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These nearly invisible organisms help clean Lake Tahoe's water. Here's how they do it

Plankton are not just a diabolical mastermind on a Nickelodeon show about a sponge who lives under the sea. Lake Tahoe is filled with them—the good kind. Tahoe native zooplankton are making a comeback in the more than 21-mile long lake, helping it look the clearest it has in 40 years. A comeback because until now, the microorganism's population significantly decreased after it's primary predator, the Mysis shrimp, was on the rise, according to previous Sacramento Bee reporting.
IISD in the news July 24, 2023

War in Ukraine Makes Just Transition on Energy More Urgent

Even in the midst of war, there is a struggle for Ukraine's energy future. It's one that international allies of Ukraine's social movements need to pay attention to, because states like the United States and United Kingdom, and international organizations like the European Union, will be influential in how that tussle turns out.
IISD in the news July 24, 2023

G20 inaction, India's initiative: Forging ahead solo as G20 stalls on clean energy consensus

As the dust settles on the 4th G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meeting, it is painfully evident that the outcome falls far short of the world's fervent hopes. Despite days of intense negotiations, the G20’s Energy Transition Working Group disappointingly failed to produce a joint communique, leaving the international community deeply questioning the commitment of major economies to address the pressing challenges of phasing down fossil fuels and expediting the shift to clean energy.
IISD in the news July 24, 2023

Call for coordinated battery storage facilities

The International Institute for Sustainable Development says more battery storage systems are needed. It says the use of batteries by both businesses and households is increasing, but it's not coordinated. Adviser at the Institute, Richard Hasley, spoke to eNCA.
IISD in the news July 21, 2023