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By: Fenjie Chen and Shems Jud A ground-breaking shift in Japan’s fisheries management is happening. It is aiming to restore fish stocks and recover harvests to achieve sustainable management and utilization. But many fishers have been unaware of how these reforms impact their daily operation. They have limited understanding of how they can contribute to …

There are at least a million dead and forgotten oil and natural gas wells dotting the American landscape, many leaking methane and other toxic chemicals into the air and water, long after their productive days are over. In Pennsylvania alone, there are an estimated 300,000 to 700,000 — and estimated is the key word. The …

By Micheal Zimmerman and Dakoury Godo-Solo As medium- and heavy-duty vehicles speed toward electrification, the build-out of charging infrastructure must keep pace. How utilities incorporate transportation into foundational utility functions will inform where, when, and how fast electric vehicles come online. These decisions fall mainly under the authority of state utility regulators (Public Utility Commissions)

We’ve come to our final blog in our series on sustainable aquaculture for EDFish. Now that we’ve covered aquaculture feed, escapes, and diseases, we’ll wrap up the discussion with a look at technology’s role in sustainable aquaculture. With appropriate investment and incentives, ocean farming technologies and innovations could address sustainability risks for farming seafood in …

Authors: Erin Leonard and Maggie Monast With more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide over the first 20 years after its release, methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gasses. One major contributor to global methane is livestock operations — 32% of methane emissions from human activity come from livestock and …

What’s New?  With more than 70,000 lead service lines, Milwaukee holds the #5 spot in our top 10 cities with the most lead pipes. But the city is taking action to get the lead out. Officials are implementing a robust replacement program that leverages federal funding to focus on neighborhoods that need it the most.  …

An accountability framework for reducing emissions from the oil and gas industry developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA), UN Environment Program

With emissions and flaring still near record highs, framework aims to drive progress on industry pledges

The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program recently announced additional funding awards for Round 1 applicants, totaling $521.19 million in grants to 51 applicants as part of a broader effort to expand electric vehicle  charging. These funds were allocated to urban and rural areas in 29 states, the District of Columbia, and eight Tribal communities. The …

Léalo en español This post is written by Santiago García Lloré, Senior Manager of IPLC and Conservation Partnerships at EDF. In the coming days, major international events like New York Climate Week, the COP for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali, and the UN Climate Change Conference (COP) in Baku will gather world …

Health, Environmental, Community Groups Urge Court Not to Stay Vital Climate, Health Protections

EDF statement on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issuing its finalized guidance for regulated exchanges listing carbon credit-based derivatives.

High-integrity carbon credits will require improved measurement, reporting and verification for livestock methane, and stronger environmental and social pr

A newly introduced House bill would, in effect, carve out dangerous exemptions to existing federal law so that plastics incinerators can operate without meeting vital protections for people's health and the environment.

With the 2024 election rapidly approaching, here's a checklist of things to do to make sure your vote counts.

Protect Dinétah joint statement on the approval of Navajo Nation EPA’s Minor Source Program Regulations by the Navajo Nation Council Resource Development Committee

Developing a robust charging infrastructure at and around fleet depots and other facilities where trucks operate is critical to enabling the expeditious deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, also known as the 30C tax credit, is one of the most impactful policies for achieving this end and …

by Maia Draper & Phillip Martin Transportation accounts for 24% of greenhouse gas emissions in Texas. Throughout the state, areas with the greatest concentration of traffic are often found to be in nonattainment — a designation from the Environmental Protection Agency that pollution levels exceed air quality standards. Texas’ cities can engage in transportation and …

The hydrogen economy is moving fast, but there’s still time to make sure new projects are evaluated according to their actual benefits and risks — rather than the hype, EDF authors Beth Trask and Leslie Labruto write in Forbes.

2024 marks a pivotal moment for carbon markets as the voluntary carbon market (VCM) transitions into its next phase: VCM 2.0, a high-integrity, high-impact market that has the potential to reshape how we tackle climate change. But what does this mean for corporate buyers who want to use carbon credits to tackle near-term emissions on their journey to net zero? The post VCM 2.0: Navigating High-Integrity Carbon Markets for Corporate Impact appeared first on Climate 411.

By: M. Khazali, Guswarman, and Meutia Isty Wulandari  “If we don’t prioritize monitoring and law enforcement against destructive fishing activities, the blue swimming crab management is unlikely to succeed.” These words were said in March 2024 by Hasan “Ubay” Ubaidillah, a leader of the Community Surveillance Group (Kelompok Masyarakat Pengawas/Pokmaswas) Jaya Bahari Abadi. He stood in …

The journey toward a clean energy economy is complex and filled with technical, economic, and social challenges. Electricity models are key tools for driving this transformation, providing precision and insight into the potential outcomes of energy policies and technological shifts. At the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), we are working to make these tools more accessible …

NY Climate Week will be a great chance to connect and have meaningful climate talks.

This is the seventh year of the contest, which encourages students to THINK BIG about Houston’s environmental problems and potential solutions.

As companies adopt new tools to cut livestock methane emissions, there’s an opportunity for investors to lean in.