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BLOG POST
Science to Action: a ten-year review of California’s MPA Network
Marine protected areas (MPA) are a conservation tool that sets aside part of the ocean to protect it for long-term conservation, similar to the way a state or national park functions on land. These MPAs are an effective way to preserve biodiversity by protecting ecosystems. But how are they utilized by people, and do they […]More on:
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New 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:
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BLOG POST
The impact of storm surge barriers on estuaries and ecosystems
Published in the scientific journal Earth's Future and supported in part by funding from Environmental Defense Fund, a new research agenda focuses on the intersection between the increased use of storm surge barriers and the resulting estuary impacts. These are three key takeaways from our research. The post The impact of storm surge barriers on estuaries and ecosystems first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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BLOG POST
Seaweed to Slow Down Climate Change: Ready? Or Not?
Seaweed is having a moment. I’ve been working on seaweed for 40 years, and I’ve never seen so many headlines about how seaweed can save the planet. I can understand why. The need to save the planet is more pressing than ever. We must now dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, at the same time, […]More on:
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ANALYSIS
Higher temperatures in socially vulnerable US communities increasingly limit safe use of electric fans for cooling
This study from EDF scientists and partners uses hourly weather reanalysis data (1950–2021) to examine the temporal and spatial evolution of ambient climate conditions in the continental United States considered safe for fan use, focusing on high social vulnerability index regions. Authors find that some regions experience hundreds to thousands of hours per year that are too hot for safe fan use.More on:
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Higher temperatures make fans less able to cool, putting communities at risk
Research co-authored by EDF uses hourly weather reanalysis data to examine the evolution of ambient climate conditions in the continental United States, focusing on high social vulnerability index (SVI) regions. Study finds that there are regions that experience hundreds to thousands of hours per year that are too hot for safe fan use.More on:
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BLOG POST
Linking knowledge and action for climate-ready fisheries: Putting the puzzle together
By Julia Mason and Sarah Weisberg What will it take to create climate-resilient fisheries? Fisheries scientists and managers across the US have been sensing a change in the air — and not just the highest temperatures ever recorded, although they probably contribute. There’s a growing sense of climate urgency in fishery management conversations and agendas. […]More on:
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ANALYSIS
Saskatchewan's oil and gas methane: how have underestimated emissions in Canada impacted progress toward 2025 climate goals?
EDF research reveals problems with the way Saskatchewan is managing emissions from a very specific type of oil production known as Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand. A lot of gas, most of which is methane, also comes out during this process.More on:
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ANALYSIS
Linking knowledge and action for climate-ready fisheries: Emerging best practices across the US
Study co-authored by EDF scientists distills 8 lessons from emerging climate-informed US fisheries management efforts.More on:
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REPORT
Turning Climate Commitments Into Results: An Update on State-level Climate Targets
EDF has conducted an updated analysis of the greenhouse gas emissions projections for each U.S. state and territory that has committed to reduce their emissions consistent with the U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution submitted under Article 4 of the Paris Climate Agreement.More on:
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ANALYSIS
Extreme Smog Challenge of India Intensified by Increasing Lower Tropospheric Stability
In this analysis published in Geophysical Research Letters, we use long-term satellite data to show a significant increase in aerosol exceedances over northern India, resulting in sustained atmospheric warming and surface cooling trends over the last two decades.More on:
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BLOG POST
Bonn 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:
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Climate, 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:
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BLOG POST
Addressing Gaps in Disaster Recovery for South Carolina Households through Inclusive Insurance Models
This blog was authored by Environmental Defense Fund economists, Karina French and Carolyn Kousky. See their report here. South Carolina is no stranger to the devastating effects of extreme flooding, with hurricanes like Matthew and Florence leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. As the state faces escalating flood risk due to climate changes […]More on:
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Working with partners to evaluate the potential of blue foods in climate adaptation and mitigation strategies
Over the last couple of years, EDF has actively worked to raise the contributions of aquatic foods in transforming food systems and making progress on 9 of the 17 the Sustainable Development Goals—global goals established under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a universal call to action to end poverty, to protect the planet, […]More on:
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INTERACTIVE TOOL
The Colorado River Basin: What’s at stake in the Grand Canyon
A new website from EDF, American Rivers, and Four Corners Mapping provides a special look at the Grand Canyon through an educational, interactive journey. The interactive tool invites people to take a tour through the Grand Canyon and learn how the complexities of the Colorado River crisis impact the Grand Canyon and its surrounding communities […] The post EDF and partners launch interactive Grand Canyon website first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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BLOG POST
Local knowledge is key to understanding climate impacts on fisheries
Environmental Defense Fund led a participatory study to assess how vulnerable recreational fisheries in the Caribbean will be to climate change.More on:
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ANALYSIS
Distortion of sectoral roles in climate change threatens climate goals
Frontiers in Climate paper co-authored by EDF scientists explores how the longstanding method for reporting greenhouse gas emissions—carbon dioxide equivalence (CO2e)—systematically underestimates methane-dominated economic sectors' contributions to warming in the coming decades.More on:
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BLOG POST
Investing 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:
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REPORT
Climate change impacts on Florida strawberry production
Farmers in Florida have an opportunity to invest in climate change adaptation.More on:
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BLOG POST
Prioritizing communities and nature in the nation’s largest Army Corps project in New York-New Jersey Harbor
EDF advocates for an approach to the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study that is multi-hazard, community-centered and prioritizes nature-based solutions.More on:
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