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A group of doctors and nurses issued a health advisory to the British Columbia government, warning that the expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) poses severe risks to public health. They highlight the acceleration of climate change via methane leaks, air pollution causing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, water depletion and contamination, and adverse community impacts including mental health issues and human rights violations against Indigenous peoples. The advisory calls for a moratorium on new fracking, stricter pollution regulations, an end to natural gas tie-ins in buildings by 2023, and support for workers and Indigenous communities transitioning to a clean-energy economy.

The document outlines the risks of 'FrackLNG' in British Columbia, noting that 84% of public health studies find evidence of hazard or risk. It highlights potential health issues such as reproductive toxicity and asthma, as well as significant threats to water and air quality. The text argues that the Pacific Northwest LNG project alone could make it nearly impossible for BC to meet its 2050 climate targets, as the project's estimated 10 Mt CO2e/year emissions would consume most of the province's 13 Mt CO2e/yr target. Additionally, it notes social risks, including increased violence against Indigenous women and girls in Northeastern BC, and calls for a moratorium on fracking permits based on the Precautionary Principle.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment (CANE) call for a moratorium on fracking expansion in British Columbia, citing severe health risks to local populations and the climate impact of methane leakage. They recommend a transition to zero-emissions buildings, the end of fossil fuel subsidies, and a just transition for affected workers and Indigenous communities.

The document analyzes the climate impact of Arctic oil and gas production, focusing on short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs) like methane and black carbon. It details emission sources—such as associated gas flaring, venting from storage tanks, and diesel engine exhaust—and proposes mitigation strategies including vapor recovery units, diesel particulate filters, and the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel. The paper emphasizes that while some technologies are standard in lower latitudes, Arctic implementation faces higher costs and infrastructure challenges.

The report examines the transition of global shipping to zero-carbon fuels, specifically hydrogen and ammonia. It identifies a 'chicken-and-egg' dilemma where infrastructure investment depends on demand, and demand depends on supply. The analysis evaluates several major ports—including Rotterdam, Jebel Ali, Los Angeles, Houston, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong—based on their trade connectivity, technological capacity for fuel production, and policy support. It concludes that while blue hydrogen is currently the most realistic large-scale production pathway, green hydrogen is promising in regions with cheap renewables like the UAE and Australia. The report recommends establishing trans-oceanic coalitions, partnering fuel suppliers with shipping companies along major trade routes, and leveraging public finance to de-risk infrastructure investments.

The document advocates for a transition from heavy fuel oil and marine diesel to hydrogen and ammonia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector. It criticizes LNG and methanol as unsustainable alternatives and calls for specific policy interventions in the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and FuelEU Maritime to ensure infrastructure readiness by 2030 and create market incentives for zero-carbon fuels.

The report analyzes methane emissions from LNG liquefaction, transport, and regasification, as well as small-scale distribution. It identifies key emission drivers such as fugitive leaks, boil-off gas (BOG) management, incomplete combustion in power generation and flaring, and gas-freeing during maintenance. The document provides a comprehensive set of best practices, including Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs, the use of dry-disconnect couplings, reliquefaction units, and vapor recovery systems to minimize the climate impact of the LNG supply chain.

The EU Methane Regulation is a transparency and performance framework rather than a trade restriction. It does not ban imports, but instead relies on monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) requirements. Compliance costs are estimated to be negligible, with potential gas price impacts around €0.07/MMBtu, which is less than 1% of projected wholesale prices. The regulation is phased in gradually, with import requirements applying to fuels produced from 2027. Market incentives for exporters to maintain access to the high-value EU market, combined with expanding global LNG capacity and declining EU gas demand, further mitigate the risk of supply disruptions. Price volatility in the energy market is attributed to geopolitical risks rather than regulatory requirements.

The briefing assesses synthetic natural gas (SNG), produced from electrolytic hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide, concluding it is an inefficient decarbonization tool. While SNG can utilize existing natural gas infrastructure, its production is energy-intensive and costly, with landed costs in Northwest Europe estimated at 4 to 9 times the wholesale price of natural gas. The author contends that SNG creates a 'value trap' by consuming clean hydrogen that should be prioritized for sectors where no other decarbonization options exist. Furthermore, the document notes that replacing 20% of 2023 EU LNG imports with SNG would require approximately 12 million tons of clean hydrogen and roughly 17% of total U.S. electricity production.

The transport sector in Pakistan is projected to see a 128% increase in greenhouse gas emissions between 2012 and 2030, rising from 35.4 MtCO2e to 80.7 MtCO2e. The document identifies several mitigation strategies, prioritizing efficiency norms for passenger vehicles, road-to-rail transfers, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, and improved car maintenance. Efficiency norms for passenger cars, taxis, and vans are identified as the highest priority, with a potential reduction of 7.45 MtCO2e by 2030. Shifting freight and passengers from road to rail is another key strategy, though rail's share of freight has dropped to under 1%, with a national target of 20%. The expansion of BRT systems in cities like Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, and Multan is also highlighted as a means to improve urban mobility and reduce emissions.

The document provides a stakeholder analysis of the Karpowership project in South Africa, which involves the deployment of floating gas ships to provide 1,220 MW of emergency power. It details the corporate structure of Karpowership SA, a joint venture between the Turkish conglomerate Karadeniz Holding and Powergroup South Africa. The analysis identifies key suppliers, including Shell plc for LNG delivery and Mitsui OSK Lines for regasification services, and lists a syndicate of four banks that provided a US$ 140 million loan to Karpowership in March 2020.

The document asserts that natural gas is not a clean energy source, detailing how its production, transport, and combustion cause significant environmental degradation and health issues. It highlights the potency of methane leaks and the high carbon emissions from LNG and gas-to-power plants, particularly in the South African context. The author recommends a holistic lifecycle impact assessment to counter the misconception that gas is a viable strategy for reducing emissions.

The document argues that oil and gas activities threaten biodiversity at every stage, from exploration to end use, and calls for an immediate halt to new projects, particularly in high-biodiversity areas. It highlights the specific risks to the Amazon and the Verde Island Passage, and advocates for a just phaseout of fossil fuels to meet the 2050 goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

The report details the environmental and social harms of offshore oil and gas, from seismic exploration and production to transportation and decommissioning, asserting that these activities exacerbate the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

The report details a global surge in plastics production capacity driven by cheap fossil fuel feedstocks. In the US, shale gas has led to planned investments of $164 billion for 264 new or expanded facilities. China is heavily investing in carbon-intensive coal-to-olefins technology to overcome a lack of natural gas. Meanwhile, the Middle East continues to leverage oil and gas, and Europe is seeing new investments enabled by US liquefied natural gas shipments. The report warns that this capacity expansion could lock in high plastic production for decades, exacerbating environmental pollution and the climate crisis.

The document details how offshore oil and gas activities—from exploration to decommissioning—damage marine ecosystems and coastal communities, highlighting specific risks like noise pollution, chemical contamination, and invasive species across various global hotspots.

The document asserts that methane emissions from the natural gas supply chain are significantly underestimated, potentially making gas power more harmful to the climate than coal if leakage rates exceed 3%. For Japan, which imports over 90% of its gas as LNG, this creates both climate risks and energy security vulnerabilities. The briefing advocates for a transition away from gas through policies such as phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, prioritizing grid infrastructure for electrification and renewables, simplifying permitting for renewables, and implementing Carbon Contracts for Difference (CfD).

The paper argues that Canada should move beyond textbook definitions of fossil fuel subsidies to evaluate policies based on their consistency with a low-carbon transition, value for money, employment outcomes, and policy fit. It highlights that public investment in long-lived fossil fuel assets now carries significant risk of becoming stranded as global demand for coal, oil, and gas inevitably declines. The authors recommend that Canadian governments pivot economic strategies toward transition-consistent business lines and prioritize the reform of new or highly obstructive measures, such as British Columbia's support for oil, gas, and coal development.

The report argues that the EU's energy security, particularly regarding natural gas, cannot be solved by a 'magic bullet' but requires a combined approach of supply-side and demand-side measures. While LNG and internal market infrastructure reduce vulnerability to supply disruptions, demand-side actions like energy efficiency and renewables are essential to reduce the overall cost of imports and long-term dependency. The analysis highlights that Central and Eastern European Member States remain particularly vulnerable to Russian supply cuts, but that decarbonization goals in the power sector do not necessarily conflict with gas security due to the sector's fuel-switching capabilities. The report concludes that the EU should set ambitious, quantifiable energy efficiency and renewable targets to reinforce its strategic resilience.

The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, as described by Earthjustice, seeks to increase fossil fuel extraction and expand mining access on public lands. Section 210 of the bill would eliminate the requirement for a valid mining claim to establish possessory rights and allow companies to claim an indefinite number of millsites for waste and infrastructure. This would remove discretionary agency approval for infrastructure like pipelines and roads, potentially blocking the siting of renewable energy projects and the protection of cultural and environmental resources.