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 801 - 820 of 2042 Think-tank warns enthusiasm for gas-to-power industry may cause stranded assets Investment by the government and private sector in a gas-to-power industry could be a costly mistake that may delay the transition to renewable energy, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has warned. IISD in the news Business Day April 4, 2022 CEO Casey to Leave Volta Volta CEO Martha Casey will step down this month after almost two years in the role, rejoining former collaborator Richard Florizone at the International Institute for Sustainable Development, or IISD, as Vice-President of Operations and Organizational Transformation. IISD in the news Entrevestor April 4, 2022 Time for rethink on SA's natural gas dreams 'mistake' – global report The International Institute for Sustainable Development cautioned in a new research report that developing just 3,000MW of gas-to-power capacity in South Africa from scratch by 2030 would cost at least R47-billion – money that could ultimately be wasted, as gas is squeezed out of the global market by cheaper, low-carbon alternatives. IISD in the news The Daily Maverick April 3, 2022 SA should only invest in gas-fired power in the next decade – report South Africa's energy sector should focus on future-proof strategies to end load shedding and curb electricity price hikes as gas is both high risk and will not be necessary in the power sector until at least 2035. IISD in the news MoneyWeb April 1, 2022 Seabed regulator accused of deciding deep sea's future 'behind closed doors' The UN-affiliated organisation that oversees deep-sea mining, a controversial new industry, has been accused of failings of transparency after an independent body responsible for reporting on negotiations was kicked out. IISD in the news The Guardian April 1, 2022 New UN climate report to tackle reining in emissions The U.N. climate science panel publishes its final report in the current assessment cycle on Monday, and this time will focus on ways of curbing greenhouse gas emissions, although the consensual nature of the reports means it could steer away from the most dramatic warnings. IISD in the news Reuters April 1, 2022 Carbon tax increases 2.2 cents per litre today IISD Senior Associate Aaron Cosbey explains the latest developments in the Canadian carbon tax, gas prices, and rebates. IISD in the news CTV News April 1, 2022 Report urges South Africa to push pause on gas-to-power so risks and alternatives can be fully assessed A new report on the role of gas in South Africa's electricity system argues that it would be a "costly mistake" to pursue large gas-to-power investments in light of a shrinking role for gas in the power sector and improving prospects for greener alternatives. IISD in the news Engineering News March 31, 2022 Rich countries must end 74% of oil and gas production by 2030 – report Poor countries need more time to end fossil fuel production, argues a report commissioned by the International Institute for Sustainable Development. IISD in the news Energy Monitor March 31, 2022 B.C. commits $282 million to CleanBC Industry Fund investment, applications now open Companies are getting a $282 million incentive to develop more climate-friendly ways of doing business in B.C. IISD in the news Vernon Morning Star March 28, 2022 Energy Specialist Vibhuti Garg on Green Energy | Ritwij's 50th Interview | Net Zero Emissions IISD Senior Energy Specialist Vibhuti Garg talks about green energy and its future in an exclusive interview with the Editor in Chief of The Prode, Ritwij Shandilya. IISD in the news The Prode March 28, 2022 Province invests $2.5M to support Manitoba's fisheries The Manitoba government is investing $2.5 million to establish and implement programs that support the sustainability and certification of Manitoba’s fisheries in partnership with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Scott Fielding announced Friday. IISD in the news Winnipeg Sun March 27, 2022 Weaning the world off mercury Delegates from around the world met in Bali this week to tackle the persistent problem of mercury poisoning. The Minamata Convention is meeting for the fourth time since it entered into force in 2017, in its first physical meeting outside of Geneva. IISD in the news Geneva Solutions March 25, 2022 One BC Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reached $1.2 Billion Last Year Last year the provincial government gave away $1.2 billion in a single fossil fuel subsidy known as the Deep Well Royalty Credit, a tax credit for hydraulic fracturing wells, according to new analysis by Stand.earth. IISD in the news The Tyee March 25, 2022 Calls to ditch 'ecocide treaty' after failed reform efforts Environmentalists and energy experts have been warning for years over an obscure trade deal that could lock Europe into decades of fossil fuel use. IISD in the news EUobserver March 23, 2022 Canada, U.K., U.S. Must Cut Oil and Gas 76% by 2030 to Keep 1.5° Alive, New Analysis Finds Canada is one of 19 oil and gas-producing countries that must reduce production by three-quarters this decade and phase it out completely by 2034 to keep a 1.5°C climate future within sight, while allowing less wealthy, more fossil-dependent economies more time to catch up, according to a new analysis released this week by the United Kingdom’s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. IISD in the news The Energy Mix March 23, 2022 Oil and gas: UK and US among rich nations that must end drilling by 2034, report finds The UK, US, Norway, Canada, Australia and the United Arab Emirates are among a list of high-income countries that must end production of oil and gas in the next 12 years to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, a new report has found. IISD in the news The Scotsman March 22, 2022 Rich countries must stop producing oil and gas by 2034, says study Rich countries must end all oil and gas production in the next 12 years, while the poorest nations should be given 28 years, to provide a fair transition away from fossil fuels, according to a study. IISD in the news The Guardian March 22, 2022 Scientists Urge for Phasing Out of Hydrocarbons All countries should embark on rapid phasing out of fossil fuels to limit carbon emissions and shield communities and ecosystems from the climate crisis, international scientists said in a report. IISD in the news teleSUR March 22, 2022 Estudio: 19 países tienen hasta el 2034 para poner fin a los hidrocarburos (in Spanish) Frenar la crisis climática desde un principio de justicia internacional implica poner fin a los combustibles fósiles en diferentes calendarios: 19 países ricos deberán abandonar la producción de hidrocarburos antes del 2034. Así lo refleja un estudio publicado este martes y elaborado por los especialistas climáticos Kevin Anderson, profesor de energía y cambio climático en las universidades de Manchester (Reino Unido), Uppsala (Suecia) y Bergen (Noruega) y exdirector del Centro Tyndall para la Investigación del Cambio Climático; y Dan Calverley, investigador independiente. IISD in the news infobae March 22, 2022 Pagination « First ‹ Previous … Page 39 Page 40 Current page 41 Page 42 Page 43 … Next › Last »