Press Releases
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March 09, 2016
Government Support to Proposed UK Nuclear Power Station Carries Big Risks to the British Public
A review of subsidies offered to a proposed nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C, finds the British public on the verge of paying billions of pounds to support the project—and potentially much more if it fails to deliver.
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March 08, 2016
A Tribute to James ‘Jim’ W. MacNeill (1928–2016)
Jim MacNeill, a founding member of IISD and thought leader on sustainable development, passed away on March 5, 2016.
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February 24, 2016
A closer look at three aspects of Winnipeg’s economy
We took a look at three indicators in Peg’s Economy theme to see how Winnipeg is doing: Unemployment, Retail Sales, and Businesses Per Capita.
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February 17, 2016
More Winnipeggers are using food banks
February 20th is the World Day of Social Justice – recognizing the need for food, shelter, and other basic needs. What does Peg tell us about hunger in our own city by looking at food bank use in Winnipeg?
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February 17, 2016
What China's Overseas Investment Means for the Rest of the World
A first-of-its-kind review of the research literature examines the economic, social and environmental impacts of China’s overseas investment on host countries.
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February 05, 2016
Leaders in Sustainable Development to be Honoured by New Maurice Strong Sustainability Award
WINNIPEG—February 5, 2016—The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is pleased to announce the creation of an international prize in honour of Maurice Strong that recognizes excellence in the pursuit of sustainable development.
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December 11, 2015
Outreach, Dialogue and World-Class Research Central to IISD Experimental Lakes Area’s Second Successful Research Season
WINNIPEG—December 10, 2015—4,171 usage days, 528 visitors representing 45 organizations and 12 educational institutions, new and ongoing research across 58 lakes and their watersheds, two university field courses, one high school field course and one visit from a Canadian premier.These are just some of the statistics and highlights from 2015, the year that IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA...
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December 08, 2015
New Peg report shows that poverty triples the chances of dying before age 75
WINNIPEG—December 8, 2015—A new Peg report shows that differences in individual circumstances, such as income, dramatically impact life expectancy – with those in the highest-income bracket living, on average, nearly 20 years longer than those in the lowest.
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December 03, 2015
COP 21 Event—Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Climate Change: National action and international phase out
Some 300 participants gathered for a side event on December 7, 2015, organized by the IISD Global Subsidies Initiative and the Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform on the sidelines of COP 21.
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November 28, 2015
In Memory of Maurice Strong (1929-2015)
Winnipeg—November 28, 2015—Maurice F. Strong, a tireless advocate of sustainable development, passed away at age 86. Scott Vaughan, IISD President-CEO; David Runnalls, IISD President (1998-2010); and Arthur Hanson, IISD President (1991-98), issued the following statements.
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