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BLOG POST
Our Oceans Conference Reminds Us of the Ocean’s Incredible Value
“An Ocean of Potential” was the tagline at this year’s Our Ocean conference in Greece on April 15-17. The phrase encompasses the breadth of possibilities that the ocean holds for us. It also encapsulates EDF’s approach to supporting climate-resilient fisheries and oceans. What do we mean when we say that there is “an ocean of […]More on:
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REPORT
Just transition and safeguards framework
Report produced by EDF provides guidelines for developing strategies, plans, measures and metrics that will ensure a fair and equitable transition towards cleaner energy sources. It also provides guidance on how to measure whether activities uphold decarbonization benefits, environmental rights and the interests of impacted stakeholders, including Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities. -
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TERP and trucks
EDF report details how Texas’ $342 million clean air program can be improved to help companies that want to secure state funding for zero-emission trucks.More on:
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FACT SHEET
EPA vehicle standards will reduce harmful pollution and save thousands of lives
EDF fact sheet shows Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed pollution standards for new cars, buses and freight trucks would save more than 40,000 lives and prevent more than 25 million asthma attacks.More on:
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REPORT
Non-pipeline alternatives: Meeting energy demand responsibly
Report from EDF has guidance and analysis to help states develop regulatory frameworks for NPA evaluation and implementation, and to help utilities successfully implement NPA programs.More on:
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INTERACTIVE TOOL
Chemical Exposure Action Map
EDF's map offers tools to encourage EPA to do better risk assessments of chemicals. Use this tool to see where facilities are polluting toxic chemicals into our air, water and land and how it’s putting our health at risk, then encourage EPA to take action.More on:
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INITIATIVE
Modernizing the electric grid to advance clean energy
The electric grid needs a strong backbone of transmission lines to support the transition from fossil fuel power plants to a cleaner grid powered by renewable energy and batteries. Transmission enables electrification of vehicles and buildings, and ensures reliability during extreme weather events. However, a number of barriers have stalled the development of the grid and delayed the connection of renewable energy and storage resources.More on:
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BLOG POST
Progress to catalyze jurisdictional REDD+
In the fight against the climate crisis, high-integrity jurisdictional REDD+ is intended to be transformational, giving forest communities and governments the ability to tap into the voluntary carbon market to access climate finance needed to ensure that large areas of tropical forests remain intact.More on:
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BLOG POST
Why are four notorious carcinogens approved by FDA for food?
By Liora Fiksel, Project Manager, Healthy Communities, and Lisa Lefferts, Environmental Health Consultant What’s Happening? On December 21, 2023, FDA filed a food-additive petition and a color-additive petition submitted by EDF and partners that asks FDA to revoke its approval for four carcinogenic chemicals approved for use in food. There is broad agreement that benzene, […] The post Why are four notorious carcinogens approved by FDA for food? first appeared on EDF Health.More on:
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BLOG POST
Advancing North Carolina’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint to combat growing storm risks
North Carolina's Flood Resiliency Blueprint is a big step forward, resulting in a massive statewide effort dedicated to building resilient communities equipped to reduce and manage flood risk and vulnerabilities. The post Advancing North Carolina’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint to combat growing storm risks first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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LEGAL RESOURCES
Defending clean vehicle standards to protect people and the planet
Explore EDF's collection of clean car standards legal resources.More on:
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BLOG POST
Northwestern analysis provides more information on the need for ACT in Illinois
This blog was co-authored by José Acosta-Córdova, Senior Transportation Policy Analyst at LVEJO Transportation is a big issue in Illinois, accounting for almost one-third of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions — the sector responsible for the most GHG emissions in the state. Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, such as delivery vans, transit buses and large tractor-trailers are […]More on:
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WEBSITE
Oceans Futures: Let's stop ocean conflict before it happens
Launched by the World Wildlife Fund, Environmental Defense Fund, and other partners, this first-of-a-kind platform combines data from climate modeling, socioeconomics, and global fisheries to highlight hotspots of potential future ocean conflict.More on:
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REPORT
State climate equity survey: Documenting how state rules support a just and equitable energy transition
Across the U.S., states are passing laws that will ensure greater equity as we transition to a clean energy system. This EDF report that documents states’ efforts to make their energy transition more equitable and healthier.More on:
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BLOG POST
Water is a high-level priority at COP 28, we need to look to ground-level users for solutions
Water has finally reached the highest levels of global climate negotiations. The path to a sustainable freshwater future, however, lies with ground-level users. At COP 28, EDF is elevating their voices, their needs and the approaches they find most useful. _______ While greenhouse gases drive climate change, many of its impacts are inherently liquid. Whether […] The post Water is a high-level priority at COP 28, we need to look to ground-level users for solutions first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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BLOG POST
The Marrakech Partnership at COP28: Launching the 2030 breakthroughs and what that means for coastal communities
The world is gathered in Dubai for the 28th Conference of the Parties under the United Nations Framework for Climate Change Convention, otherwise known as COP28. Over a two-week span, government delegations come together to negotiate what actions the world needs to take to achieve a future under 1.5 degrees. This will set the tone […]More on:
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REPORT
Report on urban freight partnerships: Why they’re needed and how to ensure their success
To meet sustainability goals, municipalities and regional governments must develop partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the field of freight. This new analysis by EDF Europe aims to support this type of collaboration.More on:
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REPORT
Urban freight partnerships
In order to meet sustainability goals, municipalities and regional governments must develop partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the field of freight.More on:
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BLOG POST
Trends to scale collective impact at the 2023 Sustainable Agriculture Summit and beyond
In early December, the EDF climate-smart agriculture team will join hundreds of farmers, food and agriculture companies, university experts and other conservation organizations at the 2023 Sustainable Agriculture Summit, “Scaling Collective Impact: Collaborating to Accelerate Agricultural Sustainability.” This conference is one of the largest annual gatherings of people working to improve sustainability in U.S. agriculture, […] The post Trends to scale collective impact at the 2023 Sustainable Agriculture Summit and beyond first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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BLOG POST
Hispanic Heritage Month: meet local leaders helping communities address key water issues
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 post Hispanic Heritage Month: meet local leaders helping communities address key water issues first appeared on On the Water Front.More on:
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WEBSITE
Community Voices in Energy
Website from EDF and Blacks in Green helps people around the country get involved in decisions about energy for their communities. -
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New tool equips community voices to spur a just energy transition
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 hearings, the site helps […]More on: