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Exclusive: how US oil extraction plans will scupper global climate goals

To the dismay of green activists, the Biden administration approved the Willow oil drilling project in Alaska in March 2023. The field will produce 180,000 barrels of oil a day and create as many as 1,800 jobs, and will require an estimated investment of $8bn from lease-owner ConocoPhillips to become operational.

IISD in the news July 6, 2023

Enhancing Biodiversity Co-Benefits From Nature-Based Solutions

This technical report provides a set of recommendations to help plan, design, and implement nature-based solutions (NbS) for adaptation that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem integrity.

Report July 6, 2023

Potential Energy: The role of grid batteries in tackling South Africa's electricity crisis

As South Africa grapples with an unprecedented energy crisis, this webinar outlines why energy storage should receive more attention.

Webinar July 5, 2023

Sydney Hildebrandt

Person July 5, 2023

South Africa Needs Grid Storage Plans to Tackle the Power Crisis

A new report finds South Africa should develop national and municipal plans to deploy energy storage to ease the current electricity crisis and reduce the need for load shedding during periods of peak power demand.

Press release July 5, 2023

Preparing for the decline of oil and gas in Canada

Canada, alongside much of the world, has plans to become net-zero by 2050. And one of their main action-items is to move away from fossil fuels. But does Canada have an economic plan for when the oil and gas sector declines?

IISD in the news July 5, 2023

Energy storage 'can balance electricity supply, demand'

South Africa should develop national and municipal plans to deploy energy storage, to ease the electricity crisis and reduce the need for load-shedding during periods of peak power demand.

IISD in the news July 5, 2023

Grid storage plans key in addressing energy crisis, finds IISD report

A new report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has found that in order to reduce the need for load shedding during periods of peak power demand, national and municipal plans should be developed to deploy energy storage.

IISD in the news July 5, 2023

'Cheaper than gas': Batteries can ease load shedding while SA faces grid constraints - report

Batteries are an important solution for South Africa to reduce the intensity of load shedding while also making the most out of limited grid capacity, according to a new report.

IISD in the news July 5, 2023

The geopolitical race for resources: Navigating the path to a successful energy transition

Examining the intersection of climate change, resource competition, and the energy transition, this opinion piece highlights challenges, consequences, and the need for sustainable innovation in achieving a successful transition.

IISD in the news July 4, 2023

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