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This report is the fourth in a series prepared by Resources for the Future (RFF) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) that examines policies and programs to promote fairness for workers and communities in a transition to a low–carbon economy. This report focuses on federal labor policies and includes a limited discussion of state programs.

Provide New Mexico the authority to protect our health and climate instead of having to rely on Washington, D.C. to make the right decision.

International Coalition for Sustainable Aviation letter to the International Civil Aviation Organization encouraging adoption of the Sustainability Criteria for CORSIA Eligible Fuels.

Three brilliant young environmental leaders - a litigator, an entrepreneur, and an advocate - discuss Gen Z’s impact in the 2020 elections and beyond.

Since the U.S. is back in the Paris Agreement, all eyes are on the Biden administration to see if it will put forward a new emissions reduction commitment.

To restore American leadership in the climate crisis, the Biden administration must put forward a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

This EDF report demonstrates how a bold 50% emissions reduction is achievable through multiple policy pathways – and that charting an ambitious path on climate is essential for growing a strong, clean U.S. economy.

On January 27, President Biden signed a sweeping executive order that included a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by no later than 2050.

The Washington Legislature has just advanced ambitious climate policy that would make the state the second in the nation to place an enforceable, declining limit on climate pollution from the largest-emitting sectors of its economy.

Steph Speirs is the CEO and co-founder of Solstice, a dynamic startup that is bringing solar energy to the 80% of Americans who are unable to install solar panels on their roofs. But our conversation with Steph on EDF's Degrees podcast goes way beyond solar energy.

Fishers across the globe are in the fight of their lives. This EDF video series tells the stories of fishers and fishing communities from around the globe.

Case study from Environmental Defense Fund of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District in Texas.

Crops like vineyards and orchards are the fastest growing category of agricultural production in California’s Central Valley totaling over 3 million acres.

Full Methods from Colorado Emissions Gap Analyses (Updated)

As the Founder of Sustainable Career Pathways, Trish Kenlon is all about helping people find the employment opportunity of their dreams. In this episode of EDF's Degrees podcast, she answers all your questions about getting that green job.

This report argues that the SEC should strengthen mandatory climate risk disclosure rules.

EDF Carbon Pricing China Newsletter, February 2021

The Blueprint is a guide that provides essential lessons for cities interested in using hyperlocal monitoring to turn data into clean air action.

The Blueprint is a guide that provides essential lessons for cities interested in using hyperlocal monitoring to turn data into clean air action.

Ditching diesel vehicles and speeding up the rollout of zero-emission fleets will prevent more lives from being lost or needlessly harmed. Post on Centre for Cities blog. 

Florida can establish a meaningful and unified resilience effort that creates a safer, more prosperous and equitable future for all communities.

Bill Weihl talks with EDF's Degrees podcast about his new initiative designed to empower employees of any company to be agents of change… particularly around influencing public policy.

EDF webinars on how we “decarbonize” the electricity sector as rapidly as possible while maintaining a reliable and affordable electric supply.

This case study from Resources for the Future examines whether, and to what extent, federal economic development assistance has supported the region in and around Athens County, Ohio.

President Biden has a bold plan to combat climate change. EDF is ready to seize this historic moment.