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This research briefing by Ember evaluates the estimated Scope 1 methane emissions of the Lake Vermont Meadowbrook Extension Project. Ember argues that the project's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) significantly underestimates methane emissions, potentially threatening the Safeguard Mechanism and the climate targets of the Australian and Queensland governments.

This briefing note by the Centre for Environmental Rights assesses the potential health and environmental impacts if Eskom is permitted to operate three units at the Kusile power station without sulphur dioxide (SO2) control devices (Flue Gas Desulfurization or FGDs) from December 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to South Africa's Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report. The letter argues that the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are financially and environmentally harmful, unnecessary for meeting electricity demand, and would undermine South Africa's climate commitments.

Lifting Europe's Dark Cloud is a report published in October 2016 by a coalition of environmental and health organizations. It analyzes the health impacts of air pollution from coal-fired power plants in Europe and evaluates the effectiveness of the EU's Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and the proposed revised Large Combustion Plants Best Available Techniques Reference Document (LCP BREF). The report argues that current pollution limits are undermined by widespread 'derogations' (exemptions) and that adopting stricter, proven Best Available Techniques (BAT) would significantly reduce premature deaths and healthcare costs across the continent.