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NOTE: This is the second of a series about EPA’s prioritization of existing chemicals.  What Happened?  EPA just proposed to designate five chemicals, including the widely-known toxic chemical vinyl chloride, as high-priority chemicals – meaning they are toxic to human and/or environmental health.  If finalized, these chemicals will immediately undergo the risk evaluation process under ... The post Cumulative assessment better estimates the real-world risks chemicals pose on our health first appeared on EDF Health.

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

By Adrienne Parks, Analyst, Community Engagement What’s new: A new tool from Environmental Defense Fund and partners is making it easier to connect clean air advocates with data to drive action. The Air Quality Data Directory is a filterable and searchable database of air pollution emissions datasets and associated tools intended to help demystify the ... The post New Air Quality Data Directory connects advocates with crucial data to advance clean air goals first appeared on Global Clean Air.

EDF and partners have created a central directory of air pollutant emissions databases and relevant tools for advocacy.

By Marie Cabbia Hubatova and Angie Farrag-Thibault At a time when it is critical to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels, the shipping industry is endeavoring to do its part to decarbonize and keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Its success depends on there being sufficient clean fuel supply to substitute fossil fuels …

Last week Governor Roy Cooper hosted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan at The Nature Conservancy’s Green Swamp Preserve to announce EPA’s historic $421 million grant to North Carolina and three surrounding states, dedicated to the protection and restoration of wetlands, forests and coastal habitats. This investment will play an essential role in preserving our state’s most treasured natural spaces and should be celebrated by all. These types of natural solutions to addressing the impacts of our changing climate often don’t receive as much attention as solutions we’re addressing in our power and transportation sectors, but they are critically important to achieving our overall climate resilience objectives. 

Duke energy, one of the largest utilities in the U.S., is planning on expanding gas-powered plants in North Carolina, where residents will not only foot the bill, they'll also deal with the pollution.

There are large long-term, changes predicted by scientists, but climate change is already in our lives. Here’s a list of ways it’s too close for comfort.

EDF is working to advance solutions to reduce climate and air pollution from the international shipping industry.

As climate change increases the risk of deadly wildfires, a very old practice is gaining a resurgence to help fight fire with fire.

DC Circuit court rejects attempt to block EPA mercury and toxic pollution protections for coal-fired power plants.

New peer-reviewed research from EDF provides new and much-needed clarity about the methane footprint created by Canada’s oil and gas industry and the count

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and AshokaX, a unique initiative from Ashoka University for lifelong learners, are partnering to lead the Climate Corps Fe

The U.S. needs to build a lot more high-voltage electric transmission lines. Our current system is disconnected in all of the wrong places, leaving bountiful renewable resources stranded, individual regions isolated, and disadvantaged communities with unreliable power and exorbitant costs. Even where we do have connections, many of the lines are outdated and can’t accommodate …

"USDA’s water conservation investments are a welcome show of support for western communities facing the region’s driest stretch in a 1000 years,” said Kevi

Study authored by EDF scientists synthesizes nearly a decade of research encompassing thousands of multiscale methane measurements along the oil and gas value chain to better constrain estimates of methane emissions from Canada’s energy sector and to identify research gaps contributing to uncertainty in current estimates.

Open ocean aquaculture in the U.S. has the potential to create diverse local jobs, build a more climate-resilient domestic seafood supply, and minimize impacts on the climate and environment. However, achieving these benefits hinges on practicing aquaculture the right way.  So, what does the “right way” entail? What do we still need to know to …

Nuevo proyecto solar comunitario de EDF para la Isla Municipio de Culebra financiado por el Departamento de Energía Federal de los E.E.U.U

The community-based energy project in Culebra will expand to provide more families with clean, affordable and reliable electricity.

Methylene chloride, a highly toxic chemical used to strip paint for decades, is being phased out for most uses, thanks to a new rule from the EPA.

Environmental Defense Fund and partners are advocating for more and improved laws that will better protect residents against increasing flood impacts.

New comprehensive aerial measurements show oil and natural gas producers across the U.S. are emitting methane into the atmosphere at over four times the ra

As you know, the Supreme Court is striking down the Chevron Doctrine which damages a foundational legal principle that has long ensured clean air, clean water, and a safe climate. This will undoubtedly have impacts on climate policy and how it is regulated.

New, comprehensive data shows methane pollution from the U.S. oil and gas industry is more than 4 times EPA estimates. 

Joint statement from 33 climate, environmental justice and clean energy organizations on New York's developing cap-and-invest program