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Paper presents results from a 2-year deployment of 100 stationary electrochemical nitrogen dioxide (NO2) LCSs across Greater London as part of the Breathe London pilot project (BL).

High-intensity emitters disproportionately pollute the air we breathe. Understanding where sources contribute the most potent emissions can help drive smarter clean air solutions. Cutting the most damaging emissions from the air can be a bit like picking which foods to limit in your diet. You know the concept—fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins contribute …

Electric trucks are coming, and they’re coming fast. Just before 2021 drew to a close, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts joined California, Oregon and Washington to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks with the adoption of the Advanced Clean Truck program. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act and the …

President Biden has made significant progress in cutting pollution, promoting environmental justice and lowering energy costs for U.S. families.

The Burning Question: How to Fix Flaring reviews the flaring performance of 20 major oil and gas companies and presents recommendations for investors and other stakeholders to reduce the associated environmental, social and financial risks.

Leading Environmental Groups and Trade Associations Ask Supreme Court to Reject Attack on the Clean Air Act

Arizona needs to protect groundwater for all Arizonans, not just the ones who can drill the deepest. The post Arizona water is at a crossroads. Will the Legislature respond? first appeared on Growing Returns.

Withdrawing from the initiative hurts all Virginians. The post Virginia must stay in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to successfully address its flood crisis. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Farmers who meet climate and water quality benchmarks will have lower interest rates, enabling broader adoption of sustainable agriculture The post Breakthrough agricultural loan rewards farmers for environmental stewardship first appeared on Growing Returns.

Legislation to protect rural Arizona groundwater has stalled for two years but Arizonans across the state have spoken: It’s time to move forward on a vote to protect this vital natural resource. The post Arizonans have spoken: It’s time to protect rural groundwater. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Last February, Texans got a terribly clear view of the fragility of their state’s water infrastructure, as a statewide freeze left millions of Texans without heat or electricity and almost half of the state’s population lost water. This event provided a stark reminder of what’s at stake. The state’s 2022 water plan estimates that more …

Terry Hyland, Communications Manager Many parents have experienced that foreboding sense of what might come next as they watch their child indulge in a decadent treat at a holiday gathering or birthday party. All that sugar means things are about to get a little crazy, right? While sugar has its own issues, perhaps the source …

EDF statement from Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities

Tom Neltner, Chemicals Policy Director The Cincinnati City Council has voted unanimously to authorize Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) to pay 100% of the cost of replacing private lead service lines (LSLs) that bring drinking water to customers’ homes and other buildings. The Council’s December vote supports its larger strategy to “provide quality healthy housing …

Jennifer Ortega, Research Analyst, Environmental Health This past Wednesday, Rhode Island’s Childhood Lead Action Project (CLAP) led a coalition of groups in submitting a civil rights complaint to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) against the Providence Water Supply Board (Providence Water), pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The administrative complaint highlights the discriminatory …

Climate pledges from the financial industry ring hollow unless firms support public policies to deliver the required emission cuts.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs on White House Announcement on Clean Energy Deployment

Build Back Better will lower the cost of electricity now and into the future. Moody’s and Goldman Sachs agree that the economy would benefit.

A Highwood Emissions Management report on pipeline sector methane emissions and solutions found adoption of tech used to identify and fix methane leaks.

Climate pledges and statements of support from the financial industry ring hollow unless and until firms support public policies that will deliver required emission cuts. That’s at risk of happening now as major asset managers have remained silent on a proposed new Environmental Protection Agency rule requiring oil and gas producers to cut their methane …

Hyperlocal air monitoring is a powerful new tool for communities that want to take charge of their air and the health consequences of pollution. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made $20 million available for a new community air monitoring grant program, with no cost-sharing needed. EPA is encouraging community-based organizations to apply for …

  Indian Emission Inventory Report_DIGITAL FILE (By PAARTHA BOSU, NEW DELHI, INDIA)  A detailed air emission inventory (EI) is a comprehensive list of pollutants within a pre-defined geographical area and is beneficial for developing clean air action plans. It can also test the effectiveness of pilot interventions towards air quality abatement. Emission inventories have been …

Farmers who meet climate and water quality benchmarks will have lower interest rates, enabling broader adoption of sustainable agriculture

Learn about one of the first U.S. farm loans to reward farmers that meet soil health and nitrogen efficiency standards with lower-interest rates.

Statement by Kevin Moran in response to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey State of State address proposing $1 billion for water projects, in particular desalination.