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 1121 - 1140 of 2028 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 Trudeau's EV Agenda Gets Boost as U.S., Detroit Pivot From Trump But several recent developments suggest the shift to EVs is gaining traction. IISD in the news Bloomberg January 29, 2021 Network formed to tackle plastic pollution Over 40 leading companies, government bodies and NGOs have joined the new Canada Plastics Pact formed to end plastic waste and pollution. IISD in the news Radio Canada International January 28, 2021 ClimateWest launches to support adaptation to climate change on the prairies A changing climate will have a significant impact on the Canadian prairies and there is a need for more proactive adaptation and resilience planning. IISD in the news Prairie Post January 28, 2021 Indigenous peoples outpacing Canadians in climate action Kim Scott, a co-chair of the Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise, believes it’s extremely important to get the message out that Indigenous people are among those leading the pack with clean energy initiatives. IISD in the news Toronto Star January 25, 2021 Here’s how Canadian leadership can turn the tide on overfishing World leaders were supposed to put forward a landmark agreement last December that would end overfishing. But after two decades of stop-start negotiations at the WTO, the deadline was missed. IISD in the news Globe and Mail January 25, 2021 Natural gas royalty credits cost B.C. $1 billion more than expected over last four years A review of four years of budget documents shows the B.C. government underestimated by $1 billion the amount of revenue it would forgo due to natural gas royalty credits. IISD in the news The Narwhal January 22, 2021 Can we end hunger without heating the planet? With food demand expected to double by 2050 and Covid-19 accelerating food crises all over, the world is facing a dilemma. How to feed everyone without ramping up global warming? IISD in the news Geneva Solutions January 22, 2021 Pagination « First ‹ Previous … Page 55 Page 56 Current page 57 Page 58 Page 59 … Next › Last »