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The document examines the limitations of current US federal EV tax credits, which primarily benefit high-income households, and proposes reforms such as point-of-sale rebates, used-EV incentives, and income-tiered programs to accelerate adoption among low- and moderate-income communities.

The document identifies significant gaps in US EV charging infrastructure and proposes federal interventions—including research, financial incentives, and building code mandates—to support the goal of 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, emphasizing the need to address racial and economic inequities in access.

The document argues that the U.S. energy system is characterized by major inequities where low-income households and communities of color spend a disproportionate share of their income on energy. It asserts that without strategic intervention, federal clean energy investments will not be distributed equitably. The author recommends that the federal government use targeted spending—such as grants, loans, and technical assistance—paired with data-driven programming, community-led design, and high-quality job requirements to ensure a just transition.

The statement highlights a landmark legal victory where Nigerian farmers obtained reparations from Shell in a Dutch court after thirteen years of litigation. It uses this case to argue that the current legal process is too slow and that the European Union should implement a mandatory 'corporate due diligence' law to ensure European companies are held accountable for human rights and environmental abuses committed abroad.

A statement by Donald Pols of Friends of the Earth celebrating a Dutch court victory where Shell was held liable for oil spills in Nigeria's Niger Delta, while criticizing the thirteen-year duration of the legal process and calling for EU-wide corporate due diligence legislation.

The Union of Concerned Scientists' toolkit outlines a framework for strengthening science advocacy by building solidarity with marginalized groups, adopting anti-racist practices, and leveraging community-led research to influence policy and combat misinformation.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) hosted a 'Climate Camp' briefing series focusing on the federal budget and appropriations process for fiscal year 2022. The series aimed to provide guidance on utilizing stimulus packages to advance climate action, energy and environment programs, and environmental justice goals during the 117th Congress.

GreenLatinos welcomes President Biden's climate executive actions as a necessary shift from previous policies, noting that climate change threatens national security and public health. The organization advocates for environmental justice to be central to climate action, specifically to protect the health and livelihoods of Latino communities.

The Clean Air Task Force proposes that the Biden-Harris Administration should increase domestic carbon reduction commitments to reach net-zero by mid-century, fully utilize Department of Energy funding for advanced technologies, implement a 24-7 clean electricity procurement strategy for federal facilities, and establish rigorous EPA regulations for power plants and methane emissions.

The Biden-Harris administration has issued a series of executive orders to reverse Trump-era environmental rollbacks, focusing on rejoining the Paris Agreement, canceling the Keystone XL pipeline, and reviewing methane and fuel economy standards. The administration is also reviewing chemical safety regulations, water protections, and wilderness conservation, including a moratorium on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. These actions are intended to restore science-based policy and environmental justice across federal agencies including the EPA, Department of Energy, and Department of the Interior.

GreenLatinos applauds President Joe Biden's immediate executive actions, specifically the decision to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, revoke the Keystone XL Pipeline permit, and stop the construction of the Southern border wall. The organization highlights the environmental and cultural devastation caused by the border wall's construction, which involved waiving laws such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. GreenLatinos views these actions as essential first steps toward climate and environmental justice and intends to continue advocating for equitable environmental action.

The document calls for a shift from a destructive extractive model to one that prioritises human well-being and environmental preservation. It highlights the severe impacts of mining on water, soil, and air, and emphasizes that global coal use must drop by 80% in the next decade to maintain a 1.5°C temperature limit. In South Africa, failure to adapt could lead to interior temperature increases of up to 7°C by 2100, threatening health and agriculture.

The document examines the under-recognized health risks of wildfire smoke in Canada, noting that climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of fires. It highlights specific respiratory and cardiovascular impacts, the vulnerability of certain populations, and the inadequacy of current public health systems to handle prolonged smoke events. The brief calls for improved emergency planning, the protection of Indigenous people, and the alignment of Canadian federal climate policy with the Paris Agreement.

The document details the 'externalities' of fossil fuels—costs not reflected in market prices—across climate, environmental, and health dimensions. It highlights significant U.S. impacts, including $606.9 billion in extreme weather costs (2016-2020) and 350,000 premature deaths in 2018. It also emphasizes the disproportionate burden on communities of color and low-income areas, such as 'Cancer Alley' in Louisiana. Proposed policy solutions include eliminating subsidies, increasing the social cost of carbon, implementing a federal clean electricity standard, and establishing carbon pricing.

The document advocates for the US to lead global efforts in nature conservation and climate action. Key priorities include doubling investments in biodiversity programs, reducing US emissions by 50% by 2030, and protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030. It also emphasizes pandemic prevention through the 'One Health' approach, combating illegal trade in wildlife and timber, and addressing plastic pollution through a binding international treaty.

The Clean Air Act has significantly improved U.S. air quality and public health since 1970, with benefits outweighing costs by 30-to-1 in 2020. However, the Clean Air Task Force notes that communities of color and low-income populations still suffer disproportionate pollution burdens, and the Trump Administration's rollbacks of climate and methane regulations have undermined the Act's goals.

The briefing highlights three key pieces of US federal legislation—the Coronavirus and Climate Relief omnibus bill, the Trillion Trees and Natural Carbon Storage Act, and the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act—as evidence of bipartisan and ambitious climate momentum. It further argues that President-Elect Biden's cabinet appointments, including the creation of the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and the National Climate Advisor, signal that climate change will be a cross-agency priority integrated with economic and public health policies.

Friends of the Earth International denounces the escalation of systematic violence in Colombia, specifically targeting peasants, indigenous peoples, Afro-descendant communities, and women. The statement highlights the failure of the Ivan Duque administration to protect these groups or uphold the 2016 peace agreements, noting a surge in massacres and targeted killings of local leaders and former FARC-EP members during 2020.

Friends of the Earth International denounces a surge of systematic violence in Colombia as of November 2020, reporting over 280 murders in 73 massacres. The statement highlights the targeting of peasants, indigenous peoples, and Afro-descendant communities, and criticizes the government of Ivan Duque for its failure to protect grassroots leaders and its reluctance to implement the 2016 peace agreements with FARC-EP. It calls for independent international investigations and the cessation of violence by state institutions and paramilitary groups.

Friends of the Earth International denounces a surge of systematic violence in Colombia, reporting over 280 deaths in 73 massacres by November 2020. The statement highlights the targeting of peasant, indigenous, and Afro-descendant communities, the failure of the Iván Duque government to protect leaders, and the lack of progress in implementing the 2016 peace agreements with FARC-EP. It calls for international investigation and the cessation of violence by state forces and paramilitaries.