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A new toolkit helps natural resource managers adapt fisheries management in an uncertain future.

EDF's Chief Economist Suzi Kerr co-authored a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) that identifies prevailing misconceptions about land use and provides 10 core principles that can be used to develop more effective and fair ways to use land to support sustainability and justice in complex land systems.

Green jobs are available in nearly every industry, and often pay more. Hear from young professionals about 5 fabulous planet-saving careers here.

Across the U.S., trucks play a crucial role in carrying parts and products to stores and consumers. The vast majority of these trucks are heavy polluters, making trucking a major component of the carbon emissions linked with companies across the supply chain – as well as those of their investors.  The internal combustion engines in …

12 finance solutions and value-added incentives to support farmers in adopting new conservation practices The post Fostering innovative finance in the agriculture value chain first appeared on Growing Returns.

12 finance solutions and value-added incentives to support farmers in adopting new conservation practices

Methane is making the planet hotter, faster. EDF is moving the world to meet this urgent threat.

Here’s how a warming planet could fuel heavier snowstorms, even as overall snowfall declines and the snow season shrinks.

As the finance sector leans into climate-aligned investing, focusing on three key issues will help private equity firms keep up with Wall Street.

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Acuerdo interagencial de la Administración Biden Impulsa la Resiliencia en Puerto Rico

The Government of Puerto Rico and others signed a Memorandum of Understanding to source 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050.

This EDF paper offers seven approaches that state policymakers and utilities should consider as they explore how best to facilitate the new era of transportation electrification.

EDF commissioned an analysis by Roush Industries to evaluate the cost of electrifying vehicles in several medium- and heavy-duty market segments, specifically those concentrated in urban areas, in the 2027–2030 timeframe.

This report evaluates the cost of electrifying vehicles in several medium‐ and heavy‐duty market segments such as class 8 transit and class 7 school buses, class 3‐7 shuttles & delivery vehicles, and class 8 Refuse haulers, whose use patterns are concentrated in urban areas.

Environmental Defense Fund announced the hiring of two global leaders for new positions that will strengthen the nonprofit’s capacities around the world.

Ethan McMahon is the new Chief of Party for the Clean Air Catalyst, a flagship program launched by the U.S. Agency for International Development and a global consortium of organizations led by WRI and EDF. He brings 27 years of experience with the U.S. EPA, where he worked with cities and states to build capacity …

EDF and 17 environmental and public health organizations summited comments detailing the strong, legal, scientific foundation for protective EPA standards.

EPA Takes Welcome Step to Support Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, Protect Americans from Dangerous Pollution from Coal-Fired Power Plants

Yesh Pavlik Slenk sat down with John Davies of GreenBiz to get the inside scoop on sustainability jobs and the most in-demand skills for them.

Why this new program is so critical to San Joaquin Valley's water. The post Gov. Newsom proposed nearly doubling funds for a new farmland repurposing program. Here are 4 ways it can help people and wildlife. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Environmental Protection Agency to Step Up Enforcement and Monitoring of Pollution in Overburdened Communities

EDF and coalition of experts petition FDA to set strict new limits on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and plastics that contact food.

Public Health Experts, Electric Utilities, Major Corporations, Legal Scholars, Scientists, and Current and Former Government Officials Ask Supreme Court to Reject Radical Attack on Clean Air Act

It’s clear that current climate targets are not enough to meet the Paris Agreement temperature goals, despite dozens of updated national climate plans.