Written by Ali Simpson

At the vice presidential debate on October 1, we have an opportunity to hear from the candidates about how they will address extreme weather and the climate crisis. Now's your opportunity to contact the debate moderators and tell them that we deserve to know the candidates’ detailed plans to address climate disruption.

New peer-reviewed analysis by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), published by Science, reveals that millions of acres of critical wetland habitat have lost vital protections in the wake of a 2023 Supreme Court of the United States majority opinion (Sackett v EPA) that drastically narrowed the scope of wetlands protected under the Clean Water Act.

New peer-reviewed analysis by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), published by Science, reveals that millions of acres of critical wetland habitat have lost vital protections in the wake of a 2023 Supreme Court of the United States majority opinion (Sackett v EPA) that drastically narrowed the scope of wetlands protected under the Clean Water Act.

By: Poppy Brittingham Open ocean aquaculture (also referred to as “offshore” aquaculture) is a nascent industry in the United States. As it exists now, the industry has the potential to positively contribute to domestic seafood supplies if executed well. However, if the risks and impacts of the farms are not well understood, it can cause […]

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By: Poppy Brittingham Open ocean aquaculture (also referred to as “offshore” aquaculture) is a nascent industry in the United States. As it exists now, the industry has the potential to positively contribute to domestic seafood supplies if executed well. However, if the risks and impacts of the farms are not well understood, it can cause […]

The post What Will We Grow Here? An Analysis of Candidate Species for Open Ocean Aquaculture in the United States appeared first on EDFish.

A new report from Environmental Defense Fund provides critical insights into species that may be optimal for farming in open ocean environments. It explores how open ocean aquaculture can increase domestic seafood production while highlighting species most likely to thrive in offshore environments.

A new report from Environmental Defense Fund provides critical insights into species that may be optimal for farming in open ocean environments. It explores how open ocean aquaculture can increase domestic seafood production while highlighting species most likely to thrive in offshore environments.

The oceans are a massive carbon sink. Researchers, companies and governments are exploring whether we can engineer coastal and ocean systems to store even more carbon. But while the ocean presents us with great possibilities, it’s also a complex system where human interventions can impact everything from the ecological (species’ interactions or the habitats they […]

The post Why EDF is exploring marine carbon dioxide removal appeared first on Climate 411.

The oceans are a massive carbon sink. Researchers, companies and governments are exploring whether we can engineer coastal and ocean systems to store even more carbon. But while the ocean presents us with great possibilities, it’s also a complex system where human interventions can impact everything from the ecological (species’ interactions or the habitats they […]

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Written by Moms Clean Air Force

In the next few years, our elected officials will be making crucial environmental decisions. Whether we have cleaner air and healthier communities or pay increasingly higher costs from dangerous extreme weather depends, in part, on voters’ choices on November 5.

By: Fenjie Chen and Shems Jud A ground-breaking shift in Japan’s fisheries management is happening. It is aiming to restore fish stocks and recover harvests to achieve sustainable management and utilization. But many fishers have been unaware of how these reforms impact their daily operation. They have limited understanding of how they can contribute to […]

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By: Fenjie Chen and Shems Jud A ground-breaking shift in Japan’s fisheries management is happening. It is aiming to restore fish stocks and recover harvests to achieve sustainable management and utilization. But many fishers have been unaware of how these reforms impact their daily operation. They have limited understanding of how they can contribute to […]

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We’ve come to our final blog in our series on sustainable aquaculture for EDFish. Now that we’ve covered aquaculture feed, escapes, and diseases, we’ll wrap up the discussion with a look at technology’s role in sustainable aquaculture. With appropriate investment and incentives, ocean farming technologies and innovations could address sustainability risks for farming seafood in […]

The post A Look at Science, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Aquaculture  appeared first on EDFish.

We’ve come to our final blog in our series on sustainable aquaculture for EDFish. Now that we’ve covered aquaculture feed, escapes, and diseases, we’ll wrap up the discussion with a look at technology’s role in sustainable aquaculture. With appropriate investment and incentives, ocean farming technologies and innovations could address sustainability risks for farming seafood in […]

The post A Look at Science, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Aquaculture  appeared first on EDFish.

There are at least a million dead and forgotten oil and natural gas wells dotting the American landscape, many leaking methane and other toxic chemicals into the air and water, long after their productive days are over. In Pennsylvania alone, there are an estimated 300,000 to 700,000 — and estimated is the key word. The […]

The post Flying over Pennsylvania in search of orphan wells: building momentum to solve a global problem appeared first on Energy Exchange.

There are at least a million dead and forgotten oil and natural gas wells dotting the American landscape, many leaking methane and other toxic chemicals into the air and water, long after their productive days are over. In Pennsylvania alone, there are an estimated 300,000 to 700,000 — and estimated is the key word. The […]

The post Flying over Pennsylvania in search of orphan wells: building momentum to solve a global problem appeared first on Energy Exchange.

There are at least a million dead and forgotten oil and natural gas wells dotting the American landscape, many leaking methane and other toxic chemicals into the air and water, long after their productive days are over. In Pennsylvania alone, there are an estimated 300,000 to 700,000 — and estimated is the key word. The […]

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By Micheal Zimmerman and Dakoury Godo-Solo As medium- and heavy-duty vehicles speed toward electrification, the build-out of charging infrastructure must keep pace. How utilities incorporate transportation into foundational utility functions will inform where, when, and how fast electric vehicles come online. These decisions fall mainly under the authority of state utility regulators (Public Utility Commissions) […]

The post My hope for Forth Roadmap 2024: EV advocates embrace utility regulation as key to unlocking a zero-emission future appeared first on Energy Exchange.

By Micheal Zimmerman and Dakoury Godo-Solo As medium- and heavy-duty vehicles speed toward electrification, the build-out of charging infrastructure must keep pace. How utilities incorporate transportation into foundational utility functions will inform where, when, and how fast electric vehicles come online. These decisions fall mainly under the authority of state utility regulators (Public Utility Commissions) […]

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What’s New?  With more than 70,000 lead service lines, Milwaukee holds the #5 spot in our top 10 cities with the most lead pipes. But the city is taking action to get the lead out. Officials are implementing a robust replacement program that leverages federal funding to focus on neighborhoods that need it the most.  […]

The post Bipartisan Infrastructure Law helps Milwaukee replace harmful lead pipes first appeared on EDF Health.