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The devastation of Hurricane Sandy launched scores of efforts across New York and New Jersey to prepare for the next storm. But some residents are no more protected today than they were a decade ago. EDF and partners are working to build resilience in this critical region. 

  In the fall of 2021, after much effort by EDF and other stakeholders, Congress included $4.7 billion in funding as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to close as many “orphan” wells as possible, with a focus on leaky wells near communities. Last week, the first of these wells was plugged …

Three startups that are making waves in fleet electrification, battery technology, and mobility infrastructure.

Rolling Clean: Trucks and buses are nearing the tipping point in the zero-emission transition.

In the United States, road transportation is now the largest source of carbon emissions.

The devastation of Hurricane Sandy launched scores of efforts across New York and New Jersey to prepare for the next storm. But some residents are no more protected today than they were a decade ago. EDF and partners are working to build resilience in this critical region.

New Mexico is home to one of the most ecologically diverse landscapes in the United States and a rich tapestry of cultures. New Mexicans love their state and take pride in keeping their land, air and water pristine for future generations. However, climate change poses a serious threat to the Land of Enchantment. Every year,

California’s electric grid is amongst the cleanest in the country, and it’s getting even cleaner. A new report launched by EDF and Clean Air Task Force contains a set of recommendations on how we can grow the electric grid.

In the intense August heat of Sacramento, the California Legislature wrapped another year of policymaking. The second year of the 2021-2022 legislative session included some significant wins on long-term climate ambition, environmental justice, and clean transportation investments, even as the state fell short in drought response and near-term climate goals. These achievements, coupled with the …

Statement from Texas House Transportation Chair and EDF Texas

Amid music, laughter and a few tears, the latest cohort in EDF and Rural Community Assistance Corporation’s Water Leadership Institute graduated Saturday, enthusiastically committing to put their learnings into practice and tackle significant water challenges in their communities.

Arianna Mackey, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Summer 2022 Intern, shares her perspectives on how NGOs can inspire the next generation of Black climate leaders. The post My perspectives on how we can inspire the next generation of Black climate leaders. first appeared on Growing Returns.

By Lauren Ellis, MPH, Research Analyst, Safer Chemicals What’s New: A peer-reviewed study by Danish researchers found that a male fetus who is exposed to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—also known as “forever chemicals”) during early pregnancy is more likely to have lower sperm quality in early adulthood. It’s the first study to explore the …

Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals This is the sixth in our Unleaded Juice blog series exploring how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets limits for toxic elements like lead, arsenic, and cadmium in food and the implications for the agency’s Closer To Zero program.  A core tenet of FDA’s Closer to Zero program …

Statement from the Environmental Defense Fund

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives were targets of a sham ad campaign designed to kill the Inflation Reduction Act. 

My name is Morgan Ross and I’m with the Environmental Defense Fund, one of five members of the Water for Arizona Coalition. Our coalition is a community of Arizonans who support innovative practices and policies to ensure a reliable water supply to meet the state’s needs. We have 60,000 Arizona resident members, and we are a public interest entity that supports water security for all people in Arizona, with a primary focus on state water policy.

Though trucks and buses only comprise about 6% of vehicles on North Carolina roads, they’re responsible for more than 60% of the sector’s air pollution.

Social media makes it easier than ever for scammers to trick people. United for Clean Power is just one example. EDF is part of a new group fighting climate disinformation.

The tools to innovate The willingness of the private sector to act on climate has never been stronger – and yet, current rates of progress remain insufficient to realize the commitments made under the Paris Agreement. For companies deploying existing abatement solutions and still coming up short on reaching net zero, innovation and technological advancements …

As we gear up for COP27, we need to realize how far we have to go when it comes to global food security. The post World Food Day has come and gone, with food security still out of reach for people and planet first appeared on Growing Returns.

Marine mammals like whales, dolphins and seals are some of the most charismatic and beloved creatures living in the sea. The Marine Mammal Protection Act, which turns 50 this month, is the reason many of them are still around.

Appeals Court Upholds Use of Best Available Science to Quantify Costs of Climate Pollution Damage

Lower corn, soybean and wheat yields are in the cards unless we act quickly. Explore EDF's interactive site to learn how climate change will affect county-level yields of staple crops grown on some of the most productive farmland in the world — corn in Iowa, soybeans in Minnesota and winter wheat in Kansas.

Farmers have turned to new technologies and other farming improvements to boost crop harvests and stay ahead of growing global food, fuel and fiber demand.