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The complaint argues that the Java 9 and 10 coal plants, with a combined capacity of 2,000 MW, cause severe environmental and health damage to local communities in Cilegon, Banten. It alleges that the IFC failed in its due diligence and supervision of Hana Bank Indonesia, which provided $56 million in project finance to the developer PT Indo Raya Tenaga despite being a pilot client for the IFC's Green Equity Approach. The complainants highlight deficiencies in the project's Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), including a lack of alternatives analysis, inadequate cumulative impact assessments, and failures in community consultation and displacement mitigation. They seek a full compliance review, redress for harms, and systemic policy changes to eliminate IFC's indirect support for coal.

A coalition of health and environmental experts and NGOs argues that removing specific provisions of the National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Regulations 2018 would weaken accountability, transparency, and public scrutiny regarding the UK's air pollution reduction plans. The letter contends that these regulations provide a more robust framework for plan-making than the Environment Act 2021 and are essential for protecting vulnerable populations and biodiversity.

The 2023 Clean Air NDC Scorecard reveals a significant gap in the integration of air quality and health into national climate plans, with an average score of 3.5/15 across 170 analysed NDCs. Low- and middle-income countries generally outperform high-income countries, with Colombia and Mali achieving the highest scores (12/15). Conversely, several high-emitting nations, including Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, scored 0/15. The analysis highlights a critical disconnect in countries with high air pollution mortality, such as North Korea and the Solomon Islands, where NDCs fail to recognise the links between climate action and healthy air.

The document argues that fossil fuel advertising normalizes the use of coal, oil, and gas, and falsely presents these industries as leaders in the energy transition. It advocates for a 'tobacco-style' ban on fossil fuel promotions, asserting that healthcare workers are uniquely trusted messengers to communicate the health risks of air pollution and climate disruption. The guide outlines a five-step strategy for mobilization: connecting with health groups, developing a strategy with early movers, launching with press-worthy actions, building pressure through local or national lobbying, and evaluating progress. It highlights successful campaigns from Declare Comms in Australasia, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) in Canada, and 'Van wie is de lucht?' in the Netherlands, while also mentioning international efforts like the Global Climate and Health Alliance and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

ClientEarth and 47 experts urge the UK government to remove specific air quality regulations from the 'kill list' of the Retained EU Law (REUL) Act 2023. These regulations mandate the creation, implementation, and public consultation of the National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP), which is the primary tool for meeting legally binding emission reduction commitments (ERCs) for five major pollutants. The briefing contends that the Environmental Improvement Plan for England does not provide a sufficient legal substitute, and that revoking these laws would undermine transparency and the UK's ability to address failing emission targets for pollutants like PM2.5.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is leading an initiative to replace the U.S. diesel school bus fleet with electric alternatives to improve student health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative focuses on supporting low-income communities and communities of color, collaborating with manufacturers and utilities, and engaging policymakers to remove barriers to electrification. Full fleet electrification by 2030 could reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 9 million metric tons.

The author argues that the EPA must authorize the California Air Resources Board's 2020 At-Berth Rule to stop ships from burning toxic bunker fuel while docking. The document highlights a spike in pollution during the pandemic, noting that cancer-causing diesel pollution at the Port of Los Angeles rose by over 50 percent in 2021. It criticizes a 'backdoor deal' that allows outdated 2007 rules to persist, claiming that EPA approval could eliminate 3,000 pounds of deadly air pollution daily in the region.

GreenLatinos advocates for the U.S. Congress to fully fund the Department of the Interior to address the 'Nature Gap'—the disproportionate lack of access to natural spaces and health benefits for Latino communities. The organization highlights the severe underrepresentation of Latino history in the National Park Service and the lack of diversity within the federal workforce, noting that Latinas earn only 54 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men. GreenLatinos calls for the equitable conservation of 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030 and the creation of more career paths in public land management for Latino communities.

The text contends that industrial carbon removal is energy-intensive, often counterproductive if powered by renewables, and frequently used for enhanced oil recovery to increase emissions. It further argues that these technologies fail to address the health impacts of fossil fuel pollution and provide a 'PR lifeline' to companies like Occidental Petroleum and Exxon-Mobil to avoid phasing out oil production.

The report identifies municipal solid waste and wastewater as significant contributors to anthropogenic methane emissions, accounting for approximately 12% and 8% respectively. It details how poor waste management leads to health crises, including respiratory diseases from landfill fires and waterborne illnesses from untreated sewage. The document proposes a 'waste hierarchy' approach—prioritizing reduction and reuse—and technical solutions such as anaerobic digestion and landfill gas (LFG) capture. Case studies from Nigeria, Indonesia, India, and the Philippines illustrate the potential for these interventions to reduce premature deaths, create economic value through biogas, and improve sanitation in the Global South.

The report details how the oil, gas, and coal industries contribute significantly to anthropogenic methane emissions and the associated health risks from co-emitted pollutants. It advocates for a transition to clean energy and the adoption of specific technical solutions to reduce methane leaks and flaring, highlighting the immediate health benefits of such actions.

The report details how the energy sector contributes significantly to global anthropogenic methane emissions, specifically through oil and gas extraction (23%) and coal mining (12%). It highlights the severe health risks associated with methane and its co-pollutants, such as tropospheric ozone, NOx, and PM2.5, which contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The document advocates for a full phase-out of fossil fuels while recommending immediate technical solutions—such as leak detection, vapor recovery units, and the banning of fracking—to reduce near-term warming and protect public health, particularly in vulnerable communities in Iraq, Nigeria, South Africa, and Canada.

The U.S. electric school bus (ESB) market is expanding, driven by the EPA's Clean School Bus Program and state-level mandates. As of December 2022, 895 districts had committed to 5,612 ESBs. While upfront costs remain three to four times higher than diesel buses, ESBs offer lower operational costs, zero tailpipe emissions, and potential grid resilience through bidirectional charging. The market currently features 24 models across Type A, C, and D buses, with a growing emphasis on repowering existing fleets to reduce costs and waste. Successful deployment requires coordinated planning between districts, utilities, and manufacturers to manage charging infrastructure and specialized maintenance training.

The document argues that British Columbia's proposed methane regulations lag behind international best practices, particularly regarding timelines for existing facilities and the lack of a policy for compressor engine exhaust. The coalition recommends accelerating the target for near-zero methane emissions to 2030, implementing stricter standards for pneumatic devices, tanks, and compressor seals by 2025, and adopting a monthly instrument-based leak detection and repair (LDAR) regime.

The report finds that while a majority of Americans believe allergy seasons have remained stable, 38% perceive them as becoming more severe, with the strongest perception of increase among those most concerned about climate change.

The document is an open letter from a coalition of environmental and consumer organisations calling for the European Parliament to vote for a Europe-wide compensation right for individuals harmed by illegal industrial pollution. The authors argue that current rules make it nearly impossible for victims to obtain remedy and propose that a causal link between IED violations and health damage should be presumed if sufficient evidence is provided. They further request that companies be required to disclose evidence held exclusively by them to ensure fair court decisions. The letter highlights that industrial air pollution in Europe cost between EUR 277 billion and EUR 433 billion in 2017 and urges the adoption of specific ENVI amendments (31, 33, 218-222) to Article 79a of the IED during the July 11 plenary.

The document is an open letter from a coalition of environmental and consumer organizations calling on the European Parliament to vote for specific amendments (ENVI amendments 31, 33, 218-222) to the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) on July 11. The authors argue that victims of illegal industrial pollution currently lack harmonized rules to seek remedy in court. They propose that a causal link between IED violations and health damage should be presumed if sufficient evidence is provided, and that companies must disclose evidence held exclusively by them. The letter highlights that industrial air pollution in Europe cost between EUR 277 billion and EUR 433 billion in 2017 and asserts that a compensation right would incentivize legal compliance and protect fundamental rights to health and life.

The document assesses the impact of operating three units at the Kusile power station without Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) from December 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. It finds that this bypass will lead to a 6-fold increase in SO2 emissions and a 40% increase in mercury emissions, resulting in approximately 670 excess deaths and R16.8 billion in economic health damages. The authors argue that Eskom's own health impact estimates are unrealistically low because they use outdated modeling tools, ignore mercury emissions, and only consider a small 50 km geographic radius.

The SAVi assessment of a proposed 27.4 km BRT system in Bandung, Indonesia, demonstrates that the project is highly profitable from macroeconomic and societal perspectives, despite being economically unviable under conventional financial analysis. While a traditional benefit-cost ratio (BCR) is low (0.27 to 0.28), the sustainable BCR (S-BCR), which includes non-tangible social and environmental benefits, ranges from 6.67 to 7.67. The largest benefits are derived from the value of time saved and increased retail revenues. The report concludes that the project's societal benefits significantly outweigh its investment costs, providing a strong case for sustainable mobility investment in the city.

The assessment finds that while a traditional benefit-cost ratio (BCR) would render the Bandung BRT project non-investment-worthy at 0.27, a sustainable BCR (S-BCR) that includes wider societal benefits results in a ratio of 6.67. The project is projected to generate a cumulative discounted net benefit of USD 2.02 billion between 2022 and 2050, primarily driven by time savings for commuters. Key environmental and social gains include the reduction of at least 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and the avoidance of 205 fatalities from traffic accidents.