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This guide, published by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, details greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada by sector and region. It outlines national commitments under the Paris Agreement, the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, and provides a detailed breakdown of emissions trends and per capita data for each province and territory as of 2016.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the limitations and uncertainties of life-cycle assessment (LCA) tools used to compare the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of concrete, steel, and wood in the built environment. It argues that current LCAs often lack transparency and omit critical data—particularly regarding biogenic carbon in wood—which can lead to misleading conclusions about the relative performance of building materials. The report concludes that prioritizing energy efficiency and building longevity offers greater mitigation potential than focusing on material substitution alone.

The Stockholm Environment Institute reports a strategic dilemma for Sweden's road freight decarbonization: while biofuels are the most viable tool for meeting the 2030 goal of a 70% emission reduction, electrification is the more cost-effective long-term strategy for complete decarbonization by 2045. Stakeholder scenarios suggest that while battery electric trucks will dominate short-haul and urban delivery, electric road systems and hydrogen fuel cells are better suited for long-haul and heavy freight. The report warns that over-investing in biofuels for near-term targets may slow the necessary transition to electrification infrastructure and increase long-term costs.

This March 2019 report by Global Energy Monitor, Sierra Club, and Greenpeace tracks global coal-fired power plant plans, noting a three-year decline in most growth indicators as of 2018. While global capacity additions are slowing due to financial and political constraints, China remains a significant exception by resuming previously shelved projects and proposing an increase in its domestic capacity ceiling.

This March 2019 report by Global Energy Monitor, Sierra Club, and Greenpeace analyzes global trends in coal-fired power plant capacity. It highlights a general decline in new construction and pre-construction activities, alongside record retirements, while noting that China remains a significant outlier due to the resumption of previously suspended projects and its role as a primary financier of coal infrastructure globally.

This March 2019 report by Global Energy Monitor, the Sierra Club, and Greenpeace analyzes global coal power plant trends, highlighting a general decline in new construction and planning, contrasted by specific policy shifts in China and continued development in Southeast Asia.

A statement from Dan Lashof, Director of WRI US, regarding the introduction of the Green New Deal resolution by Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ed Markey.

Friends of the Earth U.S. outlines a platform for a Green New Deal designed to address the climate crisis by transforming economic systems, phasing out fossil fuels, and establishing just energy and food systems based on community control and social equity.

This briefing by Energy Innovation introduces a series of tools designed to help regulators, utilities, and investors manage the financial transition from uneconomic coal-fired power plants to cheaper clean energy generation, using Colorado as a case study.

This working paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes examples from G20 countries regarding the reallocation of public funds away from fossil fuels to align with the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a JPY 10bn issuance by Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd. on November 2, 2018, to fund solar power facilities and redeem commercial paper.

This guide from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) introduces the Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA), explaining its mechanism as a financial instrument for corporate renewable energy procurement. It distinguishes VPPAs from physical PPAs, detailing how they allow companies to support new renewable energy capacity and meet sustainability goals without taking ownership of physical electricity or altering their existing utility relationships.

This research paper proposes principles and a framework for the equitable distribution of costs during the decarbonization transition and provides guidance on prioritizing the remaining extraction of fossil resources.

This briefing by RMI discusses the dual role of the mining industry in the energy transition, highlighting its necessity in providing raw materials for low-carbon technologies while facing significant pressure to decarbonize its own operations to align with the Paris Agreement.

The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2018 is a strategic update to South Africa's electricity infrastructure development plan, extending the planning horizon to 2050. It evaluates various energy mix scenarios to balance security of supply, cost, and environmental impact, specifically focusing on the transition from coal to renewable energy and gas. The document also includes a Medium-Term System Adequacy Outlook (MTSAO) for 2018-2023 and a specific climate change and water resources assessment for the proposed Thabametsi coal-fired power station.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute's Electricity Initiative outlines the need for large corporate energy buyers and utilities to move beyond individual renewable energy projects toward integrated, system-wide low-carbon strategies to achieve cost-effective greenhouse gas reductions.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) criticizes a June 30, 2018, EPA report for failing to compare the environmental impacts of biofuels with those of petroleum, arguing that such a comparison is necessary to accurately assess the benefits of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) informs stakeholders about the outcomes of the 48th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA-48) of the UNFCCC and the IAI's role in providing scientific information to policymakers.

The Report of the IAI Directorate Science, dated 23 May 2018, details the activities, program transitions, and strategic planning of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It focuses on the conclusion of the third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3), the launch of the Small Grant Program on ecosystem services and human wellbeing (SGP-HW), and the formulation of the fourth Collaborative Research Network (CRN4), emphasizing a shift toward co-funding and demand-driven, transdisciplinary research in the Americas.

This report documents a science-policy dialogue meeting held on April 2-3, 2018, in Santiago, Chile, aimed at establishing a research partnership for decarbonization and climate resilient governance in the megacities of Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, and Santiago. The meeting utilized a 'co-design' approach to align scientific research with the practical needs of urban decision-makers, resulting in a first draft of a joint research program with seven working components.