Reports and publications

EDF-sponsored research shows the potential cost of climate inaction in Iowa within the next 10 to 20 years.

Environmental Defense Fund commissioned K·Coe Isom, LLP to estimate the potential effect of climate-change induced yield changes on farm revenue, economic productivity, and government revenues in Iowa in the next two decades (2020 to 2039).

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) requirements throughits Advanced Clean Trucks(ACT) proceeding. This report, co-authored by EDF, evaluates the proposed rule using the California Energy Policy Simulator (EPS).

A conversation between EDF and Dr. Michael E. Mann on his new book, The New Climate War, and the most important ways to make rapid progress in the fight against climate change.

It’s time for North Carolina to lead on climate mitigation and resilience to protect the state’s residents, economy and ecosystems. This EDF report outlines four resilient policy proposals.

Three brilliant young environmental leaders - a litigator, an entrepreneur, and an advocate - discuss Gen Z’s impact in the 2020 elections and beyond.

This EDF report demonstrates how a bold 50% emissions reduction is achievable through multiple policy pathways – and that charting an ambitious path on climate is essential for growing a strong, clean U.S. economy.

Op-ed by EDF’s Vanessa Puig-Williams on Beneath the Surface, a new report on the landscape of groundwater mangement in Texas, and the need for more holistic groundwater management in the state.

Florida can establish a meaningful and unified resilience effort that creates a safer, more prosperous and equitable future for all communities.

EDF webinars on how we “decarbonize” the electricity sector as rapidly as possible while maintaining a reliable and affordable electric supply.