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This report is based on a literature search of available information on the costs of climate change-fueled extreme weather events.

By Michael Zimmerman  A new study by Black & Veatch, commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund, provides further evidence that proactive grid investments don’t just help electric vehicles get on the road — they can save utility ratepayers money.  As EDF and many others have pointed out, traditional grid planning and investment processes were not designed …

Statement from EDF President Fred Krupp

The study finds proactively upgrading the grid to accommodate electric trucks can yield millions in savings for customers of two major U.S utilities

With the presidential election of Donald Trump, Environmental Defense Fund's Fred Krupp and Amanda Leland lay out what comes next.

New EDF analysis shows possibility of hitting the 70% emissions reduction target by 2032 if NCUC orders Duke to accelerate solar and offshore wind schedule

As we approach the United Nations climate talks, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN agencies have published several reports highlighting both our progress to-date and the gaps in global climate action. The findings are concerning, but unsurprising: countries’ current climate plans, called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), have a long way to go.   To keep global …

This report, based on a mapping assessment, a first-ever survey of co-ops and a policy review, looks at climate impacts on permanently affordable co-ops in New York City and encourages more responsive and equitable policies.

On November 1, the North Carolina Utilities Commission issued an order in the Carbon Plan docket, almost two months ahead of schedule. It largely ratifies an agreement reached by Duke Energy and the state’s Public Staff, who are charged with protecting the state’s ratepayers. While the Commission drops the requirement for Duke Energy to model …

By incorporating more sustainable practices, fleets are discovering how electric vehicles are bringing new business opportunities with corporate customers who have sustainability goals of their own.

The U.N. climate coreference, COP29, kicks off in Baku, Azerbajan next week. Environmental Defense Fund's Angela Churie Kallhauge lays out four key focus areas for the conference.

To avert the worst effects of the climate crisis and recapture global leadership, the United States must aim to achieve net-zero emissions by no later than 2050.

A changing climate requires more adaptive fisheries management and better tools for collecting data and making decisions.

Managers must establish controls that maintain sustainability as stocks experience climate-driven shifts in their productivity and distribution.

The strong record of sustainable fisheries management in the US is being challenged by the rapid, widespread and unpredictable impacts of climate change.

Nearly 50 years ago, United States lawmakers took action to protect fishery resources by establishing a comprehensive federal fishery management system.

Underserved fishing communities experience and are the least able to withstand severe impacts on their livelihoods, infrastructure and well-being.

  Fear, uncertainty and doubt are frequently-used tools to undermine environmental policy. For decades, polluters and their sympathizers rejected the existence of climate change. Now, they say climate action costs too much. This recurring argument ignores the costs working Californians are already facing from a changing climate and the clear benefits of California’s climate policy …

Solar and wind power are expanding across the globe, but who is producing the most clean energy? 

Insurance rates are on the rise while extreme weather driven by climate change is making insurance even more vital. Here's why that's happening and what it means for you.

The UN’s latest report confirms what we’ve known: current policy is not where it needs to be to keep us below 1.5 degrees warming.

Whitepaper commissioned by EDF evaluates Duke Energy’s 2023-2024 Carbon Plan with a focus on identifying opportunities to augment clean and cost-effective resources.

The EU Emissions Trading System was established by the Directive of the European Parliament and the European Council in October 2003.

EDF underscores the urgency of addressing structural challenges and creating strong enabling environments to maximize the impact of climate finance in developing countries.

Report includes recommendations for negotiators to enhance concessionality, accessibility, and impact in the NCQG