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The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in South Carolina, asserting that specific policies could help the state meet nearly half of its carbon pollution goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan. It highlights that combining private sector energy service contracts, national model building codes, and 100 MWs of new combined heat and power could avoid over 4.8 million tons of CO2 by 2030 and save residents $1.2 billion by the same date.

This fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Wisconsin. It asserts that such measures can help the state meet a significant portion of its carbon pollution goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan while providing substantial financial savings for residents and government entities.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Wyoming, specifically highlighting how an annual energy savings target of 1.5%, national model building codes, and 40 MWs of new combined heat and power could avoid 2.6 million tons of CO2 and save residents over $2 billion by 2030.

The document examines how U.S. government-led research, simulation tools, and public-private partnerships between 1981 and 2011 drove significant improvements in diesel engine efficiency and emissions. It highlights the economic benefits of these investments, noting that less than $1 billion in funding generated over $70 billion in economic returns, while reducing heavy-duty truck emissions and increasing fuel economy.

This policy brief by Transforma provides recommendations for the recovery of Colombia's agri-food production sector following the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the pandemic exacerbated historical vulnerabilities, such as low rural associativity and inefficient resource use, and advocates for a transition toward sustainable production systems, improved rural digitalization, and more inclusive financial mechanisms to ensure long-term food sovereignty and resilience.

The report identifies the 'Toxic Twenty' coal-fired power plants in Indonesia, estimating that between 2026 and 2050, they will cause 156,000 premature deaths and USD 109 billion in health-related economic losses. It argues that these plants create a net economic drain, reducing regional GDP and destroying livelihoods in agriculture and fisheries, while criticizing the government's reliance on 'false solutions' like biomass co-firing to extend the life of fossil fuel infrastructure.

Federal investment of $55 billion annually in the new climate economy could direct nearly $15 billion per year to rural US counties, supporting approximately 260,000 rural jobs annually for at least five years. This investment is estimated to generate $21.7 billion in annual value added to rural economies, with 45 percent of created jobs benefiting economically disadvantaged rural areas.

The document examines the intersection of climate policy and international trade, noting that non-uniform costs for greenhouse gas emissions can lead to 'emissions leakage' where industries relocate to countries with lower standards. It identifies energy-intensive sectors like steel, cement, and chemicals as most vulnerable and evaluates three policy responses: cost containment mechanisms, trade measures such as border price adjustments, and coordinated international actions.