EDF Voices: Climate

Pope Francis has reminded us that everyone has a moral responsibility to take care of God's creation for future generations.

The momentum is growing as top greenhouse gas emitters curb pollution, clean energy investments soar and world leaders demand change.

Innovative pricing and smart energy systems help households and businesses manage utility costs – while lessening our dependence on dirty "peaker" plants.

Farm production will drop and major cities likely face water shortages if climate change continues unabated, projections show.

A powerful El Niño could make things worse for a state suffering through its worst dry spell in more than 1,000 years.

A wholesale switch from diesel to natural gas fuel without first addressing methane emissions means we could go from bad to worse.

We need a two-pronged strategy to stay safe from climate change. We must slow warming – while limiting maximum warming.

Politicians no longer risk facing anger for daring to act on climate change, but for ignoring it.

Regulators have repeatedly demonstrated they are up to the task of planning for future power needs without a threat to grid reliability. This case is no different.

Climate change has put us in the race of our lives – and the countries that move the fastest toward clean energy will be the most competitive, create the most jobs and have the healthiest air.