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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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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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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:
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REPORT
Canada’s Methane Abatement Opportunity
This report from Dunsky and EDF evaluates the most cost-effective reduction pathway available for the Canadian upstream oil and gas industry to achieve the federal methane emissions reduction target of 75% by 2030 relative to 2012 levels.More on:
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ANALYSIS
Electric Vehicle Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
Results of EDF analysis to compare the Total Cost of Ownership for currently available EVs to similar gasoline vehicles.More on:
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REPORT
Lead Cable Investigation
Report prepared for EDF by Marine Taxonomic Services, Ltd. (MTS) seeks to understand the extent to which telecom and power cables running through rivers, streams, and lakes that serve as drinking water sources may have been constructed using lead pipe and which may now pose a public health risk.More on:
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An audit on the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule is bad for California and bad for the country
Last month, the California Air Resources Board unanimously voted to adopt the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule, which sets purchase requirements for private and government fleets to increasingly transition to zero-emission trucks, and sets a 100% sales requirement for manufacturers in 2036.BLOG POSTAn audit on the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule is bad for California and bad for the country
Last month, the California Air Resources Board unanimously voted to adopt the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule, which sets purchase requirements for private and government fleets to increasingly transition to zero-emission trucks, and sets a 100% sales requirement for manufacturers in 2036.ARTICLEInnovation Will Take Electric Trucks Further, Faster
There’s a whole ecosystem of companies that supports the trucking industry. From advanced refrigeration to AI-powered logistics, the industry is prepping for an upgrade.More on:
REPORTCall to action for sustainable maritime fuel production
Maritime shipping is responsible for 3% of global greenhouse emissions. For the shipping industry to play its role in limiting global warming to 1.5°C, emissions must be rapidly reduced within this decade and reach zero by 2050.ANALYSISEnvironmental risks and opportunities of orphaned oil and gas wells in the United States
Analysis on environmental risks and opportunities of orphaned wells provides a framework that can be used to manage the millions of documented and undocumented orphaned wells in the U.S. and abroad.More on:
BLOG POSTUsing sound to improve fishery management study sardines in the Philippines
By EDF’s Jose Ingles, Jimely Flores and Rod Fujita, and Joseph Warren, Stony Brook University Small fish have a big role. Fisheries for sardine, herring and anchovy species collectively produce more yield than any other fisheries worldwide and account for about one-third of total global catches arriving in ports. These fisheries span the globe and […]More on:
ANALYSISExtreme 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:
VIDEOEDF explains: What is blue carbon?
Scientist Kristin Kleisner explains what blue carbon is -- and how it affects the planet.More on:
REPORTClass 7 and Class 8 Tractor–Trailer Electrification for MYs 2030 and 2032
Research by Roush for EDF analyzes the potential electrification of MYs 2030 and 2032, 5-axle, single trailer Classes 7 and 8 tractors used to transport a significant fraction of road freight.More on:
BLOG POSTBonn 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:
BLOG POSTClimate, 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:
BLOG POSTAddressing 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:
REPORTAddressing Financial Recovery Gaps for South Carolina Households
This report from EDF and partners provides a comprehensive review of the current resources available to households for post-disaster economic recovery in South Carolina and explores the extent to which innovative disaster insurance policy designs can fill these gaps and improve equity in recovery.More on:
OVERVIEWGroundwater Accounting Platform 2-pager
The Groundwater Accounting Platform enables water managers, landowners, and water users to track water budgets and usage in near real-time. The platform includes modules for groundwater modeling and water trading, providing a complete set of tools for local water districts to better manage allocations over time. Built using open-source code, the Groundwater Accounting Platform provides a springboard for water districts everywhere to launch and customize their own software solutions.BLOG POSTWorking 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:
INTERACTIVE TOOLThe 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: