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ANALYSIS
Policy options for addressing methane emissions from the coal sector
This paper analyses three groups of policies leading to the decrease in methane emissions in the coal sector: 1) policies stimulating reduction in coal supply/demand, 2) policies stimulating the reduction in methane emissions, and 3) enabling polices and regulatory frameworks.More on:
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PODCAST
From mud cakes to high stakes with Youth Climate Collaborative’s Pooja Tilvawala
Joing us on this episode of Degrees as Pooja reflects on her journey toward participating in some of the most important climate convenings of our time.More on:
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WEBSITE
The U.S. Climate Vulnerability Index
Pulling in 184 sets of data to rank more than 70,000 U.S. Census tracts, the U.S. Climate Vulnerability Index helps you see which communities face the greatest challenges from the impacts of a changing climate.More on:
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BLOG POST
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:
WEBSITENet Zero Action Accelerator
Environmental Defense Fund's climate action hub helps businesses fast track and scale climate progress, reach their sustainability goals and galvanize net zero leadership across supply chains.More on:
REPORTIn the voluntary carbon market, buyers will pay for quality
Study of nearly 500 company leaders in charge of voluntary carbon credit purchases for their companies finds that buyers across market segments are willing to pay significantly more for credits with demonstrably high quality.More on:
BLOG POSTWhat a carbon credit buyer wants: New survey from BCG shows higher demand for high quality in the voluntary carbon market
The voluntary carbon market has been in a flurry in the past year to define integrity and quality for carbon credits. Between the recently released Core Carbon Principles from the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market, to the Claims Code of Practice from the Voluntary Carbon Market Initiative, we now have more guidance and […]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 POSTScience 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:
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:
REPORTAffordability pathways through energy efficiency in Florida
Whitepaper prepared for Environmental Defense Fund by partner organization Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) identifies cost-effective pathways for improving affordability for residents of Florida and outlines key opportunities to advance residential energy efficiency.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:
ANALYSISOut of balance: conflicts of interest persist in food chemicals determined to be generally recognized as safe
EDF co-authored study published in the journal Environmental Health evaluated Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) notices that food manufacturers voluntarily submitted to FDA and found that 1) no GRAS notices followed FDA's draft guidance, and 2) there were high risks of bias and conflicts of interest.More on:
BLOG POSTBroken GRAS: Companies ignore FDA draft guidance; Bias & conflicts of interest prevail in safety determinations
By Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals, Klara Matouskova, PhD, Consultant, and Maricel Maffini, PhD, Consultant What Happened? In our new study, we evaluated Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) notices—a total of 403 between 2015-2020—that food manufacturers voluntarily submitted to FDA for review. Our goal was to determine whether industry was adhering to FDA’s Guidance on Best Practices for […] The post Broken GRAS: Companies ignore FDA draft guidance; Bias & conflicts of interest prevail in safety determinations first appeared on EDF Health.More on:
BLOG POSTThe 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:
REPORTMethane Emissions from U.S. Gas Pipeline Leaks
EDF’s analysis indicates that methane emissions from gas pipeline leaks are significantly higher than current estimates by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory. This report details policy recommendations to reduce leakage from pipelines and EDF's methodology for estimating methane emissions from pipeline infrastructure.More on:
BLOG POSTWe need to know more about leaks before betting big on hydrogen
By Sofia Esquivel Elizondo Enthusiasm for hydrogen as a climate-friendly fuel of the future is everywhere. Hundreds of hydrogen energy projects worth more than $500 billion have been announced, and The International Energy Agency says hydrogen demand could increase sixfold by 2050. Scientists, though, are confident that this leak-prone gas can warm the climate when […]More on:
REPORTU.S. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Investments and Jobs - August 2023
This report from EDF and WSP finds that the U.S. market for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing, which was turbocharged by passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) one year ago, has continued to race ahead and is not expected to slow down any time soon.More on:
BLOG POSTSeaweed 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:
ANALYSISHigher 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:
ANALYSISHigher 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: