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Dimensiones sociales de la energía eólica marina: reflexiones y aprendizajes

Perspective / Colombia impulsa energía eólica marina, combinando oportunidades y desafíos sociales.

International media cover new journal article on the health effects of air pollution from the US oil and gas sector

Media coverage / The Guardian and other major outlets cover new findings on the health effects of the US oil and gas sector, co-authored by a former SEI expert.

International reliance on Brazil’s water through soy and beef supply chains

Journal article / The study links Brazilian soy and beef exports to China and the EU with river basin water use and scarcity.

Trase: EU and China at risk from water scarcity via imports of Brazil beef and soy

Press release / Unique research by Trase published in Nature shows hotspots of water use linkages to soy and beef imports.

The health burden and racial-ethnic disparities of air pollution from the major oil and gas lifecycle stages in the United States

Journal article / This article reveals the health burden and racial-ethnic disparities of air pollution from the oil and gas lifecycle stages in the United States.

Marine plastic pollution and extended producer responsibility in the G20

SEI report / This scoping review resulted in recommendations for policymakers to advance EPR and other complementary measures to prevent further growth of plastic pollution.

Reduciendo la brecha en los indicadores de los ODS de la ONU: hacia una transición energética socialmente equitativa y ambientalmente responsable en el Altiplano argentino

SEI brief / Este informe de políticas analiza la importancia de involucrar a los pueblos indígenas en las decisiones sobre la minería de litio en el Altiplano argentino.

Addressing the gap in the UN’s SDG indicators: towards a socially equitable and environmentally responsible energy transition in the Argentine Altiplano

SEI brief / This policy brief discusses the importance of involving Indigenous Peoples in lithium mining decisions in the Argentine Altiplano.

Predicting California water-year types using seasonal climate forecasts

Journal article / This journal article proposes better hydroclimate forecasts for informing water allocating decisions in the state of California.