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Calcium levels in freshwater lakes declining in Europe and North America with negative impacts on some species, new study

A new global study of how calcium concentrations are changing in freshwater lakes around the world has revealed that in widespread areas in Europe and eastern North America, calcium levels are declining towards levels that can be critically low for the reproduction and survival of many aquatic organisms.

Press release August 5, 2019

India’s coal power sector dragging its feet to address avoidable air pollution

Press release August 5, 2019

India's Energy Transition: The Cost of Meeting Air Pollution Standards in the Coal-fired Electricity Sector

It will cost up to INR 86,135 crore (USD 12 billion) to comply with India's rules for air pollution control technology in the current fleet of coal power plants, increasing the average cost of electricity by 9–21 per cent per kWh. The Ministry of Power must take a strict position to ensure compliance.

Brief August 5, 2019

City tells province more time needed to fight phosphorus

City hall has dismissed as unworkable an interim solution to reduce phosphorus being discharged from its north end sewage treatment plant and has asked the province for more time to deal with the issue.

IISD in the news August 1, 2019

Just 10% of fossil fuel subsidy cash 'could pay for green transition'

Switching just some of the huge subsidies supporting fossil fuels to renewables would unleash a runaway clean energy revolution, according to a new report, significantly cutting the carbon emissions that are driving the climate crisis.

IISD in the news August 1, 2019

Fair and Sustainable Trade in Food and Agriculture

IISD conducts research and facilitates dialogue to help bring about trade rules that promote equitable and sustainable international trade in food and agricultural products.

Project August 1, 2019

New Tech, New Deal

Assessing how the mining sector can grapple with the disruptions and technological innovations that are reshaping the industry.

Project July 31, 2019

Daniel Gagnier

Person July 31, 2019

Ontario provides roughly CAD 700 million annually to subsidize fossil fuels

Ontario, a province undergoing an aggressive push to balance its budget after projecting a deficit of CAD 11.7 billion in 2018/19, still provides roughly CAD 700 million in subsidies to fossil fuels that increase greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to climate change, according to a new study.

Press release July 30, 2019

Ontario needs to stop subsidizing fossil fuels, report says

Ontario spent nearly $700 million to subsidize fossil fuel consumption and production over the last year, according to a new study.

IISD in the news July 30, 2019

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