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This report from EDF models the potential climate change impacts on Iowa corn, soy and silage production over the next two decades.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) requirements throughits Advanced Clean Trucks(ACT) proceeding. This report, co-authored by EDF, evaluates the proposed rule using the California Energy Policy Simulator (EPS).

President Biden unveiled a far-reaching infrastructure package to build back the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

This 2020 survey of 600 registered voters statewide shows significant concern about climate change and support for policy proposals that would address this concern.

It's time for North Carolina to lead on climate mitigation and resilience to protect the state's residents, economy and ecosystems. This EDF report outlines four resilient policy proposals.

EDF guide for developing regional strategies to create multiple benefits

EDF provides guidance for how the San Joaquin Valley can transform into a region with a thriving agricultural economy, sustainable groundwater supplies.

A Review of Federal Policy Options and Principles for a Just Transition in the United States

Environmental Defense Fund and the Clean Air Task Force convened three groups of energy system experts to model California’s electricity system in order to figure out how the state might meet goals for affordable, clean, and reliable electricity.

EDF and Resources for the Future condense lessons from over 100 federal policies for fossil fuel workers and communities in the shift to a clean economy.

The Biden administration is preparing to announce a new U.S. greenhouse gas emissions target for 2030 under the Paris Agreement — a pledge known as a Nationally Determined Contribution, or NDC — in advance of this year’s United Nations climate talks. Given the last four years of U.S. climate inaction and denial, it is important …

Written testimony before the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of Dr. Nathaniel Keohane, Senior Vice President, Climate, Environmental Defense Fund, March 18, 2021.

This fourth report by EDF and Resources for the Future examines programs and policies that support fossil fuel workers through the energy transition.

This report is the fourth in a series prepared by Resources for the Future (RFF) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) that examines policies and programs to promote fairness for workers and communities in a transition to a low–carbon economy. This report focuses on federal labor policies and includes a limited discussion of state programs.

Provide New Mexico the authority to protect our health and climate instead of having to rely on Washington, D.C. to make the right decision.

Since the U.S. is back in the Paris Agreement, all eyes are on the Biden administration to see if it will put forward a new emissions reduction commitment.

To restore American leadership in the climate crisis, the Biden administration must put forward a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

This EDF report demonstrates how a bold 50% emissions reduction is achievable through multiple policy pathways – and that charting an ambitious path on climate is essential for growing a strong, clean U.S. economy.

On January 27, President Biden signed a sweeping executive order that included a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by no later than 2050.

Case study from Environmental Defense Fund of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District in Texas.

Crops like vineyards and orchards are the fastest growing category of agricultural production in California’s Central Valley totaling over 3 million acres.

Full Methods from Colorado Emissions Gap Analyses (Updated)

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

EDF webinars on how we “decarbonize” the electricity sector as rapidly as possible while maintaining a reliable and affordable electric supply.

Letter from environmental groups including EDF supporting New Jersey's Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule and the Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) rule.