By Lila Harmar and Valerie Miller The start of summer hurricane season in the Caribbean has only just begun, yet the region has already weathered its first category five tropical storm, Beryl. Beryl caused major damage to homes, power lines and more across the southeast Caribbean, fueled by high temperatures in the Atlantic. The increase […]

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Written by Moms Clean Air Force

On the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, one program in particular stands out as an environmental justice and clean air powerhouse: the Air Pollution Monitoring Grant Program

The rule is a vital step forward to better protect investors and markets

The rule is a vital step forward to better protect investors and markets

Recent extreme weather reveals how business as usual must rapidly change to keep up with physical climate risks to supply chain continuity.

Recent extreme weather reveals how business as usual must rapidly change to keep up with physical climate risks to supply chain continuity.

Let’s continue the conversation on sustainable aquaculture. This is the third blog in our series exploring the sustainability of aquaculture—what we currently know, emerging advancements, and areas for growth. In our previous, we covered escapes in aquaculture, and before that, we discussed aquaculture feed.     In this blog, we are focusing on diseases in […]

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Let’s continue the conversation on sustainable aquaculture. This is the third blog in our series exploring the sustainability of aquaculture—what we currently know, emerging advancements, and areas for growth. In our previous, we covered escapes in aquaculture, and before that, we discussed aquaculture feed.     In this blog, we are focusing on diseases in […]

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Statement from Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient Caribbean, Environmental Defense Fund

Statement from Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient Caribbean, Environmental Defense Fund

La Tormenta Tropical Ernesto toca tierra en Puerto Rico

La Tormenta Tropical Ernesto toca tierra en Puerto Rico

Written Q&A with Mayor Rex Richardson on Climate and Economic Progress in Long Beach, California Long Beach, California, is showing communities around the country why embracing the clean energy economy is a winning strategy. Home to one of the busiest port complexes in North America, with a long reliance on revenue from oil and gas, […]

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Written Q&A with Mayor Rex Richardson on Climate and Economic Progress in Long Beach, California Long Beach, California, is showing communities around the country why embracing the clean energy economy is a winning strategy. Home to one of the busiest port complexes in North America, with a long reliance on revenue from oil and gas, […]

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EDF statement from Dr. Karla Sosa, Project Manager, New York State Affairs

EDF statement from Dr. Karla Sosa, Project Manager, New York State Affairs

Written by Emily Pickett

A new study on odorants and air pollutants in natural gas revealed some glaring issues with relying solely on smell to recognize gas leaks. Noses aren't enough!

NOTE: This is the second of a series about EPA’s prioritization of existing chemicals.  What Happened?  EPA just proposed to designate five chemicals, including the widely-known toxic chemical vinyl chloride, as high-priority chemicals – meaning they are toxic to human and/or environmental health.  If finalized, these chemicals will immediately undergo the risk evaluation process under […]

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NOTE: This is the second of a series about EPA’s prioritization of existing chemicals.  What Happened?  EPA just proposed to designate five chemicals, including the widely-known toxic chemical vinyl chloride, as high-priority chemicals – meaning they are toxic to human and/or environmental health.  If finalized, these chemicals will immediately undergo the risk evaluation process under […]

The post Cumulative assessment better estimates the real-world risks chemicals pose on our health first appeared on EDF Health.

NOTE: This is the second of a series about EPA’s prioritization of existing chemicals.  What Happened?  EPA just proposed to designate five chemicals, including the widely-known toxic chemical vinyl chloride, as high-priority chemicals – meaning they are toxic to human and/or environmental health.  If finalized, these chemicals will immediately undergo the risk evaluation process under […]

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