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Among the announcements expected at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai is a new industry standard for assessing the climate impacts of hydrogen, to be unveiled by the International Standards Organization. These standards could very quickly become the starting point for a cascade of other rules and regulations at national and state levels which set …

New EDF analysis finds that leading governors have a pivotal role to play in getting the U.S. closer to its 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), with the ability to cut the remaining distance to the Paris commitment in half — if they achieve their own targets. 

With historic federal climate investments in law, states are now in the driver’s seat to leverage this funding to drive U.S. climate progress forward — adopting bold policies of their own that limit pollution, boost jobs and bring down energy costs.

How does hydrogen warm the climate? What is hydrogen’s warming potency? Learn more about these and other questions through this EDF fact sheet detailing the latest science on hydrogen’s warming effects.

Water has finally reached the highest levels of global climate negotiations. The path to a sustainable freshwater future, however, lies with ground-level users. At COP 28, EDF is elevating their voices, their needs and the approaches they find most useful. _______ While greenhouse gases drive climate change, many of its impacts are inherently liquid. Whether …

Last week, the third Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels, also known as CAAF/3, hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization — the United Nations agency charged with international aviation cooperation — committed to a more sustainable future for global aviation by adopting the new ICAO Global Framework for Cleaner Fuels. This development builds on ICAO 2022 …

What’s new: The ministers of environment representing 33 countries in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region recently issued a joint declaration calling out the yawning gap between the funds needed to address the global air pollution crisis and the funds currently committed. The declaration is noteworthy because it has set a tone for influential …

Statement of Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities

Central Business District Tolling Program will now be voted on by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board

This blog was co-authored by Britta Johnston, Senior Policy Analyst for Natural Climate Solutions at EDF. Heading into COP28, nature as a climate solution has been making headlines, and rightfully so. Sustainably conserving, restoring, and managing the world’s ecosystems is one of the most powerful tools we have to meet global climate goals. A recent …

As COP28 gets underway in Dubai, amid some controversy, we take a step back and find that even an imperfect global climate conference is better than no international climate cooperation at all. Here are three momentous pieces of climate progress that wouldn't have happened without COP.

Emissions analysis, which includes impacts of transformative federal investments, finds that leadership states are projected to fall short of their goals and must adopt strong policy to drive U.S. progress.

With COP28 looming, companies must proactively address emissions and report real progress on corporate climate goals.

Extreme weather, driven by climate change, was already hitting these farmers and fishers hard. Then El Niño happened. For the world's food producers, the need for resilience suddenly got 

By Dana G. Rodriguez and Dr. Charlie McKinlay As global policies to advance the decarbonisation of shipping are to be implemented in the coming years, ports will play an important role in the transition, serving as key hubs for transport and energy systems. But ports are also home to large and diverse communities with their …

The U.S. government recently released the Fifth National Climate Assessment, a comprehensive report that shows the harmful impacts of extreme weather and other climate hazards are increasing for people across the United States. The Fifth National Climate Assessment confirms messages in previous reports but brings the details into sharper focus for U.S. regions. Climate change is increasingly …

Preliminary findings report for the Sustainable First Movers Initiative Identification Tool, a system created by Environmental EDF and Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, in collaboration with Arup, to help shipping stakeholders align investment decisions that support the maritime energy transition away from fossil fuels.

To meet sustainability goals, municipalities and regional governments must develop partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the field of freight. This new analysis by EDF Europe aims to support this type of collaboration.

Version incorporates critical context for procurement professionals seeking more sustainable food packaging.

Among all energy companies, NOCs have some of the lowest development and production costs, and will likely be the ones lifting the last barrel from the ground.

EDF, Lloyd's Register and Arup tool identifies port locations that maximize the environmental and community benefits of first mover initiatives in support of shipping’s energy transition.

In order to meet sustainability goals, municipalities and regional governments must develop partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the field of freight.

Amid growing concerns about the environmental impact of single-use plastics, consumers have increasingly sought out alternatives made with renewable materials—as demonstrated by the rise in popularity of the paper straw. Unfortunately, this summer many eco-conscious consumers were devastated to learn of a recent analysis of drinking straws that detected PFAS in paper straws.1    These …

Freight transport in Europe accounts for only 2% of vehicles on the road but is responsible for 22% of all road transport climate pollution in the EU. With e-commerce on the rise, construction booming, waste generation increasing and grocery delivery expanding, the need for urban freight plans and policies is growing. However, a 2021 survey …

Energy Officials Talk Tools and Funding for a Resilient Energy Grid