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Takeaways from the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture
February 3, 2023 | Karly Kelso, Director, Climate Resilient Food SystemsFood systems transformation is increasingly getting traction globally, making the case that we can’t meet our Paris climate agreements without food at and on the table. That was certainly true at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin.More on:
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Top White House Aide Brian Deese “Indispensable” in Historic Climate Action
February 2, 2023 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTop White House Aide Brian Deese “Indispensable” in Historic Climate ActionMore on:
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The first step in a new industrial revolution: raising the bar for clean hubs
February 2, 2023 | Nichole Saunders, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionEDF developed a set of core objectives to help governments, companies investors and local communities tackle the tough issues and work collaboratively and proactively to design and engage with industrial hub projects in ways that are transparent, accountable and result in better outcomes for both people and the planet.More on:
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Four states leading the fight on climate in 2023
January 31, 2023Here are four states to watch in 2023 who could take the lead in climate action.More on:
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EDF joins White House Partnership to Accelerate Lead Water Pipe Replacements
January 27, 2023 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsWhite House Summit on Lead Pipes brings mayors, water utilities, and lead experts, including EDF's Senior Director for Safer Chemicals, Tom Neltner, to discuss accelerating replacement of lead water pipes and prioritizing those efforts for communities with the greatest health burdens.More on:
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New Study Quantifies Natural Gas Wasted on U.S. Public and Tribal Lands
January 26, 2023Operators wasted over $500 million of gas, underscoring importance of strong rules from BLM and EPA to reduce emissions from practices like flaringMore on:
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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Approves Acquisition of Gas Utilities
January 25, 2023Statement from Erin Murphy, Senior Attorney, Energy Markets & Utility RegulationMore on:
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Minnesota’s 100% clean electricity bill could start a new era for climate action in the state
January 24, 2023 | Alex DeGolia, Director, State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. RegionThis legislative session, Minnesota state leaders wasted no time getting to work on a strong clean electricity bill that achieves 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040, reduces health-harming air pollution, builds more good-paying jobs and sets the stage for economy-wide, climate action. Pro-climate leaders have pushed for years to reclaim Minnesota’s early lead on climate action,More on:
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Economic Resilience to Climate Impacts Requires Making Disaster Insurance More Inclusive in the US
January 24, 2023This blog was authored by Environmental Defense Fund economists Karina French and Carolyn Kousky. See their report: Inclusive Insurance for Climate-Related Disasters: A U.S. Roadmap. Over the past year, the U.S. has seen yet again how climate-driven disasters threaten lives and livelihoods, from the devastating hurricanes, Ian and Fiona, in Florida and Puerto Rico …More on:
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Flawed Groundwater Planning Process Puts Texans at Risk
January 24, 2023 | Vanessa Puig-Williams, Senior Director, Climate Resilient Water SystemsTexas’ process for protecting its groundwater resources is fundamentally flawed — lacking critical funding, science, and planning tools, failing to safeguard future groundwater supplies, and endangering both the water security of Texas communities and the property rights of landowners. Those are the key findings of a new report released today by the Environmental Defense Fund. The report takes an unprecedented, holistic look at the constraints that are limiting groundwater planning in Texas and undermining vital water supplies that current and future generations of Texans are counting on.More on:
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Don’t miss the forest for the trees
January 24, 2023 | Mark Moroge, Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsHigh-quality tropical forest carbon credits are essential to combatting climate change, advancing community-led development and safeguarding biodiversity By: Mark Moroge, Vice President, Natural Climate Solutions and Breanna Lujan, Senior Manager, Natural Climate Solutions If you’re a company, navigating the tropical forest carbon credit marketplace can be daunting, particularly in a complex media landscape. How should …More on:
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Improving Water Planning in Texas
January 23, 2023 | Vanessa Puig-Williams, Senior Director, Climate Resilient Water SystemsThis report explains the process by which Texas Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs) have executed their statutorily required planning function to arrive at a Desired Future Condition (DFC) and the inextricable link that exists between DFC development and state water planning.More on:
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A new way of partnering with the Corps leads to innovative wetland mitigation solutions and increased flood resilience.
January 23, 2023 | Natalie Snider, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has released its Record of Decision on a restoration project known as the Maurepas Diversion that will serve as mitigation for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain hurricane risk reduction levee project (WSLP). The post A new way of partnering with the Corps leads to innovative wetland mitigation solutions and increased flood resilience. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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What DOE should consider as it makes decisions on Carbon Capture and Storage Demonstration Projects
January 20, 2023By Jona Koka Nearly $5 billion from the Department of Energy combined with the economic incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act represent the United States’ first major steps to building a domestic carbon management industry that supports our Paris commitments. But funding is only one piece of the puzzle. For the government’s investment in carbon …More on:
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Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, 2023 is a great year to green your home
January 19, 2023U.S. tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act make 2023 is a great time to green your home.More on:
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Tax incentives you can use to green your home
January 19, 2023U.S. tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act make 2023 is a great time to green your home.More on:
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Drops of wisdom for Colorado legislators
January 18, 2023 | Brian Jackson, Director, Western WaterThe Colorado legislative session has begun at a key time for water in Colorado and the west. Though we’re off to a solid snow year, the Colorado River is crashing and the prolonged drought we’re in requires improvements to how we manage water. Fortunately, both Speaker McCluskie and Senate President Fenberg have prioritized water for their chambers. And …More on:
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Michigan voters want to see more climate action this legislative session
January 18, 2023 | Alex DeGolia, Director, State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. RegionThis November, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer won her bid for reelection and for the first time in 40 years, Democrats gained a majority in the state house and senate. With this historic win comes historic opportunity. In the legislative session that started last week, Michigan has the chance to follow through on the climate goals set …More on:
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EDF Asks Appeals Court to Uphold EPA’s Endangerment Finding, the Foundation for Climate Protections under Our Nation’s Clean Air Laws
January 18, 2023 | Vickie Patton, General CounselEDF Asks Appeals Court to Uphold EPA’s Endangerment Finding, the Foundation for Climate Protections under Our Nation’s Clean Air LawsMore on:
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With strong climate policies, Governor Shapiro can help Pennsylvania win the future
January 17, 2023 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyAs Pennsylvania turns a new page into 2023 with new leaders at the helm, Gov. Josh Shapiro and the legislature have an immense opportunity and responsibility to usher Pennsylvania into its future — winning the clean energy jobs the state needs, protecting consumers from fossil fuel-driven price shocks on their electric bills, and dramatically cutting …More on:
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EPA Should Address Cumulative Risks from New Chemicals
January 17, 2023 | Maria Doa, Senior Director, Chemicals PolicyWhat’s Happening? EPA’s current safety assessments of new chemicals proposed for market entry often fall short of effectively protecting all members of the public from risk because they don’t consider that we may be exposed to closely related chemicals that cause similar harms. Recent Example: EPA proposed rules requiring notification of significant new uses for …More on:
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Denver Water proves its Lead Reduction Program is a national model
January 17, 2023 | Lindsay McCormick, Senior Program Manager, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals and Lindsay McCormick, Senior Manager, Safer Chemicals What’s New: After an extensive review process, EPA approved Denver Water’s request to extend the variance to allow the utility to administer their Lead Reduction Program for the full 15-year term. EPA touts Denver Water’s Lead Reduction Program as an “innovative and …More on:
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The building blocks are in place for a strong Advanced Clean Fleets rule in California
January 17, 2023 | Lauren Navarro, Senior Manager, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsBy Lauren Navarro & Pamela MacDougall California air regulators are currently considering adoption of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule — a purchase requirement for medium and heavy-duty fleets to adopt an increasing percentage of zero-emission trucks. This rule has the potential to be transformative. California has some of the worst air quality in the country;More on:
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EPA methane proposal makes critical progress, but work remains to quickly finalize protective standards
January 17, 2023 | Edwin LaMair, Attorney, U.S. Legal & RegulatoryBy Jon Goldstein , Edwin LaMair, and Grace Smith This week, EPA is holding public hearings on its recently proposed methane standards for oil and gas operations, which build on the agency’s initial proposal and represent a significant step forward for reducing methane pollution across the country. Federal standards are crucial for curbing methane emissions …More on:
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Biden’s roadmap to nature-based solutions could be the key to future resilience planning.
January 17, 2023The Biden-Harris administration announced the release of a Roadmap to Accelerate Nature-Based Solutions to address climate change, inequity, and nature loss. It could be the key to future resilience planning. The post Biden’s roadmap to nature-based solutions could be the key to future resilience planning. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on: