Ways to ensure justice in decarbonization: ⚖️Restorative: Address historical injustices ⚖️Recognitional: Acknowledge past disparities ⚖️Procedural: Include diverse voices ⚖️Distributive: Ensure equitable funding Read Center for Global Sustainability's new policy brief: go.umd.edu/Justice

“Maryland’s push for more EV charging stations has narrowed the gap for many communities that lacked access to residential charging infrastructure,” Shawn Edelstein, lead author of a new Center for Global Sustainability report on EV charging infrastructure in Maryland: go.umd.edu/MarylandEV

DYK that schools near you can use federal funds to get new #ElectricSchoolBuses?🚍 With funding from the U.S.’s clean energy plan, school districts across the nation are able to invest in cleaner and healthier futures for students. 🔗Learn more: americaisallin.com/students-are-b…

As Indonesia moves towards a 50% palm oil biodiesel blend, understanding its impact on industrial parks is crucial. Center for Global Sustainability’s research and database offers valuable insights into power sources, palm oil’s role, and the environmental and social effects. go.umd.edu/IndustrialParks

Released today📢 Center for Global Sustainability’s new report analyzes 276 methane-related policies from 15 major emitting countries responsible for 39% of global methane emissions and offers recommendations to boost global methane reduction efforts. Learn more: go.umd.edu/GlobalMethaneR…

Check out our new report on methane mitigation strategies in key emitters✅

Indonesia’s coal plant emissions will continue to rise as the country’s economy grows. A new study by Center for Global Sustainability in Communications Earth & Environment shows that co-firing all available biomass wastes could cut CO₂ emissions by nearly 41 million tons annually by 2030. nature.com/articles/s4324…

How can the U.S. and China enhance methane mitigation? ⏩ Expand climate-focused policies ⏩ Prioritize sectors with high collaboration and mitigation potential Read our new study in Climate Policy: go.umd.edu/MethanePolicies

A new Center for Global Sustainability-led paper in BMC examines SDG 8 in developing countries, using Indonesia as an example, trying to balance sustainable development with economic growth & clean energy growth amid rising electricity demand. doi.org/10.1186/s42055…

Released today 📢 A new Center for Global Sustainability policy brief investigates coal mine methane emissions in China's #Shanxi Province, uncovering significant gaps in emission assessments and providing recommendations for enhancing regional methane mitigation efforts: go.umd.edu/ShanxiCoalMeth…

While the United States and China have taken important steps to reduce their methane emissions, other significant producers of the potent greenhouse gas rarely have concrete national plans to mitigate it, according to a new Center for Global Sustainability analysis. spp.umd.edu/news/umd-study…

A new Center for Global Sustainability study in Climate Policy analyzes U.S. and China #methane policies, finding key differences and uneven sector focus, highlighting collaboration potential for better mitigation: go.umd.edu/MethanePolicies

Despite pledges to cut methane output, methane emissions continue to be a major global challenge. Center for Global Sustainability’s new study of methane-related policies from 15 key emitting countries highlights gains, gaps, and solutions for improved mitigation: go.umd.edu/GlobalMethaneR…

A new study by Mengye Zhu from UMD Public Policy and Center for Global Sustainability evaluates China's solar power potential, revealing that solar photovoltaic farms generate only one-third of their technical potential due to inefficiencies in engineering and management. go.umd.edu/1r28

Historic laws like the #InflationReductionAct, along with strong state efforts, drive U.S. climate goals forward. Center for Global Sustainability offers pathways to prioritize justice and equity, vital for local solutions, climate resilience, and nationwide decarbonization. go.umd.edu/Justice

We’re still looking for research assistants for this fall! CGS is hiring exceptional students to help drive cutting-edge research and shape policy on a national and global scale. Apply here▶️cgs.umd.edu/about/job-oppo…

As the world seeks net-zero emissions, a new Center for Global Sustainability study shows gaps in methane mitigation policies in 15 high-emitting countries, including: ▶️Misalignment between emissions sources and policy coverage ▶️Lack of implementation measures go.umd.edu/GlobalMethaneR…

Shanxi, a key coal producing region in China, represents 35% of the country’s coal mine methane (CMM) emissions. A new Center for Global Sustainability study offers policy approaches to improve coal extraction practices and reduce CMM emissions in Shanxi and beyond: go.umd.edu/ShanxiCoalMeth…

China met its renewable energy goal ahead of schedule, yet struggles with harnessing its solar capacity. A new study ISES Solar Energy, co-authored by CGS’s Mengye Zhu, finds that >50% of solar farms in China perform at only 40% of their potential. doi.org/10.1016/j.sole…

Indonesia could be a leader in renewable energy but challenges like costs and quality of solar panels persist. A new Center for Global Sustainability-led study explores how emerging economies like Indonesia can boost financing for successful energy transition and meet SDG 8: doi.org/10.1186/s42055…