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The document examines the transition to electric semi-trucks in the U.S., noting that while they offer significant public health benefits and lower total cost of ownership, high upfront costs and limited charging infrastructure remain hurdles. It details how federal legislation, such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aims to accelerate cost parity and infrastructure deployment.

The document outlines the severe health threats posed by climate change, including increased mortality from heatwaves, air pollution, and infectious diseases, while highlighting the 'triple win' of improving public health, creating a sustainable economy, and protecting the environment through aggressive mitigation and adaptation.

The assessment of Coimbatore's proposed Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) network reveals that while traditional benefit-cost ratios suggest the project is not investment-worthy, a sustainable valuation (S-BCR) shows a ratio of 4.75 per USD invested. The project, which involves 300 km of routes to be completed by 2035, is projected to generate a cumulative net benefit of USD 486.1 million between 2022 and 2045, primarily driven by avoided costs from traffic accidents and improved public health.

Somalia is identified as the second most climate-vulnerable country globally, currently facing its worst drought in 40 years which has displaced 7.8 million people. To address this, the government established the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in August 2022 and is developing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) focusing on agriculture, water management, public health, and disaster preparedness. Implementation is hindered by financial constraints, institutional coordination gaps, and security risks posed by the conflict with Al-Shabaab, which prevents officials from accessing certain regions to implement adaptation measures.

The document evaluates the consequences of bypassing Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems at the Kusile power station. It projects a six-fold increase in SO2 emissions and a 40% increase in mercury emissions, leading to an estimated 670 excess deaths and R16.8 billion in societal costs.

The document outlines the transition of the U.S. trucking industry toward electric semi-trucks, highlighting public health benefits and lower total cost of ownership against challenges like high upfront costs and limited charging infrastructure. It details how federal laws, such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well as state-level initiatives, are working to achieve cost parity with diesel vehicles and expand charging networks.

GreenLatinos condemns H.R. 1 as a 'gift' to the fossil fuel industry that prioritizes oil, gas, and mining interests over clean energy and public health. The organization argues the bill creates dangerous loopholes, dismantles environmental laws, and increases pollution-related health risks, particularly for Latino communities.

GreenLatinos condemns H.R. 1 as a "giveaway" to the oil, gas, and mining industries that creates "dangerous loopholes" and undermines environmental and public health laws. The organization asserts that the bill ignores the climate crisis and the availability of clean energy, leading to increased pollution, asthma, and cancer in communities, specifically those with significant Latino/a/e populations.

GreenLatinos and partner organizations applaud the creation of the Castner Range and Avi Kwa Ame National Monuments and the introduction of the Ocean Climate Action Plan. The group highlights the benefits of these actions for public health, economic opportunity, and the protection of Indigenous sacred sites and biodiversity, particularly for Hispanic, Latino, and frontline communities in Texas and Nevada.

The document examines Senegal's climate adaptation framework, highlighting the alignment between its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the Senegal Emerging Plan for 2035. While progress is noted in sectoral adaptation plans for fisheries and livestock, and local communities have successfully implemented projects in agriculture, coastal protection, and health, significant gaps remain. Key challenges include a lack of evidence-based knowledge, insufficient integration of indigenous practices into national policy, and a substantial financing gap, with NDC needs estimated at USD 14.5 billion by 2030.

The document is a directory of participants for the 'Taller Regional en Clima, Ambiente y Salud' (Regional Workshop on Climate, Environment, and Health) held in March 2023 in Neuquén, Argentina. It lists the institutional hosts and organizers, including the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), and the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE). The text provides detailed professional profiles of the organizers, members of transdisciplinary teams from various American countries, and a list of speakers and experts specializing in climate science, public health, epidemiology, and environmental governance.

The document encourages newsrooms to expand climate reporting beyond science desks into business, politics, health, and social justice. It emphasizes that the climate crisis disproportionately affects poor people and people of color and argues that reporting must include actionable solutions to avoid a sense of inevitable doom. The guide provides specific inquiry prompts across eleven sectors, including health, food, housing, and migration, to help journalists visualize a greener future and hold powerful entities accountable.

The document examines how air-pollution exposure in Bangkok is disproportionately higher for certain groups based on their occupation, income, and housing. It finds that informal workers are more prone to pollution-related health symptoms and that public awareness of air quality is generally low, relying more on district-level beliefs than government data. The brief proposes six policy measures, including improved communication, expanded healthcare access, provision of masks, labour safety training, stricter vehicle emission inspections, and enhanced pollution monitoring capacity.

The report argues that the proposed Lephalale Coal and Power Project (LCPP) poses substantial health risks to surrounding communities in Limpopo, South Africa. It critiques the project's official Air Quality Impact Assessment (AQIA) for failing to provide quantifiable health risk estimates and for relying on weak national air quality standards. In contrast, the report supports findings from the Centre for Research into Energy and Clean Air (CREA), which identifies significant morbidity and mortality risks and an 'unfunded liability' of US$33.6 billion in externalised health costs. The author provides a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed literature linking coal-related pollutants—including particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen oxides, and mercury—to respiratory, cardiovascular, neurocognitive, and maternal health disorders, as well as various cancers.

Climate change is extending the U.S. allergy season through warming temperatures and increased CO2, which stimulate allergen production and lengthen the freeze-free growing season. These trends increase health risks, particularly for asthma sufferers, and contribute to significant economic costs. The document highlights regional variations, the role of 'thunderstorm asthma,' and the disproportionate impact on low-income and minority communities.

Ecuador developed a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for 2023–2027 through a four-year collaborative process led by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition. Supported by the UNDP and Green Climate Fund, the process engaged over 2,000 stakeholders to integrate climate adaptation into national and local territorial planning, focusing on climate justice and ecosystem protection.

The document examines unequal exposure to PM2.5 in Bangkok, finding that informal workers and low-income individuals experience higher rates of health symptoms. It highlights a gap between government air-quality data and public perception, particularly in peri-urban districts. The authors recommend six policy measures, including improved public communication, expanded healthcare access, and stricter vehicle emission inspections.

The document examines how inadequate waste management and unplanned urban growth in Bharatpur, Nepal, exacerbate biological hazards and disproportionately affect marginalized groups. It proposes the Framework for Integrating Rights and Equality (FIRE) to improve policy coherence across urban planning, public health, and disaster risk reduction.

The document examines occupational air pollution in southeast Asia, highlighting that 87% of the workforce is in the informal sector, where workers face higher exposure and fewer protections. Case studies from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Viet Nam, and Thailand reveal that gender, age, and class create differentiated risks, with men often facing higher direct exposure in some roles while women face confining indoor pollution in others. The report finds a widespread lack of awareness regarding health impacts and a critical gap in government accountability due to fragmented agency collaboration. It recommends updating labour laws to include informal workers, improving occupational safety awareness, and establishing a single responsible agency for national air pollution monitoring and control.

The document argues that adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) rules in Rhode Island would significantly reduce toxic air pollutants and carbon emissions from medium- and heavy-duty (M/HD) vehicles. By 2050, these policies are projected to reduce NOx emissions from M/HD vehicles by over 80% and PM2.5 by over 20%, leading to approximately $150 million in health care savings and over 6,000 avoided minor respiratory illnesses. Economically, the transition is expected to provide commercial fleets with over $15 million in annual savings by 2050 and eliminate over 2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide cumulatively through 2050.