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The report analyzes how the EU chemical sector has avoided the costs of carbon pollution through free allowances under the EU ETS, noting that 98% of emissions since 2013 were covered. It highlights that the sector remains a major emitter, with emissions increasing in 2024, and that the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) currently only covers a small fraction of the industry. The author argues that this system protects polluters and hinders decarbonization, specifically citing BASF as an example of a company receiving more allowances than it needs while opposing carbon costs. The report recommends a clear phase-out timeline for free allowances, more ambitious benchmarking, and the introduction of decarbonization conditionalities.

Carbon Market Watch and Opportunity Green call on the European Commission to maintain its climate leadership by resisting U.S. pressure to exempt international aviation from the EU ETS. The authors argue that the ICAO's CORSIA scheme is an inferior alternative to the ETS because it lacks an emissions cap and relies on inadequate offsetting. They highlight that in 2023, flights leaving EEA airports emitted 133 MtCO2, with less than half reported under the ETS, and warn that yielding to U.S. threats, such as the EU ETS Prohibition Act, would undermine EU sovereignty and climate goals.

The report argues that deep decarbonisation of EU energy-intensive industries requires a combination of process innovations, product shifts, and business model transformations. For chemicals, this involves transitioning to bio-based feedstocks and enhanced plastics recycling. In steel, the HIsarna process and a shift toward electric arc furnace (EAF) production from scrap are highlighted. For cement, the report emphasizes calcium looping carbon capture and storage (CCS) and clinker substitution. It concludes that public policy, specifically the EU ETS Innovation Fund, is essential to bridge the gap between demonstration and commercialisation of these technologies by 2030.

Carbon Market Watch argues that the FTC's 'Green Guides' are outdated and fail to align with the Paris Agreement's 1.5C goal. The submission recommends a total ban on claims such as 'carbon neutral' and 'net zero' because they falsely imply that emissions can be 'neutralised' through carbon credits, which the author describes as scientifically unsound. Instead, the document proposes a 'contribution' model where companies fund mitigation projects without claiming to offset their own emissions. It also suggests that the Guides be made enforceable under the FTC Act to provide oversight of the voluntary carbon market and protect consumers from greenwashing.

The document explains the EU's 2030 climate and energy framework, focusing on the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the Climate Action Regulation (CAR). It details the requirements for Member States to develop National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and identifies 'loopholes' in the CAR that may delay climate action. The guide recommends that civil society engage in the NECP process to push for the phase-out of free emission allowances, the introduction of carbon floor prices, and the avoidance of flexibility mechanisms that undermine net-zero transitions.

The document is an open letter addressed to ministers and UNFCCC representatives during COP-19. Signed by 33 civil society networks and individuals from 87 countries, it argues that carbon markets must not compromise the ambition of climate mitigation efforts. The authors call for a comprehensive climate agreement by 2015, specifically demanding the rejection of pilot phase trading under the Diversified Framework Approach (FVA), the removal of non-additional projects and coal power from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), and the establishment of international verification to prevent double counting.

The report analyzes international public opinion on climate change, finding widespread belief that it is happening and a general desire for increased government action, though levels of worry and perceived personal risk vary significantly by country.

A coalition of 73 organizations argues that California's 2022 Draft Scoping Plan fails to accelerate climate targets or increase the pace of action beyond existing commitments. The group proposes a comprehensive set of revisions, including phasing out oil extraction by 2035 and refining by 2045, banning new gas-fired power generation immediately, and achieving a zero-carbon electric sector by 2035. They also call for a 30% reduction in vehicle miles traveled by 2035, a phase-out of new gas appliance sales by 2030, and the limitation of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to only the most essential, hard-to-decarbonize sectors.

The petition argues that the routine use of medically important antibiotics (MIAs) in livestock and poultry—specifically for disease prevention and long durations—creates antibiotic-resistant bacteria that threaten human health. It claims that the FDA has a mandatory duty under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to withdraw approvals for uses that are not shown to be safe. The document asserts that current voluntary compliance programs are insufficient and that improved animal husbandry can eliminate the need for routine antibiotic use. It requests that the FDA withdraw specific drug indications, set strict duration limits (e.g., prohibiting use beyond 21 days), implement species-specific data collection via feed-distribution records, and establish sector-specific reduction targets.

Sandbag argues that a standalone UK ETS would be dysfunctional due to its small size and vulnerability to volatility and speculation. The organization recommends that the UK either remain part of the EU ETS or implement a carbon tax with a floor based on the average EU ETS price. Key proposals include expanding carbon pricing to fossil gas and fugitive methane, ending the zero-emissions treatment of large-scale biomass burning, and distributing carbon revenues to citizens as a 'climate dividend'.

This executive summary from Ember reports that wind and solar power reached 10.3% of global electricity generation in 2021. While clean energy sources collectively provided 38% of global electricity, the report highlights a concerning record increase in coal power and carbon emissions, driven largely by surging electricity demand in Asia.

The report evaluates the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR), concluding that its -30% target for non-ETS sectors is insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals and may only result in a 26.6% reduction due to flexibilities. It advocates for project-based transfers of Annual Emission Allocations (AEAs) to ensure additionality and avoid carbon lock-in in lower-income Member States. Specific opportunities for such projects are identified in the building, waste, and gas sectors of Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary.

The report identifies 67 planned coal-to-biomass projects in the EU that could increase biomass consumption by 607 PJ per year, potentially tripling the current levels of biomass burnt in coal power plants. This expansion would require approximately 36 million tonnes of wood pellets annually, which is similar to current global production. The authors argue that these projects are expensive, rely on public subsidies, and risk accelerating climate change because the CO2 emitted during combustion is not reabsorbed quickly enough to meet Paris Agreement targets. The report highlights that five countries—Finland, Germany, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands—are responsible for most of this potential growth, with the Netherlands accounting for 25%.

The document outlines the data sources and calculation methods for Ember's China solar export dataset. It details the use of General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) data for export amounts and InfoLink Consulting Group for pricing. It explains how capacity in megawatts (MW) is estimated for panels, cells, and wafers, and notes that GACC data may record initial export destinations rather than final destinations.

The briefing highlights the IEA's vision for the power sector to become the first 100% clean sector by 2040 to enable broader decarbonization. It emphasizes that P4G member countries, many of which rely heavily on fossil fuels and sub-critical coal plants, must stop new coal investments and phase out inefficient capacity by 2030. The document specifically identifies South Africa, South Korea, Indonesia, and Vietnam as having significant coal fleets and suggests that bespoke governmental climate financing is required to support the transition in developing and emerging economies.

The document details the technical approach for calculating and harmonising monthly wind and solar capacity data. It defines 'installed capacity' as the maximum potential output and explains the process for converting solar data between AC and DC values, using a default conversion factor of 1.3. The methodology describes how onshore and offshore wind are distinguished, often relying on IRENA data when primary sources lack a breakdown. It also specifies the publication schedule (twice monthly) and the use of proxies and linear interpolation to estimate missing data for global aggregates and specific countries. Detailed country-specific sections list data sources, publication lags, and specific adjustments for 25 territories, including the US, China, and the EU.

The analysis of 15 draft NECPs reveals a significant increase in wind and solar capacity targets since 2019, bringing the EU closer to REPowerEU goals, though still falling short. While renewable electricity is projected to generate 66-67% of EU electricity by 2030, the report highlights a critical lack of quantified targets for electricity storage and clean flexibility. Furthermore, the document criticises the poor quality and transparency of data provided in the draft plans, which hinders accountability and investment signals.

In 2021, wind and solar power reached a record 10.3% of global electricity generation, with solar growing by 23% and wind by 14%. However, a massive surge in global electricity demand—the highest absolute increase ever recorded at 1,414 TWh—outpaced clean energy growth. Consequently, coal generation hit a new historical peak of 10,042 TWh, accounting for 36% of global electricity and driving power sector CO2 emissions to a record 778 million tonnes, a 7% increase over 2020.

In 2021, wind and solar power reached a record 10.3% of global electricity generation, with total clean energy accounting for 38%. However, a 5.4% surge in global electricity demand—driven largely by economic growth in Asia—led to a record increase in coal power, which grew by 9.0% to reach 10,042 TWh. Consequently, power sector CO2 emissions rose by 7% in 2021, the largest percentage increase since 2010, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

A coalition of organizations calls on Spain to join 18 countries in pursuing a legally binding Fossil Fuel Treaty based on just transition, non-proliferation, and planned phase-out. The declaration argues that Spain's continued dependence on fossil fuels creates economic and geopolitical vulnerabilities and urges the government to lead at the upcoming 2026 conference in Colombia.