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Scientists see disaster looming in world production of coal, oil and gas

If world governments don't limit the production of coal, oil and gas in the next decade, global warming will exceed the targets needed to ward off the worst effects of climate change, according to a new report.

IISD in the news November 20, 2019

Many countries pledged to cut emissions of heat-trapping gases. A report shows most are still investing in fossil fuels

For years, scientists have warned that without shifting energy consumption from fossil fuels to renewable sources, the planet will experience potentially disastrous levels of global warming. But a new report shows that many of the world's governments are not heeding their calls.

IISD in the news November 20, 2019

The Production Gap: The discrepancy between countries’ planned fossil fuel production and global production levels consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C or 2°C

This report aims to expand that discourse and provide a metric for assessing how far the world is from production levels that are consistent with global climate goals.

Report November 20, 2019

Locked In and Losing Out: British Columbia’s fossil fuel subsidies

British Columbia's fossil fuel subsidies reached CAD 830 million in 2017–2018, and new subsidies continue to be introduced. This report identifies provincial subsidies and calls on the province to undertake subsidy reform.

Report November 19, 2019

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Sustainable Watersheds for Carbon Offsets: Biomass harvesting for phosphorus capture, habitat renewal and carbon emissions reductions

We have been exploring new and innovative practices to reduce flood impacts and nutrient loading, as well as to reduce carbon emissions, in the Lake Winnipeg watershed through better water retention management, and the harvest and use of sustainable wetland biomass.

Report November 18, 2019

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