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This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports is a risky economic and environmental strategy for Canada. The authors contend that LNG fails to provide energy security for importers or economic resilience for exporters due to extreme price volatility, high infrastructure costs, and a global shift toward cheaper renewable energy. The document highlights that Canadian projects face significant competitiveness challenges against producers like the United States and Qatar, while importing regions in Europe and Asia are actively reducing their LNG demand.

This report by Ember analyses the impact of a June–July 2025 heatwave on European power systems, noting that while extreme temperatures drove up electricity demand and prices and caused thermal plant outages, record solar generation and storage helped maintain grid stability.

This document provides the sources and methodology for Ember's Europe Electricity Interconnection Data Tool. It details how the tool maps Bidding Zones to countries, calculates interconnection capacity (NTC), estimates import potential, and analyzes electricity flows and variable renewable energy (RES) penetration for 2024 and projected scenarios for 2030 and 2040.

This report analyzes market trends for certified sustainable seafood in the United States and Europe to inform commercial fisheries in Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada, about the potential benefits of eco-certification.

This report by RMI analyzes the global trajectory of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, noting that many markets have passed critical tipping points. It highlights that in the United States, the total cost of ownership for light-duty EVs is now lower than for gas-powered cars, while medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) electric trucks are trending toward cost parity with diesel. The document also discusses the role of battery recycling in potentially eliminating the need for additional mining by 2040.

This report by RMI examines the potential for integrating electrochemical carbon removal (CDR) technologies into coastal desalination value chains. It identifies synergies between desalination processes—such as the use of brine as a feedstock and shared pumping infrastructure—and the potential for these integrations to mitigate the environmental impacts of brine discharge while contributing to global climate goals.

The report argues that grid capacity is a strategic asset for attracting AI and data centre investment in Europe. It recommends anticipatory grid planning, the creation of priority AI zones outside major cities like London and Paris, joint spatial planning with clean energy developers, and the adoption of flexible grid connection contracts to reduce deployment queues.

The report 'Rewiring for growth' examines how smarter grid strategies, including phased connections, flexible load agreements, and strategic siting, can accelerate the deployment of data centres and AI infrastructure while reducing the need for extensive grid expansion.

This policy brief summarizes a high-level roundtable hosted by Ember and the Clean Air Task Force during the 20th anniversary GLOBSEC Forum in Prague. The document argues that Europe must redefine energy security by transitioning from fossil fuel dependencies to clean firm power and electrification, while addressing new vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and critical raw material supply chains.

This report by Ember analyses the critical role of electricity grid availability in determining the location and growth of data centres in Europe. It argues that grid congestion in traditional hubs is pushing investment toward the Nordics and Southern Europe, and recommends proactive grid planning, flexible connection agreements, and strategic siting to support the EU's AI ambitions.

This report chapter examines the challenges of grid connection capacity for renewable energy projects in Turkey and globally, highlighting how infrastructure limitations, economic risks, and procedural inefficiencies delay the energy transition.

This report by Ember analyses how hybrid solar power plants—which share transmission lines with existing wind and hydroelectric facilities—can overcome grid connection constraints in Türkiye. It estimates a baseline potential of 8 GW of hybrid solar capacity, which could increase Türkiye's total solar capacity to 30 GW, making it the country's largest energy source by installed capacity.

Ember provides recommendations to the European Commission to improve the governance and reporting of National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to better support Europe's energy transition beyond 2030.

The report analyzes the European Union's National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), detailing targets for renewables generation, capacity growth for solar and wind, and the projected impact on emissions by 2030.

This report examines the potential benefits of eco-certification for Manitoba's commercial fisheries, noting that 80% of their catch is exported to the US and Europe. It finds growing demand for sustainable seafood among younger consumers and in Northwestern Europe, though price premiums rarely reach producers. The report recommends improving communication with fishers through accessible formats and designated community liaisons to bridge gaps between fishers and government decision-makers.

This guide by the Global Climate and Health Alliance provides a framework for health organizations to select public relations (PR) and media agencies that are not linked to the fossil fuel industry. It argues that health organizations can use their trusted status to revoke the 'social license' of fossil fuel companies by refusing to work with agencies that promote products harmful to public health and the climate.

This guide by the Global Climate and Health Alliance provides a framework for health organizations to screen and select PR and media agencies to ensure they are not connected to the fossil fuel industry. It argues that health organizations can use their credibility to revoke the 'social license' of fossil fuel companies by refusing to work with agencies that promote them, drawing a parallel to how the health community challenged the tobacco industry.

This briefing note by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS) examines the role of agricultural subsidies in driving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It analyzes the sources of emissions within the agricultural sector, the regional variations in emission intensities, and provides policy recommendations for reforming subsidies to align with climate goals while balancing food security and livelihoods.

The 2024 Global Electricity Source Trends report by Ember analyzes global electricity generation across solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, gas, and coal, highlighting record growth in solar and wind alongside fluctuating trends in fossil fuels and nuclear power.

A report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and Stand.earth Research Group (SRG) details how fracking in the Permian Basin fuels the global plastic packaging supply chain, linking major consumer brands to fossil fuel expansion.