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This blog was authored by Environmental Defense Fund economist Luis Fernández Intriago and Universidad de Los Andes professors Jorge García López and Julián Gómez Gil. The saying “Nothing about us without us” is widely used among Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to emphasize the importance of involving them in policies that govern their territories and …

The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act is driving a boom in green jobs with more than 15 states building new factories or production lines to manufacture electric vehicles, batteries, components and chargers.

We scoured SXSW, the Austin mega festival, for the coolest climate tech, climate talks, and climate ideas. From the sublime to the ridiculous, here are a few more of our faves.

The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act is driving a boom in green jobs with more than 15 states building new factories or production lines to manufacture electric vehicles, batteries, components and chargers.

We scoured SXSW, the Austin mega festival, for the coolest climate tech, climate talks, and climate ideas. From the sublime to the ridiculous, here are a few more of our faves.

In 2022 and 2023, EDF and Deloitte published two reports that focused on climate change impacts on agriculture finance institutions.

A new guide from EDF and Deloitte offers five strategies for agricultural finance institutions to manage climate risks and act on climate opportunities.

EPA’s Good Neighbor Plan Reduces Smog-Causing Pollution in Downwind States, Helping Millions of People Breathe Easier

Today, Environmental Defense Fund launched its “We’re Fired Up” TV and digital ad campaign praising President Joe Biden for putting forward strong rules to curb oil and gas methane pollution.

Statement of Mark Brownstein, EDF’s Senior Vice President, Energy Transition

By Maria Doa, PhD, Senior Director, Chemicals Policy, and Lauren Ellis, MPH, Research Analyst What Happened:  We recently expressed concern to EPA about its conclusion that “distribution in commerce” (including the transportation of chemicals) does not contribute to the unreasonable risk for any of the first 10 chemicals evaluated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).  In …

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other national policies have catalyzed already thriving investments in electric vehicle manufacturing in the U.S., according to a new report by Environmental Defense Fund and WSP USA.

We scoured SXSW, the Austin mega festival, for the coolest climate tech, climate talks, climate ideas. From the sublime to the ridiculous, here are a few of our faves.

We scoured SXSW, the Austin mega festival, for the coolest climate tech, climate talks, climate ideas. From the sublime to the ridiculous, here are a few of our faves.

This resource from EDF uses a set of core objectives to help governments, companies, investors, and local communities design and engage with decarbonization hub projects in a way that sets a new bar for industrial innovation.

By Maria Doa, PhD, Senior Director, Chemicals Policy, and Lauren Ellis, MPH, Research Analyst SUMMARY: We explore the connection between the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the risks of toxic chemicals from transportation accidents, and the pathway to better protect communities. Last month, a Norfolk Southern freight train hauling several railcars carrying toxic chemicals derailed …

Five things you can do to help limit your climate impact of online shopping.

Based on the status quo of climate-related information disclosure within China, this paper proposes suggestions for climate-related information disclosure for key emission industries and financial institutions to provide relevant references for climate-related information disclosure in China.

This report analyzes the experience and characteristics of carbon market information disclosure in China, the European Union (EU), and the U.S., and puts forward relevant policy recommendations from the aspects of the standard system, disclosure platform, capacity building, and supervision and management under the current situation and challenges.

US hydrogen hubs present a unique opportunity to bring energy producers, users, investors, the community, and other stakeholders into integrated projects where they succeed or fail as one.

Hydrogen hubs in the U.S. could help transform clean industrial development for the better — but only if they're done right.

If you want to get a clear picture of where an industry’s biggest players think the market is headed, go to their annual trade show. I attended Work Truck Week 2023 in Indianapolis this week, and the picture was unmistakable: Work trucks are going electric. Now’s the time for fleet managers and state and local …

Statement of Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

Global energy companies are gathered in Houston for the major energy conference CERAWeek, and there’s lots of buzz around hydrogen.

EDF recently released an overview report about agricultural technologies, including advanced precision agriculture, and the effects on farm productivity and environmental outcomes.