Authors: Dawn Shirreffs and Kelly Suttles In 2022, the Florida legislature created the official designation of strawberry shortcake as the State Dessert. Key lime pie advocates may yet have a second chance to emerge victorious as important new research by Environmental Defense Fund and Two Degrees Adapt signals concern for growing strawberries in the Sunshine […]

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The 2023 farm bill is a historic opportunity to advance climate-smart agriculture to benefit farmers, ranchers and the planet. The bill must prioritize three things: mitigation, adaptation and innovation.

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The 2023 farm bill is a historic opportunity to advance climate-smart agriculture to benefit farmers, ranchers and the planet. The bill must prioritize three things: mitigation, adaptation and innovation.

The post Three priorities for a climate-smart farm bill first appeared on Growing Returns.

The 2023 farm bill is a historic opportunity to advance climate-smart agriculture to benefit farmers, ranchers and the planet. The bill must prioritize three things: mitigation, adaptation and innovation.

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Proposal promises support for clean energy projects and climate action but more details are needed

New research from EDF–Making the Invisible Visible: Shining a Light on Warehouse Truck Air Pollution—shows some 15 million people live within a half-mile of a warehouse in 10 states across the United States. The research demonstrates how the burden from truck-related air pollution exposure is not evenly distributed. In all of the states studied, warehouses […]

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Written by Alexandra Zissu

Here's a Mother's Day reflection on the emotional support an active—and growing—climate community can provide.

EDF Experts Testify in Support of EPA Proposals to Reduce Tailpipe Pollution from Cars, Mercury Pollution from Power Plants

Written by Elizabeth Bechard

There are plenty of ways we can use our climate anxiety as fuel for action. Here's what you can do to help push for the strongest clean car standards.  

EDF Welcomes EPA Proposal to Limit Climate Pollution from Power Plants

Statement of EDF Senior Vice President Elizabeth Gore – May 10, 2023

Our Staff Spotlights blog series is dedicated to highlighting our talented team members who are helping advance restoration efforts for coastal Louisiana. This week we are spotlighting Ally Kristan, wildlife policy specialist for the National Wildlife Federation’s Gulf team. Ally joined the Restore the Mississippi River Delta (MRD) family following a Knauss Marine Policy fellowship focused on Antarctic environmental protection, and so much more! We caught up with Ally to learn more about her time with the MRD and her ...

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Our Staff Spotlights blog series is dedicated to highlighting our talented team members who are helping advance restoration efforts for coastal Louisiana. This week we are spotlighting Ally Kristan, wildlife policy specialist for the National Wildlife Federation’s Gulf team. Ally joined the Restore the Mississippi River Delta (MRD) family following a Knauss Marine Policy fellowship focused on Antarctic environmental protection, and so much more! We caught up with Ally to learn more about her time with the MRD and her ...

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On average, two-thirds of food sector companies’ emissions are generated by farm-level production. Advancing climate-smart farming practices is critical to bringing those emissions down and meeting corporate and U.S.-wide climate goals. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a game-changer for American food and agriculture companies, and for the farmers in their supply chains. The IRA […]

On average, two-thirds of food sector companies’ emissions are generated by farm-level production. Advancing climate-smart farming practices is critical to bringing those emissions down and meeting corporate and U.S.-wide climate goals. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a game-changer for American food and agriculture companies, and for the farmers in their supply chains. The IRA […]