By Magdalen Sullivan, Co-Authored by Erin Murphy  Many states are adopting declining emission limits as a way to address the severe and growing dangers of the climate crisis, and that means state utility regulators are grappling with how to decarbonize energy systems, manage costs and meet demand. Traditional approaches to meeting energy demand with […]

Social networks play a pivotal role in shaping human behavior. To accelerate climate-smart practices, farmers’ social networks are crucial.

The post How food companies can harness the power of social networks for scope 3 reductions first appeared on Growing Returns.

This blog was co-authored by Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State Director  Results of the latest Western Climate Initiative auction were released today, and we continue to see strong demand for allowances. This was the first quarterly auction of 2024, and it was a strong start for this marquee climate program. This auction is expected to […]

This blog was co-authored by Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State Director  Results of the latest Western Climate Initiative auction were released today, and we continue to see strong demand for allowances. This was the first quarterly auction of 2024, and it was a strong start for this marquee climate program. This auction is expected to […]

The post As it enters its eleventh year, California’s cap-and-trade program continues to raise revenue to fight the climate crisis appeared first on Climate 411.

This blog was co-authored by Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State Director  Results of the latest Western Climate Initiative auction were released today, and we continue to see strong demand for allowances. This was the first quarterly auction of 2024, and it was a strong start for this marquee climate program. This auction is expected to […]

The post As it enters its eleventh year, California’s cap-and-trade program continues to raise revenue to fight the climate crisis appeared first on Climate 411.

Written by Dominique Browning

The Good Neighbor Rule helps those of us living downwind from states with coal plants—and the Supreme Court may be poised to overturn it.

Social networks play a pivotal role in shaping human behavior. To accelerate climate-smart practices, farmers’ social networks are crucial.

By Christopher Cusack (EDF) and Cooper Van Vranken (Ocean Data Network) In the early hours of October 25, 2023, Hurricane Otis made landfall near Acapulco, Mexico, with peak winds of 165 mph wreaking havoc on communities in its path. Normally, people would have had a chance to prepare but just the day before, the consensus […]

The post Illuminating coastal seas: A new paradigm for ocean observing appeared first on EDFish.

What’s New Today, we are excited to introduce the Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) latest initiative—the Chemical Exposure Action Map. This tool is designed to spur the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to transform the assessment of risks posed by toxic chemicals in our communities. Our map focuses on multiple high-priority chemicals—making visible the urgent and long-overdue […]

The post Unveiling EDF’s Chemical Exposure Action Map first appeared on EDF Health.

EDF launched a new tool designed to help visualize health harms from multiple chemical exposures and encourage EPA to consider the fuller picture of those harms when assessing risks.

Written by Dominique Browning

In her column "What's in the Air," Dominique Browning reflects on common decency and a recent interaction between President Biden and Misti Allison, a Moms Clean Air Force member and resident of East Palestine, Ohio.

Walmart achieved its moonshot Project Gigaton goal to reduce, avoid, or sequester 1 gigaton of emissions from its supply chain six years earlier than expected

Written by Emily Pickett

A new climate mapping tool reveals that Florida is at a critical crossroads, with families facing increasing risks due to climate change. Our children and future generations are depending on us to take action now to safeguard their future.

Written by Moms Clean Air Force

More than 3 million people live within a mile of railroad tracks where at any given moment 36 million pounds of vinyl chloride are being ferried around the country. Read how one mom spoke up for her family’s health and safety.

Statement of EDF General Counsel Vickie Patton

Written by Sarah McBride

Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

Press release for a new EDF study in the journal Environmental Science and Technology about the frameworks used to assess the climate impacts of hydrogen production.

Written by Emily Pickett

In honor of Black History Month, Moms Clean Air Force recently convened a Coffee and Climate Conversation about health equity and climate justice led by Almeta Cooper.

Written by Alexandra Zissu

Mom Detective shares tips for avoiding flame retardants and other toxic chemicals when buying a new couch or upgrading an old one.

Written by Sarah McBride

President Joe Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, the site of the tragic train derailment and toxic chemical release, a year after the disaster. East Palestine residents let him know they don’t just want answers—they want action.