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A framework for more agile and sustainable crustacean fisheries in Asia
February 28, 2023By Ming Sun, Stony Brook University, and Adityo Setiawan, Environmental Defense Fund From warming ocean waters to increased acidification and rising sea levels, it’s no wonder that fish are on the move to find suitable habitat! Climate change is creating dramatic shifts in species’ distributions and affecting their productivity. Fisheries managers who try to ensure …More on:
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An urgent need for strong EPA methane protections
February 27, 2023 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionEarlier this month, the EPA closed its comment period on proposed oil and gas methane regulations. Here are some of the highlights from EDF’s public comments.More on:
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Western Climate Initiative auction underlines upcoming opportunities to strengthen the program
February 23, 2023 | Caroline Jones, Senior Analyst, U.S. ClimateThis blog was co-authored by Delia Novak, Western States Climate Policy Intern, U.S. Region Results of the latest Western Climate Initiative auction were released today, and while the solid demand for allowances indicates a stable market, there are hints of uncertainty about next steps for the cap-and-trade program. Now that the California Air Resources Board …More on:
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Trust, but verify: How Colorado must lead as latest methane rulemaking advances
February 22, 2023 | Nini Gu, Regulatory & Legislative Manager, West RegionBy Nini Gu Colorado’s oil and gas regulators face an important decision that will determine whether the state can continue to successfully cut methane emissions and reach its statutory climate targets. In 2021, Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission adopted a rule that limits how much greenhouse gas can be emitted per barrel of oil and …More on:
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The farm bill is a powerful opportunity for agricultural climate solutions
February 22, 2023 | Ben Thomas, Senior Policy Director, AgricultureU.S. farmers, ranchers and foresters will need additional tools and resources to protect their land, keep growing food on a changing planet and contribute to national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. That’s where the farm bill comes in. The farm bill is a critical piece of legislation that comes up every five years. It …More on:
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FACA Releases Farm Bill Policy Recommendations to Support Economic Opportunities and Address Climate Change
February 22, 2023 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsThe Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance released policy recommendations for the 2023 farm bill and urges both chambers of Congress and the President to act this year to pass a farm bill that advances voluntary bipartisan climate solutions.More on:
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Washington state is holding its first cap-and-invest auction. Here’s what to expect.
February 22, 2023 | Caroline Jones, Senior Analyst, U.S. ClimateBlog co-authored by Kjellen Belcher, Manager, U.S. Climate Washington state is getting ready for an exciting development in its new nation-leading climate program, the Climate Commitment Act, which is slated to deliver healthier air, more clean energy jobs and a safer climate future for communities. After experiencing costly and historic wildfires, heat waves and flooding …More on:
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After a worrisome delay, New Jersey regulators are making real progress on electric truck charging infrastructure
February 21, 2023 | Cole Jermyn, Attorney, Energy TransitionBy Elizabeth B. Stein and Cole Jermyn Back in December, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities released a revised straw proposal for the development of charging infrastructure for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles throughout the state. This proposal comes over a year after the preliminary proposal was released in June 2021. When it comes …More on:
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New study underscores need for better methane measurement and strong regulations
February 21, 2023 | Ari Pottens, Senior Campaign Manager, CanadaNew research reveals methane emissions from Saskatchewan’s oil and gas industry are much higher than previously thought. Fortunately, the Trudeau government has a tremendous opportunity to address this problem as it crafts next year’s federal budget and demonstrates its commitment to ratchet down climate pollution. Methane is the primary ingredient of natural gas and a major …More on:
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EPA Finds Mercury and Air Toxics Standards “Appropriate and Necessary”
February 17, 2023 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerAction Will Protect People from Dangerous Pollution from Coal and Oil-Fired Power PlantsMore on:
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Make no mistake: Current “regulatory reform” efforts in Pennsylvania could threaten vital environmental protections
February 16, 2023 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyHealthy air, clean drinking water and pollution-free lakes and rivers are, unsurprisingly, broadly supported priorities across Pennsylvania. Environmental regulations are put in place to protect these very priorities – to safeguard the health of Pennsylvania communities and their environment from toxic pollutants and other damages. While much more progress is needed, new regulations can help …More on:
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EPA’s New Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Will Help All of Us Move Toward a Clean Energy Future
February 14, 2023 | Heather McTeer Toney, Vice President, Community EngagementStatement of Heather McTeer Toney, EDF Vice President of Community EngagementMore on:
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4 reasons why Colorado legislators should strengthen the state’s climate targets
February 13, 2023This blog was co-authored by Alex DeGolia, Director, U.S. Climate. Last month, Colorado’s Senate Transportation and Energy Committee approved SB 23-16 — a wide-ranging bill that strengthens Colorado’s commitment to cut statewide climate pollution beyond 2030. It would put new targets in law requiring cuts of at least 65% by 2035, 80% by 2040, 90%More on:
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State of the Union: President Biden moving us toward clean energy future
February 7, 2023 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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Takeaways from the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture
February 3, 2023 | Karly Kelso, Director, Climate Resilient Food SystemsFood systems transformation is increasingly getting traction globally, making the case that we can’t meet our Paris climate agreements without food at and on the table. That was certainly true at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin.More on:
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Top White House Aide Brian Deese “Indispensable” in Historic Climate Action
February 2, 2023 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTop White House Aide Brian Deese “Indispensable” in Historic Climate ActionMore on:
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Nearly $40 million available to help California water managers, growers, and communities achieve groundwater sustainability through the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program
February 2, 2023 | Anna Schiller, Program Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsYesterday, California’s Department of Conservation opened a second application round for the state’s timely and in-demand Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP). Now through March 29th, Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and their local non-profit and public agency partners can apply for nearly $9 million block grants to plan for and implement projects that reduce regional groundwater demand …More on:
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Visits Community-based Solar Energy Project in Culebra, Puerto Rico
February 1, 2023 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanStatement from Daniel Whittle, Senior Director, Caribbean at Environmental Defense Fund -
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Why 2023 is the year for companies to join the electric truck transition
January 26, 2023In 2023, zero-emission truck adoption will receive a boost from policy wins, transformations in technology, and an emergence of new business models.More on:
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Minnesota’s 100% clean electricity bill could start a new era for climate action in the state
January 24, 2023 | Alex DeGolia, Director, State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. RegionThis legislative session, Minnesota state leaders wasted no time getting to work on a strong clean electricity bill that achieves 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040, reduces health-harming air pollution, builds more good-paying jobs and sets the stage for economy-wide, climate action. Pro-climate leaders have pushed for years to reclaim Minnesota’s early lead on climate action,More on:
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Don’t miss the forest for the trees
January 24, 2023 | Breanna Lujan, Senior Manager, Natural Climate SolutionsHigh-quality tropical forest carbon credits are essential to combatting climate change, advancing community-led development and safeguarding biodiversity. This post was written by Mark Moroge, Vice President, Natural Climate Solutions and Breanna Lujan, Senior Manager, Natural Climate Solutions. This is an exerpt of a post published in EDF+Business. Read the full post here. If you’re a …More on:
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A new way of partnering with the Corps leads to innovative wetland mitigation solutions and increased flood resilience.
January 23, 2023 | Natalie Snider, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has released its Record of Decision on a restoration project known as the Maurepas Diversion that will serve as mitigation for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain hurricane risk reduction levee project (WSLP). The post A new way of partnering with the Corps leads to innovative wetland mitigation solutions and increased flood resilience. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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What DOE should consider as it makes decisions on Carbon Capture and Storage Demonstration Projects
January 20, 2023By Jona Koka Nearly $5 billion from the Department of Energy combined with the economic incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act represent the United States’ first major steps to building a domestic carbon management industry that supports our Paris commitments. But funding is only one piece of the puzzle. For the government’s investment in carbon …More on:
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Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, 2023 is a great year to green your home
January 19, 2023U.S. tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act make 2023 is a great time to green your home.More on:
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Drops of wisdom for Colorado legislators
January 18, 2023 | Brian Jackson, Director, Western WaterThe Colorado legislative session has begun at a key time for water in Colorado and the west. Though we’re off to a solid snow year, the Colorado River is crashing and the prolonged drought we’re in requires improvements to how we manage water. Fortunately, both Speaker McCluskie and Senate President Fenberg have prioritized water for their chambers. And …More on: