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A coalition of organisations, including ClientEarth and the European Consumer Organisation, calls for the adoption of an effective right to compensation within Article 79a of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. The appeal argues that current legal frameworks leave victims of illegal industrial pollution without real opportunities for redress, despite the significant health and economic costs of such pollution. The proposed solution includes minimum guarantees such as liability for illegally operating industry and authorities, class actions, and information disclosure tools. The authors contend that this would harmonise inconsistent national laws, uphold fundamental human rights, and encourage legal compliance, potentially saving the EU economy 55 billion euros annually.

The report examines the climate and health impacts of routine gas flaring in 20 countries that export oil and gas to the European Union. It finds that nearly 10 million people live within 5km of active flares in these nations, with Iraq and Nigeria being the most affected. The authors argue that the EU can use its buying power to catalyze flaring reductions by adopting a methane import standard, which would align with the EU's Global Health Strategy and the Global Methane Pledge.

The National Gender and Climate Change Strategy (SNGCC) of the Central African Republic (2023–2030) aims to institutionalize a gender and social inclusion approach across all climate actions. It identifies agriculture and water resources as the most vulnerable sectors and outlines five strategic axes: governance and financing, sector-specific actions, capacity building, communication, and the empowerment of women and vulnerable groups. The strategy includes a detailed action plan with 31 priority activities for 2023–2026, budgeted at 351 million FCFA (approximately 575,000 USD), to be co-managed by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and the Ministry for the Promotion of Gender.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) outlines a values-based approach to scientist-community partnerships, emphasizing mutual respect, transparency, and the integration of community and Indigenous knowledge. The guide provides a step-by-step process for initiating collaborations, overcoming professional and social barriers, and ensuring equitable outcomes through tools like Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and restorative justice practices.

The document analyzes Eswatini's current state, highlighting low governance scores in voice and accountability, the historical impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on life expectancy, a high economic dependency on South Africa, and a growing public desire for democratic reform among its predominantly young population.

The 2023 Clean Air NDC Scorecard reveals a significant gap in the integration of air quality and health into national climate plans, with an average score of 3.5/15 across 170 analysed NDCs. Low- and middle-income countries generally outperform high-income countries, with Colombia and Mali achieving the highest scores (12/15). Conversely, several high-emitting nations, including Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, scored 0/15. The analysis highlights a critical disconnect in countries with high air pollution mortality, such as North Korea and the Solomon Islands, where NDCs fail to recognise the links between climate action and healthy air.

The document argues that fossil fuel advertising normalizes the use of coal, oil, and gas, and falsely presents these industries as leaders in the energy transition. It advocates for a 'tobacco-style' ban on fossil fuel promotions, asserting that healthcare workers are uniquely trusted messengers to communicate the health risks of air pollution and climate disruption. The guide outlines a five-step strategy for mobilization: connecting with health groups, developing a strategy with early movers, launching with press-worthy actions, building pressure through local or national lobbying, and evaluating progress. It highlights successful campaigns from Declare Comms in Australasia, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) in Canada, and 'Van wie is de lucht?' in the Netherlands, while also mentioning international efforts like the Global Climate and Health Alliance and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

The document details a pilot project in Burkina Faso's Plateau-Central region that uses a standardized Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) to create a Regional Adaptation Plan (RAP). This regional approach aims to refine national adaptation strategies by addressing local specificities, specifically targeting vulnerable groups and key sectors like agriculture and health.

The report analyzes two policy scenarios for Pennsylvania's medium- and heavy-duty (M/HD) vehicle fleet: the adoption of California's Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule and a more aggressive '100 x 40 ZEV + Clean Grid' scenario. Both scenarios project significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG), nitrogen oxide (NOx), and particulate matter (PM) emissions, leading to substantial public health benefits and net societal gains. While initial costs for fleets are higher, the report finds that ZEVs will reach lifetime cost parity with combustion vehicles as purchase prices fall and fuel/maintenance savings accumulate. The transition is projected to generate positive macroeconomic effects, including net national job gains and increased GDP by 2035, and could potentially lower electricity rates for residential and commercial customers due to increased utility net revenue from EV charging.

GreenLatinos identifies a "Nature Gap" characterized by the underrepresentation of Latino history on U.S. public lands and a lack of diversity within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) workforce. The organization petitions Congress for robust funding to steward Latino heritage sites and implement equitable hiring practices to address environmental and racial injustices.

The report highlights the critical role of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) trucks in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diesel-related health hazards, such as respiratory disease and premature death. While ZEV truck sales doubled in 2022 and model availability has increased, current trajectories are insufficient to meet climate targets. The authors advocate for a global ZEV truck sales target of at least 45% by 2030, citing California's Advanced Clean Fleet policy as a leading example of state-of-the-art regulation. The document emphasizes that sales standards must be paired with a comprehensive policy portfolio including charging infrastructure, consumer incentives, and equity considerations to ensure a successful transition.

The document asserts that media concentration and poor governance in France result in a lack of quality information on climate change, which the authors link to public health risks and a failure to uphold constitutional rights to environmental information.

The report details how the oil, gas, and coal industries contribute significantly to anthropogenic methane emissions and the associated health risks from co-emitted pollutants. It advocates for a transition to clean energy and the adoption of specific technical solutions to reduce methane leaks and flaring, highlighting the immediate health benefits of such actions.

The document argues that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of floods, which leads to damp buildings and the growth of mold. This process degrades indoor air quality and poses significant respiratory and mental health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. It highlights that mold can grow on absorbent materials within two to three days after a flood and notes that in the U.S., up to 20% of common respiratory infections may be attributed to dampness and mold.

The analysis finds that transitioning Maryland's medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleet to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) would yield significant net societal benefits, ranging from $6.6 billion under the ACT rule to over $11.6 billion under the 100 x 40 ZEV scenario by 2050. These benefits are driven by reductions in greenhouse gases, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, leading to fewer premature deaths and hospital visits. While ZEVs currently have higher purchase costs, the report projects they will reach lifetime cost parity with combustion vehicles due to lower fuel and maintenance expenses. The transition is expected to have positive macroeconomic effects, including net national job gains and increased GDP, although it requires substantial investment in depot and public charging infrastructure.

The paper argues that integrating climate mitigation target-setting with economic development assessments can motivate more ambitious climate action. By modeling 28 mitigation measures, the authors show that Zimbabwe can meet its updated target of a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors by 2030 (relative to baseline scenarios) while gaining quantifiable benefits in biodiversity, public health, sustainable energy use, and energy security.

A Climate Central analysis of 239 contiguous U.S. locations from 1979 to 2022 shows that 201 locations experienced an increase in annual days with a heat index of 90°F or higher, averaging 10 additional days. The most significant increases occurred in the South, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest, with McAllen, Texas, seeing the highest increase of 32 more days. The report emphasizes that high humidity multiplies heat risks by limiting the body's ability to cool through sweating, leading to preventable but serious illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which disproportionately affect vulnerable populations including children, seniors, and low-income communities.

The document is an open letter from a coalition of environmental and consumer organisations calling for the European Parliament to vote for a Europe-wide compensation right for individuals harmed by illegal industrial pollution. The authors argue that current rules make it nearly impossible for victims to obtain remedy and propose that a causal link between IED violations and health damage should be presumed if sufficient evidence is provided. They further request that companies be required to disclose evidence held exclusively by them to ensure fair court decisions. The letter highlights that industrial air pollution in Europe cost between EUR 277 billion and EUR 433 billion in 2017 and urges the adoption of specific ENVI amendments (31, 33, 218-222) to Article 79a of the IED during the July 11 plenary.

The document is an open letter from a coalition of environmental and consumer organizations calling on the European Parliament to vote for specific amendments (ENVI amendments 31, 33, 218-222) to the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) on July 11. The authors argue that victims of illegal industrial pollution currently lack harmonized rules to seek remedy in court. They propose that a causal link between IED violations and health damage should be presumed if sufficient evidence is provided, and that companies must disclose evidence held exclusively by them. The letter highlights that industrial air pollution in Europe cost between EUR 277 billion and EUR 433 billion in 2017 and asserts that a compensation right would incentivize legal compliance and protect fundamental rights to health and life.

This document is an appeal submitted by groundWork and the Vukani Environmental Justice Movement in Action against a decision by the National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) to grant Eskom a postponement of compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for the Kusile Power Station. The Appellants argue that the decision is unlawful, violates constitutional rights to a healthy environment, and was based on flawed health and atmospheric impact assessments and unfounded claims regarding the reduction of load shedding.