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The 2024 elections are rapidly approaching. Here are four reasons you should vote in November. 

Results were released today for Washington’s third quarterly auction of 2024, administered last Wednesday by the Department of Ecology (Ecology). During the auction, participating entities submitted their bids for allowances. Under the Climate Commitment Act — Washington’s landmark climate law which sets a binding, declining limit on pollution — Washington’s major emitters are required to …

From G20 to the Global South: The Road to Carbon Markets

Improving Fertilizer Use Efficiency for Farmers, Communities, and the Climate in Rural India

This blog was authored by Talley Burley, Manager, Climate Risk & Insurance; Carolyn Kousky, Associate Vice President for Economics and Policy; and Leslie Labruto, Managing Director, Sustainable Finance.  This is the first in a multi-part series on how insurers can support the energy transition. The series will explore opportunities and challenges and highlight emerging insurance …

EDF’s filing recommends that the Commission reject Duke Energy’s proposed CPIRP because it does not meet interim carbon reduction requirements designated in state law and does not provide the least cost pathway to decarbonization.

A new, free leadership program in South Tucson and Ambos Nogales will offer a unique opportunity for the next generation of water leaders to explore water challenges in their communities and beyond.

In-depth cover crop financial data from 141 Minnesota and Wisconsin farms informs farmers’ cover crop decisions.

As farmers grapple with severe weather conditions, it's crucial to support them in implementing climate-smart agriculture practices that can bolster the resilience of their operations.

As part of Project 11, muck dredged out of the heavily industrialized Houston Ship Channel will be dumped in residential communities. Residents want to know what's in it.

Three nominees by President Joe Biden to serve on the nation’s top energy regulatory panel, which had risked losing a quorum, were approved last week by the U.S. Senate.

EDF has created a central directory of air pollutant emissions databases and relevant tools for advocacy.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today finalized a rule that will provide much-needed health protections from toxic air pollution emitted by industrial facilities, including petrochemical plants.

As California’s 2024 Legislative session comes to a close, Environmental Defense Fund applauds state lawmakers for sending four key bills to Governor Gavin Newsom.

As we race to decarbonize the economy this decade, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has provided an enormous economic opportunity for the clean energy industry. With costs of deploying clean energy solutions becoming so low, we are in a critical window of time to adopt new carbon policies and lock in “cost-optimal” model projections and …

The Water Leadership Institute demonstrates that local leaders want — and should have — a voice in water governance. As water crises deepen across the American West, we need more pathways for their participation. Rosanai Paniagua admits that she felt a sense of hopelessness after joining the Richgrove Community Services District board, eager to help …

This EDF research identifies challenges and opportunities for achieving an inclusive just transition to a low-carbon economy in the labor market, a just labor transition (JLT). Authors conduct a comparative analysis of JLT policies between developed and developing countries.

  Extreme weather caused by climate change is a threat to human health and safety, but it is also increasingly the cause of serious economic disruptions. And in the transition to a lower carbon economy, companies are navigating both opportunities and challenges. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted a rule to better equip …

Results of the latest Western Climate Initiative (WCI) auction were released today. While the auction sold out for the 16th consecutive time, a decline in the settlement price indicates potential market uncertainty about the cap-and-trade program’s design in the future. This auction is expected to generate roughly $950 million for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund …

This blog was authored by Brigitte Castañeda and Minwoo Hyun, former EDF Doctoral Interns, Raphael Heffron, Professor at the Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, and by Environmental Defense Fund economist, Luis Fernández Intriago. As temperatures rise globally, the energy sector stands clearly accountable, putting a critical spotlight on the need for a …

By Natacha Stamatiou The Posidonia shipping exhibition in Greece put innovation on display, yet what stood out was the industry’s cautious approach to decarbonization, particularly the absence of discussions on lifecycle analysis of marine fuels. This is crucial as we approach the 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting at the International Maritime Organization in September,

We're launching a new webinar series, “The Scope 3 Playbook: Mitigation Strategies for Companies” for a deep dive on the best Scope 3 strategies.

By Anna Lóránt and Léa Pilsner The EU is finalising its Delegated Act on Low Carbon Fuels, a critical piece of its hydrogen policy. This is more than just a low-stakes technical step. If done right, it could significantly advance the EU’s decarbonisation agenda, showing the ‘Green Deal in action’. The details matter because this …

As Inflation Reduction Act Turns Two, Investments Reach $199 Billion, U.S. Jobs Top 200,000

By integrating nature-positive goals into net zero plans, companies can advance climate objectives and their competitive advantage.