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This week EDF experts testified as EPA holds public hearings on its historic proposed rules to reduce methane emissions from both new and existing oil and gas sources across the country.

If you follow the goings-on of the U.S. Congress, you know that the final months of the year have become a sprint to the finish line marked by bursts of legislative energy and must-pass bills. This year is even more energetic than most. Earlier this month, we saw an “Infrastructure Week” finally end in passage …

Here are some highlights from the United Nations climate summit (COP26) and why it was actually more productive than news accounts made it seem.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission affirmed support to allow the Spire STL pipeline to continue operating during the winter months.

We asked our experts on the ground at COP26 for their first impressions, and they didn't hold back. Here are our top takeaways.

EDF demands the utility Spire Missouri and its affiliate, Spire STL Pipeline, immediately halt a misleading public relations campaign.

The UN climate talks at COP26 in Glasgow finally gave us a strong Paris Agreement rulebook for international cooperation through carbon markets.

Learn how to talk to your family and friends about misinformation.

For the first time, a UN body has defined a clear and robust standard for what constitutes sustainability for a mitigation action

Methane had a major moment on the world’s stage last week at the annual United Nations climate conference when more than 100 countries pledged to reduce global methane emissions by 30% this decade. Not only that, we also saw the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency propose enhanced protections to reduce methane pollution from oil and gas …

This declaration is a hopeful sign that the two countries emitting the most greenhouse gases will continue to work together to tackle climate change

Highlight: EDF’s Maggie Monast testified at a hearing of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, “Creating a Climate Resilient America: Strengthening the U.S. Financial System and Expanding Economic Opportunity.” Watch here. It’s becoming impossible to ignore the risks that climate change poses to financial markets, including those that support U.S. agriculture. Increased temperatures and more …

EDF filed a request with the FERC today urging the agency to issue an order on Spire STL Pipeline’s pending request for a temporary emergency certificate.

Today at COP26, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development announced the Banking for Impact on Climate in Agriculture (B4ICA) initiative in partnership with EDF, the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative and the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials. Banks representing over 40% of global banking assets have already committed to aligning their portfolios with net zero …

Timeline of EDF involvement in transforming the transportation sector.

With the Grand Canyon Protection Act, Congress has an opportunity to help safeguard a global treasure and its waters while advancing environmental justice. The post The Grand Canyon Protection Act would advance water security and environmental justice at critical time first appeared on Growing Returns.

How a farmworker’s son-turned politician is fighting “the serious crisis with Mother Earth” Working with his parents harvesting produce in the 100-degree agricultural fields of southern California, Eduardo Garcia never imagined growing up and becoming a state assemblyman. But unlikely events led to a spark to make decisions for his community—and today, Garcia is the …

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs

Many have established Chief Resilience Officers to provide coordinated statewide leadership to reduce risks, protect communities, and the environment.

The LEAF Coalition announced it has mobilized $1 billion in financing to stop tropical deforestation, and added six other companies to its global effort.

Global Methane Pledge statement by Fred Krupp

5 key climate metrics for the next 5 years of oil and gas.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case about the EPA's long-standing authority to limit climate pollution from power plants.

What happens at this year’s COP26 climate summit will set the trajectory for people and the planet over the coming years. Here’s what we’d like — and expect — to see.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs