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New research shows the potential consequences of unpriced flood risk in US housing markets
February 16, 2023 | Jesse Gourevitch, High Meadows Post-Doctoral Economics FellowNo region of the US is unaffected by the impacts of climate change. New research led by EDF economists finds that increasing flood risk due to climate change pose threats to the stability of the US housing market.More on:
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Expert Q&A: What we need to know to ensure aquaculture in offshore US waters is done right
February 16, 2023As global populations grow and fish populations shift or even shrink, one thing is clear: offshore aquaculture in the United States is a matter of when not if. We talked to some experts to better understand what we know, what we need to know, and where we go from here.More on:
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Building international collaboration in a remote world: Finding the resilience within to build resilience in crustacean fisheries
February 14, 2023 | Kristin Kleisner, Associate Vice President, Oceans ScienceEDF and partners convened an international task force of crustacean fishery scientists and managers from China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United States in the summer of 2020: the Crustacean Task Force.More on:
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4 reasons why Colorado legislators should strengthen the state’s climate targets
February 13, 2023This blog was co-authored by Alex DeGolia, Director, U.S. Climate. Last month, Colorado’s Senate Transportation and Energy Committee approved SB 23-16 — a wide-ranging bill that strengthens Colorado’s commitment to cut statewide climate pollution beyond 2030. It would put new targets in law requiring cuts of at least 65% by 2035, 80% by 2040, 90%More on:
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Clean Beauty Justice Roadmap
February 8, 2023EDF’s Clean Beauty Justice Roadmap is a step-by-step guide that companies can use to develop chemical policies that ensure that everybody has access to safer products.More on:
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Three reasons 2023 is the year for companies to center #CleanBeautyJustice
February 7, 2023 | Alissa Sasso, Project Manager, Supply Chain1. A new law paves the way for policy advancements and there’s more work to be done For over 80 years, the cosmetic industry has been deeply underregulated. FDA has historically depended on voluntary compliance and guidance, even for product recalls. Late last year, Congress passed the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, the first …More on:
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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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New EDF mapping analysis identifies natural infrastructure use across watersheds
February 3, 2023 | Kelly Suttles, Senior Research Analyst, Climate-Smart AgricultureThe Mississippi River Basin is sensitive to increased risks of flooding and poor water quality. However, natural infrastructure could help mitigate these risks. EDF research shows that wetlands and floodplains are the best natural resources to reduce flood risk and nitrate pollution.More on:
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Three ways to take bold action to protect urban coastal wetlands
February 2, 2023 | Adam Gold, Manager, Coasts and Watersheds ScienceWetlands can be powerhouses for climate adaptation and resilience. This World Wetlands Day, we are highlighting one type of wetland that impacts people the most – coastal urban wetlands. The post Three ways to take bold action to protect urban coastal wetlands first appeared on Growing Returns.More 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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Nearly $40 million available to help California water managers, growers, and communities achieve groundwater sustainability through the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program
February 2, 2023 | Anna Schiller, Program Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsYesterday, California’s Department of Conservation opened a second application round for the state’s timely and in-demand Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP). Now through March 29th, Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and their local non-profit and public agency partners can apply for nearly $9 million block grants to plan for and implement projects that reduce regional groundwater demand …More on:
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New study shows huge variation in how different oil companies manage climate pollution – underscores need for more oversight
February 1, 2023 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionA new study from EDF and Carbon Mapper offers insights into just how much climate pollution specific oil companies may be responsible for.More on:
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Making the most of our climate investments: 4 lessons learned from new research
January 31, 2023 | Chelcie Henry-Robertson, Senior Analyst, Federal Climate InnovationTwo reports commissioned by EDF offer valuable insights and recommendations on how to best design and evaluate clean energy and innovation programs. -
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Rule #1 of deploying hydrogen: Electrify first
January 30, 2023 | Tianyi Sun, Senior Climate ScientistThere is extraordinary excitement today over zero and low carbon hydrogen. But can it live up to the silver-bullet hype? To understand the tradeoffs, we compared the total energy required to perform the same tasks using either green hydrogen or direct electrification.More on:
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Why 2023 is the year for companies to join the electric truck transition
January 26, 2023In 2023, zero-emission truck adoption will receive a boost from policy wins, transformations in technology, and an emergence of new business models.More on:
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The Inflation Reduction Act is a game-changer on methane. Here’s why.
January 25, 2023 | Edwin LaMair, Attorney, U.S. Legal & RegulatoryBy Edwin LaMair and Grace Smith The US Congress recently passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which takes bold action to address the climate crisis. Multiple independent analyses show the bill could reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, providing important support for President Biden’s goal of halving emissions by 2030. -
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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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Don’t miss the forest for the trees
January 24, 2023 | Breanna Lujan, Senior Manager, Natural Climate SolutionsHigh-quality tropical forest carbon credits are essential to combatting climate change, advancing community-led development and safeguarding biodiversity. This post was written by Mark Moroge, Vice President, Natural Climate Solutions and Breanna Lujan, Senior Manager, Natural Climate Solutions. This is an exerpt of a post published in EDF+Business. Read the full post here. If you’re a …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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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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Tackling Transferred Emissions: Climate Principles for Oil and Gas Mergers and Acquisitions
January 19, 2023 | Andrew Baxter, Senior Director, Business and Energy TransitionWhile transactions in the oil and gas industry can increase reputational, climate, and transition risks, they also present opportunities for industry players to lead on creating a new paradigm for oil and gas transactions that is more compatible with global net zero goals. A new report from EDF and Ceres outlines ways to take advantage of these opportunities.More on:
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4 ways manufacturers can support fleets on their road to electrification
January 18, 2023 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeElectric heavy-duty vehicles have come a long way in a pretty short time. Back in 2018, we were excited about prototype vehicles and trucks with 60-mile range. Today there are scores of truck models available at ever increasing ranges, clear market segments where these vehicles can thrive today, and ever-growing fleet interest in deploying these …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: