See below to see the latest media releases from IISD Experimental Lakes Area and features in media. If you wish to speak to one of our experts, contact Sumeep Bath, media and communications officer at IISD Experimental Lakes Area at [email protected] or +1 (204) 958-7700 ext. 740.
IISD-ELA in the News | CBC | March 5, 2021
"Born in North Dakota, Schindler joined the University of Alberta in 1989 as Killam Memorial Chair and Professor of Ecology. Before his appointment, he headed the Experimental Lakes Area project in Ontario, which provided evidence of the role of phosphorous in fish-killing algae blooms."
IISD-ELA in the News | The Toronto Star | March 2, 2021
“But now we’re faced with this other problem. One way or another we’re generating a lot more waste as a consequence of the pandemic. This is going to potentially lead to increased plastic waste and, as a downstream effect, increased microplastics."
IISD-ELA in the News | Winnipeg Free Press | February 18, 2021
As well, over the past year Solara has started up its data collection business allowing operations such as the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s Experimental Lakes Area to collect data from sensors via satellite connections. "It means folks don’t have to paddle out to the sensors and download data onto a USB stick," he said. "It can be done remotely."
IISD-ELA in the News | The Hill Times | February 1, 2021
Part of Canada’s action plan to ensure a green recovery from the pandemic should include incentives for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and researchers to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to reduce and prevent plastic pollution in fresh water, as well as better understand its effects.
IISD-ELA in the News | Radio Canada International | January 28, 2021
"The Canada Plastics Pact includes leading brands like Coca-Cola Canada, Nestlé Canada, giant food companies Loblaw and Maple Leaf. It also involves environmental leaders like the David Suzuki Foundation and the International Institute for sustainable Development."
