
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November 03, 2014
New model contract will help protect developing countries from harmful ‘land grabs’
Governments in the developing world now have a powerful new resource to help them negotiate contracts to reduce harmful effects of large-scale land investments. The guide, the first of its kind, proposes model contract clauses that can fill gaps in domestic law and contribute to promoting more sustainable foreign agricultural investment.
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October 28, 2014
Performance-based Specifications can spur innovation and green products, finds new report
Governments around the world have great potential to encourage the development of sustainable and eco-friendly products and services, by using performance-based specifications (PBSs) in their public procurement practices
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