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Puerto Rico Needs Swift Action and Concrete Solutions to its Energy Crisis
April 7, 2022Puerto Rico Needs Swift Action and Concrete Solutions to its Energy CrisisMore on:
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Broken GRAS: A scary maze of questions a corn oil producer couldn’t answer
April 5, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsMaricel Maffini, consultant and Tom Neltner, Chemicals Policy Director This blog is the fourth in our Broken GRAS series where we explore the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) voluntary notification system for novel chemicals added to food, how the process works in practice, and why it is broken. Companies voluntarily …More on:
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Stakeholder Guide to the SEC’s Proposed Rule on Climate-Related Disclosure
April 4, 2022Climate change poses physical and transition risks for investors and the U.S. economy. Rigorous, standardized climate disclosures can help.More on:
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Air tracker shows path pollution takes through neighborhoods
April 4, 2022EDF and partners have combined a newly created online mapping tool — run on real-time, trusted scientific models — with air pollution and weather forecasting data to help users learn more about the air they’re breathing and allow them to see where it's coming from.More on:
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Texas Water Overview
April 4, 2022 | Vanessa Puig-Williams, Senior Director, Climate Resilient Water SystemsUnderstanding groundwater and surface water in TexasMore on:
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Buttigieg: Transportation is the climate solution
April 4, 2022At a virtual town hall hosted by EDF Action, Secretary Buttigieg spoke about climate change, climate action and being a sleep-deprived new dad.More on:
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This farmland repurposing project is delivering 3 benefits. A park may be next.
April 3, 2022 | Anna Schiller, Program Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsThis project is an example of what can be funded through California's new Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program.More on:
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Can family farms survive climate change?
April 1, 2022As the climate changes, family farms face many challenges. These North Carolina farmers employ innovative farming techniques to help them weather the storms.More on:
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Baltimore and DC look different from space, thanks to clean energy
April 1, 2022Why can you see the difference between Baltimore and Washington, DC from space? It's a story of clean energy success.More on:
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Can family farms survive climate change? These North Carolina farmers say yes.
April 1, 2022As the climate changes, family farms face many challenges. These North Carolina farmers employ innovative farming techniques to help them weather the storms.More on:
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New Fuel Economy Standards Will Save Americans Money, Strengthen National Security
April 1, 2022 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirNew Fuel Economy Standards Will Save Americans Money, Strengthen National SecurityMore on:
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As Congress makes big budget decisions, new polling shows bipartisan support for climate innovation investment
March 31, 2022Recent national polling by Morning Consult, commissioned by EDF, makes clear that a bipartisan majority of voters support bolstering federal funding for climate innovation.More on:
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Getting to net zero: New policy insights on the role of carbon management strategies
March 31, 2022EDF's summary for policymakers, based on new modeling from Evolved Energy Research, shares insights on the potential role of carbon removal and carbon capture strategies in reaching net-zero emissions in the U.S.More on:
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EDF, African American Mayors Association establish Fellowship to Prioritize Justice, Equity in Climate Infrastructure
March 30, 2022Statement by Heather McTeer Toney, EDF Vice President of Community Engagement and Phyllis Dickerson, CEO - African American Mayors AssociationMore on:
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Climate change creates financial risks. Investors need to know what those are.
March 30, 2022 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean Power(This post was co-authored by David G. Victor, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. It is also posted here.) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted recently to move a proposal forward that would require publicly traded companies to disclose the financial risks they face from climate change. These rules aim to bring corporate obligations …More on:
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Small North Carolina farms find profitability in climate resilience
March 29, 2022 | Vincent Gauthier, Senior Manager, Climate-Smart AgricultureHow small-scale farms are adapting to a rapidly changing climate. The post Small North Carolina farms find profitability in climate resilience first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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EDF Applauds Port Houston Decision To Set First Carbon Neutrality Goal
March 29, 2022 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthStatement of EDF Senior Director of Climate and Health Elena Craft – March 29, 2022More on:
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Climate-resilient farming provides financial benefits for small North Carolina farms
March 29, 2022 | Vincent Gauthier, Senior Manager, Climate-Smart AgricultureFinancial insights about climate-resilient practices can help farms adapt to climate change and improve profitabilityMore on:
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Gov. Newsom Takes More Action to Address Water Scarcity and Deepening Drought
March 28, 2022 | Ann Hayden, Vice President, Climate Resilient Water SystemsStatement by Ann Hayden on executive order and drought actions taken by California Gov. Gavin NewsomMore on:
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Biden Budget Provides Much Needed Increases to Climate-Forward Resources
March 28, 2022 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsBiden Budget Provides Much Needed Increases to Climate-Forward ResourcesMore on:
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New Report: North Carolina Off Track for Reaching its Own Climate Goals
March 28, 2022 | Michelle Allen, Manager, Community EngagementNorth Carolina needs to swiftly enact climate, clean energy policies to rapidly drive down climate pollution and close the state’s emissions gap.More on:
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Pledges to Policy: Evaluating North Carolina’s Progress on Critical Climate Targets
March 25, 2022Governor Cooper has committed North Carolina to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 40% from 2005 levels by 2025, and at least 50% from 2005 levels by 2030. With eight years remaining, the state is not currently on track to reach its emissions targets.More on:
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Community Groups, EDF Ask a State Appeals Court to Stop a Pipeline Slated to Go Through a Historic Black Farming Community in Illinois
March 25, 2022 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsCommunity Groups, EDF Ask a State Appeals Court to Stop a Pipeline Slated to Go Through a Historic Black Farming Community in IllinoisMore on:
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EDF outlines steps for EPA to strengthen its plan to assess risks to frontline communities
March 24, 2022 | Maria Doa, Senior Director, Chemicals PolicyMaria Doa, Senior Director, Chemicals Policy This week Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) filed comments on EPA’s plan to assess the risks to frontline communities from nearby releases of chemicals to the air and water. The EPA’s proposal is an improvement from the previous administration, which failed to follow the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control …More on:
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Small North Carolina farms find profitability in climate resilience
March 23, 2022 | Vincent Gauthier, Senior Manager, Climate-Smart AgricultureFarms across North Carolina are experiencing more variable and extreme weather associated with climate change, including hotter nights and more frequent and severe rainfall. Small farms are adapting to these changes by adopting climate-resilient practices that help buffer weather extremes and improve soil health. Measuring and communicating the financial costs and benefits of these practices …More on:
