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Policy Advocacy Fights the Risks of Climate Change
January 25, 2024Billion-dollar natural disasters now happen every 3 weeks on average, vs. every 4 months in 1980s. Climate change could cost the global economy $5 trillion over a 5-year period.More on:
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Advancing North Carolina’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint to combat growing storm risks
January 24, 2024 | Michelle Lovejoy, Senior Manager, Climate Resilient Coasts & Watersheds North CarolinaNorth Carolina's Flood Resiliency Blueprint is a big step forward, resulting in a massive statewide effort dedicated to building resilient communities equipped to reduce and manage flood risk and vulnerabilities. The post Advancing North Carolina’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint to combat growing storm risks first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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El Instituto de Liderazgo del Agua busca fortalecer líderes comunitarios del agua en la subcuenca del Delta Mendota
January 24, 2024 | Mariana Rivera-Torres, Manager, Climate Resilient Water Systems(SACRAMENTO, CA – 24 de Enero de 2024) Environmental Environmental Defense Fund y Rural Community Assistance Corporation están aceptando aplicaciones para el Instituto de Liderazgo del Agua para las comunidades de la subcuenca Delta Mendota, incluidos los condados de Sacramento, San Joaquín, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera y Fresno. El Instituto se llevará a cabo del 9 de Marzo al 12 de Junio, con cuatro sesiones presenciales los sábados. Los participantes adquirirán habilidades y conocimientos para tomar decisiones informadas, innovadoras y equitativas sobre el agua en las comunidades que enfrentan crecientes problemas de agua, como la disminución de las aguas subterráneas y el empeoramiento de los riesgos de inundaciones, sequías y calidad del agua. -
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Water Leadership Institute Seeks to Cultivate Community Water Leaders in the Delta Mendota Subbasin
January 24, 2024 | Mariana Rivera-Torres, Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsEnvironmental Defense Fund and Rural Community Assistance Corporation are accepting 2024 Water Leadership Institute applications for communities in the Delta Mendota Subbasin, including Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera and Fresno counties.More on:
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How utilities and regulators can enable proactive, affordable grid expansion in the era of truck electrification
January 24, 2024A new report from Environmental Defense Fund shows that proactive infrastructure investments will be key to accelerating the long-term transition to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles.More on:
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New assessment of OpenET accuracy points to expanding, vital role of satellite-based water management tools
January 24, 2024 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsThe satellite-based water data platform OpenET, co-developed by EDF, demonstrates considerable accuracy in measuring evapotranspiration in agricultural settings according to a new study in Nature Water. Evapotranspiration—the amount of water lost to the atmosphere through soil evaporation and plant transpiration—is a key measure of water consumption in agriculture and has previously been difficult and expensive to monitor accurately at scale.More on:
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Report identifies new tools, strategies for utilities and state regulators to expedite truck electrification
January 24, 2024 | Cole Jermyn, Attorney, Energy TransitionA new report from Environmental Defense Fund shows that proactive infrastructure investments will be key to accelerating the long-term transition to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles.More on:
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Fishing for a new frontier: A data-driven future
January 23, 2024By Allison Shields (EDF), Catherine Bruger (Ocean Conservancy), and Chris McGuire (The Nature Conservancy) From smartwatches tracking our steps to news alerts on our phones to live traffic updates while driving, data has become central to our daily lives and how we interact with the world. For fishermen traveling miles offshore in search of fish,More on:
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Illinois Renters & Condo Owners Have a Right to Charge
January 23, 2024EDF fact sheet on EV charging for Illinois home renters and condo owners.More on:
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New tax guidance on alternative fuel infrastructure is big news for fleets
January 22, 2024 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeThe U.S. Department of the Treasury recently issued new guidance on eligibility for the 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, which provides a tax subsidy of up to $100,000 per charging port installed at private fleet depots and other logistics facilities. The credit – which is available now for companies to take advantage of …More on:
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Article
Everyone's excited about this new climate solution, but it could create a new climate problem
January 22, 2024Hydrogen, the “fuel of the future,” is coming. It already powers buses in California and cars in Europe. Small, hydrogen-fueled passenger aircraft will soon begin test flights.More on:
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Fact sheet
EDF Groundwater Management Framework
January 22, 2024Groundwater is facing unprecedented pressure from over-extraction, pollution, and climate change. EDF has developed a flexible management framework for communities to adapt in their effort to achieve sustainable groundwater use.More on:
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Climate Corps Alumni Advisory Board
January 21, 2024The Climate Corps Alumni Advisory Board works to enhance Climate Corps’ impact and programming through deeper alumni engagement. -
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Why melting polar ice is a debt we can’t afford to carry
January 19, 2024 | Alice Alpert, Senior ScientistWe now know it’s official – 2023 was the warmest year ever recorded. Citizens across the globe felt the impacts long before it was confirmed. There were unprecedented wildfires in Canada that turned the New York sky orange. Phoenix saw a record-breaking 31 consecutive days with temperatures topping 110 degrees. Along with these very immediate …More on:
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Climate crisis and housing crisis converge to hurt most vulnerable
January 18, 2024The most marginalized are bearing the brunt of climate change-fueled extreme weather. A new index shows where help is needed most.More on:
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Article
8 things to consider when you’re thinking about buying an EV
January 18, 2024The ultimate electric car buyer’s guide: Eight essential questions (and answers) to consider when you’re thinking about a new car.More on:
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EDF explains: Surprising facts about electric vehicles!
January 18, 2024Electric vehicles are a practical and affordable car option for everyone! This is where the future of driving is headed, so let’s dive into the facts so we can all be better informed with our car options.More on:
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Press release
West Texas Gathering Focuses on Water Issues Confronting Region’s Communities and Ecosystems
January 18, 2024 | Vanessa Puig-Williams, Senior Director, Climate Resilient Water SystemsThe Water in the Desert conference, hosted by Sul Ross State University, featured discussion of regional water data gaps, relevant water policy developments at the Texas Legislature, Chihuahuan Desert hydrology, groundwater management needs, stewardship practices, and promising water-enhancing projects in the region.More on:
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Fact sheet
Building an electric grid to meet the energy demands of electric trucks and buses
January 18, 202410 recommendations from Environmental Defense Fund.More on:
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Supporting a thriving Bahamas
January 18, 2024Environmental Defense Fund works alongside communities in The Bahamas to co-develop and advance solutions that work for people and nature.More on:
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Extreme heat’s impacts on farm financial outcomes in Kansas
January 17, 2024Understanding the impacts of extreme weather on Kansas farms can inform solutions that support farmers in adapting to climate change.More on:
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Increasing extreme heat is hurting Kansas farmers’ bottom line
January 17, 2024 | Mai Lan Hoang, Climate-Smart Agriculture Research AnalystDuring the summer of 2023, Kansas endured a historic heat wave with temperatures soaring above 110°F in some areas. As climate change continues to intensify, the frequency and severity of extreme heat are projected to increase. Are Kansas farmers at risk of losing money in the face of these extreme growing conditions? A new study …More on:
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Chevron Doctrine Opponents Ask Justices to Usurp Agencies' Delegated Role
January 17, 2024Statement from Vickie Patton, General Counsel for Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Increasing extreme heat is hurting Kansas farmers’ bottom line
January 17, 2024During the summer of 2023, Kansas endured a historic heat wave with temperatures soaring above 110°F in some areas. As climate change continues to intensify, the frequency and severity of extreme heat are projected to increase. Are Kansas farmers at risk of losing money in the face of these extreme growing conditions? A new study … -
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Farmers face 66% income loss from rising temperatures in Kansas
January 17, 2024Climate change is expected to bring more severe weather, like droughts and extreme heat, to Kansas in the coming decades, with significant negative impacts on farm productivity and profitability. EDF's new research shows the financial risk to Kansas farms posed by extreme heat, and how management decisions and government programs partially mitigate the negative impacts.More on: