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This briefing by RMI outlines the risks posed by methane emissions to public health, safety, and the climate, emphasizing the need for better visibility, source attribution, and the implementation of methane standards to reduce leakage from oil and gas systems, coal mines, landfills, and livestock.

This policy brief by RMI argues for the implementation of a strategic suite of refundable tax credits to decarbonize buildings in the United States. The authors contend that current tax provisions are insufficient to meet President Biden's climate goals and propose six specific tax credit modifications and additions to incentivize zero-carbon new construction, deep energy retrofits for existing buildings, and the scaling of clean heating and cooling manufacturing.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs analyzes the strategic position of African states within the World Trade Organization (WTO). It argues that African nations must shift from a strategy of blocking new negotiations to one of active participation, particularly regarding the COVID-19 vaccine TRIPS waiver, the stalled Doha Round, and Joint Statement Initiatives (JSIs) on digital trade and investment.

This briefing by RMI proposes the creation of a Clean Transition Financing Program via the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) to mitigate the financial burdens on ratepayers and frontline energy communities during the United States' transition to a clean economy.

This report uses the Global Subsidies Initiative – Integrated Fiscal Model (GSI-IF model) to analyze the potential for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and fiscal savings across 32 countries through fossil fuel subsidy reform (FFSR) and fossil energy taxation by 2030.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute analyzes the gaps between the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework and the original American Jobs Plan, arguing that the bipartisan deal omits critical climate, energy, and environmental spending necessary for the U.S. to meet its 2030 emissions targets.

This report by Dr. Ranajit Sahu evaluates the technical and environmental feasibility of adding 1,500 MW of new coal generation as proposed in South Africa's 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The author argues that 'clean coal' is a myth, asserting that any new capacity will inevitably cause significant air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, regardless of the high-efficiency, low-emission (HELE) technologies employed.

This fact sheet by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines current U.S. fossil fuel subsidies and various proposals from the Biden-Harris Administration and the 117th Congress to reduce or eliminate them across tax expenditures, land leasing, research and development, and international financing.

This policy brief meta-analyzes eight studies to demonstrate that achieving approximately 80% clean electricity in the U.S. by 2030 is feasible and beneficial. The analysis finds that such a transition would result in minimal wholesale electricity cost changes, create up to 1 million net new jobs annually, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and premature deaths, while relying primarily on the deployment of wind, solar, and battery storage.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Clean Prosperity examines the design and implementation of a border carbon adjustment (BCA) for Canada. It analyzes how a BCA could prevent carbon leakage—where emissions-intensive and trade-exposed (EITE) industries relocate or are undercut by foreign competitors—while maintaining WTO compliance. The document explores various design scenarios, identifies the most vulnerable Canadian sectors, and evaluates the potential impact of similar regimes being developed in the United States and the European Union.

This report analyzes four historical industrial transitions in Australia, the US, the UK, and South Africa to identify lessons for managing the socio-economic shifts required by global decarbonization. It finds that transition planning is often too reactive, failing to occur before a crisis, and that ignoring pre-existing inequalities or transferring environmental costs to the public undermines 'just' outcomes. The authors argue that locally driven, bottom-up approaches, comprehensive worker support (including re-skilling and social safety nets), and the use of nuanced success indicators are essential for equitable regional regeneration.

The 2021 State of Cities Climate Finance report provides a comprehensive estimate of global urban climate finance, identifying a significant gap between current annual investments of USD 384 billion and estimated needs of USD 4.5 to 5.4 trillion. It analyzes the enabling conditions required to mobilize finance and offers recommendations for city, national, and international officials to accelerate low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development.

The 2021 report by the NewClimate Institute evaluates climate action by subnational and non-state actors across ten major emitting economies, focusing on the progress of cities, regions, and businesses toward emissions reduction targets.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs outlines the policy processes and priorities for African nations leading up to COP26. It emphasizes the necessity of aligning Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-term Low Emissions Strategies (LTSs) with net-zero trajectories and COVID-19 green recovery plans to achieve a climate-resilient world by 2050.

The document is a participant list for the 29th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, held via videoconference on June 22-23, 2021. It identifies representatives from various member countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and the United States, as well as members of advisory committees and observers from organizations such as AAAS, CIESIN, NOAA, and SARAS.

This report by RMI argues that current US tax regulations create perverse incentives that discourage regulated utilities from deploying clean energy. It proposes two specific policy changes—eliminating tax normalization for the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and implementing direct pay for tax credits—to align utility financial interests with the goal of 100 percent clean electricity by 2035.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a statement to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) opposing the renewal of Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) site licence for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) site. CAPE argues that granting a licence before a specific reactor type is chosen prevents public oversight and ignores the risks associated with placing nuclear facilities in densely populated areas near the Great Lakes.

This policy briefing examines the current state of global nuclear disarmament, framed by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Doomsday Clock being set to 100 seconds to midnight in January 2020. It analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diplomatic processes, the success of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (Ban Treaty), and the role of non-state actors and small nations in driving a 'humanitarian turn' in disarmament diplomacy.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) outlines a panel discussion on the modernization of the U.S. energy system. The discussion focuses on repurposing existing infrastructure, ensuring the reliability and affordability of renewables, addressing the impacts of energy policy on marginalized communities, and exploring workforce development opportunities during the transition to a low-emission system.

This RMI fact sheet argues that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should use its authority under the Clean Air Act to establish nitrogen oxides (NOX) standards that phase in requirements for electric appliances. The document highlights the significant health, environmental, and climate impacts of fossil-fuel burning appliances, particularly gas appliances, and positions electrification as a cost-effective solution to reduce premature deaths and pollution.