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The document outlines how climate change impacts Canadian health through extreme weather, food and water insecurity, and disease, while offering specific guidance for health professionals to mitigate these risks.

The document outlines the risks of 'FrackLNG' in British Columbia, noting that 84% of public health studies find evidence of hazard or risk. It highlights potential health issues such as reproductive toxicity and asthma, as well as significant threats to water and air quality. The text argues that the Pacific Northwest LNG project alone could make it nearly impossible for BC to meet its 2050 climate targets, as the project's estimated 10 Mt CO2e/year emissions would consume most of the province's 13 Mt CO2e/yr target. Additionally, it notes social risks, including increased violence against Indigenous women and girls in Northeastern BC, and calls for a moratorium on fracking permits based on the Precautionary Principle.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) study of 15 coal mines in Pennsylvania found that the state's program for placing coal combustion waste (CCW) in mines is failing, with 10 of the 15 sites showing groundwater or stream contamination. The report highlights severe pollutant levels at specific sites, such as the Ernest, McDermott, and Swamp Poodle mines, and calls for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) to implement strict safeguards, long-term monitoring, and enforceable regulations to protect human health and the environment.

This document is a draft reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question regarding challenges with water source protection policy compliance, the department's mitigation plans, the impacts of non-compliance, and enforcement measures.

This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 1277) posed by Mr N JJ van R Koornhof. The reply outlines the Department's response to pollution in the Loskop Dam, the Olifants River, and the Kruger National Park, detailing ongoing research and enforcement strategies.

A draft reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs regarding fish kills in the Blaaubankspruit in January 2011, attributing the event to sewage effluent rather than acid mine drainage.

This report provides a risk and vulnerability assessment of water resources in the Limpopo Water Management Area (WMA) of South Africa. It analyzes current water resource stresses, observed and projected climate trends, and the resulting vulnerabilities to ensure sustainable water management.

This report provides a wetland ecological assessment for Phase 1 of the proposed ATHA Yzermyn underground coal mine in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Conducted by Scientific Aquatic Services (SAS), the study evaluates the Present Ecological State (PES), Ecological Importance and Sensitivity (EIS), and potential impacts of mining activities on local wetland systems, including channelled valley bottoms and hillslope seeps.

This document is a response filed by UX Inc. on behalf of William Patrick Bower (Pty) Ltd (WPB) to an appeal lodged by Birdlife South Africa against the granting of a mining right. WPB argues that the appeal is out of time, that Birdlife South Africa lacks standing, and that the environmental concerns raised are based on outdated data and ignore the fragmented state of the land due to historical farming.

The document details a conflict over the construction of a tailings dam on the farm Blinkwater 820 LR by Potgietersrust Platinums Ltd (PPL). It highlights failures in public participation, as the decision to use the land was authorized in 2003 under the Minerals Act 50 of 1991 before community consultations began in 2005. The case raises critical issues regarding the adequacy of compensation paid to the Sekuruwe community, the transparency of negotiations, and the legal relationship between the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).

The document argues that current EU legislation on pesticide statistics is inadequate for assessing environmental and health risks. The signatories call for the reform to mandate annual data collection from professional users' records, including biocidal and veterinary medicinal products, and for the proactive publication of this data by active substance, product, and at a regional level to align with the Aarhus Directive and public interest needs.

Colorado generates over 1.7 million tons of coal ash annually from 14 coal-fired power plants. The state's regulatory framework is criticized for exempting on-site landfills and ponds from groundwater monitoring and not requiring composite liners or leachate collection systems. This lack of oversight, combined with the age of 40 existing ponds—31 of which are over 30 years old—increases the risk of groundwater contamination, particularly from arsenic, affecting residents relying on private wells. Additionally, the document notes that non-white individuals and people living below the poverty line are over-represented in zip codes hosting these plants.

Maryland generates over 1.9 million tons of coal combustion waste annually, ranking 23rd in the US. The state utilizes at least 31 landfills and minefills, as ponds are prohibited. However, the document highlights significant regulatory gaps, such as discretionary groundwater monitoring and a lack of financial assurance requirements. These deficiencies are linked to several contamination cases, including a $54 million settlement for the BBSS Gambrills site and documented groundwater pollution at the Brandywine and Faulkner facilities.

The document details the environmental impact of coal ash at Nevada's power plants, highlighting significant groundwater contamination at the Reid Gardner and North Valmy stations and the lack of state-mandated safeguards for disposal sites.

An analysis of four Oklahoma coal ash dump sites reveals groundwater contamination at all locations, with toxic chemicals exceeding federal health standards. The report identifies specific pollutants—including arsenic, boron, cobalt, lithium, molybdenum, radium, selenium, and sulfate—and documents systemic noncompliance with federal monitoring and stability requirements across these facilities, noting a lack of state enforcement.

Virginia generates approximately 2.4 million tons of coal ash annually, ranking 18th in the U.S. The state's infrastructure includes 30 ponds at 11 plants, 13 of which are unlined and have an average age of 47 years, exceeding their 40-year projected lifespan. Eight ponds are classified as "significant hazard," with two rated in "poor" condition by the EPA, including sites at the Chesapeake Energy Center and Clinch River Power Plant. Contamination has led to two federal Superfund sites and significant ecological damage, such as a 1967 collapse at the Clinch River Plant that killed 217,000 fish. The document argues that Virginia's regulations are deficient, as they do not mandate composite liners, groundwater monitoring, or state inspections for all ash landfills and ponds.

The fact sheet contends that S.3512 is a threat to public health and safety because it lacks firm deadlines for state permit programs, fails to mandate engineering standards for coal ash ponds, and strips the EPA of its authority to regulate the nation's second largest industrial waste. The author asserts that the bill ignores the 2008 Kingston disaster and discourages recycling by permitting the continued use of water-based ash ponds. Furthermore, the document highlights a lack of public participation guarantees and the potential for utilities to withhold groundwater monitoring data as 'Confidential Business Information'.

This Request for Proposal (RFP No. SIDAFF 01/2026), issued by the GreenCape Sector Development Agency on 24 June 2026, seeks a service provider to conduct a 7-day sampling, testing, and analysis campaign at the Vredenburg Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality. The data collected will inform the design of proposed upgrades to the facility. The project is part of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Financial Facility (SIDAFF) Programme, an initiative of the Western Cape Government supported by international donors including the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Impact Fund Denmark (IFD).

The document outlines a project in Chile's Maipo and Mapocho river basins that integrates satellite imagery, climate data, and water samples from 2019 to 2023 to identify high-risk areas for Salmonella. It highlights that while spectral indices from satellite data can identify risk areas during high water variability, prolonged droughts and a lack of microbiological data hinder the creation of operational models. The brief emphasizes that inter-institutional coordination gaps prevent scientific findings from translating into public policy.

The document outlines a project to integrate satellite imagery, climate data, and water sampling to improve the surveillance of waterborne diseases in Chile. Focusing on the Maipo and Mapocho river basins, the research evaluates how climate variability and water quality influence the presence of Salmonella. While spectral indices from satellites show potential for identifying high-risk zones, the brief notes that prolonged droughts and a lack of microbiological data hinder the immediate creation of operational models. It emphasizes that inter-institutional coordination is necessary to translate scientific evidence into public health policies and climate adaptation strategies.