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New Louisiana rule will plug old oil wells, create jobs, safeguard environment
6 months 2 weeks ago
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has finalized new rules to help improve management of 17,000 non-productive oil and gas wells by encouraging their proper closure —an action that will create jobs, raise property values across the state and facilitate new clean energy projects. Louisiana has a long history of oil and gas development, […]
Adam Peltz
Why using ammonia in power generation is risky for the climate
6 months 3 weeks ago
By Sofia Esquivel-Elizondo and Ilissa Ocko Companies are announcing plans to use ammonia to decarbonize the power sector, because they view it as a carbon-free fuel that does not emit carbon dioxide and other carbon-based air pollutants, such as carbon monoxide, when combusted. But there are serious issues with this strategy, primarily because it doesn’t […]
EDF Blogs
Zero-emission trucks are taking center stage at MCE 2023. Here’s what you should know.
6 months 3 weeks ago
As hundreds of fleet professionals from across the U.S. gather in Austin, TX this week for the American Trucking Association’s annual Management Conference and Exhibition, some may be arriving with a feeling of uncertainty about the pace of transition to zero-emission trucks. While fleet managers have more tools at their disposal than ever before, the […]
Jason Mathers
4 ways protective, greenhouse gas standards can benefit heavy-duty fleets
6 months 3 weeks ago
A paradox has become evident through many of my recent discussions and projects with fleets: while fleet managers have more tools at their disposal than ever before, the ambition of their efforts has grown significantly, too. Thus, it can feel as challenging as ever to make progress on reducing pollution from trucks at a pace […]
Jason Mathers
New tool equips community voices to spur a just energy transition
6 months 4 weeks ago
Our new website, Community Voices in Energy — a collaboration with Chicago-based Blacks in Green — equips frontline communities to participate as experts in climate and energy proceedings and influence energy investments. By ensuring that community members are able to share their direct experience on the record in public utility commission hearings, the site helps […]
Christie Hicks
The commitment goes on: MARPOL’s 50th anniversary and EDF’s multi-disciplinary approach to shipping decarbonization
7 months ago
By Dana Rodriguez Today marks the celebration of World Maritime Day. This year’s theme — ‘MARPOL at 50 — Our commitment goes on’. This theme spotlights the 50th anniversary of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, and encourages discussions on the next phase of the International Maritime Organization’s work to promote […]
EDF Blogs
Pennsylvanians want climate action; methane offers an opportunity for Gov. Shapiro to deliver
7 months 1 week ago
By John Rutecki As we wrap up a summer of sweltering heat waves and dangerous air quality, new poll results show strong majorities of Pennsylvanians want action to address the climate crisis. The poll from EDF Action, Earthworks Action Fund, Sierra Club and Clean Air Task Force Action found that the majority of Pennsylvanians support […]
EDF Blogs
New York utility regulator approves a first-of-its-kind certified gas pilot program. Now what?
7 months 2 weeks ago
The New York Public Service Commission recently approved a certified natural gas pilot program proposed by Con Edison, the gas and electric utility for much of New York City. Under the pilot, Con Edison may pay a premium for limited amounts of natural gas that is purportedly certified as having lower methane emissions than the […]
Erin Murphy
Interim Solutions needed while New York Public Service Commission moves forward on longer term truck charging infrastructure programs
7 months 3 weeks ago
By Pamela MacDougall and Cole Jermyn UPDATE: Since the publication of this blog post on April 27, 2023, the New York Public Service Commission has made meaningful progress within its new Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure proceeding. The PSC accepted comments on its initial questions from several dozen parties including EDF, and technical […]
EDF Blogs
Generous tax subsidies for sustainable aviation fuels in the U.S.? Yes, but details matter
8 months 1 week ago
One of the Inflation Reduction Act’s key provisions is a powerful tax credit to spark the development and adoption of clean, low-carbon aviation fuels. Climate pollution from aircraft is often overlooked, but if aviation were a country, it would be among the top 10 greenhouse gas emitters. The Biden administration is about to make a […]
Mark Brownstein
Known Unknown: Current hydrogen leak estimates vary by up to 100-fold. We need to know more before betting the farm
8 months 2 weeks ago
By Sofia Esquivel Elizondo Enthusiasm for hydrogen as a climate-friendly fuel of the future is everywhere. Hundreds of hydrogen energy projects worth more than $500 billion have been announced, and The International Energy Agency says hydrogen demand could increase sixfold by 2050. Scientists, though, are confident that this leak-prone gas can warm the climate when […]
EDF Blogs
New bipartisan legislation would give U.S. orphan well management efforts a huge boost
8 months 3 weeks ago
By Adam Peltz and Meg Coleman Across the country, a million or more orphaned oil and gas wells threaten the climate, public health, groundwater and surface waters and hamper local economic development. Help is on the way thanks to a major federal effort to invest $4.7 billion in closing orphan wells under the Revive Economic […]
EDF Blogs
New rules could mean less waste, less pollution and more jobs for Louisiana
9 months ago
By 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 […]
EDF Blogs
Colorado’s methane pollution verification rule is a game-changer: here are three reasons why
9 months ago
By 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 […]
EDF Blogs
For a Clean, Safe Ride to School, Electric Buses Get Straight A’s. Propane? Needs Improvement
9 months 1 week ago
By 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 […]
EDF Blogs
One year later, taking stock of state “action plans” on clean trucks, buses
9 months 2 weeks ago
It’s been exactly one year since nearly two dozen U.S. and Canadian states signed onto a roadmap to 100% zero-emission truck sales by 2050. While this was an important milestone, it was only intended to be the starting point. States were encouraged to build on these plans by developing localized versions that would meet their […]
Larissa Koehler
New research reaffirms hydrogen’s impact on the climate, provides consensus
9 months 2 weeks ago
By Ilissa Ocko and Steven Hamburg Hydrogen emissions from leakage, venting and purging leads to global warming, new research confirms. To take advantage of the potential benefits of switching from fossil fuel systems to hydrogen, we need to keep emissions at a minimum, and doing so will depend on the development of new instruments […]
EDF Blogs
Analysis: Cutting oil and gas methane is one of Canada’s most affordable climate solutions
9 months 2 weeks ago
By Ari Pottens and Maureen Lackner New research confirms that cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector is one of the fastest and most affordable steps Canada can take to help address the climate crisis. According to the report by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, Canada’s upstream oil and gas companies can eliminate […]
EDF Blogs
New health study shows cost of oil and gas pollution in Appalachia
9 months 2 weeks ago
By John Rutecki Earlier this summer, EDF, Boston University School of Public Health, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Institute for the Environment and PSE Healthy Energy published a peer-reviewed study that quantified the health impacts of oil and gas pollution, both in dollar value and human lives. The study found that in […]
EDF Blogs
Without action, unreported methane pollution from Saskatchewan could threaten Canada’s climate goals and create more fallout from climate change
9 months 3 weeks ago
By Ari Pottens and Scott Seymour It’s no secret that the rampant, out-of-control wildfires which are devastating parts of Canada and creating toxic air quality conditions for millions of people, are exacerbated by climate change. This makes it all the more crucial to rapidly reduce the greenhouse gases behind the climate crisis. In 2020, Canada’s […]
EDF Blogs
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