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The World Resources Institute (WRI) issued a statement expressing concern over the appointment of Scott Pruitt to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), citing his history of opposing climate science and emissions reductions.

A statement by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) welcoming the November 2016 announcements by the Canadian federal government and the Government of Alberta to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2030, highlighting the expected public health and environmental benefits.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), acting for Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, submitted comments to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding the Final Scope of Work Report (FSR) for the Thabametsi coal-fired power station. The CER argues that the FSR is inadequate, particularly concerning the Climate Change Impact Assessment (CCIA), and requests that the DEA either reject the report or require significant amendments to align it with the South African Constitution and the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) evaluates the preliminary implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across 11 countries in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). It synthesizes data from OECD, UN ECE, and other expert reviews to identify regional strengths, weaknesses, and organizational challenges in governance and monitoring.

This briefing provides a preliminary analysis of consumer fossil fuel subsidies in Saskatchewan, estimating their value in 2015 and discussing the impact of these subsidies on climate goals and G7 targets.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted these written submissions to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in August 2016. The document outlines systemic failures in the environmental governance of the South African mining sector, detailing how poor monitoring, inadequate enforcement, and flawed impact assessment processes lead to the violation of environmental rights in mining-affected communities. It provides evidence of water pollution, ecosystem destruction, and severe health impacts, while recommending a transfer of regulatory authority from the Department of Mineral Resources to environmental authorities.

A statement of grounds of appeal filed by eight environmental and community organisations against an environmental authorisation granted on 7 June 2016 to Atha Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd for the Yzermyn underground coal mine near Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga. The appellants argue that the authorisation is based on a fundamentally flawed Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) that ignores critical biodiversity risks, fails to address socio-economic impacts on vulnerable communities, and was granted by an incorrect competent authority.

This briefing note presents a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reference case projection for Pakistan, developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN). The reference case establishes a business-as-usual (BAU) baseline of historical emissions from 2000 to 2012/13 and projects annual emissions to 2030 to assess the potential of future low-carbon development options.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes coal phase-out experiences in California, Denmark, France, and Beijing to derive lessons for China's national energy transition. Using a "window of opportunity" framework, it examines how context, champions, concerns, and complementary policies drive the shift from coal to cleaner energy sources.

A statement from Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica urging the organization's 750,000 members and allies to vote in the November 8 election to secure an environmental majority in government to protect laws and end fossil fuel subsidies.

This report, produced by Energy Innovation, China’s National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC), and China’s Energy Research Institute (ERI), uses the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) to identify cost-effective climate and energy policies for China. The analysis compares a Reference Scenario (RS) against a Low Carbon (LC) scenario and an Accelerated Low Carbon (ALC) scenario, evaluating their impact on CO2 and CO2e emissions, primary energy use, and air quality through 2030.

A submission from a collaborative of 15 health organizations urging the Government of Canada to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2025 to mitigate climate change and improve public health.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), on behalf of Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, provides recommendations to improve the scope of the Climate Change Impact Assessment (CCIA) and Palaeontological Impact Assessment Report (PIAR) for the proposed 1200MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station near Lephalale, Limpopo. The CER argues that the current scoping report is too narrow and fails to align with international best practices or South Africa's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement and its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC).

A statement by the Stockholm Environment Institute urging immediate action on climate pledges and the rapid ratification of the Paris Agreement to ensure early entry into force.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing several non-governmental and community organisations, submitted a formal request to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs on 5 April 2016. The letter urges the strengthening and immediate publication of draft regulations concerning greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reporting, the declaration of GHGs as priority pollutants, and pollution prevention plans, arguing that these are essential for South Africa to meet its commitments under its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) and the Paris Agreement.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute provides a historical overview of octane additives in U.S. gasoline, detailing the transition from lead and other petroleum-based aromatics to ethanol due to health and environmental concerns. It discusses the role of the EPA in regulating fuel composition to reduce tailpipe emissions and improve engine efficiency.

A briefing by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) discussing research on accelerated sea-level rise and the necessary emissions reductions for Canada to meet global climate targets.

This Answering Statement, filed by groundWork through the Centre for Environmental Rights, challenges the environmental authorisation granted to Kuyasa Mining (Pty) Ltd for a 600 MW coal-fired power plant near Delmas, Mpumalanga. The Appellant argues that the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) lacked independence, the project's location in a Highveld Priority Area hotspot will exacerbate air pollution, and the environmental impact assessment failed to adequately address climate change and water scarcity.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) outlines the history and evolution of octane additives in United States gasoline, detailing the transition from lead and other petroleum-based aromatics to ethanol due to health and environmental concerns.

This briefing by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment outlines the evolving landscape of climate change as of February 2016, focusing on global temperature targets, the transition to renewable energy, falling technology costs, and the specific emissions profile and targets of Canada.