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This 2009 briefing by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines the Montreal Protocol's success in ozone recovery and its failure to address the climate impacts of ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) and their substitutes, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). It highlights the risk posed by existing ODS 'banks' and the rapid growth of HFC emissions, while discussing proposed legislative responses in the United States and internationally.

A statement by Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder outlining specific policy demands and questions for President Bush regarding the recovery from Hurricane Katrina and energy policy.

The Foundation Course on Air Quality Management in Asia is a self-study guide for adult learners designed to provide an understanding of the components necessary to manage urban air pollution and improve air quality. Developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the University of York, the course consists of six modules created by an international team of experts.

This fact sheet summarizes the personal testimony provided by Dr. James E. Hansen on August 14, 2006, regarding climate change in the legal case of Association of International Automobile Manufacturers et. al. v. the Secretary of Vermont, Agency of Natural Resources et. al.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute describes solar architecture, which involves designing residential and commercial buildings to utilize solar energy for heating, cooling, and lighting through both passive and active systems.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) provides a series of suggested amendments to the Chairman's Paper for the Second Session of the Preparatory Committee for the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD). CIEL argues that the original paper overemphasizes economic growth and national governance while neglecting environmental protection, human rights, and the necessity of multilateral cooperation.

This research paper examines the relationship between trade liberalization, economic growth, and environmental quality in Argentina during the 1990s. It argues that while the manufacturing sector saw little environmental improvement despite growth, the agricultural sector in the Pampas region experienced a 'virtuous cycle' where market-driven adoption of new technologies led to environmental benefits without the need for specific environmental policies.

The draft report of the Fifth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held June 4-5, 1998, in Arlington, Virginia, details the approval of a revised science agenda, budget authorizations, the re-election of Director Armando Rabuffetti, and the establishment of a capacity-building program for under-represented countries.

This case study describes the internal conflict faced by The AES Corporation in 1987, as its leadership sought to reconcile a 'least-cost' energy production strategy with a corporate value system prioritizing social responsibility and the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.

The AES Corporation, an independent power producer, faced a conflict between its 'least-cost' strategy—which relied on coal—and its commitment to social responsibility. To address the projected 15 million tons of carbon emissions from its Thames plant in Connecticut, the company evaluated several offset options, including energy conservation, carbon scrubbing technology, and reforestation in tropical developing countries, while also considering a long-term strategic shift toward natural gas or renewables.

A patient factsheet from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment explaining the health, financial, and environmental benefits of active transportation, such as walking and cycling, as a way to integrate physical activity into daily life.

The 2007 National Framework for Air Quality Management is a regulatory blueprint established by the South African Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism under Section 7(1) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (AQA). It provides a medium- to long-term plan to implement the AQA, focusing on pollution prevention at source and impact management to ensure ambient air is not harmful to health or well-being.

The 2012 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa is a strategic plan designed to implement the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (AQA). It establishes a comprehensive governance cycle for air quality management, delineating roles across national, provincial, and municipal governments, and sets norms for ambient air quality standards, emission controls, and information management via the South African Air Quality Information System (SAAQIS).

This document is a submission by PPC Cement Ltd to the Department of Environmental Affairs regarding its Pollution Prevention Plans under the National pollution prevention regulations of 2017, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions.

This document is a formal response from the eMalahleni Local Municipality (ELM) to a questionnaire from the Centre for Environmental Rights. The questionnaire seeks to determine if air quality in the Nkangala District Municipality has improved since 2007. The ELM reports significant resource constraints, a lack of operational monitoring equipment, and an inability to confirm air quality improvements, noting that physical observations suggest pollution is worsening.

An open letter from various environmental organizations urging Basel Convention delegates to support a Norwegian proposal to increase controls on the transboundary movement of plastic waste by amending the Convention's annexes.

This policy brief by the Center for International Environmental Law argues that the success of the Kyoto Protocol depends on the United States exercising moral leadership through domestic emission reductions and the closure of treaty loopholes.

The 'Presenter’s Guide for the Idle Reduction and Clean School Bus Curriculum For Drivers and School Officials' is a training manual developed by the Utah Clean Cities Program, National Energy Foundation, and Environmental and Energy Study Institute. It provides a structured 45-minute workshop designed to educate school bus drivers and officials on the health risks of diesel exhaust and the economic and environmental benefits of reducing engine idling.

This guide, published by Friends of the Earth International, explains the causes and impacts of climate change, emphasizing the disproportionate responsibility of wealthy industrialised nations and the severe risks faced by Africa. It criticizes government failures driven by corporate interests and proposes a systemic transition toward renewable energy and sustainable food systems.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announced the IAI Small Grant Program (IAI-SGP) in November 2001. This competitive program provides funding for small research projects, workshops, and technical reports to foster collaborative global change research among scientists and institutions in IAI member countries, specifically aiming to build the foundation for future research networks.