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By Courtney Grimes  EDF’s new peer-reviewed perspective highlights how efforts to cut greenhouse gases from planes must also reduce harmful pollutants that disproportionately affect nearby and disadvantaged communities.  Lowering the aromatic and sulfur content of jet fuel can cut particle pollution, improve public health, and reduce contrail formation — making skies cleaner and aviation more ... The post Strategies to decarbonize aviation must protect communities and climate appeared first on Energy Exchange.

Learn about what happens at COP, the annual United Nations climate conference — and how the conference helps the world tackle climate change.

As New York City faces mounting housing unaffordability and escalating flood risks, report warns that without urgent action, many could lose their homes

A flotilla of small fishing vessels in the Caribbean are carrying simple monitors on their fishing gear to collect ocean data that satellites can miss. The information can buy precious preparation time before a hurricane hits.  

In an op-ed in Climate Home News, EDF’s Angela Churie Kallhauge discusses how the world can scale up climate adaptation solutions and technologies.

High integrity carbon credits are becoming fit for purpose – and here’s how they can be pivotal for nature. The post Article 6 At A Glance: A Decade of Progress and What’s Next appeared first on Climate 411.

For well over a decade, EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program has been a vital source of public information about climate pollution.

Ashoka University & EDF hosted the Climate Workforce Summit in Mumbai, marking 5 years of the Climate Corps Fellowship in India.

By Mallory Honan, Scientist, Livestock Methane; Jack Killcoyne, Senior Research Analyst, Global Livestock Methane; Peri Rosenstein, Senior Scientist, Livestock Systems A dairy cow’s diet is an integral part of her well-being and productivity; it’s also a critical opportunity for reducing methane emissions. Similar to humans, what cows eat impacts their ability to live healthy, productive ... The post From feed formulation to fermentation: Can dairy cow nutrition models predict enteric methane emissions? first appeared on Growing Returns.

By Angela Churie Kallhauge The upcoming United Nations climate negotiations, COP30 in Belém, Brazil, is a milestone moment to reflect on progress made and the path ahead. It’s undeniable that the journey to a climate-resilient world has been turbulent, especially as we wrestle with the reality of political pushback, disengagement, and finance shortfalls faced in …

Keeping the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan running past its planned retirement in May led to a net loss of $80 million through Sept. 30

In Andhra Pradesh, low rainfall has made groundwater critical. A new study of the Groundwater Collectivization Programme revealed from encouraging results for farmers.  The post An innovative water sharing program in India helps improve farmer livelihoods first appeared on On the Water Front.

EDF was granted full observer status at the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter

COP30 must deliver a transformative leap in financing for forests and IPLCs. Tropical forest nations are rightly hoping for a COP with nature at the center. For too long, forest communities have sounded the alarm: finance must flow to address the real drivers of deforestation — illegal mining, logging, wildfires, and unsustainable agriculture — which today offer far higher short-term profits than conservation.  The post COP30 in Brazil Must Deliver for Nature and Forests – And the Stakes Have Never Been Higher appeared first on Climate 411.

EDF & Cornell analyzed methane estimates using feed chemistry and animal data to validate emissions from the Cornell Net Carbohydrate System.

In Newsweek, EDF Executive Director Amanda Leland and chef Andrew Zimmern explain how the U.S. has become a leader in responsible, wild-caught seafood.

Dairy farmers with dreams are helping spread climate-smart livestock advice to small farmers in India, the world’s largest milk producer.

Case studies of successful Chinese agricultural projects that could be replicated in Africa to boost food security and productivity.

China’s carbon market, launched in 2021, now covers 3,600 firms and 8B tonnes of emissions — making it the world’s largest by coverage.

Degrees cohosts Daniel and Yesh reflect on their own stories of mentorship and community after a season exploring climate and connection.

A new EDF report finds over 10 million people in Brazil’s Amazon cities breathe unsafe air, causing 3,000 premature deaths and $5B in yearly health costs.

India’s new carbon market may face early imbalances, but learning from global ETSs can help embed systems that ensure long-term decarbonization.

EDF study shows protecting 63.4M ha of Brazilian Amazon as Indigenous or protected land could curb deforestation from land grabs and farming.

Finalizing Canada’s methane regulations could reduce powerful oil and gas emissions while generating major economic benefits. EDF argues that strong national rules can create jobs, conserve natural gas and support cleaner energy production. The post Canada’s 34,000-Job Opportunity: Finalizing Canada’s Methane Regulations appeared first on Market Forces.