EDF Voices: People on the Planet

Dan Upham

Dan is a writer and editor at Environmental Defense Fund.

Like practical, business-friendly energy efficiency financing? Meet PACE

Published August 14, 2013 in Energy

Property Assessed Clean Energy projects help property owners reduce their carbon footprint, save money, and advance the clean energy future.
Air conditioning is not the enemy. Carbon pollution is.

Published August 12, 2013 in Economics

We don’t have to give up the things we love. We just need to recognize — and pay for — their full costs.
Could air pollution cause autism and diabetes in children?

Published August 7, 2013 in Health

New research connects air pollution to increased rates of autism and diabetes.
Must read: NYT op-ed on a “Republican case for climate action”

Published August 5, 2013 in Climate

Four former EPA administrators made a compelling case.
The right way to judge a carbon market (hint: it's not the prices)

Published July 18, 2013 in Economics

The goal of a carbon market is to make emissions scarce.
One way or another, we all profit from clean energy

Published July 16, 2013 in Energy

Investing in smart power makes a great deal of sense (and cents).
Conservatives and the battle of the bulb: Three perspectives

Published June 25, 2013 in Economics

Discussing a study that suggests some conservatives make consumer choices (e.g., what kinds of light bulbs to buy) to avoid products listed as environmentally preferable.
When it comes to oil and gas in Texas, 13 is a lucky number

Published May 28, 2013 in Energy

Newly revised Rule 13 signals progress being made to address safety concerns with hydraulically fracked wells.
Good news: A bipartisan breakthrough on chemical policy reform

Published May 23, 2013 in Health

Eight Democrats and eight Republicans have proposed legislation to reform the flawed Toxic Substances Control Act.
Carbon Dioxide Levels this High Pre-Date Humanity

Published May 1, 2013 in Climate

We’re approaching a concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere not seen in 2-3 million years.

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