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Methane: It's not your grandparents’ climate pollution
August 1, 2023Methane is kind of like carbon dioxide's pesky younger sibling. It's often overlooked, but it can still do a lot of damage in a short time. This article explains the impact of methane on the climate, sources of methane pollution, how to reduce methane pollution, and why cutting methane is the fastest way to slow climate change.More on:
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Harmful “forever chemicals” are in drinking water: What you need to know about PFAS
August 1, 2023Learn about the dangers of forever chemicals in drinking water, how to protect your family, and what steps the EPA is taking to ensure your safety. Stay informed and stay healthy with expert Tom Neltner.More on:
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Carbon removal technologies to help tackle climate change? Here’s what it’ll take.
August 1, 2023Carbon capture technologies remove vast amounts of CO2 from the air and have a vital role to play in protecting us from catastrophic climate change.More on:
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Arizona's Explosive Growth in Jobs and Manufacturing One Year Into the Inflation Reduction Act Hyper-charged by Battery Technology, Renewable Energy
August 1, 2023 | Ben Bryce, Senior Manager, State Affairs Southwest RegionArizona elected and business leaders led by Sen. Mark Kelly today marked the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Biden administration's landmark clean energy plan already bringing generational investment to states.More on:
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Federal Funds Make Way for Puerto Rico’s Energy Transition with a Focus on Social and Environmental Justice
August 1, 2023 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanStatement from Daniel Whittle, Senior Director, Caribbean, Environmmental Defense Fund -
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El Uso de Fondos federales Debe Dar Paso a la Transición Energética en un Marco de Justicia Social y Ambiental
August 1, 2023El Uso de Fondos federales Debe Dar Paso a la Transición Energética en un Marco de Justicia Social y Ambiental -
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Navigating the Core Carbon Principles and the Landscape of Guidance Toward a High-Integrity Carbon Market
August 1, 2023 | Pedro Martins Barata, Associate Vice President, Carbon Markets and Private Sector DecarbonizationThis blog was authored by Jordan Faires (Manager at EDF+Business) and Pedro Martins Barata (Associate Vice President for Carbon Markets and Private Sector Decarbonization). The voluntary carbon market is an essential tool to advance net zero progress. The market can help us channel much-needed finance to drive climate action, conserve vital ecosystems, and support sustainable …More on:
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New data shows Arizona EV jobs and investments are soaring
August 1, 2023This post was written by EDF’s Ellen Robo One year ago this month, the Inflation Reduction Act put the pedal to the metal for investments in electric vehicle manufacturing – and it shows no sign of letting up. In fact, U.S. EV investments are still growing at a breakneck pace. In March, EDF and WSP …More on:
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EDF’s Tour of GreenWave Highlights Aquaculture’s Potential
August 1, 2023By Ruth Driscoll-Lovejoy and Amy Folkerts Ocean farmers are making a splash in the sustainable seafood market — and they don’t need state-of-the-art facilities to do it. Thimble Island Ocean Farm in Connecticut is a commercial seaweed and shellfish farm and serves as an innovation hub for GreenWave, a nonprofit replicating and scaling regenerative aquaculture.More on:
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Heat waves got you worried? Scientists reveal the fastest way to fight climate change
July 31, 2023Rapidly slashing the world's methane emissions could help save the Arctic's summer sea ice, slow climate change and protect countless animals that call sea ice home.More on:
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4 reasons to love electric vehicles (even if you don’t drive one)
July 31, 2023Even if you’re skeptical about driving an electric vehicle, the rise of electric vehicles will still benefit you.More on:
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5 ways to compost if you don't have a yard
July 31, 2023There are a growing number of options for people who want to compost even if they don't have a yard. -
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New rules could mean less waste, less pollution and more jobs for Louisiana
July 31, 2023 | Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionBy Adam Peltz and Elizabeth Lieberknecht Recently, Louisiana, under the leadership of Gov. John Bel Edwards, became the latest state taking action to curb pollution and waste from oil and gas production. In a new proposal, the state says it will limit natural gas venting and flaring and attempt to reduce the risk of thousands …More on:
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Colorado’s methane pollution verification rule is a game-changer: here are three reasons why
July 31, 2023 | Nini Gu, Regulatory & Legislative Manager, West RegionBy Nini Gu On Thursday, July 20th we saw a major shift in how methane emissions from oil and gas sources can be regulated, and to no one’s surprise it came from the nation’s leading state on this issue: Colorado. Methane is a potent, fast acting climate pollutant causing about a quarter of current global …More on:
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Virginians Will Pay the Costs of Gov Youngkin’s Misguided Efforts to Exit the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
July 31, 2023Governor Glenn Youngkin proceeded with his efforts through executive order to remove Virginia from the 12-state program to cap carbon pollution.More on:
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Water hope for Texas’s drought-stricken borderlands
July 28, 2023With water in short supply, resilience is a way of life for communities on the Texas-Mexico border.More on:
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New Proposal Would Strengthen NEPA, Accelerate Clean Energy, Protect Communities
July 28, 2023A new Biden administration proposal to restore and strengthen our core environmental law will help establish new clean energy around the country, protect communities, and address the climate crisis.More on:
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Core Carbon Principles provide guidance around global thresholds for a high-integrity voluntary carbon market
July 28, 2023The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) just released its global guidance on high-integrity carbon credits. These Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) could transform the voluntary carbon market for the better, but more work is needed to unlock its full potential to ensure carbon credits deliver true climate action.More on:
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Why every state in the United States needs a Chief Resilience Officer
July 28, 2023Establishing a Chief Resilience Officer, a government position that is responsible for spearheading resilience coordination and bringing together stakeholders to build, develop and implement resilience strategies, helps leaders effectively plan at the state, county and municipal level and is a major step forward in protecting communities from future climate impacts. The post Why every state needs a Chief Resilience Officer first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Senate Appropriations Shows What a Responsible Budget Process Looks Like
July 28, 2023The Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday advanced its markup of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies funding bill, which helps meet the nation’s climate goals, promote energy security and fund government agencies at the levels agreed to during the recent debt limit negotiations. This proposal protects our clean energy progress and shows how Congress can work in a bipartisan fashion to fund the government.More on:
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EPA and DOE Roll Out $350M to Cut Methane Pollution
July 28, 2023EPA and the Department of Energy this week announced plans to disburse $350 million to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. Funds from the Inflation Reduction Act’s Methane Emission Reduction Program (MERP) are earmarked to support methane pollution monitoring and innovation, improve the accuracy of emissions reporting and drive down the costs of reducing pollution, in addition to providing support for cutting other harmful air pollutants from oil and gas operations that endanger frontline communities.More on:
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Farmers, teachers, car buffs — the unexpected faces of the electric car revolution
July 27, 2023As electric vehicles get cheaper and car-makers introduce more options, EVs are gaining traction with more types of people, not just the elite eco-warriors many people associate with them.More on:
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FERC action will help us add more reliable, affordable, clean energy to our grid
July 27, 2023 | Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean EnergyStatement of Ted Kelly, EDF Senior Attorney, Energy Markets and RegulationMore on:
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Heat stress threatens agricultural workers’ health
July 27, 2023Report from EDF and La Isla Network details what is needed to protect farm labor from dangerous heatMore on:
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For a Clean, Safe Ride to School, Electric Buses Get Straight A’s. Propane? Needs Improvement
July 26, 2023 | Alexandra (Ali) DySard, Florida Program ManagerBy Ali DySard and Melody Reis School districts around the country are considering a switch to buses that use less fuel, cost less, and, most importantly, provide safe and healthy trips to and from school. Only one option wins on each of these critical criteria: electric. They eliminate the dirty tailpipe emissions of diesel and …