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Silver particles in consumer goods found to harm fish in Ontario lake study

Microscopic silver particles that are added as an antimicrobial agent to athletic clothing, condoms and yoga mats, among other products, have been shown to harm fish and freshwater.

IISD in the news October 18, 2020

How Jharkhand's rich households corner power subsidies worth Rs 300 cr

Jharkhand's electricity consumers received a total subsidy worth Rs 1,250 crore ($170 million) during April 2018-March 2019 (or financial year 2018-19).

IISD in the news October 17, 2020

'Eat less meat to help the climate' doesn't apply to everyone – here's why

More plants, less meat — it's a simple way to sustainably feed the planet's exploding population. But for the millions who depend on livestock to make ends meet, it's not so simple.

IISD in the news October 17, 2020

Short answers to big questions on the WTO and the environment

On Friday October 16, 2020, IISD will be participating in an online book launch organized by the World Trade Organization on the environment and the multilateral trading system.

Webinar October 16, 2020

Understanding and advancing climate adaptation in Latin America

Adaptation— which aims to reduce the negative impacts of climate change on people and systems and identify opportunities under these new and changing circumstances—lacks a simple mandate that the field of mitigation has had for decades.

IISD in the news October 16, 2020

Why carbon tariffs could be coming to Canada soon

So-called “carbon border adjustments” involve tariffs imposed by countries with carbon pricing on imports from jurisdictions without equivalent policies.

IISD in the news October 16, 2020

Tenth of pandemic stimulus spend could help world reach climate goals

The world could get on track to avert catastrophic climate change by investing a tenth of a planned $12 trillion in pandemic recovery packages in reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

IISD in the news October 15, 2020

EU Parliamentarians Give Strong Political Signal on Energy Charter Treaty Reform

While a recent amendment on fossil fuel investments is a promising sign that a modernized Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) could spur more ambitious climate action, there's still a long way to go.

Insight October 15, 2020

BC NDP pledges to review oil and gas royalties

Buried deep in the platform the BC NDP released last week is a single line that could have long-term implications for government revenue and the natural gas and LNG industry.

IISD in the news October 14, 2020

Ending world hunger by 2030 would cost $330bn, study finds

Research suggests that by targeting enhanced aid money more effectively and with greater innovation, a solution is possible.

IISD in the news October 13, 2020

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