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Biden halts federal aid to new fossil fuel projects overseas

The Biden administration has ordered an immediate halt to new federal support for coal plants and other carbon-intensive projects overseas, a major policy shift designed to fight climate change and accelerate renewable energy worldwide.

IISD in the news December 10, 2021

U.S. to Pull Out of Carbon Projects Overseas Entirely for First Time Following Biden Order

The Biden administration intends to pull U.S. funding from all foreign "carbon-intensive projects" in a move that will bar American backing of these projects abroad for the "first time," Bloomberg News reported Friday after obtaining a cable sent to U.S. embassies.

IISD in the news December 10, 2021

Biden Halts Federal Aid to New Fossil Fuel Projects Overseas

The Biden administration has ordered an immediate halt to new federal support for coal plants and other carbon-intensive projects overseas, a major policy shift designed to fight climate change and accelerate renewable energy worldwide.

IISD in the news December 10, 2021

Canada’s Energy Future Report Must Go Further to Support Climate Action

Canadian governments and businesses need a fully modelled scenario to 2050 for the energy sector in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target.

Insight December 9, 2021

Business-Led Task Force Makes Electrifying Canada Top Priority

Today marks the launch of Electrifying Canada, a business-led task force aimed at accelerating electrification across the nation.

Press release December 9, 2021

Electrifying Canada

The race to net-zero is on. If Canada wants to lead, it must accelerate electrification. The Electrifying Canada task force is guiding the way.

Project December 9, 2021

The ECOWAS Energy Protocol: Training workshop for member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union

This workshop focused on the ECOWAS Energy Protocol, its risks in relation to energy transition policies, and potential options for reform.

Workshop December 8, 2021

Rich Americans Have Higher Carbon Footprints than Other Wealthy People

The richest people are releasing vast amounts of carbon dioxide compared with lower-income people, according to a new report.

IISD in the news December 8, 2021

What Does an Alliance to End Oil and Gas Mean for India?

With the launch of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance during COP 26 in November, where India positions itself could have far-reaching implications.

Insight December 8, 2021

“The Ocean Is Not a Dumping Ground” Fifty Years of Regulating Ocean Dumping

Dumping waste not only threatens the ocean we know, but also the 80% of the ocean that has yet to be explored.

Deep Dive December 7, 2021