Our work
Our work
Explore the work made possible by your support and activism.
A Tale of Two Neighborhoods: Detroit Neighborhoods Show Us How Communities Are Affected Differently by Climate Change
A tale of two neighborhoods: How climate change affects communities differentlyBlog postCommunity Voices in Energy
How EDF’s new, groundbreaking EJ mapping tool can drive equitable policies and investment
New tool equips community voices to spur a just energy transition
Blog postPolicy options for addressing methane emissions from the coal sector
From mud cakes to high stakes with Youth Climate Collaborative’s Pooja Tilvawala
The U.S. Climate Vulnerability Index
Nearly half the world’s largest companies plan to slash their climate footprint. Can they turn promises into reality?
Nearly half the world’s largest companies plan to slash their climate footprint. Can they turn promises into reality?ArticleApproachFocus areaVital Signs Date PublishedOctober 2, 2023 - 12:00Vital Signs Post AuthorLiz GalstVital Signs Post CategoriesClimate and energy, Carbon dioxide, Methane, Climate change, Business and innovation, ScienceVital Signs Post Short DescriptionMany corporations fail to deliver on their bold promises on climate. But this comes from a lack of expertise instead of ill will, says one environmental group, unveiling a tool that promises to help corporations achieve their climate goals.Vital Signs Post URL/story/nearly-half-worlds-largest-companies-plan-slash-their-climate-footprint-can-they-turnThe commitment goes on: MARPOL’s 50th anniversary and EDF’s multi-disciplinary approach to shipping decarbonization
Understanding community vulnerability is critical to advancing climate justice
Creating zero waste in an unexpected place: The hair care industry
EDF Comments on EPA's Proposed Updates to New Chemicals Regulations Under TSCA
Net Zero Action Accelerator
In the voluntary carbon market, buyers will pay for quality
ReportWhat a carbon credit buyer wants: New survey from BCG shows higher demand for high quality in the voluntary carbon market
Blog postNew analysis shows that, in a decisive decade for climate action, Oregon must aim higher
Historic Cuban voyage searches for clues to coral reef survival
Historic Cuban voyage searches for clues to coral reef survivalArticleApproachFocus areaVital Signs Date PublishedSeptember 14, 2023 - 12:00Vital Signs Post AuthorTom ClynesVital Signs Post CategoriesClimate and energy, Carbon dioxide, Climate change, People and planet, Oceans, Coastal resilience, Location, Latin America and CaribbeanVital Signs Post Short DescriptionA scientific exploration that circumnavigated Cuba found hope in coral reefs, but cautious about what the future holds.Vital Signs Post URL/story/historic-cuban-voyage-searches-clues-coral-reef-survivalTesting the feasibility of quantifying change in agricultural soil carbon stocks through empirical sampling
Science to Action: a ten-year review of California’s MPA Network
New Mexico is off course for reaching its climate goals, but there’s enormous opportunity for action
Affordability pathways through energy efficiency in Florida
ReportThe global hunt for a hidden climate threat
The global hunt for a hidden climate threatArticleApproachFocus areaVital Signs Date PublishedSeptember 8, 2023 - 12:00Vital Signs Post AuthorGuest AuthorVital Signs Post CategoriesClimate and energy, Methane, Climate change, People and planet, Clean air, Business and innovation, Satellites, ScienceVital Signs Post Short DescriptionReducing methane pollution is the fastest way to slow global warming. But to cut methane, we need to find it and measure it. Satellites, jet planes, drones and other technology are helping locate and measure methane pollution around the world.Vital Signs Post URL/story/global-hunt-hidden-climate-threatEvaluating New Mexico's progress on critical climate targets
Out of balance: conflicts of interest persist in food chemicals determined to be generally recognized as safe
Broken GRAS: Companies ignore FDA draft guidance; Bias & conflicts of interest prevail in safety determinations