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Shifting G20 fossil fuel spending could install enough renewables to align with 1.5°C—new report
In 2022, G20 members spent USD 1.4 trillion to support fossil fuels and could raise an additional USD 1 trillion per year by establishing a carbon tax floor of USD 25–50/tCO2e. These funds could help solve some of the most pressing global issues, according to a new report released today.
Microplastics now pervasive in Great Lakes, with 90% of water samples surpassing safe levels for aquatic wildlife: new studies
Data spanning the last ten years reveal that the Great Lakes basin is widely contaminated with microplastics, with potentially dangerous consequences for the wildlife that live within.
Canada’s Fossil Fuel Subsidy Framework Is a Big Step Forward, but Gaps Must Be Closed to Align With Climate Commitments
Canada's federal government released a new policy to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, delivering on a 14-year commitment.
New Handbook for ASEAN Parliamentarians to Advocate for Investments That Transform Food Systems
New handbook provides Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) parliamentarians with the knowledge they need to attract responsible investments.
South Africa Needs Grid Storage Plans to Tackle the Power Crisis
A new report finds South Africa should develop national and municipal plans to deploy energy storage to ease the current electricity crisis and reduce the need for load shedding during periods of peak power demand.
A Climate-Resilient Future for All Canadians: The finalized National Adaptation Strategy presents a clear way forward
The final version of Canada’s first-ever National Adaptation Strategy (NAS) was released today after undergoing a consultation process. Aiming to safeguard Canadian communities and strengthen our economies in the face of the increasing risks of climate-related disasters, the NAS presents a whole-of-society approach to climate change adaptation.
New Report Shows Canada is Ill-Prepared for Anticipated Demand Decline for Oil and Gas
As the global economy moves away from fossil fuel dependence, the Canadian oil and gas sector is not well positioned to weather the drop in demand, putting the workers and communities that rely on the sector at risk, according to a new report by IISD.
The Canada Energy Regulator’s First 1.5˚C Scenario Is an Important Milestone
The Canada Energy Regulator released its flagship report: Canada’s Energy Future. For the first time, it contains an ambitious climate scenario aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5˚C, though its optimistic view of carbon capture and storage is out of step with accepted science.
Canada’s Sustainable Jobs Act Marks Progress, But Must Be Strengthened
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) welcomes the draft Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, announced today, as an important step forward in the just transition in this country.
Destruction of Ukraine's Nova Kakhovka Dam Marks Catastrophic Turn
IISD is deeply concerned about the destruction of a major dam in Southern Ukraine earlier this week, which has resulted in a massive humanitarian and environmental crisis.