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Private equity firms continue to finance LNG terminals despite increasing market volatility, geopolitical conflicts, and strong community opposition. The document highlights that these investments face risks from unstable long-term demand, project cancellations, and the incompatibility of LNG expansion with 1.5°C climate goals.

Uber transitioned from a market disruptor to a government partner in London by implementing a Clean Air Fee, negotiating vehicle discounts, and investing in charging infrastructure to help self-employed drivers adopt EVs. This local strategy, sparked by the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), informed Uber's global goal to become a zero-emission mobility platform by 2040.

The author contends that climate change amplifies existing inequalities, making it critical for Canadian adaptation plans to move beyond infrastructure and focus on people. By integrating accessibility and reconciliation into the design of emergency responses and infrastructure, the author argues that governments can create a safer environment for all citizens, particularly the elderly, people with disabilities, and Indigenous communities.

The author contends that climate change amplifies existing societal inequities, meaning adaptation plans that assume a uniform experience of disaster are ineffective. By centering accessibility and reconciliation—specifically for people with disabilities, older adults, and Indigenous Peoples—governments can create more resilient infrastructure and emergency systems that benefit the entire population. The text highlights British Columbia's legislative framework as a starting point for integrating these commitments into climate preparedness.

The 2026 World Cup saw nearly half of its matches played on days with a climate change signal for temperature or dangerous humid heat. Over 55% of matches occurred in cities where daily highs exceeded the 82.4°F (28°C) athletic performance threshold, with 35 of those in non-climate-controlled stadiums. Miami Stadium was the hottest non-climate-controlled venue, with an average daily high of 93.4°F (34.1°C) and dangerous humid heat on almost every match day. The hottest single game was Paraguay vs. France in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026, reaching 101°F (38.3°C). France was the most heat-exposed team, playing seven of eight matches in non-climate-controlled stadiums, while the champion, Spain, faced lower heat exposure due to more games in climate-controlled venues.

The report analyzes the recurrence of climate disinformation during extreme weather events in 2026, specifically focusing on wildfires in Canada, the US, and the UK, and heatwaves in the EU, Spain, and Portugal. It highlights the role of 'participatory disinformation' and the failure of social media platforms to act on advance warnings from organizations like CAAD and EDMO.

The report finds that 23% of Americans with disabilities believe global warming is harming their health, a higher proportion than the 14% of Americans without disabilities who feel the same. Despite this, the study suggests many people with disabilities may underestimate their risks. Additionally, Americans with disabilities report lower levels of trust in federal agencies and climate scientists as sources of health information compared to those without disabilities, while both groups maintain similar trust in primary care doctors and first responders.

The report finds that Americans with disabilities are more likely to perceive global warming as harming their own health than those without disabilities, though a majority of both groups may still underestimate these risks. It also highlights a significant trust gap, with disabled Americans showing lower trust in federal agencies and climate scientists, while maintaining similar trust in primary care doctors and first responders.

The report argues that communication is a critical climate solution that must be integrated into the budgeting and design of all local government programs. It outlines six key strategies for effective communication: investing in dedicated funding, conducting audience research, prioritizing climate justice and equity, leveraging social norms and storytelling to reduce psychological distance, utilizing trusted community messengers, and employing diverse communication channels. The document emphasizes that local governments are uniquely positioned to drive action because a majority of Americans want their local officials to address climate change.

The author analyzes the shift from a period of 'climate cultural hegemony' following the 2015 Paris Agreement to a current phase of 'ecological backlash' driven by fossil capital and reactionary politics. To counter this, the text proposes a strategic shift where the energy transition is viewed not only as an ethical necessity but as a matter of national and continental sovereignty. Key recommendations include accelerating large-scale renewable projects, relocalizing the extraction of critical raw materials within Europe to reduce dependence on third countries like China, and diversifying strategic alliances through multilateralism.

The European summer of 2026 has been marked by exceptional heat and widespread dryness, leading to severe agricultural and hydrological impacts. Analysis shows that while precipitation trends vary by region, human-induced climate change has significantly increased the likelihood and intensity of drought by driving higher potential evapotranspiration (PET). In the western region, soil drought is estimated to be 5 times more likely than in a climate 1.4°C cooler, while in the eastern region, it is about 11 times more probable. The study highlights a compound crisis where rainfall deficits that previously would not have caused drought now do so because of shifted thresholds driven by warming.

The document explains that biofuels are intended to reduce, rather than replace, fossil fuel use, particularly in hard-to-electrify sectors like aviation and shipping. It distinguishes between three generations of biofuels: first-generation (food-based), second-generation (waste-based), and third-generation (algae-based). While they can reduce emissions if produced sustainably, first-generation fuels can increase deforestation and biodiversity loss. The guide highlights regional production patterns in the Americas, noting Brazil's leadership in sugarcane ethanol and Colombia's role in palm oil biodiesel.

The Canadian Climate Institute proposes a Powering Canada Forward Fund (PCFF) to address the financial challenge of scaling Canada's electricity grid. Because current regulatory models pass the cost of new infrastructure immediately to ratepayers, there is a risk that rising bills will deter the electrification needed for climate goals. The PCFF would use federal funding to cover the gap between utility costs and customer receipts, deferring the cost of anticipatory build-out until new demand arrives to share the burden. This mechanism shifts demand risk from ratepayers to the federal government and ensures that the benefits of a larger, more efficient system are shared across generations of users.

The Canadian Climate Institute proposes a Canada Electrification Progress Fund (CEPF) to decouple the immediate costs of grid expansion from consumer electricity bills. By providing federal government-guaranteed funding to cover the gap between current revenues and the costs of new infrastructure, the fund aims to prevent price spikes that could discourage electrification. The proposal suggests that the federal government is best positioned to absorb the risk of demand uncertainty and that the fund would be repaid over several decades as the expanded customer base increases revenues. The CEPF would complement the Canada Infrastructure Bank by managing network-scale financial risk and timing of cost recovery rather than project-specific financing.

Climate Central's analysis of 239 major U.S. cities from 1970 to 2025 found that 95% of these cities experienced an increase in 'mosquito disease days'—days with temperatures suitable for West Nile virus transmission. On average, these cities saw an increase of 18 days per year. The largest increases occurred in the Southeast, Northeast, and Northwest regions, with San Francisco, CA, seeing the highest increase of 52 days. The report also notes that while West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the U.S., warming is expanding the risk and range of other viruses like dengue and Zika, particularly along the Gulf Coast and into the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest by 2050.

Between January and May 15, 2026, over 100 companies backed by asset management firms and venture capital notified labor departments of layoffs, resulting in nearly 13,000 job losses. The report highlights how private equity models—characterized by leveraged buyouts, dividend recapitalizations, and market consolidation—contribute to plant closures and bankruptcies. Specific examples include Walgreens, where Sycamore Partners added $13.3 billion in debt, and Albertsons, where Cerberus Capital Management received a $1 billion dividend payout despite ongoing layoffs. The report also notes a high concentration of layoffs in the manufacturing sector (34%) and discusses state-level legislative efforts in New Jersey, Maine, California, and Michigan to mandate severance pay and extend notice periods.

The document argues that the United States must shift from a fragmented approach of one-off nuclear projects to a strategy of standardization and repeat construction to efficiently scale nuclear energy deployment.

The author contends that treating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of heat adaptation measures as a zero-sum game is a dangerous fallacy. While some argue that adaptation (such as air conditioning) should be prioritized over mitigation, and others express concern that cooling technologies exacerbate heat, the document asserts that both are essential. It highlights that failing to reduce emissions increases the future burden of adaptation, while failing to adapt leads to immediate loss of life, citing the 2021 heat dome in British Columbia. The proposed solution is the rapid expansion of a clean, affordable, and flexible electrical grid to power modern cooling technologies like heat pumps, combined with long-term urban planning such as improved insulation and increased tree canopy.

The author contends that treating the need for immediate heat adaptation and the long-term goal of reducing emissions as a trade-off is a 'dangerous false choice.' While some argue that focusing on emissions neglects immediate safety, and others suggest air conditioning worsens heatwaves, the document asserts that both are necessary. It argues that the solution lies in decarbonizing the electricity grid to provide clean, affordable power for cooling, while simultaneously improving home insulation and urban shading to reduce energy demand.

Global Witness warns that the global push for electrification, highlighted by priorities for COP31 and plans in the EU and China, faces a critical bottleneck due to copper shortages. The organization identifies declining copper grades, supply chain disruptions of sulphuric acid (essential for processing), and export bans on concentrates in countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, and Tanzania as primary threats. To prevent high-income countries from monopolizing resources, Global Witness proposes a UN-led multi-decade plan to ensure equitable access to minerals and prioritize climate goals over military or data center applications.