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 1461 - 1480 of 2028 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 Trudeau’s tough climate policies face a mounting backlash Growing opposition to Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's nationwide carbon price raises questions about the appetite of this oil-exporting country to tackle climate change IISD in the news BNN Bloomberg July 20, 2018 Why Proposed Tax On Chinese Solar Cells May Hit India’s Clean Energy Ambitions After a year of record growth, India’s clean energy sector could take a hit if the government approves a proposed 25% safeguard duty on solar cells and modules imported from China and Malaysia. IISD in the news IndiaSpend July 20, 2018 IGF report delves into local content policies for resource-rich countries Help for resource-rich countries to find more sustainable and inclusive economic solutions, fostering stronger linkages between mineral resources and the rest of the economy; International Mining covers a new publication developed by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF). IISD in the news International Mining July 18, 2018 Experts visit the DeTao Center in Guizhou to discuss and build ecological civilization big data Big data has big applications for ecological civilization. Scholars from around the world met in Guizhou to discuss data sources, indicator systems, and measurement standards that support sustainable development. IISD in the news Sohu.com July 13, 2018 Spilling oil in the name of science "The experiment, performed at the International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Areas, is giving scientists their first chance to work at scale on monitoring the impact of a spill of the dense crude oil, called diluted bitumen, on this sensitive ecosystem, which is widespread throughout the country." IISD in the news Science July 5, 2018 Cattail Islands: A Step Towards Cleaner Waters “Floating cattail islands have been proven, and there is research behind them that they really help to clean the water and increase the water’s quality by providing a haven of nutrients.” IISD in the news Steinbach Online July 2, 2018 Feds accept recommendations for low-carbon future Canada is one step closer to a clean energy future after the Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr accepted recommendations from the Generation Energy Council - including Jane McDonald, Managing Director of IISD - to transition to a low-carbon future. IISD in the news Ottawa Citizen June 29, 2018 Pagination « First ‹ Previous … Page 72 Page 73 Current page 74 Page 75 Page 76 … Next › Last »