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The report critiques the Indonesian government's plan to move its capital to East Kalimantan, specifically in the Penajam Paser Utara and Kutai Kartanegara regencies. It argues that the project is a 'political commodity' designed to benefit oligarchs and corporations who hold extensive mining, forestry, and plantation concessions in the area. The document highlights significant environmental threats, including the destruction of mangrove ecosystems in Balikpapan Bay, the risk of floods, and continued reliance on coal power. It also warns of the marginalization and potential eviction of indigenous peoples, such as the Balik tribe, and criticizes the lack of transparency in financing and public participation.

The position paper criticizes the Indonesian government's decision to deactivate the BPJS health insurance status of approximately 11–13.5 million PBI (Contribution Assistance Recipients) members starting February 1, 2026. The author contends that this policy, justified as data updating, is a systemic violation of constitutional health rights and a failure of governance. The document highlights a contradiction where the state expands high-risk industries (like coal and nickel) that increase health burdens while simultaneously cutting health safety nets. It further argues that the government prioritizes 'political image' and 'lighthouse programs'—such as energy transition and global peace contributions—over the basic health needs of the poor, as evidenced by budget allocations that far exceed the PBI health budget. The paper concludes with recommendations for a moratorium on deactivations, financing reform, and industrial accountability for health impacts.

The document analyzes the decline of coal-fired power in the US, noting that over 20% of the 2016 capacity is uneconomic compared to natural gas. It projects further retirements through 2030 and discusses the economic and environmental implications for local communities.

The document asserts that the Trump administration has systematically undermined scientific integrity and rolled back environmental and public health protections, exacerbating existing inequities for marginalized communities. It highlights a decrease in EPA criminal enforcement, the suppression of health data, and the erosion of social safety nets as key drivers of increased risk for low-income and minority populations.

The document details two environmental justice studies. The first analyzed PM2.5 emissions from natural gas and coal-fired power plants in the Northeast US between 2011 and 2015. The second used GIS buffer analysis to determine if low-income households and people of color live closer to PFAS-contaminated facilities than white or higher-income households in the US and Michigan. Findings for PFAS contamination show that in Michigan, 48.72% of households within five miles of a contaminated site are low-income, compared to 14.51% statewide. Nationally, people of color represent 34.59% of the population within three miles of PFAS sites, compared to 27.03% of the general US population.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) conducted a survey of 1,586 EPA scientists, finding that 60 percent experienced political interference in the five years preceding the report. The study details how political appointees and the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) manipulated scientific findings on issues like climate change and mercury pollution. It also highlights barriers to free communication, such as fear of retaliation and restrictions on media contact, and notes a decline in job satisfaction and resources. The report recommends elevating the EPA to a cabinet-level agency, strengthening whistleblower protections, and increasing transparency in regulatory decision-making.

The report finds that diesel pollution caused an estimated 3,000 premature deaths and $21.5 billion in health costs in California in 2004. While new engine standards help, the majority of pollution comes from existing engines, and the state's Diesel Risk Reduction Plan is at risk of failing due to funding gaps and regulatory delays. The Union of Concerned Scientists argues that investing in incentive programs like the Moyer Program provides high returns, reducing public health costs by $9 to $16 for every dollar invested.

The report assesses fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) as a path toward a clean-vehicle future in the US, focusing on hydrogen and methanol as primary fuels. It analyzes the environmental benefits, such as the potential for 'zero-emission vehicles' (ZEVs) when using renewable hydrogen, and compares FCV performance and safety to gasoline vehicles. The document also addresses the infrastructure challenges of hydrogen distribution and the economic value of reducing urban air pollution in cities like Los Angeles and New York City.

The study assesses the potential for China's road transport sector to peak greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and petroleum demand, estimating that emissions could be reduced by 50-95% by 2060 compared to 2020 levels. It highlights that freight transport requires more significant emission reductions than passenger transport, specifically a cumulative 19,367 million tonnes of CO2eq from 2020 to 2060. The research identifies vehicle electrification, structural changes, and fuel efficiency as critical drivers, with total low-carbon investment needs estimated between CNY 39-83 trillion through 2060.

The document argues that integrating the mitigation of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs)—including methane, black carbon, hydrofluorocarbons, and tropospheric ozone—into economic recovery plans allows governments to simultaneously achieve immediate economic stability and long-term climate and public health goals. It focuses on the energy, agriculture, transport, and waste sectors as primary sources of these emissions and targets public policymakers to encourage the use of both immediate stimulus and long-term transformational policies to drive this recovery.

The document serves as a guide for school districts and fleet operators to calculate the total cost of ownership (TCO) for electric school buses (ESBs) versus diesel buses. It addresses the lack of consistent, centralized public data by providing recommended default specifications for parameters including purchase costs, maintenance, fuel economies, and charger installation. The guide also notes the upcoming expiration of the 45W and 30C tax credits due to a July 2025 budget reconciliation bill.

The document introduces 'Switching to Green', a resource for office- and retail-based organizations in the United States to procure renewable energy. It notes that over 70 percent of US electricity is generated from fossil fuels, causing significant air and carbon pollution, and aims to simplify the procurement process for companies without an energy background.

WRI analysis suggests Mexico can achieve its conditional nationally determined contribution (NDC) at an average cost of US$12/ton by implementing 21 policy levers across the electricity, transport, and industry sectors. Such actions could save over 25,000 lives and $5 billion in health costs over 12 years. However, the report argues that meeting current NDC commitments is insufficient to reach Mexico's long-term strategy emissions abatement goal, necessitating higher ambition.

The paper examines zero-emission delivery zones (ZEDZs)—areas restricting access to zero-emission delivery vehicles—as a tool to mitigate air pollution, noise, greenhouse gas emissions, and congestion caused by urban freight. Based on interviews with policymakers and logistics experts, the authors find that ZEDZ implementation is currently lacking in the neighborhoods most adversely affected by freight activity. The document recommends a stepwise implementation approach, early stakeholder engagement, and a prioritization of equity to ensure inclusive outcomes.

The report analyzes approximately US$298 billion in global transport stimulus funds committed between March 2020 and February 2021, finding that roughly 44% were directed toward subsectors with positive climate and sustainability implications. It identifies five key action areas for decarbonization and public-private participation: public transport, walking and bicycling, vehicle electrification, rail, and research and development (R&D).

The paper evaluates two policy packages for India: the NDC-SDG scenario, aligning with 2030 goals, and the LTD scenario, targeting 2050. The LTD scenario offers higher emission reductions and health co-benefits but relies more on nascent technologies. Both scenarios demonstrate that deep decarbonization can coexist with GDP growth and employment increases, with a carbon tax identified as a critical policy lever.

The document outlines a roadmap for transitioning the U.S. school bus fleet from diesel to electric, highlighting barriers such as high upfront costs and infrastructure complexity, while proposing systems-level solutions and priority actions for the next one to three years.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) has developed a first-of-its-kind dataset to track the adoption of electric school buses (ESBs) in the United States. The dataset monitors 'committed' ESBs—defined as those with awarded funding or formal purchase agreements—and tracks their progress through four phases: 'awarded,' 'ordered,' 'delivered,' and 'operating.' To facilitate equity analysis, the data includes school district characteristics such as poverty rates, racial composition, air pollution, and locale. Information is gathered from public sources, including news articles, school websites, and datasets from the EPA, U.S. Census, and National Center for Education Statistics, with updates occurring biannually.

The document examines the implementation of Low Emission Zones (LEZ) and Congestion Charging (CC) in London, Singapore, and Stockholm to inform policy development in China. It identifies key areas for analysis, including scheme design, technology, and public communication, and provides specific recommendations for Chinese national and municipal governments to ensure successful adoption, such as aligning local schemes with national strategies and dedicating revenues to transportation improvements.

The document details the creation of a dataset identifying 11,309 school bus depots in the U.S. using remote sensing and aerial imagery from the National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP). The dataset is intended to support environmental justice analysis regarding air pollution hotspots in underserved communities, as well as electricity grid planning for school bus electrification and climate hazard risk assessment. Findings show that 51% of depots are located within 350 meters of a school, with North Carolina having the highest number of depots (841).