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Three steps that all Texans can take now to build momentum behind protecting our rivers, streams and groundwater. The post Texas leaders made a big mistake ignoring water this session. But not all hope is lost. first appeared on Growing Returns.

By Tom Neltner, J.D., Chemicals policy director Over the past several years, EDF has been tracking the development of innovative seafood products where the components are grown from cells in tanks and combined into consumable products using extrusion, 3-D printing or other processes commonly used in the food industry. While not yet on the market, based …

As we look towards the future, it’s critical to have this hyperlocal data to enhance institutional capacities, build community support and forge evidence-based policies that drastically reduce pollution while building more resilient communities The post When it comes to air pollution in Mexico City, data is power. first appeared on Global Clean Air.

Our partners and filmmakers in Cuba join us to discuss the importance of strengthening U.S.–Cuba collaborations as we work to protect the abundance of our oceans and ability to adapt to a changing climate.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs

Three recent wins for agricultural climate solutions you may have missed in the news. The post 3 recent USDA wins and what the department should do next first appeared on Growing Returns.

Ruling on a case brought by EDF in D.C. Circuit Court strikes down unlawful FERC approval of a 66-mile natural gas pipeline in Illinois and Missouri.

Microsoft, Procter & Gamble and other contributions secure funding to support water resilience, equity and combat drought within the Colorado River Basin

The massive storm that hit Texas in February — known as Winter Storm Uri — highlights the dangers of ignoring the physical risks of climate change.

Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, people turned to home deliveries to safely meet their needs, furthering the rise in demand for parcels, and, consequently, an increase of vans and trucks on the roads. The freight sector is energy-intensive with last mile delivery relying largely on polluting diesel vehicles – creating air and noise …

Five years ago, President Obama signed into law the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which overhauled the country’s chemical safety law to better protect people from toxic chemicals. In a welcome change to the dismal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform anniversaries during the Trump administration, this year we are able to …

Today, we’re introducing readers to the concept of climate resilience in marine fisheries through a new, three-part video series called “Fishing for Resilience.” As Environmental Defense Fund’s Senior Director for Resilient Fisheries, I played a central role in the creation of this short series — even “starring” in the videos as narrator. Producing and narrating …

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering making important changes in disclosure requirements to reflect the growing recognition that climate change poses significant risks to the U.S. financial system. This week, hundreds of investors, companies, and concerned Americans, including EDF, responded to the SEC’s request for public input on climate change disclosure.

Tom Neltner, J.D., is Chemicals Policy Director One of the most innovative food products expected to enter U.S. markets in coming years is cell-cultured meat and seafood. Producing these products by culturing cells in tanks and forming them into foods that look and taste like their conventionally produced counterparts is a technological achievement. Proponents enthusiastically tout …

When Texas state senators and representatives return to their home districts this summer, they’ll be able to tell constituents they did something in response to this winter’s deadly energy crisis. But they better not brag. And they might face some difficult questions when constituents ask why the Electric Reliability Council Of Texas is facing another …

By Chris Cusack and Melissa Mahoney  It doesn’t take too much scrolling these days to see that our oceans — and our entire natural world — are in peril. Overfishing, habitat destruction, plastic pollution and warming temperatures are BIG challenges. And yet, they all have something in common: they can all be improved by sustainable,

EDF statement from Aoife O'Leary, Director, International Climate

EDF Statement by Elizabeth Gore on introduction of RISEE Act in June 2021.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

Several of the nation’s leading climate action advocacy groups are insisting that any package include ambitious plans to tackle the climate crisis, improve environmental justice, and invest in clean energy and jobs.

EDF joined nine other organizations this week to support EPA’s efforts to undo a Trump-era rule that left millions of Americans at greater risk from dangerous air pollution and more severe climate change.

EDF and Brookings reviewed SEC filings of Texas companies and found that the Texas power crisis was foreseeable.

Run on Less – Electric provides the opportunity for fleets to see zero-emission vehicles achieving product delivery along real-world routes.

Today EDF experts testified as EPA holds listening sessions on advancing new methane protections for new and existing oil and gas facilities.

Report from EDF and the Brookings Institute examines the February 2021 power crisis in Texas as a case study on how climate-related perils can affect publicly traded companies.