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U.S. Fossil Fuel Sector Has Come Out Far Ahead of Renewables in Pandemic Relief

At least $71.6 billion in federal funds has been allocated to the U.S. fossil fuel industry since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, while $349.5 million has been devoted to renewable energy.

IISD in the news August 17, 2020

Nature-Friendly Economy Would Deliver $10 Trillion in Opportunities, 395 Million Jobs

A “fundamental transformation” in the direction of a nature-friendly global economy could produce US$10 trillion in annual business opportunities and a mind-boggling 395 million jobs.

IISD in the news August 13, 2020

Canada supporting fossil fuels at 10 times the G20 average during pandemic

If we’re going to have economic stimulus, it ought to be green. That sentiment has achieved surprising levels of agreement around the world.

IISD in the news August 12, 2020

We, the people, should demand green strings attached

Prospects for nearly half of the world’s projects to build infrastructure for exporting LNG have faltered amid rising concerns about climate change, public protests and delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.

IISD in the news August 12, 2020

The Lasting Legacy of Phosphorus Buried in Lakes

Research at an experimental lake suggests that phosphorus inputs from runoff may affect the health of aquatic ecosystems long after external additions of the nutrient are reduced.

IISD in the news August 12, 2020

COVID-19 Has Canada Using More Plastic. How will it impact our fresh water?

How can Canada's leaders protect our fresh water from plastic pollution without compromising our health and safety?

Insight August 11, 2020

Trevor Hancock: Governments ignore urgent issues

A major obstacle to achieving a more ecologically sane, socially just and healthy future is that we lack a clear understanding of the scale and significance of the global ecological crisis.

IISD in the news August 10, 2020

Sustainable Cotton or Recycled Polyester? The conscious shopper’s dilemma

Sustainability performance varies between products and transparency gaps abound in the garment industry. This can make informed decisions challenging.

Insight August 10, 2020

Indonesia’s Energy Policy Briefing | July 2020

This policy brief presents and discusses the most recent energy policy developments in Indonesia. It also considers measures designed to mitigate the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis implemented up to May 2020

Brief August 10, 2020

Our Fresh Water Is Seeing More Plastic Litter due to COVID-19: Here’s what Canada should do about it

As part of the changes to our daily life brought about by COVID-19, Canadians’ reliance on certain types of single-use plastics has increased. We explore that impact on fresh water, and explain what we need to do about it.

Brief August 10, 2020

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