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This report chapter analyzes the growth of the lower-middle-income population in high-impact countries in 2022, highlighting the risks associated with their potential purchase of inefficient cooling devices and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on income levels.

A guide by the Stockholm Environment Institute providing six practical tips for reducing environmental impact and waste during the Christmas season, citing global waste projections and food loss statistics.

This case study examines the implementation and expansion of the Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) program by the State Government of Sao Paulo, Brazil, detailing the legal frameworks established since 1995 and identifying areas for further improvement in reporting, accountability, and supplier management.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) reviews information instruments designed to promote energy efficiency retrofits in the residential building stock, with a primary focus on Germany and supporting evidence from international case studies. The document categorizes these tools based on the stage of the homeowner's decision-making process: moving uninterested households toward consideration, assisting those in the planning phase, and training the professionals who implement the retrofits.

The Interlinked ODS Phase-out Activities Handbook provides guidance for government officers to reduce the demand for ozone-depleting refrigerants in the servicing sector through coordinated stakeholder activities.

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues that urban planning, specifically the creation of "complete communities," is an underutilized tool for reducing energy consumption and emissions, particularly in North America's car-centric cities.

The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) conducted a fact-check of a report by CNW Research/Marketing titled 'Dust to Dust,' which claimed the Toyota Prius has a greater environmental impact than the Hummer H3 SUV. Using the GREET life cycle model developed by Argonne National Laboratories, RMI found that the Prius consistently has a lower environmental impact in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, even when manipulating variables to favor the Hummer.