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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:
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MARPOL at 50: EDF's commitment goes on
By Dana Rodriguez Today marks the celebration of World Maritime Day. This year’s theme — ‘MARPOL at 50 — Our commitment goes on’. This theme spotlights the 50th anniversary of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, and encourages discussions on the next phase of the International Maritime Organization’s work to promote […]More on:
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EDF Comments on EPA's Proposed Updates to New Chemicals Regulations Under TSCA
EDF describes in detail in these comments why and how, instead of finalizing such problematic proposals, EPA can and should take this opportunity to rebuild a new chemicals program that truly serves the public’s interests even in the face of possible future efforts to do otherwise.More on:
BLOG POSTNew analysis shows that, in a decisive decade for climate action, Oregon must aim higher
Last legislative session, Oregon’s lawmakers had the opportunity to update Oregon’s statutory climate targets. This would have been the first time that Oregon updated its outdated climate targets in 15 years and would have brought Oregon’s climate goals in line with the level of ambition of President Biden’s national climate targets and from other climate […]More on:
BLOG POSTNew Mexico is off course for reaching its climate goals, but there’s enormous opportunity for action
New Mexico communities know the stakes for climate change are high — hotter and drier conditions threaten public health, livelihoods, and cultural and recreational resources, as they lead to increased drought, extended and more extreme wildfire seasons, and extreme heat. Those impacts are projected to get much worse in the coming decades, without serious and […]More on:
REPORTEvaluating New Mexico's progress on critical climate targets
EDF analysis finds that New Mexico will achieve less than one-third of the 45% reduction in climate pollution by 2030 that was committed to by the governor via 2019 executive order.More on:
REPORTFarmworkers and heat stress in the United States
Report from EDF and La Isla Network details what is needed to protect farm labor from dangerous heat.More on:
REPORTHeat stress threatens agricultural workers’ health
Report from EDF and La Isla Network details what is needed to protect farm labor from dangerous heatMore on:
EXPERT VOICESProducing food sustainably in a warming world
Amanda Leland, Executive Director at Environmental Defense Fund, on why supporting farmers, fishers and food producers is critical to ensuring abundant food for a growing population in a warming world.More on:
BLOG POSTThe ocean as a climate champion: Capitol Hill Ocean Week paints the town blue
By Lucy Vogt, EDF Seafood Policy Intern Last month, Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) welcomed environmental businesses, leaders, and shakers — and one brand-new intern. CHOW investigated the intersection between the ocean and the climate by facilitating conversations about ocean opportunities. Even though the ocean covers more than 70% of the earth, produces 50% of […]More on:
BLOG POSTBi-partisan efforts yield important wins for water in Oregon
Oregon’s 2023 legislative session concluded with a wide-ranging drought package passing through the House and the Senate, enabling key investments necessary to building a water-secure future for Oregon’s communities and ecosystems. The investments come at a critical moment as climate change is impacting water resources throughout Oregon. The vast majority of the state remains […] The post Bi-partisan efforts yield important wins for water in Oregon first appeared on On the Water Front.More on:
BLOG POSTBonn climate talks: The Global Stocktake, oceans, food and nature are issues to watch
EDF’s delegation to the climate talks taking place in Bonn, Germany from June 5 to June 15, 2023 give us some insights into the issues they're following.More on:
BLOG POSTClimate, agriculture, and finance: exploring connections at the Fed
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s 2023 Agricultural Symposium, “The Changing Geography of Agricultural Production,” explored the factors driving changes in where and how agricultural commodities are produced, disruptions that are leading to further geographical differences, and the role of investments and farm policy in the years ahead. I had the honor of joining […] The post Climate, agriculture, and finance: exploring connections at the Fed first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
BLOG POSTInvesting in Arizona’s water future
This blog is co-authored by Rachel O’Connor, Manager, Climate Resilient Water Systems. As Arizona’s water crisis worsens due to extreme drought and overuse, more attention than ever is being directed toward addressing this critical issue. At the federal level, an influx of funding has become available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. […] The post New report: Investing in Arizona’s water future first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
INITIATIVEA farm bill that helps farmers, ranchers and the climate
A climate-smart farm bill must incentivize emission reductions, increase financial support for climate resilience, and invest in innovation.More on:
FACT SHEETA farm bill that delivers for farmers, ranchers and the planet
The 2023 farm bill is a historic opportunity for Congress to build on bipartisan efforts to help U.S. agriculture become more competitive, more resilient, and a global leader in conservation and climate solutions.More on:
BLOG POSTNew report aims to help Massachusetts put the “public” back in public utilities
EDF contributed to a new report detailing specific ways to make sure that energy regulatory decision-making processes in Massachusetts are more inclusive and equitable.More on:
BLOG POSTTexas awards $8 million in state incentives for electric trucks
Funding for electric vehicles is a direct result of coordinated efforts by EDF and industry partners to request a guaranteed set-aside for funding of zero-emission trucks in the agency’s Texas Clean Fleet Program.More on:
BLOG POSTA north star for sustainable aviation: science, people and nature
By Pedro Piris-Cabezas and Glenda Chen The Biden administration has worked to keep its promise to follow the science in dealing with challenges like housing, COVID, air pollution — and especially climate change. The next major test is coming soon. The Treasury Department is preparing to issue guidelines about which alternative fuels will qualify for […]More on:
BLOG POSTInflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Renewable Energy Procurement
The IRA aims to increase supply of renewable energy in the US and is projected to lower clean energy costs in the long-term. EDF and Deloitte have prepared an activation guide.More on:
WEBSITEBetterHubs: EDF framework for industrial innovation
This resource from EDF uses a set of core objectives to help governments, companies, investors, and local communities design and engage with decarbonization hub projects in a way that sets a new bar for industrial innovation.More on:
BLOGRead more about environmental health policy on our Deep Dives blog
Deep Dives is a new blog that will offer our readers in-depth scientific analyses, hard data, and practical policy prescriptions from Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) top environmental health experts. Our authors are specialists in air quality, chemistry, epidemiology, law, public health, and more. We will continue to offer information for broader audiences on EDF’s Safer […] The post Introducing Deep Dives—EDF’s New Platform for In-Depth Scientific & Policy Analyses on Environmental Health first appeared on Deep Dives: Environmental Health Policy.More on:
BLOG POSTUnleading Baby Food: FDA needs to tighten its proposed action levels
Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals Initiative Note: This is the first of three blogs in this series. Click here for Blog 2 or Blog 3. On January 24, 2023, FDA released draft action levels1 for lead in foods intended for babies and young toddlers.2 This proposal is a key step in implementing the agency’s […] The post Unleading Baby Food: FDA needs to tighten its proposed action levels first appeared on Deep Dives: Environmental Health Policy.More on: