While minuscule amounts of selenium are essential for animals, higher levels can be toxic to fish, egg-laying invertebrates and even humans. An Experimental Lakes scientist shares initial findings that could have implications for the mining industry.
Indonesia, which is rich in natural resources, turns out to be a country full of air pollution. The latest Global Subsidies Initiatives (GSI) report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development even found health costs in Indonesia due to air pollution (which is borne by private and state communities) reaching Rp50 trillion per month.
The federal government is investing $4 million into a freshwater research facility in Kenora, Ont., that nearly ceased operations two years ago due to funding cuts.
Ottawa has extended its funding — but has reduced its annual cash commitment — for the Experimental Lakes Area, the freshwater-science facility encompassing dozens of lakes in northwestern Ontario.
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) The Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) urges Indonesia to adopt policy to reduce the use of coal and mitigate the negative impacts of air pollution.