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Why Latinos are disproportionately affected by asthma, and what we can do
April 22, 2014We have an opportunity to address part of the problem by demanding that our leaders take action to reduce asthma hazards – for Latinos, and for the nation as a whole. -
EDF honored with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award
April 22, 2014 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and Health -
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Why Latinos are disproportionately affected by asthma, and what we can do
April 22, 2014We have an opportunity to address part of the problem by demanding that our leaders take action to reduce asthma hazards – for Latinos, and for the nation as a whole.More on:
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Tri-national collaboration & research in the Gardens of the Queen: The expedition begins
April 21, 2014 | Kendra Karr, Senior Scientist II, Ocean Research & DevelopmentBy: Kendra Karr & Owen Liu With support from the Waitt Foundation, EDF launched an initiative last year with the University of Havana’s Center for Marine Research that allowed teams of Cuban, U.S. and Mexican scientists to carry out a series of expeditions to conduct vital new research on Cuba’s remarkable—but understudied—marine and coastal ecosystems. … -
People, not new power plants, are driving the clean energy future
April 21, 2014With "demand response," people can adjust their power usage in exchange for a financial reward. -
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Statement from EDF President Fred Krupp on U.S. Defense Department Energy Policy
April 21, 2014 | Fred Krupp, President -
An in-depth look at the future of American energy and how we get there
April 18, 2014EDF is working to bring forth a new, dynamic approach to American energy. -
Oil and water: Lessons from the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill
April 18, 2014The fourth anniversary of the BP Oil Spill presents an important chance to review what we have learned, and not yet learned, from this tragedy, and what those lessons might mean for the future of the Gulf. -
My climate confession: I assumed we had limits on power plant pollution
April 17, 2014I was shocked when I learned the truth. As of right now, there are no national limits on carbon pollution from power plants, despite their being the single largest source of carbon pollution in the United States. With your help, 2014 could see that change. -
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When it comes to carbon, pay now or pay more later
April 16, 2014The current price the U.S. government places on carbon dioxide emitted today is too low because it ignores things we know are linked to a changing climate that aren’t so easily quantifiable. -
How California produced the state's first ever climate dividend
April 16, 2014This month, many Californians will receive the state’s first ever dividend or "climate credit" from a cap and trade program. -
European Parliament adopts European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
April 16, 2014 | Britt Groosman, Senior Vice President, Agriculture, Water and FoodThe new fisheries fund supports improved data collection and enforcement, and enable fishermen to purchase equipment that avoids catching unwanted fish. -
Four ways the U.S. military can adopt clean energy for national security
April 15, 2014Recent reports show climate change is a growing defense challenge but also an opportunity for the Defense Department to lead mitigation and adaptation efforts. -
Administration Moves Forward on Methane Emissions
April 15, 2014The U.S. EPA released five technical papers today, initiating the first stage in a multifaceted process that is part of the White House methane strategy. -
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EDF helps standardize energy efficiency projects in Texas
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Texans to benefit from vital clean air safeguards
April 15, 2014 | Jim Marston, Former Vice President, Political Affairs -
Report: Staggering amounts of toxic chemicals produced across America
April 14, 2014A new report tallies billions of pounds of chemicals in the American marketplace that are known or strongly suspected to cause increasingly common disorders, including certain cancers, developmental disabilities, and infertility. -
Is global warming real? Another 30 second answer.
April 14, 2014How a communications professional answers the question, "Is global warming real?" Spoiler: It is real. -
Top takeaways from the latest IPCC report
April 14, 2014The latest IPCC report analyzes a thousand scenarios for mitigation. Here’s what you should know. -
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IPCC Report Calls for Fast, Substantial Emissions Reductions to Slow Climate Change
April 13, 2014 | Thomas Sterner, Former Senior Contributing EconomistThe IPCC released its third report on climate change in Berlin, which focuses on the need to reduce or prevent global emissions of greenhouse gases. -
Showtime brings realities of Texas drought home to millions
April 11, 2014What the Years of Living Dangerously series makes clear right now, in Texas and beyond, is that as climate change intensifies, we must adapt.