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REPORT
Shared Duty: National, International Oil Companies Bound Together by Methane Obligations
This EDF paper addresses the critical nature of national oil companies (NOCs) and the IOC's non-operated joint ventures (NOJVs) and how, together, they can accelerate industry’s methane momentum.More on:
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REPORT
Financing methane abatement: Report on sustainable finance instruments
EDF report offers an introduction to sustainable finance for methane abatement.More on:
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FACT SHEET
Electric vehicle sales are going further, faster than experts predicted
EDF analysis shows actual 2023 EV sales outperformed over 85% of expert forecasts from 2019 to 2022.More on:
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REPORT
A comparison of clean heat standards
Report commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund and prepared by Energy Futures Group provides an overview of key design elements that can be used for a Clean Heat Standards, as well as a look at how four states are approaching these elements in their own CHS development process.More on:
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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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Practical pathways for port decarbonization and environmental justice (PDF)
EDF provides a guide for ports and their partners in the United States to set, plan, implement and achieve their decarbonization goals.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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ANALYSIS
Climate Impacts of Hydrogen and Methane Emissions Can Considerably Reduce the Climate Benefits across Key Hydrogen Use Cases and Time Scales
Study by EDF scientists shows that standard frameworks used to assess the climate impacts of hydrogen production are vulnerable to broad miscalculation.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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EXPLAINER
How MethaneSAT is different from other satellites
Data from MethaneSAT will help measure methane pollution from oil and gas facilities worldwide, with both a broad scope and exacting precision.More on:
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REPORT
How utilities and regulators can enable proactive, affordable grid expansion in the era of truck electrification
A new report from Environmental Defense Fund shows that proactive infrastructure investments will be key to accelerating the long-term transition to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles.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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PROJECT
Fighting climate change with MethaneAIR
The MethaneAIR research jet is a crucial innovation in EDF’s work to find and reduce emissions of methane, a potent, planet-warming greenhouse gas.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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Air quality and health implications of Advanced Clean Trucks regulation for the Chicago region
Summary of research, the result of a collaboration between EDF and Northwestern and informed by key input from community partners, demonstrating the significant positive impact that the Advanced Clean Trucks rule can have in the greater Chicagoland area.More on:
Hydrogen Hub Development: Community Perceptions
This poll was conducted between October 11 - October 16, 2023 among a sample of 600 adults in Hydrogen Hub communities. The interviews were conducted online. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. For the purposes of this survey, Hydrogen Hub communities constitute surveyed participants in zip codes relating to areas that have been selected or were strongly considered to become a home to a DOE Hydrogen Hub within the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program (H2Hubs). These communities were identified based upon Rystad’s analysis of 22 publicly announced hub proposals for H2Hubs.More on:
REPORTState 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:
BLOG POSTThis registry could jump-start global production of sustainable aviation fuels
By Istvan Bart, Climate Director Last week, Virgin Atlantic became the first commercial airline to fly across the Atlantic ocean using 100% sustainable aviation fuels , demonstrating the incredible potential of clean, alternative fuels for flight. We need more planes flying on SAF, because if aviation were a country, it would be one of the […]More on:
WEBSITEBringing consistency and transparency to the SAFc market
An innovative tool from EDF, RMI and the Sustainable Aviation Buyers’ Alliance, the registry supports corporations working to reduce their aviation footprints by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel certificates, or SAFc, with a consistent, transparent and verifiable record to enable credible climate disclosure.More on:
FACT SHEETThe science of hydrogen’s climate warming effects (PDF)
How does hydrogen warm the climate? What is hydrogen’s warming potency? Learn more about these and other questions through this EDF fact sheet detailing the latest science on hydrogen’s warming effects.More on:
REPORTThe potential of ports in developing Sustainable First Mover Initiatives: A tool for an inclusive shipping transition
Preliminary findings report for the Sustainable First Movers Initiative Identification Tool, a system created by Environmental EDF and Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, in collaboration with Arup, to help shipping stakeholders align investment decisions that support the maritime energy transition away from fossil fuels.More on: