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New research building on Nobel Prize winner Nordhaus’ past contributions shows reaching UN climate targets is a good investment for the planet Two years ago William Nordhaus was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his pioneering work on “integrated assessment modeling” (IAM) and his Dynamic Integrated model of Climate and the Economy (DICE)—a framework …

Strong emissions trading system prices encourage and facilitate climate action but also reflect private sector confidence in governments’ commitments to long-term transformation. Every evening in my Brooklyn neighborhood we come out onto our stoops with our children, dogs, bells, horns and pots (my contribution – inspired by the Colombian cacerolazos I witnessed protesting – non-violently,

A shift in ambition, narrative, global cooperation and likely support for mitigation in least-developed countries The announcement by President Xi Jinping at the UN General Assembly last month makes me optimistic. First, on its own, achievement of this goal will contribute to a reduction in expected future temperature by 0.2 to 0.3 degrees.  Second, having …

This post is a collaboration with Yana Jin Since 2013, the Chinese government has changed its approach to regulating pollution, including providing the public greater access to information about their own exposure. This increased visibility into pollution exposure can affect citizens’ perceptions of how pollution affects their own health, and their desire to avoid these …

This blog post was co-authored with Nina Donaldson Much of the existing research on climate change impacts focuses on end-of-century projections across nations, but this misses the very real costs that everyday Americans are already facing daily and will continue to face in the months and years ahead. Case in point today: While most Americans …

An EDF analysis of carbon credits for rice growers shows great climate and cost-savings potential, but is that enough for farmers to participate? In 2015, rice became the first crop for which agricultural carbon credits were valid for compliance in the California cap-and-trade system. Unfortunately, as of September 2020, no compliance credits have been generated.

A case study of MFA Inc. shows how conservation can support the bottom line. The post “Success first.” How one ag retailer is helping farmers adopt conservation practices, profitably. first appeared on Growing Returns.

A new report released this week by AECOM, the world’s premiere infrastructure firm, and Rebuild by Design, a community-focused organization advocating for resilient infrastructure, offers hope for recovery for the Empire State as it demonstrates how investments in the environment can help New York not only build lasting climate resilience but also create jobs at a time when they are desperately needed. The post New York’s environmental bond can deliver lasting resilience and create jobs first appeared on Growing Returns.

New report details how soil health practices like cover crops and no-till affect farm budgets. The post Farm budget analysis finds 3 ways conservation affects the bottom line first appeared on Growing Returns.

After winning on the strongest climate platform of any major party presidential nominee in history, the Biden-Harris administration has a mandate to confront the existential crisis of climate change. This blog series explores what it will take to restore and strengthen climate leadership both across the country and on the global stage. Of the many …

After 10 hearings with over 400 voices from across Pennsylvania, and tens of thousands of written comments, the result is clear: A vast majority of Pennsylvanians support the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a proven cap-and-invest program that curbs climate pollution from the power sector. At the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) virtual public hearings …

This post was co-authored by James Povijua, Policy Director at Center for Civic Policy New legislation making its way through the Roundhouse is providing New Mexico with the opportunity to set national precedent when it comes to how we can create a just economic transition, create high-quality jobs, diversify local economies and protect our frontline communities …

A journey of miles starts with a single step, and for the U.S. oil and gas industry and its financiers, supporting strong and swift methane regulation by the incoming Biden administration is a big step on the road to climate progress. Cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector is the single fastest thing …

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) published a report on how companies can transition their shipping from fossil-fuel powered delivery trucks to zero-emissions vehicles.

EDF and partners show how financial insights can help farmers know what to expect from adopting conservation practices.

EDF Carbon Pricing China Newsletter, February 2021

Florida can establish a meaningful and unified resilience effort that creates a safer, more prosperous and equitable future for all communities.

EDF's Degrees podcast talks with Adam Heltzer, Head of ESG at Ares Management Corporation. Adam is now riding the crest of the ESG wave, which he says has transformed from being a "nice to have" act of brand-burnishing to a core pillar of any business.

EDF report on a case study of MFA Inc., showing how conservation can support the bottom line.

Two new reports released or commissioned by EDF show the significant opportunity that clean cars have for America’s public health, environment, and jobs.

Statement of Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense Fund

EDF assesses the landscape of stimulus policy options and evaluated potential performance.

Comments submitted to the Environmental Quality Board in support of the draft CO2 Budget Trading Program rule.

As we embark on the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying economic crisis, we have an opportunity to rebuild a stronger, more resilient economy, while making investments that can help address the climate crisis. In this report, EDF assesses the landscape of stimulus policy options and evaluated potential performance.

This issue of the EDF China Carbon Pricing Newsletter features the China National Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), now open for business after the core pieces have been put in place.