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Improved assessment of baseline and additionality for forest carbon crediting
EDF research published in Ecological Applications offers new insights and opportunities for strengthening the integrity of temperate forest carbon credits by accounting for differences in forests' geography and tree species composition.More on:
BLOG POSTNew EDF mapping analysis identifies natural infrastructure use across watersheds
The Mississippi River Basin is sensitive to increased risks of flooding and poor water quality. However, natural infrastructure could help mitigate these risks. EDF research shows that wetlands and floodplains are the best natural resources to reduce flood risk and nitrate pollution.More on:
BLOG POSTNew study shows huge variation in how different oil companies manage climate pollution – underscores need for more oversight
A new study from EDF and Carbon Mapper offers insights into just how much climate pollution specific oil companies may be responsible for.More on:
ANALYSISCharacterizing vulnerabilities to climate change across the United States
Study co-authored by EDF scientists identified and integrated available public health, social, economic, environmental, and climate data in the United States to develop a Climate Vulnerability Index composed of four baseline vulnerabilities (health, social/economic, infrastructure, and environment) and three climate change risks (health, social/economic, extreme events).More on:
EXPERT VOICESExpert Voices: Q&A with EDF’s Steven Hamburg
The first priority in fighting climate change is drastically reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, according to EDF's Chief Scientist.More on:
REPORTNon-linear reduction in nitrous oxide emissions through alternative management of groundnut and millets in India
This EDF report shares the results of a multi-year study conducted on five farms in India to measure nitrous oxide emissions from different nitrogen application rates in different cropping systems. It shows that carefully chosen alternative practices (with lower nitrogen rates) can achieve a triple win: farmers get similar or better yields, similar or higher profits, and must lower nitrous oxide emissions.More on:
REPORTHow much carbon storage can we expect from cropland soils?
Learn how much carbon cropland soils can store by exploring two white papers from EDF.More on:
BLOG POSTMinnesotans are ready for state lawmakers to take bold climate action
A recent poll, commissioned by EDF Action and conducted by Global Strategy Group, found broad support among majorities of Minnesotans for ambitious climate policies.More on:
BLOG POSTMapping Lead Pipes: Powerful tool helps communities find underground hazards
Water utilities are increasingly posting interactive maps online to help residents identify whether their homes are connected to lead service lines (LSLs). EDF's new blog series, Mapping Lead Pipes, will explore how utilities are approaching maps, evaluate which map features are most and least effective, and share best practices to help guide future efforts.More on:
VIDEOEDF explains: Will hydrogen benefit the climate?
EDF scientist Tianyi Sun explains the opportunities and risks of hydrogen as a clean alternative to fossil fuels.More on:
VIDEOWatch: EDF China launches air quality mobile monitoring challenge
Video on how EDF China’s Mobile Monitoring Challenge tested multiple technologies to drive air quality solutions.More on:
BLOG POSTHow companies can reduce nitrogen pollution and measure progress toward climate goals
Nitrogen is essential for life, but excess nitrogen can pollute the atmosphere and water. EDF's new N Balance Implementation Guide provides a road map for food and agriculture companies to help reduce nitrogen pollution from agricultural production and claim the environmental improvements associated with nitrogen management.More on:
REPORTPermianMAP Final Report
After three years of actively collecting methane emissions data in the Permian Basin, EDF researchers have gained new insights that will make it easier to reduce emissions of the incredibly potent greenhouse gas methane.More on:
REPORTAmmonia at sea: Studying the potential impact of ammonia as a shipping fuel on marine ecosystems
Joint study released by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Ricardo PLC, examines the potential marine environmental impacts of ammonia spills during its use as a shipping fuel.More on:
BLOG POSTWhat you need to know about the unstoppable rise of electric truck fleets
The zero-emission vehicle future is here: An 8,500% increase in truck deployments and commitments is proof.More on:
BLOG POSTUN’s MARS program launches methane detection into the Space Age
The UN just launched a methane detection satellite into space called MARS that will help pinpoint where methane emissions occur and notify stakeholders.More on:
ARTICLELeave your leaves on the ground to help your grass and the climate
EDF scientist says to leave your leaves on the ground to help your grass and the climate.More on:
REPORTThe Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Finance
In 2022, EDF and Deloitte conducted a survey of finance institutions serving the agriculture sector in North America, Europe and India to measure the climate change perceptions, actions and challenges at agricultural finance institutions. This report aims to understand how climate change is perceived by agricultural finance institutions and how they are responding.More on:
REPORTCoastal Natural Climate Solutions
This is one of three reports produced by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) ocean science team as part of a two-year EDF project on natural climate solutions (NCS). The present report attempts to describe the state of the science, including key uncertainties, surrounding interventions based on restoring and protecting coastal blue carbon ecosystems.More on:
REPORTNatural Climate Solutions in the Open Ocean
This is one of three reports produced by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) ocean science team as part of a two-year EDF project on natural climate solutions (NCS). The present report attempts to describe the state of the science, including key uncertainties, surrounding interventions based on open ocean ecosystems.More on:
REPORTClimate change will slow U.S. crop yield growth by 2030
Extreme heat, changing rainfall and other climate change impacts will make it harder to grow staple crops in the U.S. as soon as 2030. A new report from EDF uses computer models to analyze how climate change will alter yields of staple crops in Iowa, Minnesota and Kansas.More on:
BLOG POSTResearch shows gathering pipelines in the Permian Basin leaking 14 times more methane than officials estimate
Methane emissions from natural gas gathering pipelines in the U.S. Permian Basin are at least 14 times greater than Environmental Protection Agency national inventory estimates, according to new peer-reviewed research from EDF, Stanford University and the University of Arizona.More on:
ANALYSISInefficient and unlit natural gas flares both emit large quantities of methane
EDF co-authored a study in published in journal Science, which finds that climate-warming methane emissions from flaring, the practice of burning off gas rather than capturing it for productive use, are five times higher than government estimates — primarily due to unlit and malfunctioning flares.More on: