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Texas voters will have a chance to weigh in on securing safe, clean, and accessible drinking water for communities statewide. Proposition 6 would amend the

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was established by the United Nations General Assembly to accelerate action to strengthen disaster resilience. In the United States, this day comes on the heels of a major blow to our Nation’s wetlands. Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to narrow the scope of protections for wetlands, as defined in the Clean Water Act. As result, this landmark decision could cause detrimental impacts to the environment, communities and economy. The post On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, protecting the Nation’s wetlands is more important and urgent than ever first appeared on Growing Returns.

Foundational Precedent Protects Millions from a Wide Variety of Harms

As Hispanic Heritage Month ends, we celebrate our Hispanic Water Leadership Institute alumni making a difference in their communities. Nearly 20% of the United States identifies as Hispanic. The largest minority group in the country is also the largest group disproportionately impacted by contaminated groundwater. This is due to a lack of resources and widespread …

The global backdrop to this month’s newsletter is somber. Still, there are bright spots for climate progress, and important opportunities for business action and advocacy.

Report from Synapse Energy Economics underscores the importance of forthcoming methane requirements to ensure efficient use of taxpayer resources.

Statement from Beth Trask, Vice President, Global Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund

Whatever you call it — sustainable, ethical or socially responsible — green investing is readily available, and already paying dividends. 

For artisan makers and crafters, climate disasters can threaten their livelihoods. A new guide can help these small businesses recover from potential ruin.

By Sofia Esquivel-Elizondo and Ilissa Ocko Companies are announcing plans to use ammonia to decarbonize the power sector, because they view it as a carbon-free fuel that does not emit carbon dioxide and other carbon-based air pollutants, such as carbon monoxide, when combusted. But there are serious issues with this strategy, primarily because it doesn’t …

EDF, in partnership with Nest and with support from Etsy, developed this comprehensive guide to the post-disaster resources available to small business owners and the next steps to accessing them.

Fossil fuel producers in Utah are wasting energy resources in the form of methane. In doing so, they’re harming the climate, public health, and the economy.

Data from Environmental Defense Fund and WSP USA shows Nevadans who buy some popular models of electric cars or passenger trucks will save a lot of money in the first 10 years of ownership.

As the effects of climate change continue to unfold, all communities across the U.S. will face a wider range of risks. However, some communities will be more affected by those risks due to greater exposure and limited ability to recover from their effects.   For two neighboring communities in Detroit, the U.S. Climate Vulnerability Index, a …

Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals and Katelyn Roedner Sutter, State Director, California What Happened? On October 10, 2023, California Assembly Bill 899, authored by Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi, became law. It requires manufacturers of baby food (other than infant formula) who wish to sell their products in California to: Test a representative sample of …

As hundreds of fleet professionals from across the U.S. gather in Austin, TX this week for the American Trucking Association’s annual Management Conference and Exhibition, some may be arriving with a feeling of uncertainty about the pace of transition to zero-emission trucks. While fleet managers have more tools at their disposal than ever before, the …

A paradox has become evident through many of my recent discussions and projects with fleets: while fleet managers have more tools at their disposal than ever before, the ambition of their efforts has grown significantly, too. Thus, it can feel as challenging as ever to make progress on reducing pollution from trucks at a pace …

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected another attempt by industrial polluters to halt the Good Neighbor Plan, EPA’s vital pollution-reduction standards that protect people from interstate smog.

Degrees guest Scott Z. Burns intends to be part of climate action, and he’s using his prolific storytelling talents to both entertain and inspire others to do the same.

More homeowners than ever need flood insurance. Fewer than ever can afford it.

NOTE: This is the second in a series about EPA’s regulation of new chemicals. What Happened? EPA recently proposed new regulations for its safety reviews of new chemicals under our nation’s main chemicals law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). With this action, the agency has a big chance to solve major problems that have …

Latest U.S. climate policy news, key upcoming advocacy opportunities for companies, relevant events, and exciting EDF updates from Victoria Mills.

Website from EDF and Blacks in Green helps people around the country get involved in decisions about energy for their communities.

(This post originally appeared on EDF’s Energy Exchange) Our new website, Community Voices in Energy — a collaboration with Chicago-based Blacks in Green — equips frontline communities to participate as experts in climate and energy proceedings and influence energy investments. By ensuring that community members are able to share their direct experience on the record in public utility commission …

We’re back! Hope your September is off to a good start and that you got to enjoy some R&R this summer. I’m resolved to spend more of my life on top of