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EDF’s new calculator shows the dire impact of methane pollution
September 13, 2022 | Tianyi Sun, Senior Climate ScientistEDF has developed a new calculator that converts abstract greenhouse gas emission numbers into equivalent activities from our daily lives to make the data more meaningful.More on:
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With one week to act, California needs to pass these policies to drive climate progress and protect communities
September 13, 2022 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorThis post was co-authored by Caroline Jones, Analyst for U.S. Climate The heat is on in Sacramento. With less than a week left in the California State Legislature’s session (which ends on August 31), a set of potentially game-changing climate policies are on the table. Earlier this month, Governor Newsom released a series of proposals …More on:
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9 recommendations for getting US hydrogen hubs right from the start
September 13, 2022 | Morgan Rote, Senior Policy Director, Fuels and FeedstocksBefore we go all-in on deploying hydrogen, it’s essential we understand – and prepare for – its potential risks. As hydrogen hub proposals come together, EDF gives nine initial recommendations for federal and state policymakers and hydrogen hub developers to follow.More on:
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How sustainable aviation fuels can clean up the future of flight
September 13, 2022 | Pedro Piris-Cabezas, Senior Director, Global Transportation / Lead Senior EconomistAfter eight years of research and analysis, EDF published the High-Integrity Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Handbook, a resource that provides clear guidance and insight on some of the thorniest obstacles that stand in the way of decarbonizing the way we fly.More on:
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Key climate finance programs in the Inflation Reduction Act could unleash 10 times more private investment
September 13, 2022A new policy brief from Environmental Defense Fund shows that investment in a few of the Inflation Reduction Act's key climate finance programs could catalyze 10 times greater investment from the private sector.More on:
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ICYMI: EDF Cumulative Risk Assessment Framework Webinar
September 13, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsOn Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Sarah Vogel, EDF’s Senior Vice President for Health, welcomed over 150 attendees to a webinar on EDF’s new Cumulative Risk Assessment Framework (CRAF). The event featured presentations by: Lariah Edwards, PhD, EDF post-doctoral fellow and Associate Research Scientist, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University.More on:
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Broken GRAS: FDA must declare abandoned uses of ortho-phthalates are not GRAS.
September 13, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsMaricel Maffini, EDF consultant and Tom Neltner, Chemicals Policy Director This blog is the sixth in our Broken GRAS series where we explore the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) voluntary notification system for novel chemicals added to food. In May, FDA removed its approval for all uses of 19 ortho-phthalates …More on:
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Public deserves strong safety reviews for chemicals
September 13, 2022 | Maria Doa, Senior Director, Chemicals PolicyMaria Doa, PhD, Senior Director, Chemicals Policy Innovation may involve bringing a new chemical to market, but before the new chemical can be used or sold, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the nation’s primary chemical safety law, directs EPA to conduct a safety assessment. Specifically, EPA must affirmatively determine whether a new chemical may …More on:
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Over 7 million children exceed FDA’s new daily maximum intake level of lead
September 13, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsFDA has taken an important step by lowering the IRL for lead. It needs to use this IRL more strategically in establishing action levels for lead in juice and for other children’s foods. It should also use the 97.5th percentile of exposure in establishing IRLs for other toxic elements addressed in Closer to Zero. The post Over 7 million children exceed FDA’s new daily maximum intake level of lead first appeared on EDF Health.More on:
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Upcoming EDF Webinar: Register Now!
September 13, 2022Join the EDF Safer Chemicals team and our academic partners from the University of Maryland and the University of Rochester as we debut a new tool, the Cumulative Risk Assessment Framework, to support implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act.More on:
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Tara Flour: A Reminder of the Real-Life Consequences of Broken GRAS
September 13, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals and Maricel Maffini, EDF consultant This blog is the fifth in our Broken GRAS series where we explore the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) system for novel chemicals added to food. In the spring, folks who ordered from a company that sells pre-assembled smoothies …More on:
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Tech solutions to meet the challenges of a changing ocean
September 13, 2022EDF’s new publication, Technologies for Climate-Resilient Fisheries, identifies four primary climate challenges for oceans and the technologies available to meet them.More on:
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The Quest for Cleaner Gas: Engaging the Ecosystem
September 13, 2022Natural gas buyers have strong influence over supply chains, but have yet to expand contract terms to include emissions intensity. Investors can influence the market toward lower-emissions gas.More on:
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Inflation Reduction Act gives truck electrification a dose of adrenaline
September 12, 2022President Biden will make an appearance at the iconic Detroit Auto Show this week, where he’s sure to tout the historic jolt the Inflation Reduction Act will provide the electric car market. But the incentives of the IRA will reach beyond the Teslas, Mustang Mach-Es and Ford F-150 Lightnings that will get a significant boost …More on:
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What policy instrument options are available to address methane emissions from the oil and gas sector?
September 3, 2022 | Kristina Mohlin, Senior Director & Distinguished Economist, Policy AnalysisThis blog was coauthored by Maureen Lackner, Huong Nguyen and Aaron Wolfe. New EDF Economics Discussion Paper describes the instrument options available to policy makers in both oil and gas producing as well as importing countries. Policy makers around the world are increasingly recognizing the need to drastically reduce methane emissions in parallel with carbon …More on:
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The 3 big wins for businesses in the Inflation Reduction Act
August 25, 2022Last week, President Biden signed into law the largest investment to combat climate change ever passed by Congress. The nearly $369 billion in climate and clean energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) include grants and tax credits that will bring down emissions and set the long-term investment certainty to secure the transition to …More on:
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We have to think about water in a new way. Climate change demands it.
August 25, 2022The times demand nothing short of a comprehensive rethinking of how we use our quickly dwindling water resources — while we still have an opening to act.More on:
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New report shows toxic heavy metals are lurking in food. Here’s what companies can do about it.
August 16, 2022Last week, Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) released a report investigating heavy metals levels in rice, cereals, juices, and other common foods. It found no evidence that homemade baby food has lower heavy metal levels than store-bought brands. In fact, heavy metal levels varied widely by food type, not by how it was made. And,More on:
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America is finally back at the climate table
August 16, 2022 | Hisham Mundol, Chief Advisor, IndiaPresident Biden’s $370-b plan is crucial; it is about US squaring up to threats of climate change, and promoting climate justice -
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To address climate change, U.S. makes historic investment in rural America
August 12, 2022 | Ben Thomas, Senior Policy Director, AgricultureNew legislation shows that the U.S. is serious about reducing climate risks and expanding opportunities in rural communities. The post To address climate change, U.S. makes historic investment in rural America first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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The biggest thing Congress has ever done to address climate change
August 12, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentWith its $369 billion in climate and clean energy investments, the Inflation Reduction Act is the largest, most ambitious climate legislation Congress has ever passed.More on:
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LGIM America and EDF: A new kind of climate partnership
August 11, 2022 | Andrew Howell, Senior Director, Sustainable FinanceBy Neaaz Mozumder, Investment Stewardship Analyst, LGIM America and Andrew Howell, Director of Investor Influence, Environmental Defense Fund A year ago, LGIM America (LGIMA) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced a partnership to help “turbocharge investor leadership on climate change” and reduce emissions across high-emitting industries. Our shared plan focused on encouraging business leaders to …More on:
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Net Zero: Obstacles and Catalysts for Business Climate Action
August 9, 2022Exploring research findings of interviews and surveys with companies navigating internal and external obstacles on their path to net zero.More on:
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The Inflation Reduction Act: A breakthrough for lower energy costs and climate progress
August 5, 2022This post was authored by EDF policy experts. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin on July 27 announced the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 — an agreement that will improve Americans’ lives by fighting inflation, lowering healthcare costs, and making significant down payments on energy security and climate progress. If passed by …More on:
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Why linking carbon markets boosts climate and economic benefits for US states
August 5, 2022 | Caroline Jones, Senior Analyst, U.S. ClimateThis post was co-authored by Natalie Hurd, Western states climate policy intern at EDF. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling to constrain EPA’s ability to limit climate pollution from existing power plants took away a critical tool to fight climate change at the federal level, making state-level action more important than ever. On the West Coast …More on: