FACT SHEET
Understanding the Differences Between Carbon Capture & Carbon Dioxide Removal
March 31, 2022
Carbon capture and carbon dioxide removal are two distinct approaches to addressing carbon pollution.
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Summary for Policymakers: Carbon Management in Net-Zero Energy Systems
March 31, 2022To avert the worst impacts of climate change, the Biden Administration has set a goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by no later than 2050. -
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Getting to net zero: New policy insights on the role of carbon management strategies
March 31, 2022EDF's summary for policymakers, based on new modeling from Evolved Energy Research, shares insights on the potential role of carbon removal and carbon capture strategies in reaching net-zero emissions in the U.S.More on:
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Summary for Policymakers: Carbon Management in Net-zero Energy Systems
March 31, 2022EDF summary for policymakers, based on new modeling from Evolved Energy Research, shares insights on the potential role of carbon removal and carbon capture strategies in reaching net-zero emissions in the U.S.More on:
Understanding the differences between carbon removal and carbon capture
March 31, 2022EDF fact sheet on carbon capture and carbon dioxide removal, two distinct approaches to addressing carbon pollution. Both approaches will be important for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner by addressing carbon pollution in hard-to-decarbonize sectors.More on:
FEMA BRIC Application Best Practices and Recommendations
March 29, 2022The following summary of best practices is intended to assist applicants in successfully being awarded funds for Naturebased Solutions projects under the competitive Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grants program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. These items are drawn from several sources including interviews with individuals that review/evaluate BRIC proposals and BRIC grant recipients that have prepared successful proposals in the recent past, as well as the experience of an Environmental Defense Fund consultant, AECOM, with extensive expertise in assisting both FEMA and applicant communities with the BRIC program.CASE STUDYFEMA BRIC Application Best Practices and Recommendations
March 29, 2022The following summary of best practices is intended to assist applicants in successfully being awarded funds for Nature-based Solutions projects under the competitive Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grants program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. These items are drawn from several sources including interviews with individuals that review/evaluate BRIC proposals and BRIC grant recipients that have prepared successful proposals in the recent past, as well as the experience of an Environmental Defense Fund consultant, AECOM, with extensive expertise in assisting both FEMA and applicant communities with the BRIC program.Pledges to Policy: Evaluating North Carolina’s Progress on Critical Climate Targets
March 25, 2022Governor Cooper has committed North Carolina to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 40% from 2005 levels by 2025, and at least 50% from 2005 levels by 2030. With eight years remaining, the state is not currently on track to reach its emissions targets.More on:
Distributed Energy and Distribution Network Impacts
March 22, 2022Distributed Energy and Distribution Network ImpactsIncentivize Residential Demand-side Participation
March 22, 2022Incentivize Residential Demand-side ParticipationDistribution grid impacts of electric vehicles: A California case study
March 22, 2022Distribution grid impacts of electric vehicles: A California case studyWEBSITEOur bold plan to stabilize the climate for a vital Earth
March 17, 2022Here's our bold plan to stabilize the climate for a vital Earth.Results: Differences in Adults’ Concern and Perceptions of Climate Threats, Environmental Injustice
March 16, 2022Morning Consult conducted a survey, on behalf of Environmental Defense Fund and WEACT, between October 9th – October 11th, 2020 among a national sample of 2,200 adults. The survey sought to measure concern for and perception of the impacts of climate change and other environmental threats like pollution, flooding, and storms, how these threats impact different racial/ethnic groups, and how adults’ views on these issues vary by race and ethnicity.More on:
REPORTAct Now or Pay Later: The Costs of Climate Inaction for Ports and Shipping
March 15, 2022A report from EDF and RTI International reveals that the global shipping and port industry is susceptible to billions of dollars in infrastructure damage and trade disruption from climate change impacts.More on:
Lead pipes and environmental justice
March 15, 2022To evaluate health equity and environmental justice concerns, Environmental Defense Fund and American University’s Center for Environmental Policy analyzed more than 3,400 LSL replacements (LSLRs) conducted in Washington, DC between 2009 and 2018.More on:
REPORTVoters Perceptions of Climate Innovation
March 13, 2022Poll conducted by Morning Consult for Environmental Defense Fund finds that a large majority of voters (72%) support the U.S. investing in climate innovation.More on:
REPORTLinking flights and forests
March 8, 2022An overview from EDF and partners for ICAO policy makers.More on:
Community and Grower Engagement in Multibenefit Land Repurposing
March 7, 2022EDF-UC Merced guide that provides best practices for community and grower engagement for implementation of California's Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program.More on:
BLOG POSTThe U.S. Department of Energy can marshal its innovation efforts toward beating the climate crisis. Here’s how.
March 2, 2022In a new policy blueprint, EDF offers recommendations for how the Department of Energy can align its innovation budget with the climate challenge across its technology programs.ARTICLEAhead of the curve: A new analysis on maximizing our climate technology investments
March 2, 2022Cheap renewables change the calculus around EVs and electric heating.ARTICLEEnergy Department Aims to Slash Cost of Removing Carbon From the Air
March 2, 2022Scientists say carbon removal may be needed to avert the worst effects of climate change. But it still needs to be much cheaper and more reliable.BLOG POSTBeyond R&D: Climate innovation policy can help the U.S. meet the moment
March 2, 2022Together with Third Way, EDF co-hosted a Climate Week 2021 event on how U.S. climate innovation policy can accelerate a cleaner, stronger and more equitable economy. Here are four big takeaways.ARTICLEGas Prices and Energy Bills Are Going Up. Will COP26 Help Bring Them Down Again?
March 2, 2022Your energy bills are probably going up. The average price of gasoline in the U.S. is currently $3.38 a gallon, 56% more than a year ago.BLOG POSTIt’s been a big year for climate innovation. Where do we go next?
March 2, 20222021 saw major momentum for U.S. climate innovation: the research, development and scaling up of new solutions needed to tackle climate pollution, create jobs across the U.S. and reduce energy costs.