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PROJECT
Hydrogen Emissions Measurement Study [PDF]
With the help of new hydrogen measurement technology and experts in making trace gas measurements, EDF is launching the Hydrogen Emissions Measurement Study.More on:
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ANALYSIS
If you build it, they will come: Coastal amenities facilitate human engagement in marine protected areas
Study co-authored by EDF characterizes human engagement in California's marine protected areas (MPA) network and identifies traits associated with higher human engagement.More on:
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ANALYSIS
Wide range in estimates of hydrogen emissions from infrastructure
Hydrogen is a tiny, leak-prone molecule that can indirectly warm the climate. Thus, hydrogen emissions from its value chain could considerably undermine the anticipated climate benefits of a hydrogen economy. This EDF review paper synthesizes studies to provide an overview of the available knowledge on hydrogen emissions across value chains.More on:
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REPORT
Farmworkers 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:
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REPORT
Heat stress threatens agricultural workers’ health as U.S. temperatures rise
Report from EDF and La Isla Network details what is needed to protect farm labor from dangerous heatMore on:
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BLOG POST
For a Clean, Safe Ride to School, Electric Buses Get Straight A’s. Propane? Needs Improvement
School districts around the country are considering a switch to buses that use less fuel, cost less, and, most importantly, provide safe and healthy trips to and from school. Only one option wins on each of these critical criteria: electric. -
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Cover crop costs vary significantly: new data from 83 Minnesota farms shows
Data on the financial impacts of climate-smart practices, like cover crops, can help inform farmers’ financial decisions when considering these practices. While cover crops can help improve soil health and make farms more resilient to extreme weather, farmers continue to have questions about the types of financial impacts cover crops will have on their operations. […] The post Cover crop costs vary significantly: new data from 83 Minnesota farms shows first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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REPORT
Methane Waste and Pollution in Texas
Study commissioned by EDF shows that fossil fuel producers in Texas are wasting energy resources in the form of methane. In doing so, they’re harming the climate, public health, and the economy.More on:
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REPORT
The economics of cover crops on Minnesota farms
In 2021, EDF, the University of Minnesota and other partners began a collaborative effort to gather farm-level financial data on cover crops. The project is gathering detailed financial data on cover crops between 2022-2024 from corn, soybean, and other row crop farms across Minnesota. The data and insights from this project may also provide value to federal and local cost-share programs, agricultural lending solutions, and other climate-smart initiatives.More on:
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BLOG POST
Cover crop costs vary significantly: new data from 83 Minnesota farms shows
Between 2022-2024, EDF and its' partners will collect financial data on cover crops from corn, soybean, wheat and corn silage farms across Minnesota.More on:
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WEBSITE
Cleaning the air for everyone
Air pollution can be deadly. Learn how to combat it using scientific research and local emissions data to improve health where you live. Join us in securing cleaner air, climate action and healthier communities.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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EXPERT VOICES
Producing 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:
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ANALYSIS
Seaweed blue carbon: Ready? Or Not?
EDF scientists and co-authors engaged experts in a system mapping exercise to support decision-making in the context of the high levels of uncertainty associated with seaweed blue carbon.More on:
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BLOG POST
Analysis: Cutting oil and gas methane is one of Canada’s most affordable climate solutions
By Ari Pottens and Maureen Lackner New research confirms that cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector is one of the fastest and most affordable steps Canada can take to help address the climate crisis. According to the report by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, Canada’s upstream oil and gas companies can eliminate […]More on:
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BLOG POST
The 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:
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BLOG POST
Financial impacts of cover crops in Minnesota
This project is gathering detailed financial data on cover crops between 2022-2024 from corn, soybean, and other row crop farms across Minnesota.More on:
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BLOG POST
Without action, unreported methane pollution from Saskatchewan could threaten Canada’s climate goals and create more fallout from climate change
By Ari Pottens and Scott Seymour It’s no secret that the rampant, out-of-control wildfires which are devastating parts of Canada and creating toxic air quality conditions for millions of people, are exacerbated by climate change. This makes it all the more crucial to rapidly reduce the greenhouse gases behind the climate crisis. In 2020, Canada’s […]More on:
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BLOG POST
Landmark study reveals that millions of Americans live less than a mile from an orphaned oil and gas well
By Adam Peltz & Kate Roberts This week, the Department of the Interior announced nearly $660 million in grant funding to plug orphan wells across the U.S., adding to $560 million in initial funding from last summer. The news comes on the heels of new research led by researchers at McGill University and EDF experts […]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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BLOG POST
Bi-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:
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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: