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The document details how oil and gas operations in Ohio emit toxic air pollutants and ozone precursors that cause cancer, asthma, and other respiratory issues, noting that these impacts disproportionately affect children, low-income individuals, and minority communities.

The report argues that California's carpet stewardship program, led by the industry-controlled Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), has failed to meet recycling goals and instead increased the incineration of carpet waste. It contends that incineration—including Waste-to-Energy (WTE), cement kilns, and Carpet as Alternative Fuel (CAAF)—is a wasteful practice that violates the California Public Resources Code's waste management hierarchy. The document highlights significant environmental and health risks, noting that burning carpets containing PVC releases dioxins and unregulated nanoparticles. Financially, it claims WTE is the most expensive energy generation method in the U.S. and can lead to municipal bankruptcy. From a climate perspective, it cites CalRecycle data showing that WTE incineration adds approximately 26,000 metric tons of CO2, whereas recycling saves about 36,000 metric tons. The authors recommend that CalRecycle reject CARE as the stewardship organization and mandate an industry-funded program with enforceable recycling targets.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) argues that South Africa's draft Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) and Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update are inconsistent with the Constitution, the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and the National Energy Act (NEA). The CER contends that the plans unjustifiably constrain renewable energy while promoting new coal-fired power stations, which they claim cause severe health impacts and contribute to climate change. They highlight that coal-fired power is no longer the least-cost option and risks creating stranded assets. The document recommends removing build limits on wind and solar, excluding new coal and nuclear power, and conducting a comprehensive assessment of external social and environmental costs.

The document is an open letter from ClientEarth and several environmental NGOs to the First Vice-President of the European Commission. It highlights a March 17, 2017, finding by the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee (ACCC) that the EU failed to provide adequate access to justice for individuals and NGOs in environmental matters, specifically breaching Article 9(3)(4) of the Aarhus Convention. The authors argue that while Member States and businesses can defend their interests, no individual or NGO has been granted legal standing before the Court of Justice of the EU to challenge institutional decisions on environmental issues, except for document disclosure refusals. To remedy this, the letter proposes that the European Commission amend Regulation 1367/2006 and that the European Court of Justice revise its interpretation of standing criteria under Article 263 TFEU to ensure environmental NGOs are considered to have "direct and individual concern" regarding acts impacting the environment.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) asserts that coal plants are major sources of sulphur dioxide (SO2), which transforms into secondary sulphates and contributes to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) linked to heart and lung diseases. Citing World Health Organization (WHO) and Health Canada data, the statement claims that phasing out coal by 2030 would prevent thousands of premature deaths and hospital visits in Canada, providing billions of dollars in health benefits while supporting Paris Agreement commitments.

The document criticizes the Trump administration's "one in, two out" executive order, which Earthjustice claims is illegal and prioritizes corporate profits over public health. It highlights the role of the EPA in preventing pollution-related illnesses and argues that the economic and health benefits of environmental regulations far outweigh their costs to industry.

The document argues that promoting active travel—defined as walking, cycling, and public transit—creates a 'quadruple win' by reducing chronic disease, improving air quality, slowing climate change, and increasing health equity. It provides a framework for health professionals to encourage patients to integrate physical activity into their daily routines and to advocate for urban planning policies, such as the '5 Ds' of community design (density, land use diversity, design, destination accessibility, and distance to transit). A significant portion of the guide focuses on the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe in Ontario, explaining how intensification and complete community planning can facilitate a shift away from automobile dependence.

The document argues that although South Carolina has no operating oil and gas wells, its residents suffer significant health consequences from industry-related air pollution that travels across state borders. It specifically highlights that over 12,000 childhood asthma attacks occur every summer in the state due to ozone from the oil and gas industry, with significant concentrations in the Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston areas. Additionally, it notes over 25,000 person-days of restricted activity for adults linked to ozone exposure and advocates for the maintenance of federal standards, such as those from the Bureau of Land Management, to reduce smog-causing pollutants.

The document examines the scale of fossil fuel subsidies in China and India, arguing that reforming these payments is essential for improving urban air quality and meeting Paris Agreement targets. It highlights specific reform mechanisms, such as India's Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG and China's voluntary G20 peer reviews, while drawing on Indonesia's experience in reallocating subsidy savings toward social welfare and infrastructure. The brief emphasizes that successful reform requires phased approaches to protect vulnerable consumers and workers, as well as the reallocation of funds toward renewable energy and social services.

ClientEarth and a coalition of organisations argue that the current VED system incentivises diesel vehicles, which contribute to illegal air pollution levels and significant health costs in the UK. They propose an additional £800 first-year VED charge on new diesel cars to fund air quality measures and accelerate the transition to ultra-low emission vehicles.

The document highlights that although Arizona has limited oil and gas activity, pollution from neighboring states—particularly from federal and tribal lands in the San Juan basin of New Mexico—contributes to ozone smog that causes thousands of childhood asthma attacks and restricted activity for adults across the state.

The document details the health impacts of oil and gas air pollution in Colorado, noting that over 380,000 people in six counties face cancer risks exceeding EPA levels of concern. It highlights that more than 32,000 children annually suffer asthma attacks due to industry-related ozone, with significant concentrations in the Denver area and Northern Front Range. While Colorado has implemented regulations, the report argues that federal standards are essential because state measures cannot control pollution drifting from Utah and New Mexico or emissions on tribal lands.

The document details how oil and gas emissions, including ozone smog and toxic air pollutants, cause asthma attacks in children and restricted activity in adults across Indiana, while highlighting the proximity of schools and residents to active oil and gas sites.

The document details the health impacts of toxic air pollutants and ozone smog from oil and gas operations in North Dakota, highlighting specific risks to children and residents of the Bakken region.

The document details how oil and gas emissions, including ozone smog from across the central and western US and local toxic pollutants, cause significant health issues in Ohio. It highlights that nearly 30,000 children in Ohio suffer annual asthma attacks due to industry-linked ozone, with high concentrations in the Cleveland-Akron, Columbus, and Cincinnati areas. Additionally, it notes that over 160 tons of hazardous toxic air pollutants were emitted from more than 90,000 sites in Ohio in 2011, and over 2,500 schools are located within a half-mile of these operations.

The document details the health impacts of oil and gas air pollution in Pennsylvania, highlighting that 1.5 million people and over 1,300 schools are located within a half-mile of active operations. It reports that residents in eight counties around Pittsburgh face cancer risks exceeding EPA levels of concern and that over 30,000 children in the state suffer annual asthma attacks due to industry-linked ozone.

The document details how oil and gas emissions, including ozone smog and toxic air pollutants, contribute to thousands of childhood asthma attacks and restricted adult activity across Tennessee. It highlights that over 170 tons of hazardous air pollutants were emitted from nearly 16,000 sites in the state in 2011, affecting 357,000 residents and over 500 schools located within a half-mile of operations.

The document details the health impacts of oil and gas air pollution in West Virginia, noting that over 1,200 tons of hazardous toxic air pollutants were emitted in 2011. It highlights that 262,000 people and over 890 schools are located within a half-mile of active operations, with residents in 28 counties facing cancer risks exceeding EPA levels of concern. Additionally, the industry's ozone emissions are linked to nearly 10,000 childhood asthma attacks annually and 21,400 person-days of restricted activity for adults across all counties in the state.

The report details how the US oil and gas industry emits methane, toxic air pollutants (such as benzene, formaldehyde, and acetaldehyde), and ozone precursors that cause cancer and respiratory illnesses. It provides state-specific data for Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia, highlighting that ozone pollution travels across state borders, affecting residents even in states with little to no local industry activity. The document emphasizes the vulnerability of children and low-income communities and argues for the necessity of strong federal standards from the EPA and the Bureau of Land Management to protect public health.

The report analyzes GHG mitigation in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, finding that while these countries have high GHG intensity due to fossil fuel reliance, significant low-cost abatement is possible through energy efficiency and fuel switching. It proposes specific Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) and investment concepts for each country to transition toward low-carbon growth.