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Oil and Gas Exploration Surges Despite Promised Transition Out of Fossil Fuels

Oil and gas exploration has surged to pre-pandemic levels this year, and Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Norway account for two-thirds of the new oil and gas licences since 2020, IISD revealed today.

IISD in the news July 29, 2024

Canada's LNG Pipe Dream Is an Unsustainable, Bad Investment: Report

The Canadian taxpayer is already betting billions on a supposed boom in liquified natural gas but is this a wise investment given how quickly renewable energy and battery storage are transforming the global economy? The answer is a resounding "no" according to a report released by IISD that looked at shifting global markets and how Canada's LNG industry could undermine our climate goals.

IISD in the news July 26, 2024

An important step

IISD's Dimple Roy says Manitoba needs to focus on tackling phosphorus if it wants to ensure the long-term health and well-being of the province's bodies of water.

IISD in the news July 26, 2024

Canada among five "other petrostates" dooming Paris climate goals with oil and gas ramp-up

Canada has been called out as a "climate hypocrite" by an independent international sustainability think-tank for claiming to be a clean energy transition leader while stepping up the award of oil and gas drilling permits to levels not seen since 2017. Together with the United States, United Kingdom, Norway and Australia, Canada has this year granted oil and gas licences that could release 12 billion tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere if "fully exploited," according to IISD.

IISD in the news July 26, 2024

Will the Global Minimum Tax Make Special Economic Zones Less Special?

IISD's Tax Director explores how the global minimum tax is reshaping special economic zones and calls on policymakers to review and reform tax incentives in these zones.

Insight July 26, 2024

Revealed: wealthy western countries lead in global oil and gas expansion

The new oil and gas field licences forecast to be awarded across the world this year are on track to generate the highest level of emissions since those issued in 2018, as heatwaves, wildfires, drought, and floods cause death and destruction globally, according to analysis of industry data by IISD.

IISD in the news July 24, 2024

Second Joint Event on Fostering Parliamentary Action and Collaboration for Effective Implementation of the ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture, and Forestry

This 2-day event will bring together parliamentarians and other stakeholders to explore opportunities to work toward effective implementation of the ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture, and Forestry.

Workshop July 24, 2024

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Oil and Gas Exploration Surges Despite Promised Transition Out of Fossil Fuels

Canada's LNG Pipe Dream Is an Unsustainable, Bad Investment: Report

An important step

Canada among five "other petrostates" dooming Paris climate goals with oil and gas ramp-up

Will the Global Minimum Tax Make Special Economic Zones Less Special?

Revealed: wealthy western countries lead in global oil and gas expansion

Second Joint Event on Fostering Parliamentary Action and Collaboration for Effective Implementation of the ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture, and Forestry

Carbon Minefields: Oil and gas exploration surging to pre-Covid levels

July Edition | Carbon Minefields Oil and Gas Exploration Monitor

Normalizing No New Fossil Fuels