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The report evaluates the total greenhouse gas emissions of the Winter Olympics, highlighting the gap in official assessments regarding 'sponsorship emissions' from heavy polluters. It further analyzes the environmental consequences of these emissions, specifically the loss of glacier ice and snow cover essential for winter sports.

A briefing by the New Weather Institute reporting on public opinion across seven countries, showing widespread concern for snow loss due to global warming and strong support for banning fossil fuel advertising in winter sports and the Winter Olympics.

The document identifies that while prioritizing renewable energy investments offers the highest synergetic potential for economic growth and emission reductions in Kenya, significant trade-offs exist between climate goals and industrialization. It highlights a critical conflict between the deployment of renewable energy and electricity affordability, noting that high tariffs driven by infrastructure investments hinder equity. The brief also identifies institutional barriers, including public debt, corruption, and skewed decision-making representation, as primary drivers of policy incoherence.

The Union of Concerned Scientists analysis finds that data center load growth could increase Illinois electricity system costs by $24 billion to $37 billion by 2050 and drive the state to become an energy importer as early as 2030. Under current policies, this growth would increase reliance on in-state fossil fuel plants and out-of-state imports, leading to higher CO2, methane, NOx, and SO2 emissions. The report estimates that this growth could cause between 68 and 403 additional mortalities and up to $124 billion in climate damages by 2050. To mitigate these effects, the document recommends requiring data centers to secure new carbon-free electricity resources, increasing transparency in power reporting, and restoring federal clean energy tax credits.

The report finds widespread concern about climate impacts across the political spectrum, with a strong public demand for government-led adaptation efforts. Respondents primarily link climate change to economic risks, such as the cost of living and job security, and view adaptation as a necessary complement to, rather than a replacement for, emissions reductions.

The document details the global copper market, highlighting Chile as the top producer and China's dominance in refining and consumption. It examines the transition to electric vehicles as a demand driver, the challenges of end-of-life recycling, and the environmental risks associated with copper production, particularly water scarcity in producing regions.

The document details Canada's mining landscape, highlighting its significant reserves of potash, gold, and iron ore, and its strategic focus on critical minerals for the green and digital economies. It examines the sector's economic impact, where mining contributes 5% to GDP, and its environmental efforts to reduce GHG emissions. The report also outlines the regulatory environment, noting the shared jurisdiction between federal and provincial authorities and the importance of trade with the United States.

The document details the global nickel market, highlighting Indonesia's dominance in production and the shifting demand from stainless steel toward electric vehicle batteries. It outlines the technical processing pathways for Class I and Class II nickel, the geopolitical impact of export bans, and the environmental footprints associated with different mining and refining methods.

The document outlines Australia's position as a major global mining hub, specifically highlighting its dominance in iron ore and its growing role in critical minerals like lithium. It details the sector's significant contribution to national GDP and government revenue, while noting the industry's heavy reliance on fossil fuels for energy. The report also examines the social dimensions of the workforce, including gender disparities, and the regulatory environment, particularly in Western Australia.

The Private Equity Stakeholder Project outlines five categories of climate standards for private markets investors: alignment with science-based targets, disclosure of fossil fuel exposure and emissions, the requirement for portfolio-wide energy transition plans, integration of environmental justice and community protections, and transparency regarding political spending and climate lobbying. The framework recommends specific timelines, such as phasing out coal power by 2030 and achieving a 4:1 ratio of low-carbon energy supply investments relative to fossil fuel investments by 2030.

Benin's NDC 3.0 (2026-2035) aims to reduce cumulative greenhouse gas emissions (excluding the forestry sector) by 32.8% compared to a business-as-usual scenario, a significant increase from the 20.15% target in NDC 2.0. The plan includes 32 mitigation measures implemented through 180 projects, with the energy sector being the most prominent. Adaptation is a central pillar, focusing on eight key sectors, including agriculture, water resources, and health, to address high vulnerability and a low readiness score of 0.342. The total funding requirement for the 2026-2035 period is estimated at 14.488 billion USD, with 9.266 billion USD for conditional actions.

The document serves as a 'starter' guide for Indian businesses to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy solutions over a two-to-five-year horizon. It emphasizes a three-pronged approach: prioritizing energy demand reduction, acting immediately while improving performance over time, and continuously improving data quality. The guide provides detailed frameworks for measuring energy consumption, conducting energy audits, and benchmarking performance. A significant portion of the document is dedicated to 'Process Heat' (up to 400°C), offering a phased transition plan that includes mapping heat demand, improving efficiency, evaluating clean technologies (such as industrial heat pumps, electric boilers, and solar thermal), and calculating the total cost of ownership. It also includes case studies from companies like Epic Group and DCM Shriram to demonstrate the technical and financial viability of electrification in industrial laundry and steam applications.

The document outlines the targets and metrics for the Coolfood Pledge, focusing on GHG emissions reductions and the increase of plant-based foods in procurement by 2030, 2035, and 2050.

The Living Planet Report 2026 highlights a 73% average decline in monitored vertebrate populations between 1970 and 2022, while emphasizing that targeted conservation has successfully recovered species like tigers and green sea turtles. It identifies the energy, food, and financial systems as the primary drivers of nature loss and argues that while the energy transition has reached an 'accelerating' phase, the food and finance systems remain in an 'enabling' phase. The report calls for a whole-of-society approach, including the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' rights and the redirection of trillions in harmful subsidies, to trigger positive tipping points by 2030.

WWF's Food Waste Warriors (FWW) program aims to eliminate food waste in US K–12 schools, noting that nearly 40% of food served in schools is wasted, totaling 530,000 tons and $1.7 billion in lost value annually. The program focuses on three pillars: engaging students through standards-aligned education, expanding edible food recovery via share tables and refrigerators, and diverting waste from landfills through composting. FWW reports that up to 90% of school food waste can be recovered or recycled, with some participating schools achieving a 70% reduction in waste. The report details success stories from Maryland, Maine, Tennessee, and Georgia, and proposes a national data-collection platform and recognition program to scale these efforts.

The document examines fiber-based packaging as a renewable alternative to plastic, detailing its composition from wood and agricultural waste. It highlights the significant environmental footprint of the pulp and paper industry, particularly regarding water intensity, energy use, and chemical pollution. The paper advocates for a sourcing hierarchy prioritizing FSC Recycled-certified materials and provides a framework for mitigating end-of-life impacts through circular economy principles and the formalization of informal waste collection systems.

WWF argues that while substituting plastic with materials like paper, glass, and metal can reduce pollution, it must be a secondary priority to elimination and reuse. The document emphasizes that no single material is universally superior and that substitutions involve trade-offs, such as increased deforestation risks from paper or higher transport emissions from heavier glass and metals. WWF proposes five guiding principles for substitution: responsible sourcing, protecting human health and safety, designing for circularity, aligning with local infrastructure, and utilizing life cycle assessments.

The study finds that full implementation of decarbonisation strategies for Estonia's residential buildings could reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 95% compared to 2020 levels. While embodied emissions from renovations are minor relative to energy savings, the overall success of these measures depends heavily on the carbon intensity of grid electricity; if the current fuel mix for electricity and district heating remains unchanged, comprehensive renovation could potentially increase emissions compared to the baseline.

The document analyzes Nigeria's transport sector, which is heavily dependent on fossil fuels and accounts for 24% of national GHG emissions. It evaluates current policies, emerging green initiatives like the P-CNGI and Lagos E-Mobility Project, and provides recommendations for integrating climate action into national transport planning, drawing on lessons from Ethiopia and Kenya.

A group of Canadian health professionals and community leaders is urging the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to halt funding for LNG Canada and the Coastal GasLink pipeline. They argue that current assessments fail to account for the cumulative health burdens of fracked gas extraction, transport, and terminal operations, particularly in Kitimat and northeast British Columbia. The authors claim JBIC is violating OECD guidelines, Japan's own Net Zero 2050 commitment, and international human rights standards, specifically regarding the lack of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) from Wet’suwet’en hereditary leaders and other Indigenous groups.