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The document argues that Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states can significantly reduce CO2 pollution and consumer fuel spending by transitioning to electric vehicles and low-carbon fuels. It highlights specific targets for emissions cuts and emphasizes the need for equitable investments that prioritize polluted communities and marginalized populations.

The document examines the transition from diesel to battery-powered electric buses (BEBs), highlighting that while upfront costs remain higher, BEBs offer lower operating and maintenance costs, higher fuel economy, and zero tailpipe emissions. It details the current global deployment—dominated by China—and the growing adoption in U.S. cities like Los Angeles and New York. The text also discusses the health risks of diesel exhaust, particularly for children, and outlines available federal and state funding mechanisms, such as FTA grants and Volkswagen settlement funds, to support the transition.

The report provides a scoring framework and detailed evaluations for eight fossil fuel companies—Arch Coal, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, CONSOL Energy, ExxonMobil, Peabody Energy, and Royal Dutch Shell—regarding their public statements on climate science, trade association affiliations, governance policies, and responses to shareholder resolutions. It identifies a systemic failure among these companies to implement policies preventing the spread of climate disinformation, with most receiving 'Poor' or 'Egregious' scores. The document also catalogues historical and recent disinformation activities by trade associations such as the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

The 2018 Climate Accountability Scorecard evaluates eight major oil, gas, and coal companies, finding that while some have made minor improvements due to shareholder and legal pressure, their overall actions remain insufficient to align with the Paris climate agreement. The report highlights continued reliance on trade associations that spread disinformation and a systemic failure to set company-wide net-zero emissions targets.

The document argues that the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region can significantly reduce climate pollution and consumer costs by investing in vehicle efficiency, electric vehicles (EVs), and clean fuels. An analysis by M.J. Bradley and Associates indicates that these strategies could cut on-road CO2 emissions by 37% by 2030 and 78% by 2050 (relative to 1990 levels), while saving consumers over $1 trillion on petroleum-based fuels by 2050. The report emphasizes that electrification is the largest driver of emissions reductions and suggests policy mechanisms such as a Clean Fuel Standard and a regional clean transportation investment fund to achieve these goals equitably.

The document outlines the technical framework for the 'Soot to Solar' analysis, utilizing the Regional Energy Deployment System (ReEDS) and HOMER Pro models to evaluate energy scenarios in Illinois. It specifies cost and performance assumptions for various generation technologies, calculates the social cost of carbon and health benefits of emission reductions, and assesses the feasibility of replacing natural gas peaker plants with storage and solar. Additionally, it includes land availability assessments for former coal sites and a public health impact analysis conducted with the Clean Air Task Force.

The document is a legal complaint alleging racial discrimination in the provision of public health services in Lowndes County, Alabama. It argues that ADPH and LCHD have failed to abate insanitary conditions caused by failing or non-existent sewage systems, which disproportionately affect black residents. The complaint specifically highlights the agencies' dismissal of a 2017 peer-reviewed study that found hookworm in 34.5% of participants, and the historical criminalization of poverty through arrests of black residents for lacking permitted septic systems.

Friends of the Earth argues that nuclear energy is an expensive and dangerous technology based on outdated science. The organization highlights its role in shutting down reactors at Diablo Canyon and San Onofre, as well as canceling the V.C. Summer and MidAmerican Energy projects. The document advocates for a transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency to mitigate climate change.

The ACLU is urging Endeavour Capital to exit its investment in Aladdin Bail Bonds and Seaview Insurance. The ACLU argues that for-profit bail bonds create cycles of debt that disproportionately affect Black, Latino, and low-income communities. The document highlights Aladdin's financial efforts to oppose reform in California and its attempts to establish commercial bail in Oregon and New Mexico.

The document highlights the prevalence of private equity (PE) ownership in the US correctional services sector, noting that while public attention often focuses on publicly-traded prison operators, PE-owned firms providing communications, healthcare, and commissary services are more ubiquitous. It specifically links the scaling up of immigrant detention under the Trump administration to increased business for these PE-owned providers.

Endeavour Capital's recent funds (V, VI, and VII) have underperformed peers in quartile rankings and capital distribution (DPI) as of 2017-2018. The firm's returns are heavily dependent on internal valuations, with specific portfolio companies like Aladdin Bail Bonds and ZOOM+Care facing regulatory and insolvency challenges.

The World Resources Institute supports California's SB 100 legislation, which mandates 100% zero-carbon electricity by 2045 and sets interim renewable energy targets for 2020 and 2030, alongside a statewide goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.

The Union of Concerned Scientists criticizes a directive from Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross that orders NOAA to prioritize water access for firefighting in California over the protection of endangered aquatic species. The document asserts that this policy is not grounded in scientific evidence, as state officials and firefighters report sufficient water availability. It further argues that the directive subverts the authority of state regulators and may be intended to favor agricultural interests over the recovery of species like the Chinook salmon and Delta smelt, while ignoring the role of climate change in increasing wildfire severity.

The report explores how jurisdictions can cooperate through 'carbon pricing clubs' to link carbon pricing instruments (CPIs) and reduce emissions cost-effectively. By analyzing non-climate institutions—specifically APEC, MTCR, OECD, and IFTA—the authors identify key governance dimensions: membership rules, decision-making processes, and compliance mechanisms. The report argues that 'hard coordination' and exclusive membership are essential for maintaining environmental integrity, while centralized secretariats can reduce administrative burdens and facilitate technical alignment. It concludes that a combination of strict accession criteria, peer-review processes, and flexible decision-making (such as majority voting) can help clubs adapt to changing political and economic circumstances while safeguarding their environmental goals.

The report finds that Endeavour Capital's Funds V, VI, and VII have underperformed their peers in terms of quartile rankings and capital return rates as of early 2018. It highlights significant risks within its portfolio, including the impact of bail reform on Aladdin Bail Bonds, financial instability and regulatory issues at ZOOM+Care, and poor student outcomes and federal funding reliance at Southern Careers Institute.

The document argues that while public debate often focuses on publicly-traded prison operators, private equity-owned firms providing services like telecommunications, healthcare, and commissary are more ubiquitous. It lists several PE-owned companies—including Securus, Global Tel Link, and Corizon Health—and notes that the Trump administration's expansion of immigrant detention has increased business for these providers.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reports widespread PFAS contamination at US military bases, with many sites exceeding risk levels established by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). The document highlights the health risks of these 'forever chemicals', the history of industry disinformation, and the failure of the US military to transition to fluorine-free firefighting foams.

Heavy-duty vehicles, while comprising only 5% of US road vehicles, contribute over 25% of vehicle-based global warming emissions and significant air pollution. The document advocates for the adoption of battery- and fuel cell-electric trucks and buses to eliminate tailpipe emissions and improve public health, particularly in low-income communities and communities of color. It highlights that battery-electric buses are currently the lowest-carbon option across the US and calls for government policies, including adoption targets and manufacturer standards, to accelerate this transition.

The document outlines four key actions for state, provincial, and regional governments to address land use's role in climate change: sustainable land management, open space conservation, agricultural methane capture, and regenerative agriculture. It emphasizes that land use is best managed at the subnational level to capture rural impacts and cross-jurisdictional effects, noting that while agriculture, forestry, and other land use account for 24% of global emissions, the sector can offset this by 20% through carbon removal.

The document outlines six key actions for regional governments to decarbonize mobility: expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, electrifying commercial and government fleets, implementing clean vehicle manufacturing standards, improving freight delivery efficiency, investing in public transit, and promoting non-motorized travel alternatives.