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This fact sheet from Friends of the Earth argues that biofuels are not a clean alternative to oil, as they cause environmentally harmful spills, aquatic life die-offs, and air pollution, while lacking adequate government oversight and standardized cleanup procedures.

This report by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) analyzes how state climate action plans in the United States incorporate land use, transportation, and green building policies as of July 2009. It finds that while transportation and green building are common, specific 'smart growth' land use practices are the least frequent component of these plans.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) examines the energy inefficiency and poor living conditions of approximately 2 million mobile homes built before 1976 in the United States. It argues that because these structures are in such disrepair, they cannot be weatherized and must be entirely replaced with energy-efficient units to reduce carbon footprints and utility costs for low-income residents.

This July 2008 fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) details the status of cellulosic biofuel production in the United States, highlighting the number of biorefineries in development, the technologies and feedstocks used, and the federal and state investments supporting the industry.

This policy brief from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) argues that renewable biomass and the energy programs established by the 2008 Farm Bill are critical for reducing U.S. dependence on petroleum, enhancing energy security, and promoting rural economic development.

This fact sheet outlines how energy efficiency policies in Missouri can reduce air pollution, lower energy costs for residents and government buildings, and support economic growth. It highlights that such policies could help the state meet 58% of its EPA Clean Power Plan carbon reduction goal and project that by 2030, specific efficiency measures could save $1.4 billion and avoid 13 million tons of CO2.

This fact sheet details the distribution of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants for high-speed rail projects across four US regions: West, Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast, as well as additional planning awards.

This document consists of a list of figure captions for maps depicting Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS) nuclear waste transport routes across various United States states and the District of Columbia.

This report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) examines the inefficiencies within the U.S. heavy-duty trucking industry, specifically Class 7 and 8 trucks. It identifies a fragmented value chain and cultural barriers as primary obstacles to efficiency, while asserting that existing technology could double trucking efficiency through improvements in platform, operations, and regulation.

The 'Midwest Manufacturing Snapshot' by the World Resources Institute provides estimated manufacturing subsector-specific energy use and economic activity data for the 10 member states of the Midwestern Governors Association (MGA), alongside summaries of state policies aimed at reducing energy intensity and costs.

The report 'Charting the Midwest' provides a quantitative analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across eight U.S. states in the Midwest region, utilizing a consistent methodological framework to allow for direct comparison between states.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines how Missouri can achieve its emission standards under the Clean Power Plan (CPP) by leveraging existing infrastructure, meeting voluntary efficiency goals, and expanding renewable energy targets.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines how Missouri can utilize existing policies, infrastructure, and expanded clean energy goals to reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions and meet EPA targets.