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This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines opportunities for bilateral cooperation between the United States and China to reduce methane emissions, specifically focusing on the agriculture and waste/wastewater sectors. It identifies specific technical areas for R&D, the potential for remote sensing collaboration, and the role of economic and regulatory incentives in driving mitigation.

This report by the World Resources Institute (WRI), updated April 26, 2023, tracks the adoption of electric school buses (ESBs) in the United States. Based on data through December 31, 2022, it highlights a rapid increase in 'committed' buses—those awarded, ordered, delivered, or operating—driven largely by the EPA's Clean School Bus Rebate Program. The report analyzes the geographic distribution of these buses, the impact of funding sources, the types of buses being adopted, and the equity of distribution across low-income and minority communities.

This report by the World Resources Institute (WRI) tracks the adoption of electric school buses (ESBs) in the United States as of September 30, 2022. It details the number of committed vehicles, the primary funding sources driving adoption, the types of buses being purchased, and an analysis of whether the transition is occurring equitably across different demographic and pollution-burdened areas.

This report by the World Resources Institute (WRI) analyzes the adoption of electric school buses (ESBs) in the United States as of June 30, 2022. It tracks 'committed' buses—those awarded, ordered, delivered, or in operation—and examines the distribution of these vehicles across different states, income levels, and demographics to assess the equity of the transition from diesel-powered fleets.

As of October 2024, the U.S. has 12,241 electric school bus commitments, with nearly 5,000 already in operation. Adoption is heavily driven by the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, which has prioritized high-poverty, rural, and tribal districts. While California remains the leader in total buses, adoption is increasing across the Midwest and New England. The report highlights that 62% of committed buses are in districts with the highest shares of low-income households and 85% are in districts with the highest percentages of people of color.

A Community Benefits Agreement signed on September 14, 2021, between Banc of California, N.A., the Greenlining Institute, and the California Reinvestment Coalition (CRC). The agreement outlines five-year commitments and goals for community development, small business lending, mortgages, consumer services, and charitable donations, established in connection with the bank's acquisition of Pacific Mercantile Bank.

This case study examines the response of the state of Acre, Brazil, to severe droughts and wildfires in 2005 and 2010. It details the implementation of a centralized 'situation room' to coordinate fire-fighting efforts using satellite data and technical expertise, while analyzing the environmental impacts, policy interventions, and systemic barriers to fire control in the western Amazon.

This WWF South Africa fact sheet examines the role of desalination as a water source for Cape Town and South Africa, detailing the technical requirements, costs, and environmental impacts of the process.

This fact sheet by WWF South Africa examines water crises in several global cities to provide insights for Cape Town. It details the causes of water stress—ranging from lack of planning and infrastructure decay to climate-driven droughts—and evaluates the effectiveness of short-term responses versus long-term resilience strategies like demand management and supply diversification.