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This report by RMI examines how flexible service connections (FSCs) can accelerate the deployment of electric truck charging infrastructure by allowing fleets to connect to the grid faster in exchange for limiting power draw during peak hours. Using modeling of utility feeder data from PG&E and National Grid, the report demonstrates that FSCs can significantly increase charging capacity and reduce the need for immediate, costly grid upgrades.

This research paper uses InVEST and Land Change Modeler (LCM) to analyze the relationship between land use and land cover (LULC) changes and carbon storage in the Senapati district of Manipur, India, comparing 'Business as Usual' (BAU) and 'Environmentally Sound Planning' (ESP) scenarios for 2029.

A research paper analyzing the hydroclimatic impacts of replacing natural forests, savannas, and pastures with agriculture across the La Plata River basin using the Weather Research and Forecasting Model.

This research paper analyzes the trade-offs between agricultural production risk and ecohydrologic risk (specifically dryland salinity caused by deep drainage) in the semiarid Chaco Plains, proposing flexible cropping sequences based on soil water content to balance these risks.

This research paper analyzes seasonal land surface temperature (LST) variations across three successional stages of a secondary tropical dry forest in Costa Rica's Santa Rosa National Park from July 2013 to July 2016, concluding that precipitation is the primary driver of LST variations.

This report from the Stockholm Environment Institute, part of the Bolivia WATCH I project, analyzes the impact of forest fires on the water balance of the Chiquitania region. It examines the degradation of the Chiquitano Dry Forest caused by deforestation, agricultural expansion, and climate change, while exploring the use of modeling tools like WEAP, Tableau, and GEE for sustainable water and forest resource management.

This executive summary describes a project and the creation of the Nitrogen, Society, and Environment Network (Nnet) to increase knowledge of the continental nitrogen cycle in Latin America. The initiative focuses on measuring biological nitrogen fixation (BNF), atmospheric deposition, and the impacts of human activities—such as soy production, mining, and urbanization—on nitrogen reservoirs and ecosystem biodiversity across several countries.

This RMI fact sheet introduces the Oil Climate Index plus Gas (OCI+), an interactive web tool designed to model the life-cycle emissions intensity of global oil and gas assets. The document argues that fossil fuel resources vary significantly in their climate footprints and emphasizes the need for high-quality public data and the use of a 20-year global warming potential (GWP20) to accurately assess the impact of methane emissions.

This RMI fact sheet introduces the Oil Climate Index plus Gas (OCI+), an open-source interactive tool designed to track and analyze the methane intensity of global oil and gas resources. The document highlights the significant role of methane in industry emissions, the potential for profitable reductions, and the use of satellite technology and environmental justice mapping to mitigate climate and community risks.

RMI has developed a calculator to determine the emissions parity between natural gas and coal, highlighting that methane leakage can make gas as damaging to the climate as coal. The briefing argues that the perception of natural gas as a 'cleaner' fuel is often incorrect because even low leakage rates can negate the greenhouse gas benefits of substituting coal with gas.

A report by Energy Innovation finds that leasing an electric vehicle (EV) is currently the most affordable option for new car buyers in the United States, outperforming the costs of buying or leasing internal combustion engine vehicles.

This guide explains how to use RMI's Corporate Commitments and Emissions Dashboard, a tool designed to model corporate emissions pathways to 2050 based on voluntary climate commitments and economic indicators.

This research paper examines how implementing the actions in Zimbabwe's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) can simultaneously meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and achieve economic development goals, including improvements in public health, biodiversity, and energy security.

This appendix provides a financial viability analysis of 'export-only' electrolyzer projects in the United States, which utilize co-located new clean energy resources and allow for opportunistic electricity sales to the grid. The analysis concludes that such projects, which comply with the three principles of additionality, deliverability, and hourly time-matching, are competitive across large portions of the U.S., suggesting that rigorous 45V tax credit guidance regarding lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions would not hinder industry growth.

This research paper analyzes the diffusion of cleaner brick-making technologies in Bangladesh, evaluating government mandates, the role of development cooperation, and the potential emission reductions from kiln conversion.

This report by RMI examines the potential for air conditioner (AC)-based demand response programs in Haryana, India, to manage peak electricity loads driven by rising temperatures and urbanization. It argues that such programs can reduce the need for expensive power purchase contracts and grid infrastructure investments while improving power reliability.

This report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) provides a mine-level assessment of global coal mine methane emissions, finding that operating mines emit 52.3 million tonnes of methane per year. This volume rivals emissions from the oil and gas sectors and is significantly higher than many national inventories report. The analysis identifies China, specifically Shanxi province, as the primary source of these emissions and warns that proposed new mine projects could add another 11.3 million tonnes annually, potentially locking in emissions equivalent to the coal-based CO2 emissions of the United States.

This SEI briefing, based on a study commissioned by Scania, argues that the European Union's heavy-duty vehicle sector can achieve greater emissions reductions by 2030 than currently planned in the "Fit for 55" package. The analysis suggests that a combined approach of energy efficiency, electrification, and biofuels could reduce emissions by 24% compared to 2019 levels.

This report uses the Global Subsidies Initiative – Integrated Fiscal Model (GSI-IF model) to analyze the potential for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and fiscal savings across 32 countries through fossil fuel subsidy reform (FFSR) and fossil energy taxation by 2030.

A research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute assessing the viability of rapid decarbonization pathways for Northeastern U.S. states, specifically focusing on Rhode Island, to align with updated climate science.