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Community groups Moms On a Mission Hui and Pō‘ai Wai Ola allege that HDOA and ADC have failed to implement Title VI compliance programs, leading to discriminatory adverse effects on Native Hawaiian populations. The complaint highlights the lack of pesticide registration limits, the absence of mandatory buffer zones, and a failure to enforce federal and state pesticide laws. It specifically points to the high concentration of genetically engineered seed crops in West Kaua‘i and Moloka‘i, where Native Hawaiian populations are proportionally higher than the state average. Additionally, the complaint cites ADC's operation of an unpermitted drainage ditch system on the Mānā Plain that discharges pollutants into waters used by Native Hawaiians. The complainants request that the EPA and USDA conduct compliance reviews and require the agencies to develop implementation plans to mitigate these discriminatory impacts.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and other health professionals argue that the Pacific Northwest LNG Project should be rejected because its environmental assessment fails to fully consider human health impacts. They highlight that the project's emissions would consume a significant portion of British Columbia's 2050 carbon budget, contradicting the Paris Agreement. Additionally, they cite evidence of local health risks from hydraulic fracturing, including groundwater contamination and reproductive toxicity, and express concern over the psychological distress ('solastalgia') and treaty rights violations affecting Indigenous communities, specifically the Blueberry River First Nations.

The document examines how the pharmaceutical industry contributes to the global rise of 'superbugs' through the discharge of antibiotic-laden waste into the environment, particularly in China and India. It highlights a critical lack of transparency in the supply chain and argues that current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) fail to include environmental criteria. The report provides case studies of specific companies—such as NCPC, CSPC, and Aurobindo—linked to environmental violations and calls on German health authorities (BfArM) and procurement bodies (BVBG) to integrate environmental and AMR criteria into their licensing and purchasing processes to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant bacteria.

The document outlines the regulatory landscape of cosmetic pesticides in Canada, comparing 'white list' and 'black list' approaches and evaluating the effectiveness of mandatory bans over voluntary programs. It identifies key gaps in current legislation, such as exceptions for golf courses and lack of retail enforcement, while providing evidence of reduced pesticide concentrations in Ontario water bodies and decreased resident use in Toronto following the implementation of bans.

South Africa faces a severe water crisis driven by climate change, population growth, and crumbling infrastructure. The report argues that the country must shift its focus from building new infrastructure to managing demand through water efficiency. Key opportunities for savings include improving agricultural irrigation (30-40%), reducing municipal leaks and household waste (12-30%), and increasing industrial efficiency. The document emphasizes the role of the business community in disclosing water use and investing in water-saving technologies to avoid economic instability and social unrest.

The document is a formal letter of opposition to S. 2446, asserting that the bill would dismantle critical public health and environmental safeguards established by the EPA's 2014 coal ash rule. The signatories argue that the legislation would eliminate requirements for cleaning up toxic releases, remove national drinking water protection standards, and delay the closure of unstable coal ash impoundments, thereby increasing risks for vulnerable communities and the environment.

The document contends that the U.S. EPA has failed to protect minority and low-income Americans from coal ash pollution, the second largest source of industrial waste in the U.S. It argues that the 2014 coal ash rule is insufficient because it places the burden of enforcement on citizens and allows the continued use of dangerous, unlined coal ash lagoons, which are predominantly located in vulnerable neighborhoods. The text calls for immediate EPA action, including drinking water testing and technical assistance for affected communities, to address these civil rights and public health disparities.

The report documents severe water and soil contamination caused by the bulk drug industry in India, particularly in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It highlights a systemic failure of waste treatment infrastructure and regulatory oversight, linking local pollution to the global spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The investigation identifies major pharmaceutical companies, including Aurobindo, Dr Reddy's, Hetero, and Mylan, as significant polluters whose products enter global markets, while local communities suffer from chronic health issues and destroyed livelihoods.

The report documents systematic pharmaceutical pollution in India, particularly in the bulk drug manufacturing hubs of Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. It argues that the discharge of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) into waterways contributes to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and causes severe local health and environmental degradation. The document highlights a failure of regulatory oversight and a lack of supply chain transparency, which allows multinational pharmaceutical companies to outsource production to polluting sites without accountability. It recommends integrating environmental standards into the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) framework and increasing transparency in supplier relationships.

The report finds significant misalignments and information asymmetries between India's corporate and government water reporting frameworks, concluding that existing mechanisms are ill-equipped to monitor progress toward water-related SDGs. While government reporting focuses on community risk and access, corporate reporting emphasizes business risk and non-consumptive impacts. The study highlights a critical lack of reporting on water infrastructure and compliance across both sectors. Furthermore, analysis of India's top 200 businesses reveals low overall sustainability disclosure, with a stark divide between private sector firms and state-owned enterprises, and a significant 'black box' of data due to the large informal economy.

The document analyzes the evolution of ethanol use in the U.S., noting that while E10 blends have reduced oil dependence, corn-based ethanol causes significant environmental damage and can spike global food prices. It argues for a shift toward advanced biofuels derived from wastes, agricultural residues, and perennial crops to lower lifecycle emissions and protect biodiversity. The report forecasts that by 2050, emissions from biorefineries, agriculture, and land use can be substantially reduced through technological optimization and smarter crop choices.

A coal mining concession in Kenya's Mui Basin, awarded to Chinese companies, threatens the livelihoods of approximately 100,000 people in Kitui County through large-scale evictions and environmental risks. The project disproportionately affects women, who face health risks from water pollution and limited decision-making power over land. Despite a 2015 court ruling in favor of the government, the court mandated greater community consultation and participation regarding compensation and resettlement.

The report argues that the proposed Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal (OBOT) poses significant risks to public health, water security, and local ecosystems, particularly if used to export coal. The author highlights that current design plans are conceptual and lack enforceable controls for dust and emissions. Key concerns include the consumption of 79.2 million gallons of water annually for dust control during a record drought, the release of up to 18,300 tons of coal dust per year within California from uncovered rail cars, and increased cancer risks from diesel particulate matter in West Oakland. Additionally, the report notes that the project's scale would cause significant traffic congestion at 55 at-grade rail crossings and create substantial noise pollution. The author concludes that these impacts were not addressed in the project's CEQA review.

The author highlights the environmental and health risks posed by coal ash disposal in Michigan, where 65 dump sites—including 48 earthen dams—threaten the Great Lakes and groundwater. The text details the toxicity of heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and mercury found in coal ash and criticizes the lack of liner requirements for dams and the ability to dump waste directly into aquifers. It concludes by urging opposition to H.R. 1734, a bill that would weaken EPA safety protections established in the 2014 coal ash rule.

A formal statement submitted by the Environmental Integrity Project, Sierra Club, and Earthjustice urging the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to deny FirstEnergy Generation LLC's application for a minor permit modification. The application seeks to allow the disposal of 2.5 to 2.7 million tons of coal combustion waste annually from the Bruce Mansfield Power Station at the Hatfield’s Ferry Power Station Coal Combustion By-Product (CCB) Landfill.

The report outlines a toolkit for local governments to manage the rapid expansion of unconventional oil and gas development, such as hydraulic fracturing. It details regulatory options like zoning and setbacks, non-regulatory strategies including community engagement and contractual agreements, and fiscal tools such as severance taxes and road maintenance agreements. The document emphasizes the challenge of state-level preemption and the need for local officials to act as 'honest brokers' between industry and concerned residents.

The document argues that the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has failed to meet its goals of producing clean renewable fuels and protecting consumers, instead primarily incentivizing corn ethanol. It highlights negative impacts including increased greenhouse gas emissions from land conversion, water pollution in the Mississippi River Basin and Gulf of Mexico, and increased food prices and land displacement in developing countries and the United States.

The document examines the drivers and impacts of biofuel expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically focusing on jatropha- and sugarcane-based fuels. It argues that while biofuels are driven by goals of energy security and economic development, they are linked to significant trade-offs including GHG emissions, deforestation, and food insecurity. The author concludes that the lack of comprehensive understanding of these trade-offs, combined with institutional and market failures, hinders the sustainability of biofuel investments in the region.

Oil shale is a mixture of minerals and kerogen that requires energy-intensive heating to produce oil, resulting in significantly higher greenhouse gas emissions than conventional oil. The document highlights that oil shale is largely commercially unviable and poses risks to air and groundwater, advocating for reduced oil consumption and fuel efficiency over the expansion of unconventional oil production.

Tight oil, also known as shale oil, is extracted from impermeable rock using hydraulic fracturing, a process that is more energy-intensive and polluting than conventional drilling. In the United States, tight oil's share of domestic production rose from 23 percent in 2011 to 45 percent in 2013. Key environmental concerns include flaring of associated natural gas, fugitive methane emissions, and pollution of water, air, and noise. The document argues that transitioning to cleaner transportation technologies and improving extraction infrastructure can reduce the reliance on and emissions from tight oil.