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Today's announcement of a new collaboration is the first of its kind between an environmental nonprofit and a global asset management firm.

Transitioning to zero-emission trucks and buses is necessary for both climate stability and to protect communities from air pollution. With nearly 23 million diesel-fueled medium and heavy duty trucks and buses operating on roads today in the U.S., moving to zero-emission technology will result in significant investments in manufacturing, infrastructure, operations and maintenance training, research …

Offering financial products that bring consumers’ climate concerns to the board room represents a crucial next step in sustainable finance.

This post was co-authored by David G. Victor of the Brookings Institution and EDF’s Stephanie H. Jones and Michael Panfil. It is also posted here.   The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering making important changes in disclosure requirements to reflect the growing recognition that climate change poses significant risks to the U.S. financial system.

The results of the latest Western Climate Initiative cap-and-trade auction were released today and all current and future allowances sold. This generates substantial revenue for California’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund but could also indicate that greenhouse gas emissions are rebounding as the economy recovers from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Auction quick takes: All …

There is a clear solution to address both climate and air pollution for companies whose business depends on trucks: fleet electrification.

EDF and Brookings reviewed SEC filings of Texas companies and found that the Texas power crisis was foreseeable.

It’s time for agricultural business and financial leaders to respond quickly to meet the needs of farming for the future. The post What does the executive order on climate-related risk mean for agricultural finance? first appeared on Growing Returns.

Initiative on Climate Risk and Resilience Law Launches with Filing on Climate Risk Disclosures

New report finds the methane mitigation industry has expanded in recent years and is poised for larger growth with the implementation of new state and federal methane reduction policies.

With extreme drought plaguing Colorado, here are three new funding streams to help build more resilient water systems for agriculture, wildlife and communities. The post As drought persists, Colorado water funding comes just in time first appeared on Growing Returns.

A study finds that public and private investment lags far behind what's needed to ensure a sustainable ocean economy. — but that solutions exist.

ExxonMobil faces an investor vote to replace up to four board members who could help accelerate a much-needed transition toward a clean energy future.

Executive-level engagement on climate resilience will be essential for agricultural lenders to meet the needs of farmers and seize opportunities to benefit their borrowers. The post Farm Credit CEOs discuss emerging opportunities to finance resilient agriculture first appeared on Growing Returns.

By Erin Murphy and Christie Hicks As the United States moves toward decarbonization, cities and states must use all means available to reduce climate pollution, and natural gas utilities should be at the forefront of this rapid energy transition. Gas utilities are the subject of increasing scrutiny because plans to expand and fortify their infrastructure …

By Adam Peltz, Senior Attorney, Energy After over 150 years of boom and bust oil and gas development, there are over a million inactive, unplugged oil and gas wells across the country. A new study published in the journal Elementa describes how, when not properly plugged, these wells can contaminate groundwater and emit methane as …

The American Jobs Plan is designed to generate millions of new, well-paying union jobs, all while mitigating climate change. Learn more about it here.

EDF statement from Derek Walker, VP for U.S. Climate regarding the Biden-Harris administration’s step taken towards transitioning fossil fuel communities.

Three governments and nine leading companies announced a coalition to mobilize $1 billion for forest protection and sustainable development.

U.S. and global markets for electric cars, freight trucks and buses grew last year in spite of the pandemic, according to a new report by EDF.

This post was authored by Michelle Allen, Project Manager for the North Carolina Political Affairs team. Offshore wind is taking off in the U.S., and the opportunity to be a key player is within North Carolina’s reach. A recent report commissioned by the NC Department of Commerce demonstrates North Carolina’s unique position to serve the …

Cleaning up pollution from the U.S. trucking industry is an urgent need for the U.S. For the past decade, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck Program has helped showcase solutions for a cleaner future. Now Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has announced a new generation of the DOE SuperTruck program – SuperTruck 3 – that …

Adopting soil health practices increased net farm income by $52 per acre for corn and $45 per acre for soybeans. The post Cargill and Soil Health Institute find farmer experience with soil health pays off. Here’s how. first appeared on Growing Returns.

New research shows how climate change could affect Iowa farm revenue in the coming decades. The post Farmers’ bottom lines at risk as growing conditions change first appeared on Growing Returns.

This post was co-authored by Steve Capanna, Director for U.S. Climate Policy and Analysis In a new policy blueprint, EDF offers recommendations for how the Department of Energy can align its innovation budget with the climate challenge across its technology programs. President Biden has pledged to deliver the largest ever federal investment in clean energy …