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The report examines the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle environmental justice initiatives, arguing that the legal justifications for these rollbacks are weak. It specifically addresses the impact of Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action, asserting that while such decisions impose constraints, they do not make environmental justice initiatives categorically unlawful nor prevent the government from considering the historical legacies of racism.

The June 2026 heatwave in Western Europe is the most severe ever recorded for the region, with temperatures 5–12°C above seasonal averages. Analysis shows that such an event would have been virtually impossible in 1976 and significantly rarer in 2003, indicating that extreme heat is increasing rapidly due to global warming. The event caused widespread disruption to transport, energy systems, and health services, with 45% of European cities breaking indoor Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) thresholds.

The document details how climate change intensifies droughts through higher temperatures and altered precipitation, leading to severe economic losses in agriculture and hydropower, increased wildfire risks, and public health threats in Canada.

The document outlines the technical processes of hydraulic fracturing and its associated risks, including greenhouse gas emissions during drilling and the release of carcinogens and radioactive materials in 'produce-water'. It synthesizes literature linking UOGD to adverse birth outcomes, childhood cancers, and increased mortality. Additionally, it criticizes the Nova Scotia government's Subsurface Energy Research and Development Investment Program (SERDIP), managed by Dalhousie University, for lacking a clear health research plan and allowing the government to control the publication of findings.

The brief contends that the Department of Defense is violating the Administrative Procedure Act and statutory obligations by refusing to conduct reviews for over 100 utility-scale wind projects. It argues this freeze is a pretext for the Trump Administration's animus toward wind energy, which will result in increased electricity prices, higher pollution levels, and greater greenhouse gas emissions.

The document outlines the health hazards of fossil-fuel power plants, including air pollutants like nitrogen oxides and fine particulate matter, and the broader impacts of climate change. It highlights the economic burden on the healthcare system, specifically in New Brunswick, and calls for a transition to renewable energy to avoid additional strain on public health and budgets.

The brief contends that removing Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) protections for federal employees with policymaking or administrative responsibilities would allow the Trump Administration to fire scientists based on political disagreement rather than merit. It argues that independent science is a statutory requirement for agencies like the EPA, CDC, and HHS to faithfully execute laws related to air quality, chemical safety, and vaccinations. The authors provide case studies on the Clean Air Act, ethylene oxide regulation, mRNA vaccine development, and hepatitis B vaccinations to demonstrate how political interference in science endangers public health and safety.

Health organizations are calling on the Saskatchewan government to adhere to the 2030 coal phase-out, citing severe health risks from air pollution and the economic viability of renewable energy alternatives.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) advocates for the Scientific Integrity Act to codify protections for federal science, citing a significant increase in 'attacks on science' and the undermining of previous integrity policies by the second Trump administration.

The Demographics and Health Scenario explores the impact of targeted interventions in family planning, disease mortality reduction, water and sanitation (WaSH), and child nutrition across Africa. By 2050, the scenario aims to increase modern contraceptive use to 75% in sub-Saharan Africa and 85% in North Africa, while reducing mortality for the top five disease types in each country by 20 percentage points. It also projects an increase in sub-Saharan African average access to safely managed water and sanitation from 29% in 2025 to 61% by 2050. These health improvements are supported by a projected 5% increase in health spending, totaling an additional US$18.9 billion continentwide.

The report details specific multipliers and targets for Burundi across several development scenarios. Key interventions include improving government effectiveness, reducing child and maternal mortality, increasing vocational training, boosting agricultural yields, and expanding renewable energy and ICT infrastructure. The document compares these projected outcomes against averages for low-income African countries and historical benchmarks from other African nations.

The document outlines the lethal nature of extreme heat, noting that over 540,000 people die annually worldwide, with 13,000 estimated annual deaths in 17 Latin American countries. It highlights that heat exacerbates cardiovascular, respiratory, and mental health issues, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and outdoor workers. The text links the increasing intensity and frequency of heatwaves to the burning of fossil fuels and notes that 71% of the global workforce is exposed to excessive heat. It suggests reporting on solutions like public cooling centers, urban greenery, and labor protections rather than using leisure-related imagery.

The research finds that investing in climate services for health (CSfH)—such as early warning systems and disease surveillance—yields economic returns between US$3.60 and $68.40 per dollar invested. Despite these high returns and modest funding requirements, such as an estimated $12–$18 million annually for a median-sized developing country, these tools remain underfunded and underused. Currently, only 23 percent of surveyed WMO Member States integrate meteorological data into health surveillance systems to manage risks from diseases like malaria, dengue, and heatstroke.

The document argues that the EPA's 2026 proposed rule to weaken the Risk Management Program (RMP) is unlawful, arbitrary, and contrary to the Clean Air Act's mandate to prevent accidental chemical releases. The commenters contend that the proposal prioritizes industry cost savings and deregulatory executive orders over public health and safety, specifically threatening vulnerable populations and children. They call for the full implementation of the 2024 SCCAP Rule, the restoration of the RMP Public Data Tool, and the retention of critical safety requirements including safer technology analyses, third-party audits, and natural hazard planning.

The document highlights the health risks posed by extreme heat to players, workers, and fans during the 2026 World Cup, noting that cities like Monterrey, Dallas, and Miami could exceed 35 °C. It discusses FIFA's implementation of three-minute hydration breaks and the potential for shifting match structures to four quarters. Additionally, it addresses the environmental impact of the tournament, specifically the high pollution levels resulting from travel across three host countries, and links these temperature increases to the burning of fossil fuels.

The document analyzes Africa's labour force relative to China and India, noting that while Africa has a rapidly growing and youthful workforce that could attract labour-intensive industries, it lags significantly in education, health, and overall labour productivity. Forecasts suggest that without substantial improvements in human capital, the productivity gap between Africa and its Asian counterparts will widen by 2043.

Reducing coal mine methane (CMM) emissions is presented as a critical, low-cost opportunity to avoid 0.2C of warming by 2050 and prevent over 180,000 premature deaths annually by 2030. While the IEA and UNEP estimate that between 54% and 63% of global CMM emissions can be mitigated by 2030, current action is negligible, with only 130 of 1,800 active mines reporting mitigation projects. The most cost-effective methods include drainage systems, where 62% of the 7,460 kilotonnes of abatement potential is available at negative net cost, and ventilation air methane (VAM) oxidation, which could reduce emissions by 23.7% with a $2.5 billion USD investment.

The document describes El Niño as a natural climate phenomenon characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. It argues that climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme El Niño events, particularly Central-Pacific (CP) events, and complicating their prediction. For 2026, there is a 61% chance of an El Niño emerging between May and July, with some models suggesting it could be the strongest in 140 years. The briefing details global teleconnections, noting that El Niño typically causes droughts in southern Africa, Australia, and India, while increasing flood risks in East Africa and the Americas. These shifts significantly impact global agriculture, reducing yields for maize, rice, and wheat while often increasing soybean yields. Regional analysis highlights specific risks, such as increased cholera in East Africa, hydropower reductions at Kariba Dam in Zambia and Zimbabwe, and the Amazon becoming a net carbon source during Eastern-Pacific (EP) events.

Earthjustice criticizes a proposed EPA rule that would dismantle protections established by the 2015 and 2024 coal ash regulations. The organization asserts that the proposal would allow coal power companies to avoid cleaning up contaminated groundwater, exempt hundreds of legacy dump sites from regulation, and permit the use of toxic ash as structural fill in residential areas. According to the text, industry data shows coal ash is already contaminating water above federal safe drinking water standards at 91 percent of U.S. coal plants.

Earthjustice reports that the EPA has proposed a rule to gut the 2015 and 2024 coal ash regulations, which would exempt hundreds of dumps from regulation and allow companies to delay or avoid cleaning up toxic contamination. The briefing details specific proposed rollbacks, such as removing safety standards for waste piles and permitting higher levels of heavy metals in contaminated water. Earthjustice intends to challenge these actions in court and urges members of Congress to oppose the proposal.