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This blog is co-authored by Sue Ruiz (Education Manager, Self-Help Enterprises), Chris Freimund (Director of Development, Watershed Progressive), and Laura Dubin, Rural Community Assistance Corporation During a rainy Saturday in Visalia, graduates from the Water Leadership Institute (WLI) gathered for an alumni reunion. It only seemed fitting that alumni congregated to discuss solutions to water …

First-of-its-kind EDF analysis finds widespread benefits when utilities cover initial cost of grid upgrades for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging

How you can save money and help save the planet through smarter choices about your food. 

What Happened? FDA estimates that, each year, food companies designate 82 new food chemicals as “GRAS” (Generally Recognized as Safe) for use in food. On average, FDA reviews only 64 of those new chemicals for safety. For the remaining 18 chemicals in FDA’s estimate, the companies making and marketing them for use in food or …

With so much still to do to slow warming and avoid the worst impacts of climate change, it’s important to fortify ourselves by celebrating wins along the way. Here are this week's good climate news stories.

How you can save money and help save the planet through smarter choices about your food.

Smartphone-based catch reporting and the SmartPass camera system have been implemented to generate reliable estimates of total effort and total catch in Lampung’s blue swimming crab fishery.

New analysis reveals the extent of natural gas wasted across the state of Louisiana.

EDF research shows the likelihood of forest regeneration after a fire is lower than it was in the past.

This post was co-authored by Julia Paltseva, Senior Analyst at EDF, and Tuntiak Katan from the Coordinator of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon River Basin (COICA). For more resources on high forest, low deforestation (HFLD) crediting, visit edf.org/hfld. This post has also been translated into Spanish and French (leer en español, lire en français). Forests …

Statement from Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense Fund

Looking for some inspirational summer reads? These five fantastic books, full of climate wisdom, are a balm for weary souls.

From cookbooks to picture books, these six environmental reads will renew your energy with inspiring stories, fresh perspectives and practical tips on how to engage in the climate fight. 

In its annual justification of budget estimates to Congress, FDA describes its activities and tracks its performance. One of those performance measures is the percentage of food- and color-additive petitions (FAPs/CAPs) the agency has reviewed and completed within 360 days of receipt.[1] We analyzed FDA’s reports to Congress published from 2016 to 2023 and found …

“The Race Is On” – EPA Reportedly Poised to Propose New Limits for Pollution from Cars and Trucks

What’s National Teflon Day? According to National Day Calendar, yesterday (April 6th) was “National Teflon Day”—a day to “celebrate” the accidental discovery in 1938 of a chemical called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE for short)—better known by the product it became associated with, Teflon™. Teflon™ is PFAS Wrapped in a Bow PTFE, the main component of Teflon™, is …

By John Rutecki West Virginia is the nation’s number four energy producing state and has a critical opportunity to demonstrate leadership with solutions to curb oil and gas methane emissions. Commonsense action can create jobs for West Virginians, conserve resources and protect communities. A recent panel at West Virginia University’s Energy Institute explored how reducing …

Learn about the dangers of forever chemicals in drinking water, how to protect your family, and what steps the EPA is taking to ensure your safety. Stay informed and stay healthy with expert Tom Neltner.

With so much still to do to slow warming and avoid the worst impacts of climate change, it’s important to fortify ourselves by celebrating wins along the way. Here are this week's good climate news stories.

White House Proposes Modernizing Our National Regulatory Process to Improve Impacts on People’s Lives

EPA Proposes Crucial Protections Against Toxic Air Pollution from Petrochemical Facilities

EPA Announces Plan to Strengthen Protections from Coal Plant Mercury Pollution

Key Findings and Recommendations  Air pollution results in a large burden of childhood asthma across the country, and this burden is disproportionately borne by people of color. More than $100 million in grants from the Environmental Protection Agency is available for environmental justice initiatives, but targeting programs to alleviate the health impacts of air pollution to …

From voting to cutting food waste, here are five BIG things you can do to help fight climate change.

Most of California’s Central Valley is dedicated to productive and diverse farmland, helping make California the country’s fruit, nut, and vegetable basket. However, due in part to increasingly intense and variable climate conditions, we must manage agricultural landscapes to ensure productivity and reliance for future generations.  The 2,100-acre Dos Rios Ranch Preserve near Modesto is …