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Local College Heats Up with Cattails
Providence University College in Otterburne, Manitoba is proving what IISD researchers have been predicting for years: that biomass pellets consisting of a mixture of wood chips and cattails can be an affordable, reliable and environmentally-friendly source of heat for buildings.
Winnipeg voter turnout trending up
On April 19th, Winnipeggers head to the polls for the third time in two years. What can Peg tell us about trends in Voter Turnout in our Municipal, Federal, and Provincial elections?
IISD Strongly Commends Canada/USA Climate Change Statement
“I strongly commend President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau on their joint commitment to science-based leadership" said Scott Vaughan, president-CEO of IISD.
Government Support to Proposed UK Nuclear Power Station Carries Big Risks to the British Public
A review of subsidies offered to a proposed nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C, finds the British public on the verge of paying billions of pounds to support the project—and potentially much more if it fails to deliver.
A Tribute to James ‘Jim’ W. MacNeill (1928–2016)
Jim MacNeill, a founding member of IISD and thought leader on sustainable development, passed away on March 5, 2016.