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This research paper uses the WAMPS life-cycle assessment model to compare leachate and landfill gas (LFG) treatment technologies in Estonian municipal landfills. It finds that reverse osmosis outperforms aerobic-activated sludge for leachate treatment and argues that improving LFG collection for energy recovery is more beneficial than flaring, as energy recovery can offset more environmental impact than the direct greenhouse gas emissions produced.

A statement issued by the Global Climate and Health Alliance on December 4, 2011, during the UNFCCC's 17th Conference of the Parties in Durban, South Africa. The document calls upon public health organizations, professionals, and ministries to take concerted action to protect public health from the threats of climate change.

This policy brief examines the rapid expansion of China's wind power market, which became the world's largest by the end of 2010. It attributes this growth to strong political will and a supportive legal framework, specifically the Renewable Energy Law of 2006, and discusses the transition from a concession-bidding pricing model to a feed-in tariff system to ensure investor profitability.

A vision statement by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon outlining the goal to achieve sustainable energy for all by 2030 through universal energy access, improved energy efficiency, and an increased share of renewable energy.

This policy brief discusses the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as drivers of the green economy, highlighting their economic scale, their potential to increase efficiency through smart systems and dematerialization, and the environmental challenges posed by the ICT sector itself.

A research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative San Francisco that uses residential energy use data and regression analysis to measure the actual impact of state building energy codes in the United States, comparing these results to engineering simulation models.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) evaluates the effectiveness of residential building energy codes in the United States from 1986 to 2008. Using econometric analysis of state-level energy consumption data, the study finds that building energy codes are associated with a reduction in primary energy use and greenhouse gas emissions per household, while also influencing fuel choice by shifting consumption toward natural gas and away from other fuels like fuel oil.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) calling on President Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline and urging a global transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.

A statement by Amory B. Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) commemorating the life and environmental achievements of Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc.

This research paper examines the quantification and mapping of above-ground biological carbon storage in Leicester, UK, to support climate change mitigation policies and the establishment of realistic carbon emission targets for local authorities.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) submitted comments on July 16, 2011, arguing that the Project Design Document (PDD) for a high-efficiency power generation project by Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd. in India should not be validated. CIEL contends that the project's stakeholder consultation process was inadequate and that the project causes significant environmental harm, potentially violating Indian environmental law.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute describes the energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and its branches. It details strategic goals for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force to reduce fossil fuel reliance, improve operational security, and meet federal mandates for greenhouse gas reductions and renewable energy procurement.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the timeline and regulatory framework for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the Clean Air Act, detailing specific permitting thresholds and future standards for industrial sources.

This policy brief from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines the potential for high-performance manufactured housing to provide sustainable, affordable housing in the United States. It highlights the energy inefficiency of older mobile homes, the advantages of factory-built construction, and recommends federal actions to update energy standards and improve financing options.

This research paper details the calculations and data sources used by Green Footstep, an online tool designed to assess and reduce carbon emissions from building construction projects. The methodology focuses on achieving carbon neutrality by ensuring that the net carbon stored on a project site by the end of its analysis period is equal to or greater than the carbon stored in its native state.

A budget vote speech delivered by Minister Molewa on June 23, 2011, to the National Council of Provinces, outlining progress and strategic plans for the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) in South Africa. The speech focuses on increasing water access, enhancing water security through infrastructure and desalination, combating environmental crime such as rhino poaching, and addressing the impacts of climate change.

The minutes of the Eighteenth IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held in June 2011 in Asunción, Paraguay, detail the administrative, financial, and scientific progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The meeting focused on approving the FY 2011-2012 budget, adopting a one-year Strategic Plan, and initiating the process to select a new host country for the IAI Directorate. Key scientific developments include the endorsement of a virtual Center for Water Security and reports on regional climate impacts, such as extreme La Niña events in Colombia.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) critiques the World Bank's 3.75 billion dollar loan to Eskom Holding Limited for the Eskom Investment Support Project in South Africa. The authors argue that the Bank failed to comply with its own Operational Policy 10.04 (OP 10.04) by neglecting to fully quantify and incorporate environmental and social externalities—specifically regarding water scarcity, air quality, and transboundary impacts—into the project's Economic Evaluation, thereby overstating the project's net benefits.

This fact sheet by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute details the Obama administration's fiscal year (FY) 2012 budget proposal, focusing on investments in clean technology, energy efficiency, and transportation infrastructure to drive economic growth and climate protection.

This report by Friends of the Earth International examines the environmental and social impacts of the Swiss multinational cement company Holcim in Latin America. It focuses on case studies in Guatemala, Colombia, and Mexico, alleging that the company's mining and waste incineration practices cause severe pollution, health crises, and human rights violations, often with the complicity of national governments.