Newsroom Media Coverage View IISD's latest media coverage from around the world. Press Media Coverage What's new in sustainable development Recent news coverage about IISD Displaying 1101 - 1120 of 2015 Biden's proposed $2-trillion stimulus will spill over into Canada — but it could also hurt our competitiveness With US$2 trillion in proposed spending over eight years, the plan lays out a roadmap to address climate change through emission reduction and investment in aging infrastructure, and it has delighted many in Canada. IISD in the news Financial Post April 1, 2021 Canada outpaced on EV investments, clean energy ahead of 2021 budget Canada is being outpaced on the international stage when it comes to green investments in electric vehicles and clean energy, environmental groups say. IISD in the news National Observer March 29, 2021 Trudeau’s Carbon Tax Upheld by Top Court, Cementing Green Agenda Canada’s efforts to combat climate change scored a major victory after the country’s top court ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national carbon tax is constitutional. IISD in the news Bloomberg March 25, 2021 Water policy plan flows to province Earlier this week, a report by an expert advisory council on a provincial water management strategy was received by the ministers of conservation and agriculture. IISD in the news Winnipeg Free Press March 25, 2021 What can we do about increased plastic use during the pandemic? Environment Canada estimates we use 15 billion disposable plastic bags per year, just in Canada. These, and other plastics, break down in our lakes and make their way into fish we eat and the water we drink. IISD in the news Toronto Star March 22, 2021 India’s stimulus for renewables is a ‘mixed bag’ for energy transition A new report shows the government’s stimulus is a 'mixed bag' for the country’s energy transition. IISD in the news The Hindu Business Line March 22, 2021 Responsible lithium mining and the clean energy transition It’s not hard to see why lithium commands such attention. The World Bank estimates that, by 2050, demand for the metal could increase by up to 500% over 2018 production levels in order to meet future needs. IISD in the news One Earth March 19, 2021 We don't want more empty promises on climate Here in Canada, our government has failed to reach every climate target it has set thus far and continues to invest heavily in the fossil fuel industry in spite of wide spread calls from economists and environmentalists alike to stop. IISD in the news The Chronicle Herald March 18, 2021 ‘Guerrilla ecologist’ David Schindler was a powerful defender of lakes and streams Considered one of Canada’s great ecological scientists and advocates, David Schindler studied some of the most serious environmental blights of his time, including acid rain and dead lakes. IISD in the news Globe and Mail March 18, 2021 A Case for Adaptation: Preparing for Climate Disasters in Manitoba Recent catastrophic events across the Prairies have given scientists reasons to believe more frequent, extreme events like floods, forest fires, and storms are the most immediate climate risk threatening these areas. IISD in the news Working Draft March 17, 2021 US and Canada plot road to carbon border adjustments The imposition of carbon tariffs is legitimate for tackling environmental concerns but risks initiating a slippery slope towards global trade protectionism, experts warn. IISD in the news Transition Economist March 12, 2021 The lowdown on impact investing and how it holds companies to account Once upon a time, the dual concepts of “doing good” and “making money” were generally seen as mutually exclusive. In 2021, this is no longer the case at all. IISD in the news Tech in Asia March 12, 2021 Fishers caught in COVID-19 net, sink into poverty Lockdown restrictions following the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have severely impacted fishing operations, processing, markets and supply chains, leaving those in low-income groups vulnerable to malnutrition and poverty, say the authors of a new study. IISD in the news SciDevNet March 2, 2021 How COVID-19 could be leaving its imprint on Canada's lakes, rivers and streams Researchers raise alarm bells about the possibility of pandemic plastic pollution in our fresh water. IISD in the news Toronto.com February 26, 2021 Pandemic increased direct aid to fossil fuel producers, new study shows A new report suggests the economic impact of the pandemic led to a massive increase in federal aid to Canada's oil patch. IISD in the news Canadian Press February 25, 2021 Texas disaster shows need for climate audits of power grids, experts say The frigid disaster unfolding in Texas is being seen as a warning to urgently assess the resilience of key systems like electricity to the risks posed by the climate crisis. IISD in the news National Observer February 19, 2021 Governments from Mongolia to Mali seek to reopen mining deals Some resource-rich developing countries are seeking to rewrite mining contracts and accelerate dividend payouts, which can take years to materialize under deals tilted in companies’ favor. IISD in the news Reuters February 17, 2021 Testing grounds for sustainability From UBC to Mohawk College, Canadian colleges and universities are deepening their green commitments. IISD in the news Corporate Knights February 17, 2021 Explainer: IISD Lays Out Pros and Cons of Subsidizing Hydrogen Development As countries chart paths to net-zero economies by 2050, hydrogen has enjoyed a new wave of attention. IISD in the news Energy Mix February 17, 2021 Our economic system needs to recognize the price - and value - of nature We have not correctly included either the price or the value of nature in our economic models and practices, or in the price of our goods and services. IISD in the news Times Colonist February 14, 2021 Pagination « First ‹ Previous … Page 54 Page 55 Current page 56 Page 57 Page 58 … Next › Last »