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The first issue gives a brief summary on the “2019 Major Events on China Nationwide ETS” also a quick view on the progress within the year.

Shipping accounts for three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Without urgent climate action, these emissions are set to at least double by 2050.

According to a report released by EDF, the shipping industry should put in place rules that reflect the impact of shipping fuels.

EDFE analysis of Breathe London data in Lambeth and Southwark

Louisiana is at the forefront of confronting multi-faceted challenges due to coastal land-loss and climate change. These challenges include loss of culture and economy for humans as well as loss of ecosystem functions and habitats for the socio-ecological system. 

Louisiana is confronting multi-faceted challenges due to coastal land-loss and climate change. The Restore the Mississippi River Delta (MRD) -- a consortium of five nonprofit organizations with a shared goal of restoration of coastal Louisiana -- identified 17 projects to best mitigate and adapt to these challenges in the near term.

Lyft's EV commitment is huge. Here are three things to emulate so you're not left behind.

The purpose of this report is to summarize both the current status of the China GHG Voluntary Emission Reduction Program and the design of offset mechanisms in China's local carbon markets, in turn providing reference material for future development of the China GHG Voluntary Emission Reduction Program and on how to introduce the offset mechanisms into the national ETS. This is the Chinese language version.

This report summarizes both the current status of the China GHG Voluntary Emission Reduction Program and the design of offset mechanisms in China's local carbon markets, in turn providing reference material for future development of the China GHG Voluntary Emission Reduction Program and on how to introduce the offset mechanisms into the national ETS. 

EDF worked with diverse partners to collect and analyze data from Houston, TX.

How data about air quality from Houston, TX was collected and analyzed

Good government relies on high-quality, actionable intelligence, especially when resources are strained.

Houston's sprawling metro area is the energy capital of the U.S. Its notorious lack of zoning leaves many vulnerable to dangerous pollution.

EPA’s Censored Science Proposal “Irretrievably Unlawful” and an “Attack on Public Health" – EDF

The New York Times today reported that the Environmental Protection Agency plans to abandon regulation of the chemical perchlorate, dismissing a nearly decades-old finding that the rocket fuel ingredient should not be in our drinking water.

Million-ton methane problem demands strong action on existing pollution sources

Demand-side resources can increase resilience, reliability and sustainability of Texas’ grid

The majority of gene edited crops will no longer be subject to oversight by the Department of Agriculture under new Trump Administration regulations.

The Trump Administration declined to strengthen particulate matter standards.

Helicopter surveys indicate malfunctioning flares in the Permian Basin are releasing at least 300,000 metric tons of unburned methane a year.

EDF is seeking a suitably qualified technology and services provider to work with EDF's Smart Boat Initiative and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to design, implement and test a "smartpass" camera system that is capable of identifying and enumerating recreational fishing vessels leaving and returning to ports in Oregon. Read more here.

Study demonstrates the potential for space-based data to drive down global methane loss rates

The Journal of Science Advances found that oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin are releasing methane at twice the rate of other U.S. regions.

An EDF-led research team is targeting America’s largest oil field, uncovering big leaks of climate-warming methane and toxic air pollutants. Our work is driving new accountability in an underregulated industry.

Solutions for the COVID-19 crisis need to ensure a safer, healthier and cleaner future for our country and our children.