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EDF statement from Dr. Margot Brown

Diesel-powered trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles—also known as medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs)—are some of the biggest emitters of health harming pollution on U.S. roads. That’s why many states are taking action to electrify their heavy-duty fleets over the next decade. A new study published in Environmental Research: Health tallies up the benefits of …

The methane polluter fee aims to cut excessive waste, secure American energy, create jobs and only applies to the biggest polluters.

Study led by EDF scientists finds that of the methane coming from onshore oil and gas activities in the continental US annually, 70% comes from smaller, dispersed sources emitting less than 100 kilograms of methane per hour, and fully 30% of emissions are from sites releasing less than 10 kilograms per hour.

For a dozen years, study after scientific study has documented the vast amount of methane released to the atmosphere by oil and gas operations worldwide. Faced with mounting data, both producers and regulators have slowly but steadily ramped up efforts to cut these emissions, which are both a waste of natural resources and a powerful …

by Ritesh Gautam and James Williams Efforts to locate, measure and reduce the planet-warming methane emissions from global oil and gas operations often focus on large, concentrated sources. But a growing body of research suggests that by not tracking smaller, dispersed sources, regulators, operators and scientists are missing a significant share of the emissions problem.

Flowers, especially roses, are not often environmentally friendly. Here are some eco-friendly tips for your Valentine's. 

Statement of Joanna Slaney, EDF Associate Vice President

These mass firings of engineers, scientists and others will weaken EPA and create a dangerous imbalance skewed in favor of polluters over people’s health

The residents of East Palestine are still dealing with toxic reminders of the train derailment that upended their lives.

India is progressively transitioning from the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme to the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).

Removing climate information from the USDA website will harm farmers suffering from extreme weather and families suffering from high food prices.

The landmark agreement sets a precedent for including grid-enhancing technologies in transmission planning.

Statement from Environmental Defense Fund on Governor Shapiro’s Energy Plan

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Environmental Defense Fund's Keith Gaby explains why RFK Jr. needs to commit to science-based policy.

For Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) organizations of the Americas, 2025 brings fresh expectations. For the first time, the UNFCCC COP30 will take place in the Amazon Basin,  hosted by the city of Belém, in the Brazilian state of Pará. This will present a unique opportunity to cast global attention to the challenges and potential solutions unfolding in the wider Amazon region. The post The Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities’ Road to COP30 at Belém: An Outlook for 2025 appeared first on Climate 411.

The agreement, which follows three previous ones signed by Costa Rica, Ghana, and Para (Brazil), signals a significant step forward in building a functioning financial mechanism to protect the Amazon and other vital forests The post Ecuador Announces Milestone in Halting Tropical Deforestation appeared first on Climate 411.

By: Ben Fasciano The Philippines’ Cabalian Bay is beautiful on a calm evening in October, its still waters fringed with mountains and mangroves. The wealth of natural resources in this region contributes significantly to local livelihoods, food security, and economic development. Yet, these natural resources are under threat. Natural disasters, including mudslides, typhoons, and floods,

A broad group is taking action to defend California’s clean vehicle standards, which provide vital protections for people’s health and the environment.

EDF statement from Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel and Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies

EDF's Chris Kuzdas applauded Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs $60.3 million investment to protect Arizona’s water supply.

EDF statement from Joanna Slaney, AVP, Political Affairs

The FDA is finally banning Red No. 3 in food after decades of urging by experts and health advocates.

America’s food supply depends on increasingly strained aquifers. Here are some essential building blocks for a national effort to secure our groundwater.   In early 2024, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology’s (PCAST) requested input on how to address the country’s groundwater challenges. For EDF’s Climate Resilient Water Systems team, which has …

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