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This research paper, co-authored by 30 experts following a 2018 Aspen Global Change Institute workshop, provides a blueprint for achieving net zero global industrial emissions by 2050–2070. It identifies key technical measures and policies required to decarbonize the industrial sector, which accounted for 33% of global anthropogenic emissions in 2014.

RMI argues that the COVID-19 pandemic mirrors the systemic, unpredictable risks of climate change, highlighting the failure of traditional economic and financial models to manage externalities. The document advocates for a combined approach of mitigation and resilience, emphasizing the role of collective financial sector action and 'green' infrastructure to transition to a low-carbon, stable world.

This report analyzes electric generation procurement by vertically integrated utilities in the United States, contrasting 'all-source' procurements—which are technology-neutral—with single-source processes. Using case studies from states like Colorado, Georgia, and New Mexico, the authors argue that utilities often exercise monopsony power to favor self-built, gas-fired generation over cheaper renewable alternatives. The report provides five best practices for regulators to ensure fair, competitive, and cost-effective procurement of power plants.

Energy Innovation's analysis finds that a $0.25 federal gas tax increase would generate $1.1 trillion in revenue through 2050, reduce fuel consumption by over 1.3 billion barrels, and add 2.5 million electric vehicles to U.S. roads by 2050. The tax is equivalent to a carbon tax of $25-$29 per ton, exceeding current U.S. pricing schemes like the California-Quebec and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative systems.

This briefing by Global Energy Monitor argues that Japan's policy of financing 'best available technology' for overseas coal power is outdated and counterproductive. It contends that ultra-supercritical plants still emit too much carbon to meet Paris Agreement goals, that Japan's absence would not prevent the use of inferior technologies, and that these investments pose significant financial and environmental risks.

This report provides a comparative analysis of legal texts governing artisanal gold mining within the UEMOA zone, proposing legislative reforms to support innovation and virtuous practices.

This research paper examines the immediate and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Africa, arguing that the crisis accelerates the decline of the liberal international order and increases the vulnerability of smaller nations. The author outlines five key long-term risks—the unravelling of multilateralism, increased trade protectionism, the decline of development cooperation, a potential retreat from climate goals, and restricted human mobility—and proposes a coordinated African response focused on regional integration and proactive global governance reform.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting for the Life After Coal Campaign, submitted a letter to the IPP Office of the Department of Energy requesting urgent clarification on the status of coal-fired power projects in relation to a draft determination for new generation capacity.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, writing on behalf of the Life After Coal Campaign, sent a letter to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy on 30 March 2020 seeking urgent clarity on draft determinations for new generation capacity. The letter questions the public participation process regarding these determinations and the specific status of coal-fired power projects Thabametsi and Khanyisa within the proposed 1500 MW coal allocation.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and a coalition representing 1.3 million Canadians are calling on the Canadian government to avoid bailing out the oil and gas industry. CAPE argues that public funds should instead be used to support workers directly, clean up oil and gas wells, and protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This research note by the Institute for Economic Justice argues for bold, decisive economic interventions in South Africa to mitigate the social and economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors propose a four-pronged strategy focusing on supporting households, protecting workers, sustaining businesses, and transforming the economy to be more equitable and sustainable, while warning against the use of austerity-based reprioritisation to fund these measures.

This report analyzes the factors contributing to the slow growth of solar energy in Indonesia compared to the rapid expansion in India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, suggesting that Indonesia can lower energy prices by adopting supportive policies, streamlining decision-making, and rethinking local content requirements.

This report by the NewClimate Institute synthesizes support provided to Mongolia's NDC process from September 2018 to March 2020, focusing on scenario analysis for the electricity sector aligned with the Paris Agreement and the socio-economic and health impacts of coal power plant expansion.

This report documents a public dialogue held on 14 March 2020, organized by the Strategic Dialogue Group (SDG) and the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI). The event focused on the commitment made by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 20 January 2020 to reform State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in South Africa, specifically regarding their commercial and developmental mandates, operational efficiency, and the reduction of political interference.

This document contains the minutes of a public meeting held on 11 March 2020 in Garissa Town, Kenya, regarding an addendum to the Environmental Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed Lokichar to Lamu Crude Oil Pipeline (LLCOP) project. The meeting focused on a route re-alignment in Garissa County necessitated by the original path crossing Kenya Defence Force (KDF) land.

This briefing by RMI argues for the immediate implementation of Puerto Rico's energy transformation, emphasizing the urgent need for solar energy, battery storage, and energy efficiency to address grid instability following hurricanes and earthquakes.

Friends of the Earth International denounces the murder of indigenous leader Jehry Rivera Rivera in Costa Rica, highlighting a pattern of violence against indigenous peoples and government failure to implement human rights protections.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning the murder of indigenous leader Jehry Rivera Rivera in Costa Rica, highlighting a pattern of violence and government inaction regarding indigenous territorial rights.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) issued a statement on March 5, 2020, urging the U.S. Senate to include building energy code provisions in the American Energy Innovation Act (S. 2657). EESI argues that omitting these provisions severely limits the bill's potential for emissions reductions and denies homeowners lower utility bills.

The 2020 Global Electricity Review by Ember analyzes global electricity generation changes in 2019, highlighting a record 3% fall in global coal-fired generation and a corresponding 2% drop in power sector CO2 emissions. While the EU and US saw significant coal collapses, China's coal generation rose, making it responsible for over half of global coal generation for the first time. Wind and solar generation grew by 15%, though the report notes that this growth rate is slowing and may be insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals without concerted global effort.