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Op-ed
How the Biden administration should frame its priorities
December 6, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentOp-ed from EDF President Fred Krupp in the Washington Post argues that a window is opening for Biden to make good on such campaign promises as creating jobs, making the economy cleaner and more equitable, and confronting the threat of climate change.More on:
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Press release
Scientists Discover 50 Methane Leaks in City of Hamburg's Gas Utility Network
December 4, 2020 | Stefan Schwietzke, International Senior ScientistEDF study shows urban gas leaks are a climate problem in Europe with a clear technology solution.More on:
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Press release
Japan takes next steps to manage 100% of national waters sustainably
December 4, 2020Sstatement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans, on the progress Japan is making to sustainably manage 100% of its national waters.More on:
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Press release
UK’s Ambitious Climate Target Puts it Firmly on Path to Net Zero Emissions by 2050
December 3, 2020EDF Europe welcomes the UK's announcement of its climate commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce its emissions by at least 68% by 2030.More on:
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Blog post
Why Electric Utilities Must Engage in Climate Resilience Planning
December 3, 2020In a new EDF report we show that planning for climate risk is not only good practice, but is also legally required under state public utility law and tort law.More on:
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Report
Climate risk in the electricity sector
December 3, 2020This report finds that proactive climate resilience planning by electric utilities is required under public utility law and tort law. An updated version was published as a journal article in the Environmental Law Review in October 2021. -
Press release
New Report Finds Climate Resilience Planning by Electric Utilities is Critically Important, Legally Required
December 3, 2020A report by EDF and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School finds that utilities have a legal obligation to plan for climate change.More on:
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Press release
Nevada’s State Climate Strategy Signals Need for More Ambitious Policies to Curb Pollution
December 2, 2020 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorThe Nevada Climate Initiative released its inaugural State Climate Strategy, detailing the threats from climate change in the state of Nevada.More on:
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Press release
Four Leading Environmental and Science Groups Call on Automakers to Support Clean Car Standards
December 2, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentAmerica’s most influential environmental and science organizations, including EDF, are calling on automakers to withdraw from a Trump administration lawsuit challenging state clean car authority.More on:
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Annual Report
2020: Resilience in a difficult year
December 1, 2020In a year of extraordinary challenges we have helped spur remarkable progress to fix environmental issues around the world. Here's our 2020 impact report. -
Newsletter
Getting ready for the next storm
December 1, 2020EDF Special Report Fall 2020. A conversation with Agustín Carbó, Puerto Rico’s first energy commissioner, who lived through the tragedy of Hurricane Maria and is now leading EDF’s work on energy policy reform in his native island.More on:
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Press release
Economic Team Is Further Evidence Biden Wants Bold Climate Action, Strong Economy
December 1, 2020Statement of EDF Senior Vice President Elizabeth GoreMore on:
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Podcast
How one startup CEO enlisted millions of people around world to clean up trash
November 30, 2020Jeff Kirschner is the founder and CEO of Litterati, the crowdsourcing app that has helped people all over the world clean up more than 6 million pieces of litter to date. Listen to our conversation with him about tackling trash with data on EDF's Degrees podcast.More on:
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Press release
EDF Launches "Power Up, America" Campaign
November 30, 2020EDF launched a major effort to promote clean transportation and clean energy to boost the economy, cut harmful pollution and create healthier communities.More on:
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Press release
EDF lanza la campaña "Energizamos a América"
November 29, 2020 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF campaña para promover el transporte y las energías limpias para impulsar la economía, reducir la contaminación y crear comunidades más saludablesMore on:
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Press release
Governor Wolf Vetoes Bill That Favored Oil Interests Over Public Health and Safety
November 25, 2020 | Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionAdam Peltz, EDF Senior Attorney, Energy on legislation that reduces health and protections for oil and gas industry and shifts costs to taxpayers.More on:
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Press release
EV MAP Act would Help Build Out Needed Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
November 24, 2020EDF statement from Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning on the bipartisan EV MAP, a big step to a clean and reliable transportation.More on:
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Press release
General Motors Withdraws Support for Trump Administration Legal Attack on State Clean Car Protections
November 23, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred KruppMore on:
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Podcast
This climate champion will upend the way you think about city government jobs
November 23, 2020Chris Castro joined the City of Orlando as the Director of Sustainability and Resilience in 2016, but his title doesn’t even begin to capture Chris’s drive to fight climate change and environmental injustice. In our conversation on EDF's Degrees podcast, Chris will upend your ideas about city government.More on:
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Press release
John Kerry Is One of the World's Most Effective Climate Champions
November 23, 2020Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on the appointment of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change with a position on the National Security Council.More on:
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Press release
Oil and gas industry commits to new framework to monitor, report and reduce methane emissions
November 23, 2020Joint press release from EDF and other leading organizations on the launch of OGMP 2.0 — a robust new tracking and disclosure system for methane emissions.More on:
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Forest Credits Approved for Airlines’ Compliance with ICAO Carbon Market
November 20, 2020The Council of the ICAO took a step forward on climate progress and approved select tropical forest protection programs for airlines’ use.More on:
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Press release
New Data: New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Methane Problem Persists, Proposed Rules Need Improvement to Protect State’s Health and Climate
November 20, 2020Proposed pollution rules in New Mexico must be strengthened to protect the state's public health and climate.More on:
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Press release
Alaska Snow Sport Athletes Launch Message Urging Leaders to Take a Strong Stand on Climate
November 19, 2020A broad coalition of Alaska snow sports athletes in partnership with EDF Alaska, released statewide messaging urging Alaska’s leaders to take a strong stanMore on:
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Trump EPA Rushes Assessment of Toxic Chemical 1,4-Dioxane, Putting Public Health at Risk
November 19, 2020Trump EPA shows disdain for public input and scientific experts, and willingness to do industry bidding with draft of risk evaluation for 1,4-dioxane.More on: