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Overview
This is the high-tech future of fishing
March 4, 2019Equipping boats with digital tools could help stem fishing industry losses while targeting the biggest threat to our oceans — overfishing.More on:
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Press release
Water for Arizona Coalition Notes Progress on Interstate Drought Contingency Plan
March 4, 2019 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsKevin Moran, Senior Director for the Colorado River Program at EDF and Chair of the Water for Arizona Coalition, on the Drought Contingency Plan.More on:
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EDF Sees Selection of Graves as Ranking Member of Select Committee on Climate Crisis as Positive Step
March 1, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Sees Selection of Graves as Ranking Member of Select Committee on Climate Crisis as Positive Step -
Bold New Legislative Package Sets Illinois on Path to Clean, Equitable Energy Economy
February 28, 2019 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsBold New Legislative Package Sets Illinois on Path to Clean, Equitable Energy Economy -
Kasich: Climate Change Is a Danger to Our Economy and Our Future
February 28, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentKasich: Climate Change Is a Danger to Our Economy and Our Future -
Senate Approves Former Coal Lobbyist to Run EPA, Endangering Health of American Families
February 28, 201952 senators voted to install a former coal lobbyist to run the Environmental Protection Agency. The senators who supported Andrew Wheeler’s nomination to lead the EPA are now responsible for his policies, which seek to undermine safeguards for clean air, clean water, and our children’s health. The real world result will be more asthma attacks, more health problems, and more pollution. -
Oil and Gas Bill Seeks to Improve Oversight, Reduce Impacts
February 28, 2019 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionLegislative leadership and Gov. Polis announced major legislation that would address several contentious oil and gas issues Coloradans have wrestled with for years. -
Podcast
Can New York reinvent urban transit?
February 28, 2019 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceLearn how New York City could modernize transit for faster commutes & reduced greenhouse gases. EDF Engage is hosted by Miriam Horn. This episode was recorded on February 28, 2019.More on:
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Press release
Unprecedented Repeat Opening of Bonnet Carré Spillway Underscores Need to Manage Mississippi River Differently
February 27, 2019 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsStatement from Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition on the opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway and a response to the wettest winter in 124 years.More on:
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EDF Unveils Crowdsourced Platform to Accelerate Corporate Sustainability
February 27, 2019 | Elizabeth Sturcken, Managing DirectorA new crowdsourced web platform helps sustainability professionals meet demands to reduce corporate climate and chemical footprints and showcase results. -
Environmental Defense Fund Calls on EU Leaders to Create Real Aviation Credits that Advance Climate Progress
February 27, 2019 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselThis month, members of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s powerful Council will decide the fate of the effort to cut airplanes’ carbon pollution. Environmental Defense Fund is urging EU governments to lead the way and ensure ICAO adopts strong and transparent criteria as part of CORSIA - the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation. -
Gov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio Unite to Clean Air through Congestion Pricing
February 26, 2019 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceGov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio Unite to Clean Air through Congestion Pricing -
Blog post
What food companies can learn from Smithfield Foods exceeding its grain sustainability goal
February 25, 2019Smithfield's grain sustainability interventions as well as their manure-to-energy projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025.More on:
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Article
How Smithfield achieved its grain sustainability goal
February 22, 2019A case study about Smithfield Foods explains how supply chain partnerships generate shared value for businesses, farmers and the environment.More on:
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Record-warm oceans: How worried should we be?
February 22, 2019If we really want to know how much our planet is heating up, we should look to the oceans. -
With satellites and supply chains, global brands take aim at deforestation
February 22, 2019Market forces may hold more sway over rainforest survival than we think. -
Trump Administration Reportedly Ends Talks with California, Doubles Down on “Reckless” Rollback of Clean Car Standards
February 20, 2019 | Martha Roberts, Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate Legal and Regulatory ProgramTrump Administration Reportedly Ends Talks with California, Doubles Down on “Reckless” Rollback of Clean Car Standards -
Report
Colorado Near-Term Policy Advising
February 19, 2019This whitepaper from Evolved Energy Research builds on previous EDF analysis, which examines the current and future carbon inventories for the state of Colorado, addressing two topics: wedge analysis & potential policy levers, and carbon policy discussion.More on:
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The digitalization opportunity executives can't afford to miss
February 14, 2019Artificial intelligence combined with machine learning and "contextually rich" real-time data is in demand as executives rush to stay on top of a $310-billion trend. -
EDF Joins Broad Chorus Urging EPA to Stop Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Power Plants
February 14, 2019EDF Joins Broad Chorus Urging EPA to Stop Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Power Plants -
Congress to Pass Funding Bill, Keeping open Critical Public Health and Environmental Agencies
February 14, 2019Statement by Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs -
Press release
Spending Bill Ensures Continued Innovation for Gulf Anglers
February 14, 2019 | Robert E. Jones, Director, Gulf of Mexico, Oceans ProgramStatement from Robert Jones, Gulf of Mexico Director, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Blog post
Carbon removal technologies to help tackle climate change? Here’s what it’ll take.
February 12, 2019Here's a summary of an essay published in Foreign Affairs on Negative Emission Technologies (NETs), and how they can help solve the climate crisis.More on:
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EPA's Draft Inventory Shows More Measurement Data is Needed
February 12, 2019 | Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy TransitionEPA's Draft Inventory Shows More Measurement Data is Needed on Oil and Gas Methane Emissions -
New in Foreign Affairs: We Can't Reach Our Climate Goals without Technologies that Remove Pollution from the Atmosphere
February 12, 2019New in Foreign Affairs: We Can't Reach Our Climate Goals without Technologies that Remove Pollution from the Atmosphere