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BetterHubs: 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:
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Can you spot the hydrogen leak? Meet the new technology that can
A new, global hydrogen energy industry is poised to take off, attracting hundreds of billion of dollars in investments. However, hydrogen is an indirect greenhouse gas with a powerful near-term climate impact that is often overlooked. Scientists have raised concerns that hydrogen leaks could negate the expected climate benefits of using hydrogen energy. Real-world data on hydrogen emissions is lacking, but a groundbreaking new technology can help.More on:
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MethaneSAT: A New Era of Transparency for Methane Measurement
MethaneSAT will fill critical gaps in the capabilities of existing methane satellites and be a powerful tool to accelerate climate action.More on:
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Plugging the Leaks: An Investor Guide to Oil and Gas Methane Risk
In this report, EDF establishes best practices for investors and companies seeking to credibly and quickly address methane emissions.More on:
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Plugging the Leaks: An Investor Guide to Oil and Gas Methane Risk
In this EDF report, we discuss the science of methane management and its importance to the energy transition; provide background on methane emissions from the oil and gas supply chain; highlight the pressing data challenge; identify impactful technical solutions; review key global policy developments; and supply investors with critical asks for the industry.More on:
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The Coming Fight Over Sustainable Aviation Fuels
A new climate law offers a big boost to sustainable aviation fuels – but the details matter. The Biden administration must avoid subsidizing fuels whose production would do more harm to than good.More on:
SOLUTIONSInflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Renewable Energy Procurement
EDF explains how with the support of the Inflation Reduction Act, renewable energy procurement and generation can help organizations meet their business and climate goals.More on:
BLOG POSTAn urgent need for strong EPA methane protections
Earlier this month, the EPA closed its comment period on proposed oil and gas methane regulations. Here are some of the highlights from EDF’s public comments.More on:
For hydrogen to be an effective climate solution, we must produce it cleanly and use it wisely. Learn how the world can get hydrogen right.BLOG POSTThe first step in a new industrial revolution: raising the bar for clean hubs
EDF developed a set of core objectives to help governments, companies investors and local communities tackle the tough issues and work collaboratively and proactively to design and engage with industrial hub projects in ways that are transparent, accountable and result in better outcomes for both people and the planet.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:
BLOG POSTMaking the most of our climate investments: 4 lessons learned from new research
Two reports commissioned by EDF offer valuable insights and recommendations on how to best design and evaluate clean energy and innovation programs.More on:
BLOG POSTRule #1 of deploying hydrogen: Electrify first
There is extraordinary excitement today over zero and low carbon hydrogen. But can it live up to the silver-bullet hype? To understand the tradeoffs, we compared the total energy required to perform the same tasks using either green hydrogen or direct electrification.More on:
REPORTOnshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations on Federal and Tribal Lands in the United States
Economic analysis commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund and Taxpayers for Common Sense finds oil and gas companies operating on U.S. public and tribal lands wasted over $500 million worth of gas in 2019, the most recent year of data available that is reflective of the industry.More on:
BLOG POSTTackling Transferred Emissions: Climate Principles for Oil and Gas Mergers and Acquisitions
While transactions in the oil and gas industry can increase reputational, climate, and transition risks, they also present opportunities for industry players to lead on creating a new paradigm for oil and gas transactions that is more compatible with global net zero goals. A new report from EDF and Ceres outlines ways to take advantage of these opportunities.More on:
BLOG POSTDOE has a big opportunity to decarbonize industry. Here’s how it can leverage a new program.
The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) is the new DOE office with $20B from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with a focus on scaling up emerging technologies through demonstration projects. EDF offers pointers to help OCED have catalytic impact.More on:
BLOG POSTStrategies and Principles to Decarbonize Your Local Gas Utility
What will it take to decarbonize the gas distribution system? EDF and partners produced a new report setting out guiding principles and strategies to inform decarbonization of the gas utility and corresponding end uses.More on:
BLOG POSTHouston workshop lays foundation for the road to ZEV trucks
Last month, EDF co-hosted a workshop in Houston on the state of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in Texas. Partnering with Evolve, the Houston-Galveston Area Council and Port Houston, we met at the NRG Center with dozens of industry experts, government officials, fleet managers and drivers to talk about the economic and environmental opportunities that transitioning to […]More on:
VIDEOWatch: How markets can reduce greenhouse gas emissions quickly
EDF China video on how using carbon markets can help cut greenhouse gas pollution while providing an economic lifeline for the people and communities most at risk.More on:
BLOG POST4 lies about the Inflation Reduction Act — and how we can fight them
Misinformation hacks your brain. Here's how you can fight for the truth, starting with the most significant climate law Congress has ever passed.More on:
BLOG POSTKey things we learned from studying methane in the nation’s largest oilfield
By Ben Hmiel and Jon Goldstein After three years of actively collecting methane emissions data in the Permian Basin, researchers have gained new insights that will make it easier to reduce emissions of the incredibly potent greenhouse gas methane. These insights are helping inform state and federal regulatory approaches at a critical time. Download the […]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: