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Analysis
Land management can contribute to net zero
June 9, 2022The integrity of land-based credits in the voluntary carbon market has been historically uneven. Buyer confidence can only occur with high-integrity credits—in other words, assurance that credits represent documented, actual reductions, avoidance, or removal of GHGs that would otherwise not occur. This integrity needs to improve substantially for these types of investments to effectively reduce GHG emissions or remove them from the atmosphere in voluntary carbon markets. -
Analysis
Land management can contribute to net zero
June 9, 2022Credits from the land sector pose challenges for accounting and for meeting multiple criteria. We propose three pathways to overcome shortcomings in the carbon market, improve integrity of credits, and promote long-lasting change to achieve nontrivial climate mitigation and co-benefits from the land sector.More on:
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Blog post
New Jersey BPU must help natural gas utilities comply with state’s Global Warming Response Act
June 8, 2022 | Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean EnergyBy Ted Kelly The need to replace South Jersey’s leaking and leak-prone pipelines while planning to move New Jersey’s energy system away from fossil fuels became major news today when the Board of Public Utilities approved a settlement for the utility to address leaks in the gas system. South Jersey Gas is now one of …More on:
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Article
Pinterest banned climate change disinformation. Will other social media giants do the same?
June 6, 2022Pinterest is the first major social media platform to ban content that denies the scientific consensus that climate change is happening and influenced by human activity, raising the bar for other social media giants to curb disinformation. The Climate Disinformation Coalition, of which EDF is a founding member, is keeping up the pressure.More on:
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Blog post
Five steps you can take to be an effective climate advocate
June 6, 2022 | Michael Cronin , Program Coordinator, EDF Climate CorpsCompanies will not be able to meet their net zero goals at the speed and scale required without advocating for climate policy. And professionals within those companies have come to the same realization – the most powerful tool that a company – and an individual– has to fight the climate crisis is their political advocacy. …More on:
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Press release
EDF Announces New Collaboration with The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment to Assess Net Zero Financial Sector Initiative
June 6, 2022 | Jake Hiller, Dir., Sustainable Finance Operations, EDF+BusinessEDF and CCSI’s collaboration builds momentum to inform and engage global investors in sustainable development.More on:
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Article
The Climate Disinformation Coalition is keeping up the pressure on social media platforms
June 6, 2022Pinterest is the first major social media platform to ban content that denies the scientific consensus that climate change is happening and influenced by human activity, raising the bar for other social media giants to curb disinformation. The Climate Disinformation Coalition, of which EDF is a founding member, is keeping up the pressure.More on:
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Article
The FDA is supposed to make sure the ingredients in our food is safe. It's not doing its job.
June 3, 2022A legal loophole allows food and chemical manufacturers to include thousands of untested ingredients to be used in our foods and supplements. EDF and its allies are pressing the Food and Drug Administration to end this irresponsible and potentially dangerous state of affairs.More on:
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Blog post
Multi-state “action plan” on zero-emission trucks, buses is robust, but key additions are needed
June 3, 2022Last month truck manufacturers, environmentalists and others shared their thoughts on a multi-state draft action plan to spur zero emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks in 17 states, the Province of Quebec and Washington D.C. The plan, spearheaded by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management and developed by signatory states, was the culmination of …More on:
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Blog post
Virginia’s Legislature made progress on flood resilience in 2022, but significant work remains.
June 3, 2022 | Emily Steinhilber, Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds, VirginiaWhile Virginia’s General Assembly concluded its 2022 legislative session with several successes, more work is needed – particularly in securing long-term funding for flood resilience, to protect people and natural resources from flood threats now and in the future. The post Virginia’s Legislature made progress on flood resilience in 2022, but significant work remains. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Article
This week's good climate news
June 3, 2022With so much still to do to slow warming and avoid the worst impacts of climate change, it’s important to fortify ourselves by celebrating wins along the way. -
Press release
REPORT: For Senior Populations, Black Americans Are Three Times More Likely to Die from Exposure to Particle Pollution Than White Americans
June 3, 2022 | Ananya Roy, Senior Health ScientistREPORT: For Senior Populations, Black Americans Are Three Times More Likely to Die from Exposure to Particle Pollution Than White AmericansMore on:
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Article
These are the world’s top green countries. Spoiler alert: the USA isn’t one of them
June 2, 2022MIT ranks countries in its latest Green Future Index. EDF’s Jill Duggan explains why Europe continues to lead the way.More on:
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Press release
FDA agrees to reconsider safety of BPA in food packaging
June 2, 2022FDA has agreed to reconsider the safety of using bisphenol A (BPA) in polycarbonate plastics, metal can coatings, and other materials that contact food, potentially setting the stage for strict new limits on the harmful chemical.More on:
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Press release
EDF Moves to Defend Gas Pipeline Safety, Environmental Standards in Court
June 2, 2022 | Erin Murphy, Director & Sr. Attorney, Clean Air & Energy MarketsEDF Moves to Defend Gas Pipeline Safety, Environmental Standards in CourtMore on:
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Report
Flaring Flatline: Commitments on Natural Gas Flaring Outpace Progress
June 1, 2022EDF analysis reveals how the oil & gas industry is failing to use a key lever to reduce climate-warming emissions from flaring, the wasteful and climate-polluting practice of burning natural gas that is associated with oil production.More on:
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Fact sheet
U.S. LNG Commitment and Wasted Gas Analysis - June 2022
June 1, 2022The U.S. recently committed to provide an additional 50 BCM/yr of U.S. LNG to the European Union to offset Russian gas imports. Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) estimates that reducing waste of natural gas from leaks and flaring could comprise more than half of that 50 BCM/yr commitment.More on:
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Blog post
Colorado scores two more #WaterWins to help address worsening drought and capture federal funds
June 1, 2022 | Brian Jackson, Director, Western WaterAs Colorado’s drought worsens with the snowpack melting at a ridiculous rate, the state Legislature has stepped up by sending two key bills to the governor’s desk to increase funding for water conservation, river health and ecosystem restoration. The new funding will help Colorado take advantage of even more federal infrastructure dollars approved last year …More on:
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Fact sheet
Press Kit - Culebra, Puerto Rico
May 31, 2022EDF fact sheet: Building a Resilient Puerto RicoMore on:
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Interactive tool
Carbon Credit Quality Initiative Scoring Tool
May 31, 2022Is a certain type of carbon credit likely to be high-quality? CCQI's free, interactive scoring tool from EDF and partners can help you find out.More on:
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Blog post
Safer food packaging is possible. Easy first steps companies can take now.
May 31, 2022Food packaging performs a lot of functions. It keeps food fresh for longer, provides protection during transportation and allows for tracking, labeling and marketing. A variety of materials and their underlying chemicals make this possible, but there are potential adverse impacts. Toxic chemicals used to make everyday food packaging are putting consumer health at risk,More on:
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Blog post
Six reasons why wetlands are vital every month of the year.
May 31, 2022 | Rachel Rhode, Manager, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsAs we close out American Wetlands Month, here are six reasons why one of nature's richest ecosystems provide value to our lives every month of the year. The post Six reasons why wetlands are vital every month of the year. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Press release
New Interactive Tool to Score Carbon Credit Quality Launches
May 31, 2022Carbon Credit Quality Initiative (CCQI) released transparent scorings for three carbon credit types to help enhance the quality of the carbon market.More on:
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Article
The unequal burden of air pollution
May 27, 2022Truck pollution causes asthma in young children. Community groups like South Ward Environmental Action in Newark, New Jersey, are fighting for clean air and clean economic development. EDF is supporting their efforts.More on:
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Article
The unequal burden of air pollution
May 27, 2022Truck pollution causes asthma in young children. Community groups like South Ward Environmental Action in Newark, New Jersey, are fighting for clean air and clean economic development. EDF is supporting their efforts.More on: