In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey’s torrential rains brought unprecedented flooding to Houston and large portions of the southeast coast of Texas. The storm destroyed homes and businesses, prompted numerous rescues, and left Texans to piece their lives back together. Harvey also led to substantial releases of toxic chemicals into communities. The Houston area is […]

From hurricanes to heat waves, 2017 produced countless headlines concerning extreme weather and the devastation left in its wake. We tend to think of extreme weather as an unpredictable, external source of destruction. When faced with catastrophes, we don’t always recognize the role we play in intensifying their impacts. But as human-induced climate change continues […]

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From hurricanes to heat waves, 2017 produced countless headlines concerning extreme weather and the devastation left in its wake. We tend to think of extreme weather as an unpredictable, external source of destruction. When faced with catastrophes, we don’t always recognize the role we play in intensifying their impacts. But as human-induced climate change continues […]

From hurricanes to heat waves, 2017 produced countless headlines concerning extreme weather and the devastation left in its wake. We tend to think of extreme weather as an unpredictable, external source of destruction. When faced with catastrophes, we don’t always recognize the role we play in intensifying their impacts. But as human-induced climate change continues […]

In closing out 2017, we are energized by successes in our work with oil and gas industry partners. And as we look forward to a new year and a fresh start, here are five things we’ll be looking for as industry leaders step up methane action in 2018. Target setting This year, 10 leading companies […]

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Looking back, we may see 2017 as the year we really started taking on the full measure of our coastal challenges. Here’s to 2018 and beyond, and to continuing progress to restore our coast. Op-ed by EDF’s Steve Cochran for The Times-Picayune.

Looking back, we may see 2017 as the year we really started taking on the full measure of our coastal challenges. Here’s to 2018 and beyond, and to continuing progress to restore our coast. Op-ed by EDF’s Steve Cochran for The Times-Picayune.

By Adam Peltz and Nichole Saunders As oil and gas production increases, so does the risk of toxic waste leaking to the environment. The massive amount of briny wastewater generated from oil and gas development can cause serious damage if it comes into contact with the public or our environment. Consider what happened to the […]

By Adam Peltz and Nichole Saunders As oil and gas production increases, so does the risk of toxic waste leaking to the environment. The massive amount of briny wastewater generated from oil and gas development can cause serious damage if it comes into contact with the public or our environment. Consider what happened to the […]

Written by Marcia G. Yerman

December is a time for one last look over the shoulder, to take stock of what has been and where the new year can take us. When reflecting on 2017, it is impossible to think about the fight to keep the planet safe for future...

What to do about the risk of toxic waste leaks from oil and gas production.