IISD In The News
IISD's research, experts and publications are regularly featured by press outlets and on multimedia platforms around the world.
The list below is a selection of recent mentions. Click Here for other media-related content.
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China 'Airpocalypse' Fight Shrinks Asian Refinery Profits
Bloomberg - January 28, 2014 "During heavy smog days in Beijing, you can smell the mud and coal in the air," IISD’s Chang Han told Bloomberg News. China is experiencing increasing gasoline exports and auto sales, as well as smog levels that surpass WHO safety standards.
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One in four Winnipeggers have mood or anxiety disorder: report
Winnipeg Sun - January 27, 2014 The latest Peg Indicator Report released by the United Way and IISD noted that one quarter of Winnipeggers suffers from a diagnosed mood or anxiety disorder. The Sun examined the local issue and broader context. Follow Peg on Twitter: @PegIndicators
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Regulation changes under way to legalize research at IISD-run ELA
Kenora Online - January 24, 2014
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Reasons for optimism about a transition to a greener economy
The Guardian - January 23, 2014 "China's progress in making greener its financial markets policy and a new UNEP green inquiry give hope for 2014.” By IISD Senior Fellow Simon Zadek.
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Ontario proposal would let scientists resume Experimental Lakes Area work
The Globe and Mail - January 20, 2014 “The Ontario government is proposing regulations that would allow scientists to legally conduct experiments at a world-renowned outdoor freshwater laboratory…” This reporting quotes Matthew McCandless and notes the government of Ontario’s plan to create regulations that will help IISD potentially operate the...
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Canada's carbon emissions on the rise
The Hill Times - January 20, 2014 “Opposition blasts delay of oil and gas regs as feds’ latest to UN report projects increasing carbon emissions.” IISD’s Philip Gass helps explain the policy landscape. Subscribers only.
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Closure of ELA compelling young scientist to speak out
University Affairs - January 15, 2014 "Diane Orihel says we need to foster a culture of science advocacy in Canada." Orihel has been one of the strongest proponents of preserving the work of the Experimental Lakes Area. IISD has been in negotiations regarding the facility since 2013.
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Preventing disaster capitalism
Philippine Daily Inquirer - January 12, 2014 This commentary challenges notions of private-sector efficiency in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. It references IISD publication Addressing Land Ownership after Natural Disasters in regards to land grabs.
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Climate governance evolving to make room for new actors
Climate Action - January 08, 2014 This article co-authored by IISD President Scott Vaughan explores the evolving landscape of climate change policy innovation both inside and outside of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process.
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The CETA text: Devil's still in the details
iPolitics - December 19, 2013 In his second op-ed in a week, Howard Mann wrote a rebuttal to Ailish Campbell, VP of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, who argued that Canada's NAFTA experience shows no need for alarm on CETA. Mann warns of the risks of including a "most-favoured nation" clause in the agreement.
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