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RMI's analysis of Washington's emission-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) industrial sectors indicates that existing and near-term technologies can reduce emissions by 39% by the end of 2034. The report argues that these potential reductions justify updating the state's Cap-and-Invest program after 2034 with sectoral benchmarking and new no-cost allowance reduction schedules to maintain efficiency and equity. To support this transition, RMI provides 18 policy recommendations categorized by focus area—Updating Standards and Regulations, Cap-and-Invest Program Evolution and EITE Treatment, and State Support—and prioritized by urgency.

The report outlines a framework of 18 indicators designed to monitor the implementation of the 2024 Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act. These indicators are categorized into risk and readiness, response capacity, and results, focusing on economic exposure to fossil fuels, governance inclusivity—particularly with Indigenous peoples and workers—and the quality and equity of new low-carbon employment.

The document reports that a network of opaque online actors, some linked to the fossil fuel industry, used transnational right-wing networks and bot activity to spread false narratives about Canada's climate policies during the April 2025 election. It highlights the use of claims that climate policy would damage the economy and democracy, as well as allegations of a stolen election, while calling for stronger laws against disinformation and greenwashing.

Nigeria faces a substantial annual climate financing gap of $15.8 billion, with tracked inflows of $1.9 billion remaining low relative to its economy. The document argues for a Country Platform for Climate Action (CPCA) to coordinate government, private sector, and international efforts, citing the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) in South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Senegal as models. While JETPs have mobilized $46.5 billion across four countries, they are criticized for narrow focuses on energy systems and inadequate local engagement. A proposed Nigerian CPCA would expand this scope to include resilience, industrial growth, and social equity, while balancing geopolitical relationships with the EU, US, China, and India to meet a $1.9 trillion energy transition target by 2060.

The briefing identifies three primary disinformation narratives used to deflect from climate change during the 2025 Canadian wildfire season: the emphasis on arson (including conspiracy theories about 'climate change agendas'), claims of government mismanagement of resources, and accusations of 'fearmongering' by political leaders. Monitoring from April 21 to June 20, 2025, shows these narratives are most prevalent on X and right-wing outlets, often utilizing 'junk science' to discredit peer-reviewed data. The document recommends that Canadian policymakers enact laws against greenwashing, adopt a robust definition of climate disinformation, and require transparency from large online platforms to mitigate the influence of fossil fuel-backed disinformation networks.

Indonesia can reduce road transport emissions by up to 84% by 2050 through a multifaceted strategy of avoiding travel demand, shifting to public transport, and improving vehicle efficiency via electric vehicles and biofuels. The document recommends stronger policy enforcement, stricter fuel efficiency standards, targeted infrastructure incentives, and improved data collection and emission tracking to achieve these goals.

The Institute for Policy Integrity criticizes a May 5 OIRA memorandum that instructs federal agencies to stop monetizing climate impacts, arguing that the social cost of greenhouse gases (SC-GHG) remains a valid tool despite uncertainties.

The author contends that the French government has pivoted away from the climate and social ambitions expressed by President Emmanuel Macron a year prior. The primary point of contention is the 'Omnibus' legislative proposal, which the author claims undermines the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The text asserts that this proposal would exclude 80% of companies from environmental information obligations and facilitate greenwashing by removing non-financial transparency indicators. Furthermore, the author criticizes the lack of public consultation and transparency regarding France's official position on these EU texts, describing the process as a democratic retreat that favors economic and financial lobbies over civil society.

Erlend Eggen, leader of Klimakultur, criticizes NRK for presenting climate change as a series of observations and consequences—such as melting glaciers and heat records—without linking them to the root cause: fossil energy sources. He contrasts this with NRK's nature loss reporting, which explicitly identifies the political and systemic drivers of environmental destruction. Eggen asserts that by omitting the connection between Norwegian oil and gas production and global climate disasters, NRK's reporting becomes 'directionless' and suggests that the network adopt the standards of 'Covering Climate Now' to ensure both causes and consequences are reported.

The document critiques 'Method 2', a site-specific approach to estimating methane emissions at open-cut coal mines in Australia, noting that its compulsory implementation for large mines is undermined by measurement failures and a lack of independent verification. It advocates for the adoption of modern stationary and atmospheric measurement technologies and reforms in data collection and modelling to improve the accuracy of Australia's emissions inventory.

Analysis of NOAA data shows that all 50 U.S. states and 99% of 242 analyzed cities have warmed since 1970. Alaska was the fastest-warming state (+4.3°F), while Reno, Nevada, saw the highest city-level increase (+7.8°F). The contiguous U.S. has warmed by approximately 2.8°F, exceeding the global warming limit of 2.7°F (1.5°C). The document advocates for a clean energy transition through zero-emission vehicles, solar and wind power, and heat pumps to mitigate these trends.

A systematic review of 187 articles finds that biomass cookstoves, used by approximately one-quarter of the global population, emit fine, organic carbon-rich particles that pose significant risks. The study reveals that real-world emission factors are consistently higher than laboratory measurements and that most improved or advanced stoves still fall into WHO polluting or transitional categories. The authors argue that current global policies fail to adequately reflect scientific evidence on particle properties.

The report addresses the barrier of investor-state arbitration that prevents governments from implementing ambitious oil and gas phase-out policies. It argues that earlier action reduces both legal risks and the threat to 1.5°C goals, and proposes five guiding principles for policy design to minimize litigation risks.

Carbon Market Watch warns that the European Commission is considering "loopholes" to weaken the EU's 2040 climate target, including the use of international carbon credits and carbon removals. The organization argues that such measures would undermine domestic emissions reductions, repeat past failures of the EU Emissions Trading System, and contradict the recommendations of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, which suggests a 90-95% emissions cut through domestic action alone.

Carbon Market Watch defends the independence of environmental NGOs receiving EU LIFE programme funding against allegations from some Members of the European Parliament that these organisations act as unofficial mouthpieces for the European Commission. The organisation highlights the vast disparity between the €15 million annual LIFE funding for NGOs and the €1.3 billion spent by corporate lobbyists in 2023, asserting that such grants are vital for balancing the playing field without compromising the NGOs' role as watchdogs.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that the UK must go beyond ending new exploration licenses to truly align with 1.5°C pathways. Key recommendations include ending development consents for new fields, closing loopholes for license extensions and transfers, and replacing the North Sea Transition Authority's 'maximising economic recovery' objective with one focused on a managed decline of production. IISD also urges the UK to join the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) to solidify its global leadership.

This fact sheet presents the results of a candidate survey conducted by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE BC) for the Vancouver by-election on April 5, 2025. The survey evaluates candidates' positions on health and climate policy, including green space, active transportation, building emissions, and regional air quality.

The report examines 26 state-level Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs) submitted under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program, finding that most plans rely on generalities and high-cost incentives rather than sector-specific strategies. It argues that states must transition from high-level commitments to tailored, long-term roadmaps that prioritize cost-effective tools, such as operating-cost supports and regulatory standards, while leveraging co-benefits like public health improvements and workforce development to maintain American industrial competitiveness against international peers like China and the EU.

In 2024, wind and solar produced 17% of US electricity, overtaking coal for the first time as coal fell to 15%. This transition is evident in 24 states, driven by market dynamics, cost-effectiveness, and policy mandates like the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in Illinois.

The report identifies a critical need to accelerate the integration of health and climate policies in the Caribbean to address climatic vulnerability and a dual burden of non-communicable and infectious diseases. While there is general support for this integration, current links remain nascent and tenuous. Key barriers include siloed government operations, a rigid top-down policymaking process, inadequate financial and technical resources, and significant data gaps. Opportunities for progress lie in national development plans, international climate commitments, and the health co-benefits of renewable energy. The authors advocate for a 'climate in all policies' approach, enhanced multi-sectoral communication, and the use of analytical risk assessment tools to move from awareness to decisive policy action.