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National Teflon Day—Seriously?!
April 7, 2023 | Lauren Ellis, Research Analyst, Environmental HealthWhat’s National Teflon Day? According to National Day Calendar, yesterday (April 6th) was “National Teflon Day”—a day to “celebrate” the accidental discovery in 1938 of a chemical called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE for short)—better known by the product it became associated with, Teflon™. Teflon™ is PFAS Wrapped in a Bow PTFE, the main component of Teflon™, is …More on:
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How curbing oil and gas pollution can grow West Virginia energy leadership, create jobs and protect communities
April 7, 2023 | John Rutecki, Regulatory and Legislative Manager, AppalachiaBy John Rutecki West Virginia is the nation’s number four energy producing state and has a critical opportunity to demonstrate leadership with solutions to curb oil and gas methane emissions. Commonsense action can create jobs for West Virginians, conserve resources and protect communities. A recent panel at West Virginia University’s Energy Institute explored how reducing …More on:
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Protect yourself from harmful chemicals in drinking water
April 7, 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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This week’s good climate news
April 7, 2023With 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. Here are this week's good climate news stories. -
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White House Proposes Modernizing Our National Regulatory Process to Improve People’s Lives
April 6, 2023 | Rosalie Winn, Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air PolicyWhite House Proposes Modernizing Our National Regulatory Process to Improve Impacts on People’s LivesMore on:
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Contact the Local Climate Action team
April 6, 2023At EDF, the Office of Community Collaboration and Engagement works to support local leaders and organizations to access historic federal funding, improve the health and safety of communities and create a climate action plan. -
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EPA Proposes Crucial Protections Against Toxic Air Pollution from Petrochemical Facilities
April 6, 2023 | Dionne Delli-Gatti, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs for Southeast Climate and EnergyEPA Proposes Crucial Protections Against Toxic Air Pollution from Petrochemical FacilitiesMore on:
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EPA Announces Plan to Strengthen Protections from Coal Plant Mercury Pollution
April 5, 2023 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerEPA Announces Plan to Strengthen Protections from Coal Plant Mercury PollutionMore on:
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Health data needs to inform targeted environmental justice initiatives
April 4, 2023 | Veronica Southerland, Scientist, Global Clean AirKey Findings and Recommendations Air pollution results in a large burden of childhood asthma across the country, and this burden is disproportionately borne by people of color. More than $100 million in grants from the Environmental Protection Agency is available for environmental justice initiatives, but targeting programs to alleviate the health impacts of air pollution to …More on:
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Five big things YOU can do to fight climate change
April 3, 2023From voting to cutting food waste, here are five BIG things you can do to help fight climate change. -
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Collaboration and strategic land repurposing: An interview with Julie Rentner, President of River Partners
April 3, 2023 | Anna Schiller, Program Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsMost of California’s Central Valley is dedicated to productive and diverse farmland, helping make California the country’s fruit, nut, and vegetable basket. However, due in part to increasingly intense and variable climate conditions, we must manage agricultural landscapes to ensure productivity and reliance for future generations. The 2,100-acre Dos Rios Ranch Preserve near Modesto is …More on:
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Rural Climate Innovation Vision External Report
April 3, 2023EDF report on a project aimed to develop a baseline knowledge through interviews and focus groups on how rural communities perceive clean energy technologies and innovations, and who they trust to bring these investments into their communities.More on:
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3 ways to include rural communities in emerging climate solutions
April 3, 2023 | Akin Olumoroti, Senior Analyst, Federal Climate InnovationRural communities across the United States are extraordinarily diverse, all experiencing a wide variety of landscapes, cultural identities and ways of life. But many express common concerns — they are watching their populations deplete as the country urbanizes, their economic systems are becoming more perilous, and there is a feeling of being left behind as …More on:
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Bill Nye, the climate guy
March 31, 2023A new video from Bill Nye the Science Guy explains the fastest way to slow down climate change. It's cutting pollution from methane, a short-lived but potent greenhouse gas with more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide in the near term.More on:
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This week’s good climate news
March 31, 2023With 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. Here are this week's good climate news stories. -
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Lights, camera, (climate) action: Bill Nye speaks out
March 31, 2023A new video from Bill Nye the Science Guy explains the fastest way to slow down climate change. It's cutting pollution from methane, a short-lived but potent greenhouse gas with more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide in the near term.More on:
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EPA Grants Full Support to Life-Saving California Clean Trucks Rule
March 31, 2023 | Andy Su, Attorney, TransportationEPA Grants Full Support to Life-Saving California Clean Trucks RuleMore on:
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U.S Reaches Another Clean Transportation Milestone with New Treasury Department Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Tax Credits
March 31, 2023 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirU.S Reaches Another Clean Transportation Milestone with New Treasury Department Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Tax CreditsMore on:
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House Approves Harmful Energy Package
March 30, 2023 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsRepublican leadership’s H.R. 1 would undermine historic clean energy progressMore on:
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An Investor Guide to the Climate Principles for Oil and Gas Mergers and Acquisitions
March 30, 2023EDF guide: How investors can engage oil and gas companies and banks on transferred emissions.More on:
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EDF welcomes integrity guidance for voluntary carbon market; urges inclusion of Indigenous leadership & JREDD+
March 29, 2023 | Mandy Rambharos, Vice President, Global Climate CooperationEDF carbon markets experts applaud Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market’s efforts while calling for increased engagement with Indigenous Peoples and local communities and inclusion of high-quality jurisdictional REDD+ credits. -
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5 hopeful takeaways from the latest international climate report
March 29, 2023The newly released international climate report, IPCC, offers a comprehensive view of where the world stands on climate change. And it's not all doom and gloom. Here are five hopeful takeaways. -
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Three actions your company can take now to benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act
March 29, 2023 | Victoria Mills, Managing DirectorEDF launches Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act, a new set of resources we developed in partnership with Deloitte specifically for companies to take advantage of the IRA’s climate and clean energy provisions.More on:
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Understanding how communities are vulnerable to climate change is key to improving equity and justice
March 29, 2023 | Jeremy Proville, Senior Director, EconomicsThis blog was co-authored by Dr. Grace Tee Lewis, Senior Health Scientist, Climate and Health Last month, Environmental Defense Fund and Texas A&M University published a new study that found all states in the U.S. are at risk from the effects of climate change, particularly neighborhoods experiencing disproportionate environmental harms and risks, health disparities and … -
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Understanding how communities are vulnerable to climate change is key to improving equity and justice
March 29, 2023 | Jeremy Proville, Senior Director, EconomicsEnvironmental Defense Fund and Texas A&M University published a new study that found all states in the U.S. are at risk from the effects of climate change, particularly neighborhoods experiencing disproportionate environmental harms and risks, health disparities and infrastructure problems.More on: