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Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder praised Representative Pete Stark for voting against the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, agreeing with Stark's assessment that the legislation was a "missed opportunity" to effectively confront global warming and end reliance on fossil fuels.

The study compares different market instruments for CO2 mitigation in Spain, finding that cost-effectiveness depends heavily on the scope of the instrument and the specific sectors or fuels targeted. Using an AGE model, the author demonstrates that a 'complete market' for emission permits or a direct CO2 tax are the most cost-effective options. In contrast, narrow instruments—such as a tax on electricity or a permit market excluding energy-intensive industries—significantly increase the cost of achieving emission reductions in terms of GDP and utility loss. The results indicate that as CO2 reduction targets increase, the costs rise disproportionately, with some inefficient instruments costing up to 13 times more than the cost-effective benchmark.

The study finds that while NFA-PLUM and MRIO models produce comparable total figures for UK imports and exports, they diverge significantly when results are broken down by economic sector. The discrepancies are attributed to NFA-PLUM's omission of services, upstream fossil fuel impacts, and the use of inappropriate embodied energy factors, leading the authors to conclude that MRIO models are better suited for comprehensive footprint accounting.

The document reports that fossil fuels accounted for 90% of Alabama's energy consumption in 2006 and approximately 70% of its electricity generation. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 21%, a rate exceeding the U.S. average, primarily driven by the electric generation sector.

As of 2006, fossil fuels accounted for 80% of Florida's energy consumption, with 84% of electricity generation derived from fossil fuels. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 39%, a rate more than twice the U.S. average, driven primarily by the transportation and electric generation sectors.

As of 2006, fossil fuels accounted for 78% of Georgia's energy consumption, with coal and nuclear power serving as the primary sources for electricity generation. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 33%, a rate nearly double the U.S. average, driven largely by the transportation and electric generation sectors.

The document reports that fossil fuels accounted for 81% of Mississippi's energy consumption as of 2006, driven by transportation and electricity generation. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 32%, a rate nearly double the U.S. average, with 84% of those emissions resulting from energy consumption as of 2005.

North Carolina's energy consumption is dominated by fossil fuels, which accounted for 74% of state energy use in 2006. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 40%, a rate more than double the U.S. average, driven primarily by the transportation and electric generation sectors.

The document reports that fossil fuels accounted for 71% of South Carolina's energy consumption as of 2006, driven by demand in transportation, industry, and electricity generation. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 42%, a rate more than double the U.S. average, with 90% of those emissions resulting from energy consumption, primarily the combustion of coal and petroleum.

As of 2006, fossil fuels accounted for 75% of Tennessee's energy consumption, with electricity primarily generated from coal and nuclear power. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 21%, a rate that exceeded the U.S. average, driven largely by the transportation and electric generation sectors.

As of 2006, fossil fuels accounted for 68% of Virginia's energy consumption, with approximately 78% of electricity generation derived from fossil fuels. Between 1990 and 2005, state greenhouse gas emissions increased by 15%, a growth rate slower than the U.S. average, with 91% of 2005 emissions resulting from energy consumption.

The Southeast United States accounts for 20% of U.S. energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, with a heavy reliance on fossil fuels (80%) and high per capita electricity use. Rapid population growth is projected to increase energy demand, particularly in electricity generation, which already constitutes 45% of regional energy consumption. The region's dependence on imported fossil fuels exposes it to price volatility and supply disruptions, while its emissions profile makes it a significant global contributor to climate change.

The paper examines the correlation between CO2 emissions per capita and PPP-adjusted GDP per capita across 174 countries, using China to illustrate the challenges of balancing development with emissions reductions. It finds that income is the strongest determinant of emissions and argues that current high-income lifestyles are incompatible with low-carbon stabilization targets, necessitating technological innovation.

The Manila Declaration outlines the severe environmental and human rights violations caused by extractive industries on Indigenous lands, calling for a moratorium on new projects and the mandatory application of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) analysis indicates that a national 25 percent by 2025 renewable electricity standard would create 297,000 jobs, generate $263.4 billion in new capital investment, and lower consumer energy bills by $64.3 billion by 2025. The policy would diversify the U.S. energy mix by increasing renewable capacity from 28,000 MW in 2007 to 248,000 MW by 2025, primarily through wind, solar, bioenergy, and geothermal sources. Environmentally, the standard would reduce power plant CO2 emissions by 277 million metric tons annually by 2025, equivalent to removing 45.3 million cars from the road.

The document highlights the success of renewable electricity standards in 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, noting they are projected to add 76,750 MW of new capacity and reduce annual CO2 emissions by over 183 million metric tons by 2025. It further advocates for a national 20 percent by 2020 standard, which would increase total renewable power to 117,000 MW and reduce projected power plant CO2 growth by 63 percent.

The Manila Declaration, issued by Indigenous Peoples and support organisations from 35 countries, condemns the environmental degradation, human rights violations, and land dispossession caused by extractive industries. It argues that Indigenous territories hold over 60% of the world's most coveted mineral resources, leading to unsustainable exploitation and contributions to climate change. The document demands a moratorium on new extractive projects, the recognition of Indigenous Peoples as rights holders rather than stakeholders, and the strict implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN DRIP). It specifically calls for the end of fossil fuel investment, the protection of the human right to water, and the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in climate change negotiations.

Friends of the Earth-U.S. clarifies that it has no affiliation with Club4Climate, does not support its activities, and does not permit the use of its logo. The organization specifically rejects Club4Climate's promotion of a trip to a Greek island to "save the world," arguing that aircraft emissions are antithetical to fighting global warming and that the climate crisis requires a phaseout of fossil fuels and a transition to clean energy.

The document presents a collection of data points from multiple research organizations arguing that renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) sectors generate more employment per unit of energy or investment than fossil fuels. It highlights national and state-level projections in the US, such as the potential for 4.2 million new green jobs by 2038, and international examples from Germany, Spain, Brazil, and India. Specific technology sectors—including wind, solar, biofuels, and geothermal—are detailed alongside the impact of policy mechanisms like Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and investment tax credits.

The document analyzes the foreign policy platforms of candidates John McCain and Barack Obama ahead of the 2008 US election, arguing that while Africa will likely remain a low priority for any new administration, South Africa can leverage its role as a 'pivotal state' to secure military resources, trade benefits, and health funding. It highlights diverging candidate views on energy—with Obama favoring a 'cap-and-trade' system and McCain supporting increased nuclear power and Alaskan drilling—and suggests South Africa could engage the US on carbon-trading opportunities.