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The Bond Act would fund $1.1 billion in restoration and flood risk reduction projects, such as restoring wetlands, benefitting both communities and nature. The post Environmental bond gives New York a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fund a more climate resilient future. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Last week, EDF and the North Central Texas Council of Governments hosted a daylong workshop on the state of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in Texas. Over 100 fleet owners, managers, industry experts and government officials came together to discuss the latest technology for hydrogen and electric trucks, the state of the Texas grid and go along …

Supreme Court Should Deny Request to Reinstate a Ban on Use of the Best Available Science about the Costs of Climate Damage

Why it's so vital that Texas take action to protect the Hill Country's water. The post Removing the mystery of groundwater to protect Texas’ beloved Hill Country first appeared on On the Water Front.

This article was originally published on ESG Today, which can be found here. When the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  unveiled its proposal on climate-related disclosures, it kicked off a 60-day window for public comment on the draft rule. Commissioners want to hear from stakeholders – particularly the investors they are charged with serving – on …

Last week, Walmart announced the launch of the Circular Connector, a new tool that will help brands access safer, environmentally sustainable packaging options.  Sustainable packaging initiatives have been on the radar for many retail giants in the consumer product industry, and for good reason: Packaging changes are often the easiest thing to change when trying …

In March 2022, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis unveiled an ambitious and forward-thinking zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty truck strategy his administration said could reduce climate emissions from this sector at least 45% by 2050. Gov. Polis is right: Colorado’s Clean Truck Strategy would build upon the state’s “national-leading climate and infrastructure goals.” But key pieces necessary …

White House Finishes First Phase of Restorations to NEPA, America’s Foundational Environmental Law

In addition to causing unspeakable suffering, the war is sparking a food crisis. It’s a glimpse of what will happen if we don’t keep global warming from getting out of control.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a proposal that, if finalized, would require publicly traded companies to disclose the financial risks they face from climate change. The proposed rule is a critical step to protect the health and stability of financial markets by bringing disclosure of the financial risks posed by climate change …

The world's one billion+ cows are responsible for about 40% of global methane emissions - a significant contributor to global warming. Some climate-smart farmers and scientists are tackling the problem from, ahem, both ends. 

The world's one billion+ cows are responsible for about 40% of global methane emissions - a significant contributor to global warming. Some climate-smart farmers and scientists are tackling the problem from, ahem, both ends.

Strengthening EPA Standards to Include Zero-Emitting Freight Trucks and Buses Critical for Reaching Health, Climate Goals – EDF Expert at EPA Public Hearing

Record-setting high temperatures in the 90s — in April. The driest first three months of the year in California history. Another drought executive order from the governor calling for more water conservation and requiring protection of existing groundwater wells. These are all signs that the drought is continuing to rear its ugly head in our …

New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) preliminarily approved a nationally leading set of requirements that will curb oil and gas air and methane pollution.

Lawsuit Would Compel the Environmental Protection Agency to Enforce Air Pollution Law

Fixing broken incentives is key to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Here's a look at how we can do this, including cutting deforestation and more.

Across Arizona, the consequences of unlimited groundwater pumping are becoming untenable for many communities. In response, Arizona state Rep. Regina Cobb, R-Kingman, has introduced legislation, for the third year in a row, to enable rural communities to manage their groundwater through a new opt-in program called Rural Management Areas (RMAs). Although the bill again did …

California Takes Significant Step Toward Adopting Historic Standards That Will Eliminate Pollution from New Cars by 2035

EDF Joins Broad Coalition to Support EPA’s Proposal about the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

A sense of urgency, opportunity and optimism must prevail at the upcoming Our Ocean Conference in Palau during a critically important year.

Climate change poses major risks to the stability of the U.S. financial system. To manage these risks, investors need comparable, specific, and decision-useful corporate climate disclosures that are not provided through existing voluntary frameworks.  New draft rules for mandatory climate risk disclosure, published by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2022 would, if …

By Elizabeth B. Stein and Cole Jermyn New Jersey, like many other states, has been hard at work developing a strategy to drastically reduce its own climate impact. The state’s residents are already experiencing more than their share of climate change. With 130 miles of coastline, including population centers near much-loved beaches, more frequent extreme …

Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was called out for falling short of its mandate to protect consumer health. The investigation exposes the agency’s long track record of failing to effectively act in a timely manner on several food safety issues, including heavy metals in baby food and foodborne illnesses from contaminated produce.  These …

Puerto Rico Needs Swift Action and Concrete Solutions to its Energy Crisis