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  Negotiations at the United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan, COP29, are now picking up. Global leaders are tasked with deciding on a new goal for how much money will be provided to developing countries to take climate action. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance represents a critical opportunity to reshape how …

Agriculture is both a driver of climate change and on the frontlines of climate impacts. A variety of farming practices, technologies and system changes can reduce emissions to help stabilize the climate and build resilience to help protect global food production. However, a lack of access to fit-for-purpose finance keeps farmers from transitioning to climate-smart …

  Today, November 14, is Finance Day at COP29. We caught up with Leslie Labruto, EDF’s Managing Director for Sustainable Finance, about what she’s watching for at COP29, the United Nations’ climate change talks in Baku, Azerbaijan. Follow Leslie on LinkedIn. Q: You’re in Baku for COP29. What key issues are on your radar? A:

New standards must include nature-based solutions – and the communities that protect these resources The post At COP29, Article 6 must deliver on urgent finance for forests and Indigenous communities appeared first on Climate 411.

The emerging hydrogen market presents opportunities and risks for investors. These key principles and due diligence questions offer a guide.

The emerging hydrogen market presents opportunities and risks for investors. These key principles and due diligence questions offer a guide.

Sustainability-linked loan signals that major financial institutions are looking to direct more financing toward their customers’ sustainability efforts in innovative ways.

The farmer-owned cooperative will be able to leverage CoBank's new loan to expand conservation programs that enhance Iowa communities’ water quality

Reducing methane emissions from oil and gas, agriculture and waste sectors can improve public health and slow global warming. Here’s how that can be done.

By Kae Tuitt and Lindsay Shigetomi Fleet electrification comes with unique challenges, yet fleets are finding ways to overcome these obstacles and put zero-emission vehicles on the road because the benefits are worth it. A zero-emission fleet leads to less air pollution, improved community health, new business prospects and financial savings such as lower maintenance …

Slashing methane pollution is the fastest, most cost-effective way to immediately slow our current rate of global warming and cut energy waste.

The U.S. needs an EPA administrator who will protect public health, cut climate pollution and keep America competitive in the global clean energy race

This blog was authored by Milloni Doshi, Project Manager, Global Engagement and Partnerships and Annie Mark, Senior Director, Global Partnerships. The Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a global meeting focused on conserving nature. Unlike the United Nations’ larger annual climate conferences, CBD meetings are usually smaller …

As countries discuss a new goal on climate finance at the UN climate conference, COP29, we have an opportunity to boost the impact of every dollar we invest in climate action.   In climate finance, impact represents the measurable, positive outcomes achieved through climate action—determined by tracking specific metrics like emissions reductions, adaptation results, co-benefits, and …

What’s new: A coalition of environmental and community groups, including EDF, Clean Water Action and EarthJustice, held a virtual town hall last month with New Jersey state lawmakers and residents to promote pending legislation that would limit harmful truck pollution near warehouses, ports and other high-traffic facilities. Attendees heard from state Assemblymembers Andrea Katz and …

2024 has been a significant year for the climate and air pollution crisis, both in terms of the mounting impacts and increased action. Extreme climate events like hurricanes and wildfires devastated communities around the world, forcing the issue to the forefront of public consciousness. Meanwhile countries, companies and communities took some noteworthy actions to track …

By incorporating more sustainable practices, fleets are discovering how electric vehicles are bringing new business opportunities with corporate customers who have sustainability goals of their own.

EDF Statement from Fred Krupp, President and Amanda Leland, Executive Director

Statement of EDF California State Director Katelyn Roedner Sutter - November 6, 2024

Study from EDF and Black & Veatch aims to provide utilities and regulators with tools and strategies to support proactive grid planning for M/HDV distribution grid upgrades.

By Michael Zimmerman  A new study by Black & Veatch, commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund, provides further evidence that proactive grid investments don’t just help electric vehicles get on the road — they can save utility ratepayers money.  As EDF and many others have pointed out, traditional grid planning and investment processes were not designed …

Statement from EDF President Fred Krupp

The study finds proactively upgrading the grid to accommodate electric trucks can yield millions in savings for customers of two major U.S utilities

With the presidential election of Donald Trump, Environmental Defense Fund's Fred Krupp and Amanda Leland lay out what comes next.