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This fact sheet from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment details the risks associated with pyrethroids, synthetic insecticides used widely in domestic, veterinary, and agricultural settings. It examines their neurotoxic mode of action, pathways of human exposure—particularly for children—and their potential impacts on neurodevelopment, fertility, and the environment.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) issued this position statement advocating for the eventual abandonment of synthetic pesticides due to their toxicity, persistence in biological systems, and risks to human health, particularly for children and fetuses. The document outlines a transition toward sustainable growing practices and a more restrictive regulatory framework based on the precautionary principle.

This document is a formal statement of objection submitted by Louise Vandelac and Marie-Hélène Bacon on behalf of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. It challenges the decision RDV2017-01 by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA/ARLA) to renew the registration of glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) for approximately 15 years. The authors argue that the scientific basis for the decision is outdated, overly reliant on confidential industry data, and ignores recent independent research regarding human health, food contamination, and environmental impacts.

This fact sheet argues that transitioning from car-dependency to active transportation (walking, cycling) and public transit significantly improves public health. It highlights reductions in chronic disease, mental illness, and road fatalities, while decreasing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The document emphasizes that such infrastructure is critical for reducing social and economic inequalities, particularly for low-income populations in Canada.

The "DivestInvest for Health" guide, published by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, provides a strategic framework for health associations and advocacy groups to divest from fossil fuels and reinvest in climate solutions. It argues that continued investment in fossil fuels creates an "ethical contradiction" for health professionals committed to doing no harm, given the public health threats posed by climate change.

A statement by 82 health organizations from 30 countries calling on G7 nations to accelerate the global transition away from coal-fired electricity to improve public health and mitigate climate change.

This fact sheet from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) outlines the health risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), their prevalence in the Canadian population, and the current regulatory efforts to manage them as a chemical class.

A statement from the office of President Hilda C. Heine of the Republic of the Marshall Islands expressing concern over the United States' intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement while reaffirming the Marshall Islands' and the wider Pacific region's commitment to the accord.

Tariq Banuri, Director of the Division for Sustainable Development at the UN, argues that integrating climate and development goals requires making renewable energy affordable and competitive. He asserts that reducing the cost of renewables is the only way to ensure global economic growth and poverty reduction while lowering emissions.

In a special editorial released before the G20 Summit in Australia, Tony de Brum (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands) and Pa Ousman Jarju (Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Water Resources, Parks & Wildlife of the Gambia) urge G20 nations to provide climate leadership. They argue that the G20's economic influence is essential to transition to a low-carbon economy and prevent global economic and security risks.

This briefing by Benito Muller of Oxford Climate Policy provides recommendations for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board on how to allocate resources. Drawing on lessons from the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the author argues against a single unified allocation formula in favor of separate funding envelopes for different objectives to balance efficiency and equity.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the intersection of economic growth and climate change, specifically focusing on the needs of developing countries. It argues for 'climate compatible development'—a strategy that minimizes climate harm while maximizing human development opportunities. The document outlines ten propositions, asserting that while growth is an imperative for poverty reduction in poor nations, it must be transitioned toward low-carbon models to be sustainable. It emphasizes the need for national strategies, the leveraging of private finance, and the creation of political consensus to manage the disruptive shifts in global production and markets caused by climate policy.

A draft reply from the South African Department of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question regarding the potential for fracking to contaminate drinking water with radioactivity, based on findings from the United States.

This report, produced for the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT), provides an international review of air emission standards to support the implementation of Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEM:AQA). It analyzes regulatory frameworks in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia (specifically New South Wales), with additional references to India, Japan, Poland, and China. The document recommends a phased approach to listing industrial activities and setting minimum emission standards based on Best Available Technology (BAT), while suggesting the integration of command-and-control measures with market-based mechanisms like emissions trading.

This report section details the use of economic incentives—specifically pollution charges, fees, and taxes—to protect the environment in the United States. It examines various instruments including water and air emission fees, solid waste disposal charges, product taxes, and specialized fees for wetlands and grazing, analyzing their roles in raising revenue and incentivizing pollution reduction.

Dr. Ranajit (Ron) Sahu, acting as a consultant for the Centre for Environmental Rights, provides a technical critique of the South African Department of Environmental Affairs' (DEA) proposal to increase the Minimum Emission Standard (MES) for sulphur dioxide (SO2) from 500 mg/Nm3 to 1000 mg/Nm3 for coal-fired power plant stacks.

The 2005 WHO Global update on air quality guidelines provides health-based recommendations for particulate matter (PM), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). Key revisions include lowering the ozone guideline to 100 ug/m3 (8-hour mean) and the sulfur dioxide 24-hour guideline to 20 ug/m3. The guidelines for NO2 remained unchanged. The document emphasizes that no safe threshold exists for many pollutants, meaning guidelines aim to reduce risk rather than eliminate it entirely. It also introduces interim targets to help highly polluted areas progressively reduce concentrations.

The Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy for South Africa is a national roadmap designed to transition the country from a raw material supplier to a global hub for processed critical minerals and high-value end products. The strategy focuses on leveraging South Africa's vast reserves of platinum group metals, manganese, and vanadium to support the global energy transition, specifically in sectors like electric vehicles, green hydrogen, and renewable energy. It outlines six strategic pillars—geoscience mapping, value addition, R&D, infrastructure, financial instruments, and regulatory harmonisation—to drive industrialisation, job creation, and economic resilience while navigating complex geopolitical tensions and promoting regional integration within Africa.

This 2006 report by INFOTOX for Eskom reviews international literature to identify risk factors for quantifying health impacts associated with PM, NO2, and SO2 emissions. It highlights the cardiovascular and respiratory risks of particulate matter, identifies highly susceptible subpopulations (children, elderly, and the chronically ill), and notes significant data gaps in South African provincial hospital admission records that hinder precise local risk quantification.

This report reviews risk factors to quantify the potential health impacts of particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5), sulphur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from various Eskom operations. It synthesizes global epidemiological data from organizations like the WHO and USEPA to establish risk estimates for mortality and morbidity, while incorporating South African provincial population and health data to support a health risk assessment.