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EDF's Chief Economist Suzi Kerr co-authored a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) that identifies prevailing misconceptions about land use and provides 10 core principles that can be used to develop more effective and fair ways to use land to support sustainability and justice in complex land systems.

The Government of Puerto Rico and others signed a Memorandum of Understanding to source 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050.

Environmental Defense Fund announced the hiring of two global leaders for new positions that will strengthen the nonprofit’s capacities around the world.

EDF and 17 environmental and public health organizations summited comments detailing the strong, legal, scientific foundation for protective EPA standards.

EPA Takes Welcome Step to Support Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, Protect Americans from Dangerous Pollution from Coal-Fired Power Plants

Why this new program is so critical to San Joaquin Valley's water. The post Gov. Newsom proposed nearly doubling funds for a new farmland repurposing program. Here are 4 ways it can help people and wildlife. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Environmental Protection Agency to Step Up Enforcement and Monitoring of Pollution in Overburdened Communities

EDF and coalition of experts petition FDA to set strict new limits on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and plastics that contact food.

Public Health Experts, Electric Utilities, Major Corporations, Legal Scholars, Scientists, and Current and Former Government Officials Ask Supreme Court to Reject Radical Attack on Clean Air Act

From Goldman Sachs to HSBC, banks closed 2021 with important initial steps toward long-term emissions reductions, highlighting the finance sector’s growing net-zero ambition.

Climate innovation funding calculations for FY22 and FY23.

Electric trucks are coming, and they’re coming fast. Just before 2021 drew to a close, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts joined California, Oregon and Washington to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks with the adoption of the Advanced Clean Truck program. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act and the …

President Biden has made significant progress in cutting pollution, promoting environmental justice and lowering energy costs for U.S. families.

Leading Environmental Groups and Trade Associations Ask Supreme Court to Reject Attack on the Clean Air Act

Arizona needs to protect groundwater for all Arizonans, not just the ones who can drill the deepest. The post Arizona water is at a crossroads. Will the Legislature respond? first appeared on Growing Returns.

Withdrawing from the initiative hurts all Virginians. The post Virginia must stay in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to successfully address its flood crisis. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Legislation to protect rural Arizona groundwater has stalled for two years but Arizonans across the state have spoken: It’s time to move forward on a vote to protect this vital natural resource. The post Arizonans have spoken: It’s time to protect rural groundwater. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Last February, Texans got a terribly clear view of the fragility of their state’s water infrastructure, as a statewide freeze left millions of Texans without heat or electricity and almost half of the state’s population lost water. This event provided a stark reminder of what’s at stake. The state’s 2022 water plan estimates that more …

Terry Hyland, Communications Manager Many parents have experienced that foreboding sense of what might come next as they watch their child indulge in a decadent treat at a holiday gathering or birthday party. All that sugar means things are about to get a little crazy, right? While sugar has its own issues, perhaps the source …

EDF statement from Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities

Tom Neltner, Chemicals Policy Director The Cincinnati City Council has voted unanimously to authorize Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) to pay 100% of the cost of replacing private lead service lines (LSLs) that bring drinking water to customers’ homes and other buildings. The Council’s December vote supports its larger strategy to “provide quality healthy housing …

Jennifer Ortega, Research Analyst, Environmental Health This past Wednesday, Rhode Island’s Childhood Lead Action Project (CLAP) led a coalition of groups in submitting a civil rights complaint to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) against the Providence Water Supply Board (Providence Water), pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The administrative complaint highlights the discriminatory …

Climate pledges from the financial industry ring hollow unless firms support public policies to deliver the required emission cuts.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs on White House Announcement on Clean Energy Deployment

Build Back Better will lower the cost of electricity now and into the future. Moody’s and Goldman Sachs agree that the economy would benefit.