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 1081 - 1100 of 1939 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 G20 countries still backing fossil fuels through COVID-19 response The G20 major economies are “moving in the wrong direction” in response to the pandemic by using stimulus spending to support industries and companies that rely heavily on planet-warming fossil fuels. IISD in the news Reuters November 9, 2020 Why Renewable Energy Must Play a Greater Role in COVID-19 Economic Recovery Data shows that, out of the USD 11.8 trillion from 17 global fiscal stimulus packages, 30% will flow into sectors that have negative impacts on the environment. IISD in the news The Wire October 30, 2020 Can the stain of forced and child labour be removed from cotton? Ensuring that cotton clothing comes from ethical producers is more difficult than it seems. IISD in the news The Economist October 25, 2020 Fight hunger and malnutrition by rebuilding trust in trade and markets Global progress tackling malnutrition is going backwards, with poverty and economic downturns jeopardizing prospects for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. IISD in the news South China Morning Post October 22, 2020 Lake Winnipeg ‘aquahacking’ contest to announce winning proposal Tuesday A nine-month-long competition tasking young people on the prairies with solving environmental problems facing Lake Winnipeg is about to declare a winner. IISD in the news Global News October 20, 2020 Silver particles in consumer goods found to harm fish in Ontario lake study Microscopic silver particles that are added as an antimicrobial agent to athletic clothing, condoms and yoga mats, among other products, have been shown to harm fish and freshwater. IISD in the news Globe and Mail October 18, 2020 How Jharkhand's rich households corner power subsidies worth Rs 300 cr Jharkhand's electricity consumers received a total subsidy worth Rs 1,250 crore ($170 million) during April 2018-March 2019 (or financial year 2018-19). IISD in the news Business Standard October 17, 2020 'Eat less meat to help the climate' doesn't apply to everyone – here's why More plants, less meat — it's a simple way to sustainably feed the planet's exploding population. But for the millions who depend on livestock to make ends meet, it's not so simple. IISD in the news Deutsche Welle October 17, 2020 Understanding and advancing climate adaptation in Latin America Adaptation— which aims to reduce the negative impacts of climate change on people and systems and identify opportunities under these new and changing circumstances—lacks a simple mandate that the field of mitigation has had for decades. IISD in the news Climate & Development Knowledge Network October 16, 2020 Why carbon tariffs could be coming to Canada soon So-called “carbon border adjustments” involve tariffs imposed by countries with carbon pricing on imports from jurisdictions without equivalent policies. IISD in the news Globe and Mail October 16, 2020 Pagination « First ‹ Previous … Page 53 Page 54 Current page 55 Page 56 Page 57 … Next › Last »