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 1441 - 1460 of 2015 Clean Energy Boom Could Fuel One of the World's Dirtiest Industries A recent report warns the clean energy transition could fuel the emergence of new conflicts over the mining of rare earths, cobalt, lithium, and a host of other much-needed raw materials—unless companies and governments take proactive steps to prevent that from happening. IISD in the news Gizmodo (USA) September 26, 2018 G7 promise to kill fossil fuel subsidies hangs over Halifax meetings As climate change warms the oceans and melts polar ice, rising the seas and provoking extreme storms, G7 members have found themselves unable to share basic facts about their promise to kill off government handouts to carbon-polluting industries. IISD in the news National Observer (Canada) September 20, 2018 Restoring what we've ruined may be the best defence against climate-change disasters A new study shows that restoring shorelines, riverbeds and wetlands to what they were before we interfered with them is both cheaper and more beneficial than traditional flood mitigation projects. IISD in the news Vancouver Sun (Canada) September 20, 2018 Urgent Action on Green Infrastructure Can Reduce Economic Risk Natural infrastructure—such as wetlands and riverbeds—can help reduce the damage and costs of flooding in Canada, a new study finds. IISD in the news Water Canada September 18, 2018 'Urgent action needed' to preserve wetlands and mitigate flood risk: report A new report, issued in partnership with the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the Intact Centre and the International Institute for Sustainable Development, indicates restoring ponds and wetlands can be a more cost-friendly and effective way of preventing flooding than man-made alternatives, such as dams or levies. IISD in the news CTV (Canada) September 18, 2018 Le BAC suggère d’utiliser les infrastructures naturelles pour limiter les inondations Une étude faite conjointement par le Bureau d’assurance du Canada (BAC), le Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat et le International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) suggère aux communautés d’utiliser les infrastructures naturelles afin de limiter les risques d’inondation. IISD in the news Le Journal de L'Assurance September 18, 2018 Taxpayer dollars going to fossil fuel industry undermines climate solutions: new report The Canadian federal government continues to use hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to subsidize a fossil fuel industry by offering tax breaks, fiscal supports and direct grants to encourage the production of more oil, gas and coal, according to a new report from a coalition of environmental organizations. IISD in the news The Star Vancouver (Canada) September 17, 2018 Climate Change, Gender Specialists To Meet In Jamaica Specialists will converge on Jamaica to discuss two very important topics - gender and climate change adaptation planning - and how they intersect. IISD in the news Jamaica Gleaner September 13, 2018 Correcting years of wrong calculation of energy cost For years Indonesia has wrongly concluded coal energy is cheaper than renewable energy such as wind and solar energy, IISD expert Lucky Lontoh shares with media. IISD in the news Antara Bengkulu (Indonesia) September 10, 2018 Experimental Lakes Area receives matching donation of up to $1M Mike Paterson, Gail Asper and family have announced they will be making a matching, dollar-for-dollar donation of up to $1 million to the International Institute for Sustainable Development's Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario, Canada. IISD in the news CBC (Canada) September 6, 2018 Responsible cobalt sourcing for EVs: a new role for blockchain emerges Blockchain may soon become an important auxiliary tool in responsible sourcing of cobalt, a prime element in batteries for electric vehicles. Assuming, that is, international authorities or organizations are willing to help drive its implementation. IISD's Isabelle Ramdoo weighs in on the effort to make the low-carbon energy transition ethical. IISD in the news Platts S&P Global August 31, 2018 The future of Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline As Canada's oil-producing province withdraws from the national climate plan as a court blocks its efforts to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline, IISD's David McLaughlin shares why it's vital Alberta stay on track with carbon pricing. IISD in the news CTV (Canada) August 31, 2018 Invest kerosene subsidy savings in solar lighting: Study A part of kerosene subsidy savings in India could be invested in helping the vulnerable section of society access clean lighting through off-grid solar lighting technologies, a new study has suggested. IISD in the news The Quint August 22, 2018 Global Renewable Energy Transition Could Lead To Conflict Without Proper Management A report published this week by the International Institute for Sustainable Development investigates the potential that the global transition to 100% renewable energy could have the unintended effect of causing fuel fragility, conflict, and violence if not managed responsibly. IISD in the news CleanTechnica (USA) August 20, 2018 When a lake is better than a lab Since it opened, scientists at the ELA have researched everything from acid rain to intersex fish to how mercury moves through the food chain. A Canadian Geographic feature looks back on 50 years of experiments. IISD in the news Canadian Geographic August 8, 2018 In search of cleaner coal, scientists lace lake with toxic element While minuscule amounts of selenium are essential for animals, higher levels can be toxic to fish, egg-laying invertebrates and even humans. An Experimental Lakes scientist shares initial findings that could have implications for the mining industry. IISD in the news CBC August 2, 2018 Jakarta's Most Polluted Air in the World, Government Must Pay Rp. 50 Trillion Indonesia, which is rich in natural resources, turns out to be a country full of air pollution. The latest Global Subsidies Initiatives (GSI) report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development even found health costs in Indonesia due to air pollution (which is borne by private and state communities) reaching Rp50 trillion per month. IISD in the news Dreamers.ID (Indonesia) August 2, 2018 Feds investing $4M in freshwater research facility The federal government is investing $4 million into a freshwater research facility in Kenora, Ont., that nearly ceased operations two years ago due to funding cuts. IISD in the news Winnipeg Free Press August 2, 2018 Ottawa extends funding for Experimental Lakes but reduces annual cash contribution Ottawa has extended its funding — but has reduced its annual cash commitment — for the Experimental Lakes Area, the freshwater-science facility encompassing dozens of lakes in northwestern Ontario. IISD in the news CBC August 1, 2018 Government urged to reform coal use policy The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) The Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) urges Indonesia to adopt policy to reduce the use of coal and mitigate the negative impacts of air pollution. IISD in the news Tirto.ID (Indonesia) July 26, 2018 Pagination « First ‹ Previous … Page 71 Page 72 Current page 73 Page 74 Page 75 … Next › Last »