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This report analyzes the health risks associated with air pollution from the existing Matimba Power Station and the proposed Project Alpha in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It compares scenarios with and without sulphur dioxide (SO2) controls for Project Alpha, estimating the impact on non-accidental mortality and respiratory hospital admissions (RHAs).

This report reviews risk factors to quantify the potential health impacts of particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5), sulphur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from various Eskom operations. It synthesizes global epidemiological data from organizations like the WHO and USEPA to establish risk estimates for mortality and morbidity, while incorporating South African provincial population and health data to support a health risk assessment.

This document is a response from Sasol South Africa Ltd to a request for information under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), dated 18 May 2009. It provides a detailed list of emissions and environmental data, including air pollutants, water usage, and waste management, while citing various legal and commercial reasons for withholding specific detailed datasets.

This guide by the Global Climate and Health Alliance details the intersection of the climate crisis and public health, emphasizing the vulnerabilities of children and marginalized groups. It advocates for the integration of health priorities into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and outlines how mitigation and adaptation strategies in energy, transport, agriculture, and urban planning can yield significant health and economic benefits.

This executive summary by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) details the comprehensive health and environmental impacts of fossil fuels throughout their entire life cycle—from extraction to disposal. It argues that the current dependence on fossil fuels creates a 'triple crisis' of environmental devastation, widespread human health damage, and instability in health systems, necessitating an urgent and just transition to clean energy.

This policy brief by the Global Climate and Health Alliance explores the intersection between climate change and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), arguing that interventions to mitigate climate change offer significant 'co-benefits' for public health. The document advocates for multisectoral government action and a whole-of-society approach to integrate health priorities into climate plans and vice versa, focusing on energy, transport, and food systems.

This infographic by the Global Climate and Health Alliance outlines the health and societal benefits of transitioning to a fossil-free economy, focusing on healthy cities, clean energy access, and a sustainable economy.

This report by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) provides reflections from its members on the outcomes of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in May 2025. It details key policy achievements, such as the adoption of the Global Action Plan on Climate and Health and the first pandemic agreement, while highlighting critical gaps regarding fossil fuel phase-outs and implementation uncertainties.

The Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) submitted a written statement to the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, arguing that fossil fuels should be recognized as health-harming products. The document outlines structural barriers to the energy transition and proposes three primary solutions: integrating health cost accounting into national finance, redirecting fossil fuel subsidies toward clean energy and public health, and banning fossil fuel marketing and sponsorships.

This fact sheet from the Centro de Movilidad Sostenible discusses the environmental and safety impacts of the global trade in used light vehicles, highlighting the disproportionate burden on low- and middle-income countries and the need for stricter import regulations.

This fact sheet outlines how energy efficiency policies in Alabama could save residents $939 million and avoid 4.6 million tons of CO2 by 2030, while helping the state meet 25% of its EPA Clean Power Plan carbon reduction goal.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Georgia, specifically focusing on goals for 2030.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Iowa, specifically highlighting their role in meeting federal air regulations and reducing utility costs.

This fact sheet argues that energy efficiency can drive economic growth and improve public health in Louisiana. It highlights that specific policies—including building codes and energy service contracts—could save the state $1 billion and avoid 4.3 million tons of CO2 by 2030, while helping the state meet 48% of its EPA Clean Power Plan carbon reduction goal.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of prioritizing energy efficiency in Michigan's energy planning, highlighting potential cost savings and pollution reductions by 2030.

A fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute detailing how energy efficiency policies can help Minnesota reduce pollution, lower energy costs, and meet federal air regulations by 2030.

This fact sheet outlines how energy efficiency policies in Missouri can reduce air pollution, lower energy costs for residents and government buildings, and support economic growth. It highlights that such policies could help the state meet 58% of its EPA Clean Power Plan carbon reduction goal and project that by 2030, specific efficiency measures could save $1.4 billion and avoid 13 million tons of CO2.

This fact sheet outlines how energy efficiency policies can reduce waste, lower pollution, and provide economic benefits for Montana, specifically aiding in compliance with federal air regulations.

This fact sheet outlines the potential economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in New Mexico, specifically highlighting their role in meeting federal air regulations and reducing carbon pollution.

This fact sheet outlines the potential economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Oklahoma, specifically focusing on goals for 2030 and compliance with federal air regulations.