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Another reason to reduce methane emissions: saving lives
November 13, 2022 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesSarah Vogel, Ph.D., is Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities Cutting methane emissions is one of the fastest, most effective ways to stabilize the climate. It can also improve public health. Today, 130 countries are committed to cutting methane emissions by 30% by 2030 as part of the Global Methane Pledge. As countries work to meet these …More on:
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EPA should ensure federal funds do not support harmful partial LSL replacements
November 13, 2022 | Roya Alkafaji, Manager, Healthy CommunitiesTom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals Initiative and Roya Alkafaji, Manager, Healthy Communities Last year, the White House set a goal of eliminating lead service lines (LSLs) by 2032 and worked with Congress to enact the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)—also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—which included critical resources to help meet this …More on:
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Looking to the oceans for answers to the climate crisis
November 13, 2022 | Kristin Kleisner, Associate Vice President, Oceans ScienceThree new reports examine the potential of blue carbon pathways to act as natural climate solutions. By Kristin Kleisner, Monica Moritsch and Jamie Collins To address the climate crisis we need to explore every avenue possible, investigate innovative solutions, and even look to the oceans for answers. The oceans already serve the planet as a …More on:
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The right tools for net zero goals on display at COP27
November 11, 2022 | Mark Moroge, Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsProviding more finance for tropical forest conservation is essential for stabilizing the climate, advancing sustainable, community-led development, and protecting the plants and animals that make our natural world so diverse and wondrous. Various tools can provide that finance. -
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Five ways U.S. agriculture can adapt to climate change
November 10, 2022 | Eileen McLellan, Lead Senior ScientistFarmers have a long history of steadily increasing crop yields through technological innovation and improvements in management practices. However, as climate change makes weather more extreme and variable than ever before, productivity progress will likely stall by 2030 — even if the U.S. maintains past rates of R&D investment and innovation. Adaptation efforts must begin …More on:
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How will climate change affect U.S. crop yields?
November 10, 2022 | Kelly Suttles, Senior Research Analyst, Climate-Smart AgricultureAs the UN climate conference kicks off in Egypt, food and agriculture are central to negotiations for the first time. More severe droughts, warmer temperatures and heavier rainfall fueled by climate change are making it harder than ever for the world’s one billion farmers to grow food and fiber. While some farms and regions are …More on:
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EDF Celebrates the Passing of the NY Bond Act.
November 9, 2022 | Kate Boicourt , Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsNew York State passes the historic Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 (Proposal One). The post EDF Celebrates the Passing of the NY Bond Act. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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How climate change creates risks and opportunities for agricultural finance
November 9, 2022As climate change threatens agricultural production around the world, the agricultural finance institutions that work with farmers also face growing risk to their businesses — as well as untapped opportunities to help farmers prepare for climate impacts. A new report — The Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Finance — conducted by Environmental Defense Fund …More on:
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Corporate commitments for net zero by 2050 rely on Climate Transition Action Plans from 2023
November 4, 2022Between setting goals and disclosing progress, it is critical that companies develop a CTAP to ensure their targets are achieved. As partners who work to accelerate corporate action on climate change, We Mean Business Coalition, CDP, Ceres and Environmental Defense Fund have come together to help companies address their climate impacts by defining what should be in a CTAP.More on:
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California is proposing a major investment in electric vehicle infrastructure: Here’s what you need to know
November 4, 2022This summer, California made national news by adopting a rule that will require all new passenger vehicle sales to be zero emission by 2035. At the same time, the state is also considering a complementary rule to replace medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses to also be zero emissions. To support this transition, California will …More on:
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Unreported pollution: What new research reveals about Canada’s methane problem
November 3, 2022 | Scott Seymour, Senior Research Analyst, Canadian Methane EmissionsBy Scott Seymour and Ari Pottens Canada has set arguably some of the most ambitious goals of any country when it comes to reducing emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane. In addition to joining a global coalition of countries pledging to reduce 30% of their methane emissions, Canada has also vowed to reduce oil …More on:
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The Inflation Reduction Act is a game-changer on methane, here’s why
November 1, 2022By Edwin LaMair and Grace Smith The US Congress recently passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that takes bold action to address the climate crisis and multiple independent analyses show the bill could reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions some 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, providing important support for President Biden’s goal of halving emissions …More on:
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Three Ways to Maintain Momentum on Climate Policy
October 31, 2022 | Michael Cronin , Program Coordinator, EDF Climate CorpsIt is crucial to keep up the momentum on climate policy and continue to apply pressure on our elected leaders to equitably confront climate change.More on:
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New report provides a science roadmap for natural climate solutions
October 31, 2022 | Emily Oldfield, Agricultural Soil Carbon ScientistNatural climate solutions, such as reforestation and wetland restoration, can help slow climate change and increase resilience in the face of climate impacts we can’t avoid. These approaches have substantial and growing support from bipartisan lawmakers, the private sector and environmental nonprofits. However, big questions remain: Where are these strategies most effective? To what extent can they meaningfully remove and reduce greenhouse gases? How will increased drought, fire and pest outbreaks impact their ability to stave off climate change? The post New report provides a science roadmap for natural climate solutions first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Commentary: Why EDF is showing up at this important oil and gas conference
October 31, 2022 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionWe're making our presence felt at an event that you’ve likely never heard of, in a place environmentalists are rarely seen — the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference. Here's why.More on:
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Maritime Makeover: The Role for Investors in Decarbonizing Global Shipping
October 28, 2022 | Andrew Howell, Senior Director, Sustainable FinanceMaritime shipping is a cornerstone of global supply chains and a major source of GHG emissions. The industry can move faster toward zero-carbon fuels.More on:
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First “orphan” well plugged as federal program gains momentum, more to be done
October 27, 2022 | Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionIn the fall of 2021, after much effort by EDF and other stakeholders, Congress included $4.7 billion in funding as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to close as many “orphan” wells as possible, with a focus on leaky wells near communities. Last week, the first of these wells was plugged …More on:
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Protecting New Mexico’s climate future
October 27, 2022 | Alex DeGolia, Director, State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. RegionNew Mexico is home to one of the most ecologically diverse landscapes in the United States and a rich tapestry of cultures. New Mexicans love their state and take pride in keeping their land, air and water pristine for future generations. However, climate change poses a serious threat to the Land of Enchantment. Every year,More on:
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Growing the California Grid
October 27, 2022 | Michael Colvin, Director, Regulatory and Legislative AffairsCalifornia’s electric grid is amongst the cleanest in the country, and it’s getting even cleaner. A new report launched by EDF and Clean Air Task Force contains a set of recommendations on how we can grow the electric grid.More on:
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Top 10 wins for the 2022 California legislative session
October 27, 2022 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorIn the intense August heat of Sacramento, the California Legislature wrapped another year of policymaking. The second year of the 2021-2022 legislative session included some significant wins on long-term climate ambition, environmental justice, and clean transportation investments, even as the state fell short in drought response and near-term climate goals. These achievements, coupled with the …More on:
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Water Leadership Institute celebrates graduation of new cohort of water equity advocates
October 26, 2022 | Mariana Rivera-Torres, Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsAmid music, laughter and a few tears, the latest cohort in EDF and Rural Community Assistance Corporation’s Water Leadership Institute graduated Saturday, enthusiastically committing to put their learnings into practice and tackle significant water challenges in their communities.More on:
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My perspectives on how we can inspire the next generation of Black climate leaders.
October 26, 2022 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorArianna Mackey, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Summer 2022 Intern, shares her perspectives on how NGOs can inspire the next generation of Black climate leaders. The post My perspectives on how we can inspire the next generation of Black climate leaders. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Sperm Concerns: Sons Affected by Mom’s Exposure to Forever Chemicals
October 26, 2022 | Lauren Ellis, Research Analyst, Environmental HealthBy Lauren Ellis, MPH, Research Analyst, Safer Chemicals What’s New: A peer-reviewed study by Danish researchers found that a male fetus who is exposed to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—also known as “forever chemicals”) during early pregnancy is more likely to have lower sperm quality in early adulthood. It’s the first study to explore the …More on:
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Unleaded Juice: FDA’s challenge of continuous improvement and compliance assurance
October 26, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals This is the sixth in our Unleaded Juice blog series exploring how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets limits for toxic elements like lead, arsenic, and cadmium in food and the implications for the agency’s Closer To Zero program. A core tenet of FDA’s Closer to Zero program …More on:
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Pathways to net zero: the innovation imperative
October 25, 2022The tools to innovate The willingness of the private sector to act on climate has never been stronger – and yet, current rates of progress remain insufficient to realize the commitments made under the Paris Agreement. For companies deploying existing abatement solutions and still coming up short on reaching net zero, innovation and technological advancements …More on: