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Analysis of survey data from March 2018 to April 2023 shows that Americans are increasingly worried about extreme heat harming their local areas. Concern grew by 9 percentage points over five years, outpacing increases in worry about other climate impacts such as wildfires and droughts. A majority of Americans also recognize the link between global warming and extreme heat.

Analysis of U.S. public opinion shows a significant increase in worry about extreme heat harming local areas between 2018 and 2023, with heat now topping the list of climate-related concerns over wildfires, droughts, and flooding.

The study found that while messages describing the harms of fossil fuels and benefits of renewable energy are effective at increasing support for an energy transition, adding explicit moral claims—such as stating that fossil fuel use is 'unethical'—does not further enhance persuasiveness or the long-term durability of the effect.

The document claims that momentum has stalled regarding coal exit policies in the Paris financial center since 2019, despite previous threats of legislation by the French Minister of the Economy.

Reclaim Finance reports that the Paris financial center's transition away from coal has stalled, with many institutions maintaining weak policies or continuing to support coal developers. The analysis highlights gaps in exclusion criteria, the failure of passive funds to exclude fossil fuel bonds, and a lack of comprehensive exit plan requirements for portfolio companies. The document criticizes the French government for failing to legislate or enforce these commitments despite warnings from regulators.

The report finds that while a majority of Americans believe allergy seasons have remained stable, 38% perceive them as becoming more severe, with the strongest perception of increase among those most concerned about climate change.

The Center for International Environmental Law argues that industrial food production is deeply linked to the fossil fuel industry through the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, which release greenhouse gases and may impair soil carbon sequestration. The statement warns that geoengineering technologies, such as solar radiation modification and large-scale carbon removal, pose risks to weather patterns, ecosystems, and food security. It calls for a rapid end to fossil fuel reliance and a transition to regenerative agricultural models that protect the rights of land and environmental defenders, including Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

The Center for International Environmental Law highlights the symbiotic relationship between the fossil fuel industry and industrial agriculture, noting that agriculture accounts for approximately one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. It emphasizes that reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides creates vulnerability to fossil fuel price shocks, which increases food costs and insecurity. The statement calls for states to transition toward resilient and regenerative agricultural models to ensure food and energy sovereignty.

The report outlines a diversification framework for Indian Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) to mitigate financial risks associated with fossil fuel dependency. It details a two-step process involving qualitative and quantitative analyses (SWOT, Porter’s diamond, MCDA, and growth share matrix) to identify and prioritize new business segments. The document applies this logic to Coal India Limited, Indian Railways, and NTPC Limited, highlighting their current efforts in renewable energy, electric mobility, and carbon capture to align with India's net-zero goals.

The document explores the tension between the global push for a green energy transition and the desire of many African countries to develop natural gas resources to improve energy access, generate revenue, and facilitate a just transition.

The document reports on a session of the Think2030 Dialogue Sweden regarding the EU energy crisis. Panellists argued that while short-term measures were necessary, they must be adapted into tailored long-term policies to ensure a just transition. The primary objective identified is the transition away from fossil fuels to address both the energy and climate crises and improve geopolitical strategy.

The IISD supports the draft Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act for enshrining the Sustainable Jobs Secretariat and Partnership Council and incorporating International Labour Organization principles. However, it argues the bill must be strengthened by moving principles from the preamble into the body of the legislation and adding specific mechanisms for Indigenous partnership, regional planning, and worker support programs.

The author discusses the immediate impacts of climate-driven wildfires in North America, specifically the health risks associated with particulate matter and the necessity of implementing binding emission reductions and adaptation strategies in Canada.

The document argues that climate coverage must move beyond problem-focused reporting to include evidence-based solutions. It categorizes climate solutions into policy, economy, technology, civil society, and culture, urging journalists to prioritize the political and economic battles over purely technological fixes. The guide emphasizes the urgency for marginalized communities and provides specific examples, such as the US Inflation Reduction Act, to illustrate how to analyze the effectiveness and limitations of climate policies.

The paper analyzes the shift in German-African energy relations from a focus on development aid to a complex mix of energy diplomacy, foreign policy, and technical cooperation. It highlights a tension between Germany's goals for a green transition (including hydrogen partnerships) and its strategic interests in diversifying fossil fuel imports. The author critiques 'energy colonialism' and the financialization of projects, recommending that future cooperation be grounded in 'energy justice' and a value-chain approach to ensure local benefits and social standards.

The document outlines TEEPSA's plan to drill up to ten exploration wells in the Deep Water Orange Basin off the West Coast of South Africa. It details the regulatory process for obtaining Environmental Authorisation, warns of potential risks to marine biodiversity, local livelihoods, and the climate, and encourages affected parties to submit comments by June 12, 2023.

Reclaim Finance argues that the proposed ISR label framework lacks sufficient guarantees for investors and requires stronger sectoral exclusions, particularly for unconventional fossil fuels and coal. The organization calls for the label to mandate alignment with a 1.5°C warming scenario, the use of specific scientific benchmarks for transition plans, and increased transparency in shareholder engagement and voting policies.

Reclaim Finance criticizes the French government's "Industrie verte" bill, specifically its financing measures, for lacking strict criteria to prevent public and private savings from funding fossil fuel projects. The organization argues that new initiatives like the "Avenir climat" savings plan for minors and changes to life insurance regulations do not guarantee alignment with the 1.5°C warming limit and may exacerbate inequalities. Reclaim Finance proposes mandatory transparency indicators for controversial activities, minimum investment criteria for public-supported products, and preferential loan rates for ecological transition projects.

Reclaim Finance criticizes the French "Green Industry" bill for lacking strict investment criteria and restrictive filters, which may allow public and private savings to continue supporting carbon-based activities. The organization proposes introducing transparency indicators for controversial activities and establishing minimum investment criteria to ensure alignment with the 1.5°C global warming limit.

Reclaim Finance argues that major French banks—BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Société Générale, and BPCE/Natixis—are failing to support the energy transition. Despite referencing the IEA's Net-Zero Emissions (NZE) scenario, these banks continue to provide significant funding to fossil fuels (over US$ 47 billion in 2022 for the top 100 fossil fuel companies) and lack transparent definitions of what constitutes 'sustainable' or 'clean' energy. The report highlights that none of these banks have committed to the IEA-recommended 5:1 ratio of clean energy investment versus fossil fuel investment by 2030, nor have they established transparent perimeters that exclude non-sustainable solutions like biomass or waste-to-energy.