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The document argues that freezing fuel economy and GHG emissions standards at 2020 levels would cost U.S. consumers up to $400 billion by 2050 and increase transportation emissions by up to 10% in 2035. It highlights the potential for a split market if California and Section 177 states maintain their authority to set stricter standards, and notes that Canada may follow California's lead or face its own economic losses of $50 billion to $67 billion if it continues to align with federal U.S. standards.

The project aims to address the decline of coral reef fish and the climate-driven redistribution of tuna in the Pacific. It proposes a two-pronged approach: scaling up nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) to improve food security for coastal communities and establishing an early warning system (EWS) to help governments maintain industrial tuna revenues. The project targets eight countries and requests USD 116.5 million in grant funding from the Green Climate Fund.

The document presents findings from the INPUT project by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), demonstrating that rural credit in Brazil significantly boosts agricultural productivity and municipal GDP while promoting a shift from pasture to crop land, which correlates with an increase in forested areas. It argues that rural credit can be a tool to balance economic growth with environmental protection, though it notes that the current distribution system is complex and fragmented.

The introduction of the GST in India has created a relative bias in favor of coal-based power by increasing the cost of solar PV generation while reducing the variable costs for existing coal plants. While total tax subsidies for both sources decreased, the absolute level of support for coal remains more than double that for solar PV. The analysis indicates that the GST increased the LCOE for solar park projects by 5.84% and decreased the variable LCOE for coal plants using domestic coal by approximately 1.6%.

The Berg Water Management Area is a constrained system where water requirements are projected to exceed yield by 2019. A hydro-economic analysis indicates that by 2040, the water supply deficit could cost the region over R146 billion and nearly 650,000 jobs annually, with the City of Cape Town bearing the highest opportunity costs. The report identifies systemic failures in current top-down planning and financing, recommending the establishment of a Regional Water Utility and the use of multi-criteria decision tools to prioritize 'smart' water use over first-come, first-served allocations.

The document advocates for federal policy changes in the 2018 farm bill to scale up 'good food' procurement, which prioritizes healthy, local, and sustainably produced foods. It highlights the success of the Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) and identifies barriers for small farmers, such as lack of infrastructure and food safety certification costs. The brief recommends supporting the Local FARMS Act, the Food and Farm Act, and the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act to improve regional food systems, advance racial equity, and protect animal welfare.

The document highlights that while Cape Town's economy is less reliant on water-intense sectors than others, its massive scale makes it the region's primary water user and the area most affected by supply deficits. By 2040, the water deficit in Cape Town could cost approximately R100 billion in GVA and 403,877 jobs annually, representing 29% of the local economy.

The document examines the global landscape of data flow restrictions, specifically comparing the regimes of BRICS nations. It argues that data localisation—requiring data to be stored or processed within a specific jurisdiction—imposes significant costs on productivity, innovation, and GDP. For South Africa, the author recommends maintaining its current conditional flow regime while pursuing further liberalisation at a regional level to become a data processing hub, rather than adopting the strict localisation policies seen in China and Russia.

The Berg Water Management Area (WMA) faces a projected water supply deficit of approximately 300 million m3 per year by 2040, which could cost the region over R146 billion and 650,000 jobs annually. Current planning systems are fragmented, treating water and economic development as independent variables, and local municipalities often lack the capacity to secure off-budget financing for infrastructure. The brief recommends that the Western Cape Government support municipalities in integrating water planning into Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), advocate for a regional water utility, and employ hydro-economic modelling to prioritise interventions.

The study finds that the economic benefits of constructing hydroelectric power plants (UHEs) in Brazil are generally modest, short-term, and do not fundamentally transform local economies. While formal employment and municipal revenues typically increase during the first few years of construction, these effects often dissipate after five or six years. However, significant variation exists between municipalities, with some maintaining gains and others experiencing losses, suggesting that impacts must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The document contends that maintaining strong fuel economy and emissions standards for passenger vehicles is essential for protecting US consumers and the broader economy from volatile oil prices. It highlights a historical period between 1982 and 2006 where a lack of updated standards led to stagnating fuel economy and increased vulnerability to price shocks, contributing to the Great Recession. The Union of Concerned Scientists estimates that current standards will net the public over $400 billion by 2030 and increase GDP by $25–$30 billion, while creating 650,000 full-time jobs. Furthermore, it argues that these standards benefit automakers by providing a hedge against price fluctuations, warning that weakening them could cost the 'Detroit Three' over $1 billion if gas prices return to $4 per gallon.

The document asserts that vehicle efficiency standards save money for all drivers, with the greatest impact on low- and middle-income households who spend a larger share of their income on transportation. It highlights that improvements from 1980 to 2014 saved average middle-income households up to $17,000, and forecasts that 2017–2025 standards could save the average new car buyer $6,000 over the life of a 2025 vehicle. The text warns that weakening these standards, as pursued by the Trump administration, risks the goal of doubling average fuel efficiency by 2025 and could lead to the U.S. spending nearly $2 billion daily on 'dirtier, harder-to-reach oil'.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) implements minimum efficiency standards for over 60 categories of residential and commercial products to reduce energy waste and carbon emissions. These standards, supported by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, have resulted in billions of dollars in consumer savings and significant greenhouse gas reductions. While federal mandates provide a baseline, voluntary programs like ENERGY STAR and state-level regulations, such as those in California, further drive efficiency. The document highlights the transition to LED lighting and the emergence of 'smart' technologies and net-zero buildings as key drivers for future energy reductions in the building sector.

The document argues that federal fuel economy and emissions standards set by the EPA and NHTSA provide significant financial and environmental benefits to Alabama. It claims that by 2030, the average Alabama household will be $2,650 richer due to gas savings, and the state has already saved $600 million. Environmentally, the standards eliminate emissions equivalent to twice those required to provide electricity to Mobile. The report also links these standards to broader national gains, including an expected increase in GDP by up to $30 billion and the creation of 650,000 full-time jobs by 2030.

The document argues that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA in 2012 provide significant financial and environmental advantages to Arizona. By 2030, the average Arizona household is projected to be $2,800 richer due to gas savings. To date, Arizona has saved $680 million, and the standards have eliminated global warming emissions equivalent to twice those required to provide electricity to Tucson. Nationally, these standards are projected to increase GDP by up to $30 billion and create 650,000 full-time jobs by 2030.

The document argues that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA benefit Arkansas by reducing fuel costs, creating jobs, and lowering emissions. It projects that by 2030, the average Arkansas household will be $3,150 richer due to gas savings outweighing the upfront cost of more efficient vehicles. To date, Arkansas has saved $350 million, and the state is expected to see 5,000 new jobs. Environmentally, the standards eliminate global warming emissions in Arkansas nearly equivalent to those generated by providing electricity to Fayetteville.

The document outlines the benefits of light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA in 2012, highlighting fuel savings, job creation, and emissions reductions. It specifically notes that California households are projected to save $3,550 by 2030 and that the state has already saved $3.9 billion.

The document argues that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA in 2012 provide significant financial and environmental gains for Colorado. By 2030, the average Colorado household is projected to be $2,700 richer due to gas savings. To date, Colorado has saved $550 million, and the standards have eliminated global warming emissions equivalent to three times those required to provide electricity to Boulder. Nationally, these standards are expected to increase GDP by up to $30 billion and create 650,000 full-time jobs by 2030.

The document argues that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA in 2012 provide significant financial and environmental advantages to Connecticut. By 2030, the average Connecticut household is projected to be $2,750 richer due to gas savings, and the state has already saved $380 million. Environmentally, the standards eliminate global warming emissions in Connecticut equivalent to twice those required to provide electricity to Hartford. The report also links these standards to broader national gains, including an expected increase in GDP by up to $30 billion and the creation of 650,000 full-time jobs by 2030.

The document argues that federal fuel economy and vehicle emissions standards set by the EPA and NHTSA provide significant financial and environmental benefits to Washington, DC, including household savings, job creation, and emissions reductions.