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Why both sides of the aisle, along with farmers and environmentalists, see such potential for agricultural climate solutions. The post 3 ways the Growing Climate Solutions Act will help farmers and rural communities thrive first appeared on Growing Returns.

As 75% of Texas faces drought, two bills in the state Legislature can advance more sustainable and equitable management of vital water resources. The post As Texas drought worsens, two bills can advance sustainable, equitable groundwater management first appeared on Growing Returns.

This blog was originally posted on EDF’s Growing Returns. Iowa currently finds itself in a “Goldilocks climate,” with just the right measure and timing of humidity, rainfall and heat that help make the state a national leader in corn and soybean production. However, new research shows that climate change threatens to upset this balance. Small …

The LEAF coalition is driving progress at the speed and scale that the climate crisis demands by investing to protect tropical forests.

President Biden convened 40 world leaders in a bid to ramp up new commitments to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Here's what needs to happen next.

By Michael Colvin and Lauren Navarro A new bill making its way through the California Legislature has the potential to help accelerate the much-needed transition to electric vehicles. The law, Senate Bill 372, would create state programs that help owners of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses pay for the costs of replacing their diesel-fueled …

Cleaning up pollution from the U.S. trucking industry is an urgent need for the country. For the past decade, the Department of Energy’s SuperTruck Program has helped showcase solutions for a cleaner future. Now Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has announced a new generation of the DOE SuperTruck program – SuperTruck 3 – that will focus …

Tomorrow is Earth Day, and it is a pivotal one for global climate action. On Thursday and Friday, President Joe Biden will host a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, fulfilling a pledge he made on the campaign trail. The ultimate measure of the Summit’s success will only become clear later this year, at the COP26 …

By Alexia Juárez, catch monitor, Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico For me, the ocean means hope. As a child, one of the things I enjoyed most was going with my grandfather to seafood processing plants where I would watch many women working. I also cherish the image of going out to sea with my father …

Tom Neltner, Chemicals Policy Director. The FDA’s critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic has brought intense interest in whom President Biden will nominate to lead the agency as its new commissioner. While COVID-19 is the priority, the FDA obviously has many vital other responsibilities. Though it doesn’t get that much attention, one of the important …

Tom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director. This month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its “Closer to Zero” action plan to reduce exposure to heavy metals in foods for babies and young children. The plan, released in response to a recent House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform report and the introduction …

Sam Lovell, Communications Manager.  “How many of you know, when you send your child to school, the fountain they’re drinking out of is not fed by a lead pipe?” That stark question was posed by President Biden in a briefing following the announcement of the American Jobs Plan. The President’s historic infrastructure package includes $45 …

Biden administration announced a Nationally Determined Contribution to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% by 2030 under the Paris Agreement.

This year, we celebrate Earth Day during a pivotal week for global climate action. As President Biden hosts a virtual summit of leaders this week, here’s what we’re looking for.

This post was authored by Michelle Allen, Project Manager for the North Carolina Political Affairs team. Offshore wind is taking off in the U.S., and the opportunity to be a key player is within North Carolina’s reach. A recent report commissioned by the NC Department of Commerce demonstrates North Carolina’s unique position to serve the …

Cleaning up pollution from the U.S. trucking industry is an urgent need for the U.S. For the past decade, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck Program has helped showcase solutions for a cleaner future. Now Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has announced a new generation of the DOE SuperTruck program – SuperTruck 3 – that …

Adopting soil health practices increased net farm income by $52 per acre for corn and $45 per acre for soybeans. The post Cargill and Soil Health Institute find farmer experience with soil health pays off. Here’s how. first appeared on Growing Returns.

February’s energy crisis did something no Texas politician has done in decades: It brought Texans together to demand our leaders in Austin fix the flawed energy system that failed so miserably, caused nearly $300 billion in damage and killed more than 200 Texans. Unfortunately, fossil fuel interests and their willing allies in the Texas Legislature …

The Biden administration is stepping up on climate and equity issues. Here are 3 climate change solutions we need to see on the road to COP26.

SABA’s mission is to accelerate the path to net zero air transport by driving investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Revitalizing our economy must include building long-term resilience to climate change, sea level rise and hurricanes. The post Largest ecosystem restoration project in U.S. history provides model for climate adaptation first appeared on Growing Returns.

Report finds similar approaches taken by farmers who experience the greatest financial and operational benefits from soil health practices. The post 3 ingredients for success in soil health first appeared on Growing Returns.

New research shows how climate change could affect Iowa farm revenue in the coming decades. The post Farmers’ bottom lines at risk as growing conditions change first appeared on Growing Returns.

As North Carolina continues to recover from a string of flooding and storm disasters, legislative leaders have recognized the opportunity for the state to not just recover from recent storms but to rebuild better before the next disaster. This week, Environmental Defense Fund released a white paper [PDF] recommending four specific policy actions that would …

It’s a daunting time to be working on water in California. The Sierra snowpack measurement came in today at 59% of average statewide, making this the second dry winter in a row. The drought conditions led state and federal officials to announce last week painful water cuts for farmers and for municipal water systems that …