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A 2015 notice from the South African Department of Water and Sanitation declaring the exploration and production of onshore hydrocarbons requiring stimulation, such as hydraulic fracturing, as a controlled activity under the National Water Act, 1998.

The document argues that current proposed regulations for unconventional oil and gas (UOG) in South Africa are insufficient, particularly regarding the exclusion of coalbed methane (CBM) and inadequate groundwater protections. It recommends expanding definitions to include all stimulation techniques, implementing strict setback distances to protect sensitive aquifers and towns, and requiring long-term monitoring of decommissioned wells for up to 50 years to prevent contamination.

The document argues that hydraulic fracturing in South Africa's Karoo Basin is likely to induce seismicity and that current proposed regulations are insufficient. It recommends the implementation of a risk-based Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) and a transparent, multi-tiered earthquake monitoring system to mitigate risks of building damage and public harm.

The report outlines how the CEDAW Committee interprets States' obligations to ensure gender-responsive climate action, emphasizing the particular vulnerabilities of rural and older women and the necessity of women's participation in decision-making.

The document outlines seven ways the TTIP could degrade chemical safety standards, including the risk of 'downward harmonization' of regulations, the erosion of EU member states' regulatory authority, and the potential for investor-state dispute settlements to penalize governments for implementing health and environmental laws.

The document outlines seven ways the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) could negatively impact chemical regulation, specifically warning that it may lead to 'harmonization “downward,”' slowing the implementation of protective EU laws, and eroding the regulatory authority of EU Member States. It highlights risks such as reduced transparency regarding hazardous chemicals, the potential for foreign investors to sue governments over public health laws via secretive arbitration panels, and the possible increase in fracking due to the undermining of precautionary moratoria. Finally, it asserts that TTIP could slow global progress on managing international chemical risks, particularly in relation to Asian trading partners.

The document outlines seven reasons why the Transatlantic Investment and Partnership Agreement (TTIP/TAFTA) could undermine EU chemical safety regulations, potentially leading to a 'race to the bottom' in environmental and health standards. It warns that the agreement could hinder the adoption of stricter national laws, limit access to information on hazardous substances, and allow foreign investors to sue governments over public health regulations through secret arbitration panels, similar to mechanisms used in NAFTA.

The document outlines seven ways the TTIP (or TAFTA) could negatively impact the regulation of toxic chemicals, specifically warning that the drive for regulatory harmonization may lead to a 'race to the bottom' that favors industry over public health. It highlights risks such as the erosion of EU member states' authority, the potential for secret arbitration panels to penalize environmental laws, and the possible promotion of fracking through investor-state dispute mechanisms similar to those in NAFTA.

The document outlines seven ways the TTIP trade negotiations could negatively impact chemical regulation, including the risk of 'downward' harmonization of standards, the erosion of US state-level regulatory authority, and the potential to increase fracking for natural gas. It highlights the disparity between the weak US federal chemical management system and the stronger EU policies, warning that TTIP could slow global progress on toxic chemicals and limit access to hazard information.

The document details the environmental and health impacts of the fossil fertilizer supply chain, noting that 58% of global production is powered by fossil fuels (primarily gas). It links these inputs to cancer, respiratory illness, and the creation of marine dead zones, while highlighting nitrous oxide as a potent greenhouse gas. The authors propose phasing out synthetic fertilizers in favor of agroecological practices to support a global population of 10 billion.

The document outlines the systemic health risks associated with the full life cycle of plastics, from fossil fuel extraction to waste management. It highlights that 99% of plastics originate from fossil fuels and that exposure to associated toxic chemicals occurs via inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact. The report emphasizes that current fragmented research is insufficient and calls for a precautionary approach, increased transparency regarding chemical additives, and a global reduction in plastic production to mitigate risks such as cancer, endocrine disruption, and neurotoxicity.

The report details how plastic exposure occurs at every stage of its life cycle—from extraction and refining to consumer use and waste management—releasing toxic chemicals and microplastics that cause severe health issues including cancer and endocrine disruption. It calls for a shift from fragmented assessments to a comprehensive life-cycle approach, increased transparency regarding chemical additives, and a global reduction in plastic production.

The document outlines the health risks associated with every stage of the plastic life cycle, from extraction to waste management. It highlights that 99% of plastic is derived from fossil fuels and that the process releases numerous toxins, including carcinogens and endocrine disruptors. The report emphasizes that microplastics and chemical additives enter the human body through inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact, leading to severe health issues such as cancer, diabetes, and neurological disorders. It concludes that current narrow approaches to plastic pollution are inadequate and calls for a precautionary approach focused on reducing overall plastic production and increasing transparency regarding chemical compositions.

The document outlines the systemic health risks posed by plastics across their entire life cycle, from fossil fuel extraction to waste management. It highlights how exposure to microplastics and toxic additives occurs through inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact, leading to severe conditions such as cancer and endocrine disruption. The author argues that current fragmented approaches are insufficient and calls for a preventive strategy based on transparency, legal frameworks for information access, and a general reduction in plastic manufacturing.

The report details how plastics threaten human health at every stage of their lifecycle. It highlights toxic emissions during fossil fuel extraction (specifically hydraulic fracturing) and refining, the leaching of endocrine disruptors and carcinogens from consumer products and packaging, and the release of hazardous pollutants through waste incineration. It further examines the pervasive presence of microplastics in the air, water, and food chain, and their potential to cause inflammation, genetic toxicity, and organ damage. The document concludes that current fragmented regulatory approaches are insufficient and calls for a global reduction in plastic production based on human rights and health protections.

ClientEarth filed a complaint with UN Special Procedures alleging that Saudi Aramco is responsible for the world's largest climate-linked breach of human rights law. The UN experts issued Communications to Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and several global financial institutions, asking them to clarify their compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The document highlights Aramco's role as a massive corporate emitter and the responsibility of banks—including JPMorgan Chase and HSBC—that facilitate its operations. It further argues that the Saudi government is failing in its duty to regulate Aramco and that the company's sustainability claims are misleading.

The document details how fossil fuels cause systemic health damage, affecting organs such as the heart, lungs, and brain, with specific vulnerabilities identified for children, the elderly, and pregnant women. It further maps these health risks to the entire fossil fuel lifecycle, from extraction and refining to combustion and waste.

The document argues that integrating public health and equity into climate policy can broaden political support and save lives, estimating that low-carbon policies could avoid 1 million American deaths annually. It proposes a roadmap of legislative and agency actions, including banning natural gas expansion, transitioning to regenerative agriculture, and electrifying public transit, to align the U.S. with the Paris Agreement's 1.5C target. The brief emphasizes that health co-benefits could offset 10% to 41% of U.S. mitigation costs.

The report finds that a majority of Americans in 2012 were unfamiliar with fracking and undecided about whether to support or oppose it. Among those who had formed an opinion, views were split, though a slim majority viewed the practice as 'bad'. Support and opposition varied significantly by gender, age, political affiliation, and geographic region, with conservatives and older males more supportive, and liberals, younger people, and residents of the Northeast and West more opposed. Associations with fracking were primarily divided between environmental concerns (linked to opposition) and economic or energy supply benefits (linked to support).

A 2013 survey of 800 Californians reveals high levels of belief in global warming (79%) and its human cause (58%), with significant concern for its impact on the state's wildfires, heat waves, and droughts. While there is strong support for clean energy and government action, many residents remain uncertain about humanity's collective ability to successfully reduce global warming.