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BLM Draft Waste Prevention Rule Important First Step, Must Be Further Strengthened to Eliminate Waste Caused by Venting and Flaring and Protect American Taxpayers and Communities
November 28, 2022 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionWestern and national conservation groups today said the draft U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) methane gas waste rule represents an important first step, but must be strengthened to eliminate the unnecessary waste of public and Tribal resources and protect American taxpayers and communities that depend on public land revenue.More on:
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4 lies about the Inflation Reduction Act — and how we can fight them
November 23, 2022As Bad Actors spread false narratives, we can fight for the truth — starting with the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant climate law Congress has ever passed. -
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EPA greenlights 21 states’ SRF plans to fund LSL replacement projects
November 22, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals What’s New: EPA announced it has awarded $1.16 billion to the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs in 21 states, the District of Columbia, and three territories to support lead service line (LSL) replacement projects. In order to secure funding, these states developed and submitted Intended Use Plans (IUPs), which …More on:
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What a catastrophic gas leak in Pennsylvania means for our climate and health
November 21, 2022 | Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionUpdate: According to the operator, this leak has been plugged. By Adam Peltz and Jon Goldstein A natural gas storage site in Western Pennsylvania has sprung a massive gas leak that’s impacting both the climate and the communities who live in Cambria County. The leak began Thursday, Nov. 6 at a facility operated by Equitrans …More on:
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Details, Details: Quiet Action at COP 27 Tees Up a Big Year for Methane
November 21, 2022 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionIt’s no surprise that COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt closed with few groundbreaking headlines. Going in, we knew it would be a “working COP” focused on steps to advance the commitments made at previous gatherings. And while some important steps were made on technical issues and a historic agreement on funding arrangements for …More on:
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What you should know about what happened at the UN climate talks in Egypt
November 21, 2022The big climate meeting known as COP27 is over, and the question is: What happened, and will it help us deal with the climate crisis? Get our expert take.More on:
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COP27 Agrees on Key Milestones and Historic Consensus on Funding for Loss and Damage
November 20, 2022 | Angela Churie Kallhauge, Executive Vice President, ImpactEDF’s Executive Vice President for Impact, Angela Churie Kallhauge, reflects on the outcomes of the annual United Nations climate conference.More on:
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Safer from floods: New Yorkers vote "Yes" to the environment on midterm ballot measure
November 16, 2022New York voters overwhelmingly approved a $4.2 billion state environmental bond to reduce flooding risks, reduce climate pollution, preserve parks, safeguard water and more.More on:
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One year later: What’s next for the bipartisan infrastructure law’s historic investments in new climate tech?
November 15, 2022Natasha Vidangos, Senior Director for Climate Innovation and Technology at Environmental Defense Fund, tells us what’s next for the investments included in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and how they can help us tackle the climate crisis.More on:
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California State Assembly Leadership Set to Continue Legacy of Ambitious Climate Action
November 14, 2022 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorEDF statement from Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State Director – November 14, 2022More on:
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Forests have grabbed a prominent spot at COP27. Here are some highlights.
November 13, 2022 | Breanna Lujan, Senior Manager, Natural Climate SolutionsWith COP27 now in full gear, we have plenty to be excited about when it comes to forest conservation. Here’s a quick overview from EDF of the first three days’ action on forests.More on:
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Indigenous Peoples Need a Seat at the Climate Table. Here’s Why.
November 13, 2022This post was authored by Santiago Garcia, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Partnerships Manager for Natural Climate Solutions at Environmental Defense Fund. This week, representatives of 190 nations, including 90 heads of state, began gathering at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to discuss and negotiate solutions for our warming planet. As important as these movers …More on:
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COP 27: The 3 issues we’re watching as the world gathers in Sharm El-Sheikh
November 13, 2022 | Maggie Ferrato, Policy Manager, Federal Climate InnovationCo-authored by Angela Churie Kallhauge, Executive Vice President, Impact; Maggie Ferrato, Manager, Global Climate; and Julia Ilhardt, High Meadows Fellow It’s been a year since countries and companies announced new climate pledges in Glasgow. Since then, war and economic disruption, on top of a still-raging pandemic and increasingly destructive natural disasters, have complicated those commitments …More on:
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The Case of the Missing PFAS
November 13, 2022 | Lauren Ellis, Research Analyst, Environmental HealthBy Lauren Ellis, MPH, Research Analyst, Environmental Health and Samantha Liskow, Lead Counsel, Health NOTE: In a recent blog post, EDF called for EPA to revoke PFAS approved through the agency’s “low volume exemption” (an LVE is an exemption from a full safety review for new chemicals produced in quantities less than ~10 tons) and …More on:
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Leveraging LSL replacement funding: Chicago Fed steps up
November 13, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals Initiative What Happened: On November 2, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held a meeting of more than 50 stakeholders interested in new strategies to fund and finance lead service line (LSL) replacements. I attended, representing the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative. Why It Matters: The meeting was an …More on:
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Another reason to reduce methane emissions: saving lives
November 13, 2022 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesSarah Vogel, Ph.D., is Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities Cutting methane emissions is one of the fastest, most effective ways to stabilize the climate. It can also improve public health. Today, 130 countries are committed to cutting methane emissions by 30% by 2030 as part of the Global Methane Pledge. As countries work to meet these …More on:
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At COP27, Chile, New Zealand Representatives Express Support for Potential Collaboration in Climate Action Teams
November 12, 2022 | Suzi Kerr, Senior Vice President, EconomicsDuring a side event at the United Nations climate talks, government representatives from Chile and New Zealand expressed interest in and support for exploring the creation of a Climate Action Team agreement between the two countries.More on:
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President Biden Announces New Initiatives at COP27 to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Tackling Climate Change
November 11, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentCiting the overlapping challenges of climate, energy poverty, food security, President Joe Biden today unveiled a suite of actions to support developing countries adapt and build resilience to climate impacts, recommit to global efforts to reduce methane emissions, and create climate-smart food systems.More on:
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Canada Announces Major Improvements to Its Methane Policies at COP Climate Conference
November 10, 2022Today the Canadian government announced it will make significant improvements to federal regulations that limit methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.More on:
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New Plan Protects Federal Supply Chain from Climate Risks
November 10, 2022 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerStatement of Michael Panfil, EDF’s Sr. Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk Strategies –November 10, 2022More on:
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New York Voters Pass Historic 2022 Environmental Bond Act
November 9, 2022 | Kate Boicourt , Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsEDF statement from Kate BoicourtMore on:
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EDF Celebrates the Passing of the NY Bond Act.
November 9, 2022 | Kate Boicourt , Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsNew York State passes the historic Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 (Proposal One). The post EDF Celebrates the Passing of the NY Bond Act. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Midterm Voters Turn Out for Climate Champions
November 9, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp – November 9, 2022More on:
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EDF Statement on High Level Expert Group on Net Zero's report at COP27: Carbon credit integrity is key to achieving net zero and 1.5 degree goals
November 8, 2022The United Nations Secretary-General's High-Level Expert Group on the Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities issued at COP27 addressing net-zero commitments by non-State actors, particularly businesses, financial institutions, and municipalities. EDF underscores: To keep the 1.5 degree goal within reach, we need integrity. We can’t reach our climate targets without including carbon credits, and we can’t have effective credits without integrity.More on:
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Former UN Carbon Markets Negotiator Joins Environmental Defense Fund
November 7, 2022EDF announced Pedro Martins Barata as its new Associate Vice President for Carbon Markets and Private Sector Decarbonization.More on: