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The author argues that a gas tax holiday is an ineffective, short-term response to high fuel prices and instead proposes four 'quick wins': discounting public transit fares, creating pre-tax sustainable transport savings accounts, improving electric vehicle incentives via point-of-sale rebates, and incentivizing remote work. These measures are intended to provide immediate financial relief while supporting the long-term 'Avoid-Shift-Improve' framework to reduce oil dependence through electrification, reduced trip distances, and improved shared mobility.

The document identifies a misinformation trend where fracking is promoted as a solution for UK energy independence and price reduction, targeting right-leaning and working-class demographics. It provides a framework for organisations to understand the narratives, identify at-risk audiences, access factual counter-arguments, and develop effective communication strategies to combat these claims.

The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) lacks transparency regarding the greenhouse gas emissions intensities of the oils it stores, which hinders the ability to minimize climate impacts during drawdowns. The document notes that different oils vary significantly in their climate footprints based on production and refining methods, and that a mismatch exists between the SPR's lighter crudes and the deep-conversion refineries in Texas and Louisiana that primarily process them. It suggests that selectively purchasing the lowest climate-intensive oils for the current one-million-barrel daily withdrawal could save an estimated 90 million tons of CO2e.

The authors argue that the European Green Deal is essential for Europe's strategic autonomy from Russia. They warn against short-term fossil fuel measures that create lock-in effects and call for a unified energy strategy focusing on renewables, energy efficiency, and solidarity. The text emphasizes the need for grassroots engagement on energy sufficiency and deeper diplomatic cooperation with the Global South, particularly Africa, to ensure a just and secure green transition.

Natural Justice argues that South Africa's Gas Master Plan perpetuates fossil fuel dependence and undermines the Just Energy Transition and the Global Methane Pledge. The organization highlights significant gaps in the plan regarding community compensation for land expropriation, the lack of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC), and the failure to address fugitive methane emissions. Furthermore, it criticizes the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy for an inadequate public comment period and the absence of risk mitigation strategies for gas explosions or economic fluctuations.

The author argues that right-wing populist parties in Europe are replacing outright climate denial with a 'green patriotism' that frames environmental protection as a nationalist and identitarian project. Using the Spanish party Vox and the French Rassemblement National (RN) as primary examples, the text describes how these parties reject 'globalist' climate policies and international cooperation in favor of national energy autarky, localism, and the preservation of national 'natural heritage'. This shift is presented as a strategic move to appeal to working-class voters and a way to integrate environmental concerns into a broader civilizational conflict between nationalist and globalist worldviews.

The report argues that the RM4P procurement process was designed for gas projects, imposing restrictions that increased renewable energy bid tariffs by over 50% and made gas-dominated projects appear erroneously cost-competitive. Modelling suggests that a technology-agnostic, system-integrated approach could halve tariffs, saving Eskom R8 billion annually (R160 billion over the PPA term) while eliminating the 4 million tonnes of annual CO2 emissions produced by the current preferred bidders, 90% of which come from three Karpowership projects.

In 2014, Morocco implemented a fossil fuel subsidy reform to reduce budget vulnerability and support its climate goals, including a target of 52% renewable capacity by 2030. The government ended gasoline and fuel oil subsidies and reduced diesel subsidies, lowering spending from 42 billion dirhams in 2011 to 10.7 billion dirhams in 2016. These savings were reinvested into renewable energy projects, which reached 2,696 MW of capacity (34% of total installed capacity) by 2019. To ensure a just transition, the government maintained butane subsidies to protect poor and rural communities from rising food and energy costs, although the lack of viable alternatives to butane remains a challenge.

The document examines the existential threats faced by small island developing states (SIDS), highlighting their extreme vulnerability to sea-level rise and economic shocks despite contributing less than 1% of global carbon emissions. It advocates for a transition from seeing themselves as 'small islands' to 'large ocean states' by leveraging their exclusive economic zones (EEZs) through the 'blue economy.' The brief emphasizes the need for innovative financing, such as blue bonds and debt-for-climate swaps, and the urgent transition to domestic renewable energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports.

The report contends that the COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep structural faults in South Africa's economy, including extreme inequality and a dependence on fossil fuels. It advocates for a 'Just Recovery' based on five principles: prioritizing health, providing direct economic relief, supporting workers over corporations, creating resilience for future crises, and building international solidarity. The authors propose a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050, the implementation of a 'purple economy' to value care work, and a shift toward democratic public ownership to replace market-centric neoliberal policies.

The report details how France's economic diplomacy and financial support for gas projects in Mozambique, specifically in the Cabo Delgado region, have contributed to a cycle of debt, corruption, and violence. It highlights the 'tuna bonds' scandal involving the CMN shipyards and the subsequent militarization of gas sites, which has led to significant human rights violations and the displacement of local populations. The document further argues that these projects are 'climate bombs' that contradict France's international climate commitments and threaten the biodiversity of the Quirimbas biosphere.

The report evaluates Nepal's future energy options, finding that while hydropower remains central, integrating wind, solar, and battery storage can enhance system flexibility and support river conservation. Using the SWITCH model, the study demonstrates that strategic conservation of rivers, such as the Karnali basin, can be achieved with minimal impact on overall system costs. It also highlights the risks of relying solely on hydropower, noting that such a strategy increases costs by 10.7% and requires significant overbuilding of capacity to meet dry-season demand. The analysis further indicates that imports from India are critical for affordability, as eliminating them would increase system costs by approximately 45%. Additionally, the report explores regional equity and export strategies, suggesting that a diversified energy mix can support social goals and potential profitability if export prices exceed 30 $/MWh.

The document asserts that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA in 2012 increase fuel efficiency, reduce oil dependence, and provide financial savings to consumers. In Alaska, these standards have resulted in $90 million in savings to date, with an estimated $4,000 increase in wealth per household by 2030. Environmentally, the standards in Alaska eliminate global warming emissions equivalent to three times those produced by providing electricity to Fairbanks. Nationally, the standards are projected to increase GDP by up to $30 billion and create 650,000 full-time jobs by 2030.

The document asserts that federal light-duty vehicle standards set by the EPA and NHTSA in 2012 benefit Wyoming by reducing gasoline consumption and increasing household wealth. It claims that Wyoming has already saved $60 million and that the average household will be $2,100 richer by 2030 due to gas savings. Environmentally, the standards are said to eliminate global warming emissions in Wyoming equivalent to more than those produced by providing electricity to Cheyenne.

The project seeks US$ 28.21 million in GCF grants to enable a shift toward a low-carbon economy in Mauritius. It is structured in two phases (2017-2024) across three components: institutional strengthening via the creation of the Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency (MARENA), upgrading the national grid to absorb up to 185 MW of intermittent renewable energy (including 25 MW of rooftop PV), and deploying solar PV mini-grids on Agalega. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4.27 million tCO2e over the investment lifetimes, leveraging US$ 163.18 million in co-finance from the Government of Mauritius, the Central Electricity Board (CEB), and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

The report finds that while global warming is not a top national priority for most Americans, there is broad support for specific clean energy policies, such as renewable energy research and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles. However, confidence in government's ability to address the issue remains low, and significant polarization exists between political parties and different psychological segments of the population.

The solar water heater (SWH) industry in Barbados has achieved significant market penetration through a combination of early entrepreneurial leadership, consistent government fiscal incentives, and strategies to ensure consumer confidence. Since the 1970s, over 50,000 installations have saved consumers approximately US$137 million. Key drivers included the Fiscal Incentives Act of 1974, the Homeowner Tax Benefit, and government mandates for SWHs in public housing. The document argues that this success provides a foundation for broader acceptance of other renewable energy technologies and can be replicated in other sun-rich, oil-dependent countries if implemented as a coordinated system.

Since resuming official ties in 2006, China has become a significant economic partner for Chad, primarily through the $1 billion Rônier oil project. While this partnership has provided President Idriss Déby with political and economic leverage, it has also faced tensions over petroleum pricing and relies on a security framework led by France.

The policy brief contends that corn ethanol's success in the United States is the result of federal subsidies and mandates, such as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), rather than inherent value. It highlights that corn ethanol fails to provide energy independence, does not significantly lower gas prices, and has negative environmental impacts, including higher lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline.

A coalition of environmental organizations urges the U.S. Senate to reject expanded offshore oil and gas drilling, citing the Deepwater Horizon disaster as evidence of the inherent risks to marine ecosystems and coastal economies. The group argues that offshore reserves are insufficient to achieve energy independence and instead calls for a transition to carbon-free energy technologies and a national renewable electricity standard.