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 1141 - 1160 of 2009 Report shows Winnipeg’s weak points magnified through COVID pandemic A community indicator report released last week showed that while many of Winnipeg’s sectors seem to be improving, inequalities that were present before the pandemic began in March have since worsened. IISD in the news Winnipeg Sun December 6, 2020 Why The World Can’t Quit Fossil Fuels Have the recent pronouncements of the death of oil and reigning renewables been more rhetoric than reality? Yes and no. IISD in the news OilPrice.com December 5, 2020 Canadian banks financing fossil fuel industry at larger rate than other nations: studies International analyses suggest Canadian financiers are oiling the wheels of the fossil fuel industry at a far greater rate than their peers. IISD in the news Canadian Press December 3, 2020 Fossil fuel production far exceeds climate targets, U.N. says The world plans to produce more than double the amount of coal, oil and gas in 2030 than would be consistent with curbing global warming, the United Nations and research groups said on Wednesday. IISD in the news Reuters December 2, 2020 World is ‘doubling down’ on fossil fuels despite climate crisis – UN report The world’s governments are “doubling down” on fossil fuels despite the urgent need for cuts in carbon emissions to tackle the climate crisis, a report by the UN and partners has found. IISD in the news The Guardian December 2, 2020 UN Scientists Draft a ‘Build Back Better’ Climate Plan for the Planet Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The world is on track to blow past the climate goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. IISD in the news Gizmodo December 2, 2020 Fossil fuel production must drop 6% a year to meet climate goals: UN report Fossil fuel production around the world must start winding down now, dropping by six per cent per year for the next decade to avoid the more extreme consequences of the climate emergency. IISD in the news National Observer December 2, 2020 We're at a turning point on climate change. But most countries are still choosing fossil fuels over clean energy, report says Governments of the world are at a "critical juncture" for shaping the climate's future but are on course to produce too many fossil fuels in the decade ahead, a new report has found. IISD in the news CNN December 2, 2020 The chasm between CO2 goals and energy production Projected and planned levels of global oil, natural gas and coal production are way out of step with the kind of emissions cuts needed to hold global warming significantly in check. IISD in the news Axios December 2, 2020 View: With India transitioning towards renewables, it's time for PSUs to catch up PSUs can't just turn into Public Spending Units that try to buy their way out of this crisis. They must look at the bigger picture, and become Public Sustainability Units. IISD in the news Economic Times of India December 1, 2020 Shifting trends in global trade COVID-19 is the latest force for change in global trade. Here, we examine trends fuelled by the pandemic – shorter supply chains, heightened customer and political demands, and deglobalising. IISD in the news ICAEW December 1, 2020 How humanity lost control of plastic pollution As the price of petroleum fell during the pandemic, it became cheaper to make new plastic than to recycle. IISD in the news Salon November 30, 2020 The private sector is driving global decarbonisation efforts Since 2015, there has been a 22,000% increase in assets committed to fossil fuel divestment. This is an astonishing figure. IISD in the news Reaction November 30, 2020 Experimental Lakes teams weather season The team at the IISD Experimental Lakes Area is celebrating a successful, albeit pared down, research season and preparing to continue COVID-19-safe protocols into the winter. IISD in the news Toronto Star November 27, 2020 Sustainable development researcher offers advice to young people fighting for the climate Sustainable development researcher Vanessa Corkal is not afraid to ask the big questions. Could the $830 million a year B.C. subsidizes fossil fuel companies with be better spent? Is Alberta’s decision to double down on its oil investments wise? IISD in the news National Observer November 16, 2020 How the Biden administration could influence Canada's climate agenda President-elect Joe Biden's win means a United States that again plans to act on climate science — a huge shift from the past four years under Trump. Experts anticipate far-reaching impacts: to policy, innovation, and pressure on Canada to ‘step up.’ IISD in the news CBC November 15, 2020 Community connectors among Future 40 finalists work to inspire others From Girl Guide leaders to activists and organizers to people working to save the environment, Manitobans from all walks of life are pouring their energy into helping our communities. IISD in the news CBC November 14, 2020 Trudeau changes tack as Covid-19 surges Covid-19 case numbers are setting records across Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is imploring the provinces (read: Ontario, Alberta) to do what it takes to get the situation under control. IISD in the news Politico November 11, 2020 Canada, Saudi Arabia named ‘worst performers’ in report on fossil fuel funding Canada and Saudi Arabia are the “worst performers” amongst their respective peers when it comes to the scale of support for oil and gas production, a new report says. IISD in the news National Observer November 11, 2020 UK must provide real climate leadership While the UK talks tough, its agencies have continued to plough public funds into fossil fuels, writes Angela Picciariello. IISD in the news The Guardian November 10, 2020 Pagination « First ‹ Previous … Page 56 Page 57 Current page 58 Page 59 Page 60 … Next › Last »