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As of 2006, fossil fuels accounted for 80% of Florida's energy consumption, with 84% of electricity generation derived from fossil fuels. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 39%, a rate more than twice the U.S. average, driven primarily by the transportation and electric generation sectors.

As of 2006, fossil fuels accounted for 78% of Georgia's energy consumption, with coal and nuclear power serving as the primary sources for electricity generation. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 33%, a rate nearly double the U.S. average, driven largely by the transportation and electric generation sectors.

The document reports that fossil fuels accounted for 81% of Mississippi's energy consumption as of 2006, driven by transportation and electricity generation. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 32%, a rate nearly double the U.S. average, with 84% of those emissions resulting from energy consumption as of 2005.

North Carolina's energy consumption is dominated by fossil fuels, which accounted for 74% of state energy use in 2006. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 40%, a rate more than double the U.S. average, driven primarily by the transportation and electric generation sectors.

The document reports that fossil fuels accounted for 71% of South Carolina's energy consumption as of 2006, driven by demand in transportation, industry, and electricity generation. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 42%, a rate more than double the U.S. average, with 90% of those emissions resulting from energy consumption, primarily the combustion of coal and petroleum.

As of 2006, fossil fuels accounted for 75% of Tennessee's energy consumption, with electricity primarily generated from coal and nuclear power. Between 1990 and 2005, the state's greenhouse gas emissions grew by 21%, a rate that exceeded the U.S. average, driven largely by the transportation and electric generation sectors.

As of 2006, fossil fuels accounted for 68% of Virginia's energy consumption, with approximately 78% of electricity generation derived from fossil fuels. Between 1990 and 2005, state greenhouse gas emissions increased by 15%, a growth rate slower than the U.S. average, with 91% of 2005 emissions resulting from energy consumption.

The Southeast United States accounts for 20% of U.S. energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, with a heavy reliance on fossil fuels (80%) and high per capita electricity use. Rapid population growth is projected to increase energy demand, particularly in electricity generation, which already constitutes 45% of regional energy consumption. The region's dependence on imported fossil fuels exposes it to price volatility and supply disruptions, while its emissions profile makes it a significant global contributor to climate change.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder argues that President Bush's plan to promote coal, oil, and nuclear power as energy solutions will cement his legacy as the worst president in history regarding the environment, while the planet approaches a global warming tipping point.

The report argues that Africa must prioritize 'getting the basics right' by shifting government spending from current consumption toward the maintenance of physical assets and the establishment of transparent legal and financial institutions. It outlines a ten-point plan to spur growth, including fighting corruption, reforming land ownership, adopting continent-wide macroeconomic targets, and accelerating the privatisation of key infrastructure to attract private investment.

Between 1997 and 2006, fossil fuel consumption in the Southeast grew by approximately 14 percent, significantly exceeding both the national average growth rate of 5 percent and the regional growth of non-fossil energy sources, which was less than 1 percent.

The text posits that energy efficiency investments are irreversible and more cost-effective than purchasing oil. It highlights the potential for ultralight materials, plug-in hybrids, and biofuels to drastically reduce oil consumption, suggesting that the US could eliminate its oil use by the 2040s at a cost of $15 per barrel. The author emphasizes the role of corporate strategy (e.g., Wal-Mart, Boeing, Ford) and the US Pentagon in driving these technological leaps to enhance economic profitability and national security.

The report examines China's development policy in Africa, highlighting its shift from political goals to economic priorities, specifically energy security and market expansion. It contrasts China's 'non-interference' approach with Western conditionality, noting that China's willingness to engage with 'rogue states' provides it a comparative advantage in securing resources. While critics argue this undermines governance and debt relief, the authors suggest that China's presence breaks the traditional 'aid cartel' and may encourage G8 donors to improve aid effectiveness. The report recommends that Western donors integrate China into a collaborative development strategy rather than demonising its approach.

The document outlines how U.S. consumers can support renewable energy via green pricing, green marketing, and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). It contrasts the environmental benefits of renewables—such as wind, solar, and geothermal—against the pollution and health risks associated with coal, oil, nuclear power, and natural gas. It also provides tools for verifying green power claims, including the Green-e certification and the Power Scorecard tool.

The author posits that the imprisonment of Yukos owner Mikhail Khodorkovsky on tax evasion charges represents a critical turning point in Russia's move toward curtailing democratic institutions and reversing economic reforms, which in turn impacts Russian foreign policy and projects in the Caspian region.

The document serves as a PAIA manual for the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), detailing how individuals can exercise their constitutional right to access information. It outlines the department's mandate to develop the mineral resources and energy sector, lists the legislation it administers, and categorizes the types of records it holds, including policies on electricity, coal, gas, and nuclear energy. The manual specifies the process for submitting requests via Form A, the associated fees (such as a R100 request fee), and the internal appeal process to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. Additionally, it describes the department's handling of personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), including the categories of data subjects and the security measures implemented to protect such data.

This briefing outlines the Terms of Reference, composition, and scope of the International Advisory Group (IAG) established to monitor the Chad-Cameroon Petroleum Development and Pipeline Project. The IAG is an independent body designed to advise the World Bank Group (WBG) and the governments of Chad and Cameroon on the project's progress toward social, environmental, and poverty alleviation goals.

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 study evaluates three energy scenarios (A, B, and C) to determine the fuel mixes required to limit atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Scenario A assumes unlimited CO2 increase, while Scenario B limits the increase to 75% and Scenario C limits it to 440 ppm. The analysis highlights that achieving these limits would require a massive shift toward non-fossil fuels, such as nuclear, solar, and biomass, as coal and shale oil are identified as high-emission sources. The document warns that CO2 concentrations reaching 500 ppm would likely cause undesirable climatic changes, whereas 440 ppm is considered a relatively safe level.

The document provides a framework for governments to assess how climate policies affect national budgets, focusing on the production side of fossil fuels and infrastructure. It details a five-step methodology: establishing a base case, developing scenarios, assessing policy impacts, allocating value between consumers and producers, and splitting value between government and commercial entities. The report applies this to Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Egypt, highlighting that oil assets are most sensitive to global demand shifts, while coal and gas are more influenced by regional dynamics and infrastructure. It recommends that governments reduce upfront capital commitments, adapt tax regimes, and diversify into low-carbon technologies to mitigate the risk of stranded assets.