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This fact sheet from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) BC Committee outlines the environmental and health risks associated with hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and natural gas production, specifically focusing on the expansion of the industry in British Columbia.

This guide, published by Natural Justice, informs the public about the draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for oil and gas exploration in Block 3B/4B off the west coast of South Africa. It outlines the proposed activities by a joint venture of Africa Oil South Africa Corp, Ricocure (Pty) Ltd, and Azinam Limited, detailing the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts, and providing instructions for public comment and participation.

This methodological note describes the application of the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to the construction of the 4R60 "Uchkuduk – border of the Republic of Kazakhstan" highway in Uzbekistan. The project aims to improve regional connectivity, increase freight capacity, and enhance road safety through the construction of 166.577 km of road infrastructure between 2021 and 2025.

This report by Trend Asia examines the environmental and social impacts of the Obi Island Nickel Industrial Zone in Indonesia and the indirect role of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in funding these activities through financial intermediaries. The document alleges that the industrial zone has caused severe ecological damage, health crises, and human rights violations, while the IFC has failed to ensure its clients adhere to sustainability and climate standards.

This report by Trend Asia alleges that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is indirectly financing the environmentally and socially destructive nickel industrial park on Obi Island, Indonesia, through financial intermediaries. The document details severe ecological damage, human rights violations, and the use of captive coal power plants that undermine the IFC's climate commitments and the Paris Agreement.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the decision by the state of Roraima to reduce the Legal Reserve (Reserva Legal) requirement from 80% to 50% in forest areas. The authors argue that this policy change, enabled by the 2012 Forest Code and the state's 2022 Ecological-Economic Zoning (ZEE-RR), may accelerate deforestation, contradict national climate goals, and set a precedent for other Amazonian states.

A policy brief by civil society organizations Traction Energy Asia, Trend Asia, and Forest Watch Indonesia (FWI) calling for a low-emission and just energy transition in Indonesia. The document warns that current bioenergy policies, specifically biofuel and biomass co-firing, risk increasing deforestation and carbon emissions while threatening food security and social justice.

An updated analysis by RMI comparing the economic and environmental impacts of all-electric versus mixed-fuel single-family new construction across nine US cities.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics evaluates the role of biogas and biomethane in the energy transition, arguing that their use should be limited to hard-to-abate sectors. The document highlights that biogas only addresses a minority of agricultural emissions, faces significant economic challenges requiring subsidies, and carries risks related to fugitive emissions and safety.

A group of environmental and health organizations, including Ecojustice and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, is requesting that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) suspend all glyphosate product registration renewals scheduled for the end of 2022. The organizations argue that the PMRA's 2017 re-evaluation is outdated and fails to account for new scientific evidence regarding carcinogenicity, microbiome disruption, neurotoxicity, and environmental harm.

This briefing by Global Energy Monitor argues that India's plans to expand coal mining capacity are unnecessary due to chronic underutilization of existing mines and the rise of renewables. The report highlights that new projects pose severe risks to tribal communities, forests, and water security while increasing the likelihood of stranded assets as India pursues a 2070 net-zero target.

A joint submission by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), groundWork Trust, South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), and Natural Justice objecting to a proposed Ministerial Determination for the procurement of 3,000 MW of gas-to-power capacity in South Africa. The submission argues that the determination is legally flawed, procedurally unfair, and environmentally and economically irrational.

This report by RMI outlines the economic and environmental case for adopting zero-emissions trucks (ZETs) in India, highlighting potential reductions in oil imports, carbon emissions, and air pollution by 2050, while discussing the path to cost parity with diesel vehicles.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, on behalf of Fair Finance Southern Africa (FFSA), sent a request for information to Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş. (Isbank) regarding its role in financing Karpowership, a joint venture operating in South Africa. The letter highlights environmental and legal challenges facing the project and questions the bank's alignment with its Net Zero Banking Initiative commitments.

A letter from the Centre for Environmental Rights, on behalf of Fair Finance Southern Africa (FFSA), requesting information from Standard Chartered Bank regarding its role in financing Karpowership South Africa. The letter highlights environmental concerns, legal challenges, and potential contradictions with the bank's net-zero commitments.

This executive summary from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) examines the intersection of the fossil fuel and agrochemical industries. It argues that the production and use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides contribute to biodiversity loss, human rights violations, and the climate crisis, while the industry promotes 'false solutions' like carbon capture and storage (CCS) to maintain fossil fuel dependence.

The report 'Chilling Prospects 2022' examines the rising global demand for cooling services driven by temperature increases and economic growth, highlighting the environmental risks and the potential for climate-friendly cooling to reduce global emissions.

This report by Ember analyzes the scale of coal mine methane (CMM) emissions in Australia, arguing that official figures are significantly underreported and that these emissions pose a major threat to Australia's 2030 climate targets. The document highlights the disparity between government estimates and satellite data, particularly in the Bowen Basin, and examines the impact of proposed new coal mines in Queensland and New South Wales. It recommends a transition to direct measurement, the implementation of methane abatement technologies like VAM oxidation, and the phasing out of coal, starting with the highest-emitting mines.

This SEI discussion brief examines the relationship between tropical deforestation and water use in agricultural commodity supply chains, specifically focusing on imports into the European Union. It argues that while current policy focuses on deforestation, overlooking water use may shift environmental burdens to water-scarce regions. The brief identifies critical data gaps for beef and wood products and suggests that a comprehensive definition of sustainable supply chains must integrate both land and water stewardship.

This report by RMI examines the environmental implications of the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), arguing that a lack of data transparency regarding the origin and emissions intensity of stored oils hinders climate goals. It highlights a mismatch between the SPR's lighter crudes and the heavy-oil capacity of the refineries that primarily receive them, and calls for the strategic refilling of the SPR with low-emissions intensity oils to reduce greenhouse gas impacts.