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Canadian governments have spent $23 billion supporting three pipelines since 2018: report

A new report finds Canadian governments have provided billions to support pipelines — none of which have been completed to date — even as experts worry pipelines themselves undermine progress on climate goals.

IISD in the news July 6, 2021

At least $23 billion spent supporting pipelines since 2018

Since 2018, governments in Canada have pumped at least $23 billion worth of support into three megaproject pipelines designed to move giant amounts of oil and gas to international markets.

IISD in the news July 6, 2021

Negotiating Services Market Access under the E-commerce Joint Statement Initiative: A development perspective

This brief examines the negotiations on services market access within the Joint Statement Initiative on Electronic Commerce among a group of WTO Members.

Brief July 6, 2021

A Sustainable Asset Valuation of the Kakono Hydropower Plant in Tanzania

An asset performance of the Kakono Hydropower Plant is evaluated in this SAVi assessment.

Report July 6, 2021

Study finds $23-billion in federal, provincial pipeline support

Taxpayer dollars are heavily distorting Canada’s financial marketplace in favour of fossil fuel pipelines, new research suggests.

IISD in the news July 5, 2021

Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Could Reduce Emissions Equivalent to 1,000 Coal-Fired Power Plants

Reforming fossil fuel consumption subsidies in 32 countries could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by almost 5.46 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030, a new report finds.

Press release July 5, 2021

Why we should be concerned about antidepressants in our environment

Antidepressants are a lifesaver for millions of people around the world. And here in Canada, we are certainly no stranger to their benefits — in fact, we often figure among the most common users of antidepressants in the world.

IISD in the news July 5, 2021

Pipelines or Progress: Government support for oil and gas pipelines in Canada

Oil and gas pipelines in Canada have received over CAD 23 billion in government support since 2018.

Report July 5, 2021

Cutting Emissions Through Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform and Taxation

Modelling the results of 32 countries shows that fossil fuel subsidy reform saves countries 6% of emissions on average while generating significant subsidy savings as co-benefits.

Report July 4, 2021

A hotter future is already here — and Canada is not ready

Like the pandemic, climate change causes the poor and the frail to suffer most. We need to prepare.

IISD in the news July 3, 2021

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