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Press release
After Year of Unprecedented Disasters, U.S. House Strengthens Resilience of Nation’s Waterways, Communities and Infrastructure
December 8, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF press statement on U.S. House passage of Water Resources Development Act reauthorization for 2020.More on:
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Press release
Pennsylvanians Eager to Make Their Voices Heard, Embrace Virtual Public Hearings on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
December 8, 2020 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyThe state EQB opened the first of 10 virtual public hearings to solicit input on a rulemaking that will facilitate Pennsylvania linking to the RGGI.More on:
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Press release
Report: U.S. States with Climate Commitments Off Track to Reach Science-based Emissions Goals
December 8, 2020 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionStates face emissions gaps between 2030 and 2025 climate targets and current policies. Limits on pollution are essential to closing the gap.More on:
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Report
Turning Climate Commitments into Results: Progress on State-led Climate Action
December 7, 2020EDF report using emissions data from Rhodium Group finds that U.S. states with climate commitments are not on track to bring their emissions down consistent with science-based trajectories for 2030.More on:
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Podcast
Recycling career reinvention and the double life of Vienna Teng
December 7, 2020Our guest on this episode of EDF's Degrees podcast is Cynthia Shih, the climate change activist and Director of Knowledge at mckinsey.org who’s helping to redefine what recycling means for the 21st century. But you might also know her by her stage name, Vienna Teng.More on:
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Press release
Trump Administration Decision on Soot Standard Exposes Americans to Dangerous Air Pollution
December 7, 2020The Trump administration finalized a decision to leave an inadequate standard for particle pollution in place leaving Americans vulnerable to unhealthy air pollution.More on:
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Explainer
A personal guide to corporate climate action
December 7, 2020EDF guide to raising your voice to let companies know that tomorrow's talent cares about climate. -
Explainer
How to activate your employer on climate change
December 7, 2020A company’s most important asset is their people. Read EDF's guidance on raising your voice to make sure companies know their employees care about climate.More on:
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Collection
Federal partnerships to advance environmental justice and climate progress
December 7, 2020EDF is expanding our work by partnering with and uplifting communities of color, who have borne the brunt of our nation’s pollution and climate impacts. We hope you will explore these resources from EDF and our allies.More on:
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Op-ed
How the Biden administration should frame its priorities
December 6, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentOp-ed from EDF President Fred Krupp in the Washington Post argues that a window is opening for Biden to make good on such campaign promises as creating jobs, making the economy cleaner and more equitable, and confronting the threat of climate change.More on:
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Press release
Scientists Discover 50 Methane Leaks in City of Hamburg's Gas Utility Network
December 4, 2020 | Stefan Schwietzke, International Senior ScientistEDF study shows urban gas leaks are a climate problem in Europe with a clear technology solution.More on:
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Press release
Japan takes next steps to manage 100% of national waters sustainably
December 4, 2020 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureSstatement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans, on the progress Japan is making to sustainably manage 100% of its national waters.More on:
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Press release
UK’s Ambitious Climate Target Puts it Firmly on Path to Net Zero Emissions by 2050
December 3, 2020 | Jill Duggan, Senior Advisor, Global PolicyEDF Europe welcomes the UK's announcement of its climate commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce its emissions by at least 68% by 2030.More on:
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Blog post
Why Electric Utilities Must Engage in Climate Resilience Planning
December 3, 2020In a new EDF report we show that planning for climate risk is not only good practice, but is also legally required under state public utility law and tort law.More on:
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Blog post
The 2020 hurricane season broke all the records. Is it a sign of what’s to come?
December 3, 2020 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsWe can’t stop the storms from coming, but we can limit their increasing severity and better protect our communities before the storms arrive.More on:
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Report
Climate risk in the electricity sector
December 3, 2020 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerThis report finds that proactive climate resilience planning by electric utilities is required under public utility law and tort law. An updated version was published as a journal article in the Environmental Law Review in October 2021. -
Press release
New Report Finds Climate Resilience Planning by Electric Utilities is Critically Important, Legally Required
December 3, 2020 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerA report by EDF and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School finds that utilities have a legal obligation to plan for climate change.More on:
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Getting to zero carbon transportation
December 2, 2020Our second Climate Tech Convening series features presentations from entrepreneurs and discussions on the investment opportunities and potential challenges that lie ahead. -
Climate tech company presentations
December 2, 2020Climate tech entrepreneurs presented at our December 2020 convening. -
Press release
Nevada’s State Climate Strategy Signals Need for More Ambitious Policies to Curb Pollution
December 2, 2020 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorThe Nevada Climate Initiative released its inaugural State Climate Strategy, detailing the threats from climate change in the state of Nevada.More on:
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Press release
Four Leading Environmental and Science Groups Call on Automakers to Support Clean Car Standards
December 2, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentAmerica’s most influential environmental and science organizations, including EDF, are calling on automakers to withdraw from a Trump administration lawsuit challenging state clean car authority.More on:
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Event
Climate Tech Convening featured companies
December 2, 2020Organizations and companies' pitches for CTC series. -
Annual Report
2020: Resilience in a difficult year
December 1, 2020In a year of extraordinary challenges we have helped spur remarkable progress to fix environmental issues around the world. Here's our 2020 impact report. -
Newsletter
Getting ready for the next storm
December 1, 2020EDF Special Report Fall 2020. A conversation with Agustín Carbó, Puerto Rico’s first energy commissioner, who lived through the tragedy of Hurricane Maria and is now leading EDF’s work on energy policy reform in his native island.More on:
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Press release
Economic Team Is Further Evidence Biden Wants Bold Climate Action, Strong Economy
December 1, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsStatement of EDF Senior Vice President Elizabeth GoreMore on: