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Louisiana represents the paradox of a modern state shaped by a history of fossil fuel-supported development and structural racism that is now dealing with the climate-driven and social impacts of those choices.

New Interactive Map Has Details about Power Plants that Are the Source of Smog-Forming NOx Pollution

This is the first in a series of Global Clean Air blogs on COVID-19 and air pollution. EDF's Dr. Elena Craft examines how the pandemic is bringing into sharp focus the unacceptable health inequities in communities of color and low wealth across the nation.

We have learned several important lessons about how to better prepare for and react to storms to reduce damages and hasten recovery.

In addition to dumping historic amounts of rain across southeast Texas, Hurricane Harvey triggered a wave of air pollution.

We need to fortify our coastal natural infrastructure — such as barrier islands and wetlands — to serve as a first line of defense against storms and sea level rise.

Tom Neltner, Chemicals Policy Director, Maricel Maffini, consultant, and Tom Bruton with Green Science Policy Institute.  Results from an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigation into PFAS-contaminated pesticides have much broader, concerning implications for food, cosmetics, shampoos, household cleaning products, and other consumer products, as well as recycling. This investigation, first announced earlier this year, found …

Jennifer McPartland, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist, and Lariah Edwards, Ph.D., is an EDF-George Washington University Postdoctoral Fellow A recent article in Inside EPA ($) indicated that the US EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) will begin piloting a “unified approach” to the evaluation of chemicals for cancer and non-cancer endpoints. Specifically, it appears that the …

This blog was co-authored by Taylor Bacon, High Meadows Fellow with the U.S. Clean Air team at EDF. As Pennsylvania moves forward with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), questions are being raised about how this will impact Pennsylvania’s neighbors: West Virginia and Ohio. Will coal plant jobs be lost to these states? And will …

As millions of Americans hit the road this weekend to visit loved ones and celebrate the Fourth of July, there is increasing reason for optimism that our road trips of the future will be in vehicles that do not emit any pollution. This past week, the Environmental Protection Agency sent proposed motor vehicle emissions standards …

A new report can help policymakers identify policy priorities and develop project plans to build climate resilience in the Colorado River Basin and beyond. The post 10 ways policymakers can support climate resilience in the West first appeared on Growing Returns.

If Congress only passes this smaller infrastructure bill — and not the ambitious jobs and clean energy proposal outlined by the president in March — we will have failed to protect our children and grandchildren from the growing climate crisis.

EDF applauds the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for passing the REGROW Act which would create tens of thousands of jobs and protect local communities from air, water and climate pollution from old, leaky orphan oil and gas wells.

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

By Larissa Koehler and Casey Horan One year ago today, 15 states and Washington D.C. took a major step toward improving the health of people and our planet by committing to work collaboratively toward decarbonizing their trucking industries. As part of this agreement, these states have vowed to ensure 100% of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles …

A new study expands our understanding of a critically endangered species of shark residing off the coast near the U.S. waters of Florida.

Press release announcing the release of "Keeping Florida, Florida" video series highlighting climate and coastal resilience opportunities in Florida.

Setting standards for the transition of short-haul trucks and buses to zero-emission vehicles can help deliver clean air while generating more jobs.

This project is the largest multisector Colorado River conservation effort to date. It is an example of the unprecedented collaboration that is needed moving forward to build resilience to climate change and water scarcity in the West. The post This landmark water conservation agreement is good news for Arizona. We need more like it. first appeared on Growing Returns.

A recent report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance highlights the urgent need for policymakers to prioritize truck electrification, which could have sweeping benefits for the climate, public health, and American jobs. The annual EV outlook includes (for the first time) a comparison of the zero-emission vehicle adoption path needed to achieve net-zero by 2050, as …

EDF and its allies strongly support EPA’s proposal to reverse the Trump Administration's revoking of a waiver for zero-emission vehicle standards.

By Erin Murphy and Elgie Holstein The Biden administration recently directed gas pipeline companies to explain how they will minimize emissions of methane, which is both a potent greenhouse pollutant and the primary component of natural gas. This is the first step in implementing the PIPES Act of 2020, which Congress passed last year detailing …

Will businesses advocate for the bold policies needed to meet their commitments?

The Atlantic hurricane season is underway as many coastal areas still recover from an endless barrage of storms last year that culminated in the most active hurricane season on record. With climate change, we can expect to see more intense hurricanes, leaving many communities at risk.  In fact, a new report indicates that as many as 32 million U.S. homes and $8.5 …

Voters reject extreme stances on both sides of the aquaculture debate, with the overwhelming majority preferring the proposal above to either immediately opening federal waters or forever keeping them closed to aquaculture.