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Blog post
The ambition-raising opportunity of reducing methane emissions
September 22, 2022 | Alice Alpert, Senior ScientistMeaningful methane emission reductions are not only possible—such efforts can potentially have a massive impact on warming.More on:
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Press release
Senate Delivers Bipartisan Win, Shows U.S. Commitment to International Climate Action
September 21, 2022 | Carol L. Andress, Former Associate Vice President, Congressional Affairs and Climate Policy, Political AffairsEDF statement from Carol Andress, AVP, Congressional Affairs and Climate PolicyMore on:
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Press release
U.S. Must Cut Agricultural Emissions by 23% and Boost Forest Carbon Storage by 43% to Meet Climate Goals
September 21, 2022 | Amy Hughes, Director, Markets and Finance, Climate-Smart AgricultureFarms, ranches and forests can get the U.S. 17% of the way toward the national goal to cut emissions in half by 2030.More on:
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Report
Ambitious climate mitigation pathways for U.S. agriculture and forestry: vision for 2030 [PDF]
September 21, 2022 | Amy Hughes, Director, Markets and Finance, Climate-Smart AgricultureThis EDF report provides the first set of science-based targets for annual emission reductions from U.S. farms, ranches and forests.More on:
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As world leaders gather for Climate Week, they are running out of time
September 19, 2022Major steps forward by many of the world’s leading economies should be cause for cautious optimism at this year’s Climate Week — tempered with a clear-eyed perspective on the work still to be done.More on:
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Press release
Gov Newsom Signs Strong Climate Package that Secures California’s Leadership for Decades
September 16, 2022 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorEDF statement from Katelyn Roedner Sutter, Senior Manager, U.S. ClimateMore on:
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Press release
On Fourth Anniversary of Hurricane Florence, NC, is Taking Important Proactive Steps to Protect Against Climate Change
September 16, 2022 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsNorth Carolina is taking steps to ensure coastal resilience following the storm.More on:
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Press release
USDA Makes Historic $2.8 Billion Investment in Agricultural Climate Solutions
September 14, 2022 | Britt Groosman, Vice President, Agriculture, Water and FoodUSDA awarded $2.8 billion for pilot projects that develop and expand markets for crops and livestock farmed in ways that reduce emissions or sequester carbon.More on:
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Article
5 times we refused to give up. The rocky road to the signing of an historic climate law
September 13, 2022Climate legislation failed five times before the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.More on:
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Blog post
The Climate-Resilient Fisheries Toolkit can help you build resilience now
September 13, 2022 | Jeffrey Young, Senior Manager, Global Capacity DevelopmentEDF’s Climate-Resilient Fisheries Toolkit brings together the best available knowledge, research and experiences from around the world to serve you in your efforts to build a brighter future for the marine environment and coastal communities.More on:
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Widespread support for the SEC’s proposed climate risk disclosure standards
September 13, 2022 | Stephanie Jones, Senior Attorney, Climate RiskEDF joined the Institute for Policy Integrity at NYU School of Law to submit letters supporting a proposal from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would standardize public companies’ disclosures of climate risk information.More on:
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Blog post
As Washington state sets the rules for its ambitious climate program, regulators shouldn’t overlook this policy tool
September 13, 2022 | Caroline Jones, Senior Analyst, U.S. ClimateThis post was co-authored by Natalie Hurd, Western states climate policy intern at EDF. Washington state is on the cusp of finalizing the rules to launch its ambitious new climate policy. This comes at an important moment of opportunity for states to lean into their climate commitments and increase their ambition. The passage of the …More on:
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9 recommendations for getting US hydrogen hubs right from the start
September 13, 2022 | Morgan Rote, Senior Policy Director, Fuels and FeedstocksBefore we go all-in on deploying hydrogen, it’s essential we understand – and prepare for – its potential risks. As hydrogen hub proposals come together, EDF gives nine initial recommendations for federal and state policymakers and hydrogen hub developers to follow.More on:
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Blog post
How sustainable aviation fuels can clean up the future of flight
September 13, 2022 | Pedro Piris-Cabezas, Senior Director, Global Transportation / Lead Senior EconomistAfter eight years of research and analysis, EDF published the High-Integrity Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Handbook, a resource that provides clear guidance and insight on some of the thorniest obstacles that stand in the way of decarbonizing the way we fly.More on:
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Key climate finance programs in the Inflation Reduction Act could unleash 10 times more private investment
September 13, 2022A new policy brief from Environmental Defense Fund shows that investment in a few of the Inflation Reduction Act's key climate finance programs could catalyze 10 times greater investment from the private sector.More on:
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Blog post
Broken GRAS: FDA must declare abandoned uses of ortho-phthalates are not GRAS.
September 13, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsMaricel Maffini, EDF consultant and Tom Neltner, Chemicals Policy Director This blog is the sixth in our Broken GRAS series where we explore the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) voluntary notification system for novel chemicals added to food. In May, FDA removed its approval for all uses of 19 ortho-phthalates …More on:
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Blog post
Public deserves strong safety reviews for chemicals
September 13, 2022 | Maria Doa, Senior Director, Chemicals PolicyMaria Doa, PhD, Senior Director, Chemicals Policy Innovation may involve bringing a new chemical to market, but before the new chemical can be used or sold, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the nation’s primary chemical safety law, directs EPA to conduct a safety assessment. Specifically, EPA must affirmatively determine whether a new chemical may …More on:
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Blog post
Over 7 million children exceed FDA’s new daily maximum intake level of lead
September 13, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsFDA has taken an important step by lowering the IRL for lead. It needs to use this IRL more strategically in establishing action levels for lead in juice and for other children’s foods. It should also use the 97.5th percentile of exposure in establishing IRLs for other toxic elements addressed in Closer to Zero. The post Over 7 million children exceed FDA’s new daily maximum intake level of lead first appeared on EDF Health.More on:
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Blog post
Upcoming EDF Webinar: Register Now!
September 13, 2022Join the EDF Safer Chemicals team and our academic partners from the University of Maryland and the University of Rochester as we debut a new tool, the Cumulative Risk Assessment Framework, to support implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act.More on:
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Blog post
Tara Flour: A Reminder of the Real-Life Consequences of Broken GRAS
September 13, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals and Maricel Maffini, EDF consultant This blog is the fifth in our Broken GRAS series where we explore the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) system for novel chemicals added to food. In the spring, folks who ordered from a company that sells pre-assembled smoothies …More on:
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Article
Five times we refused to give up. The rocky road to the signing of an historic climate law
September 13, 2022Climate legislation failed 5 times before the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.More on:
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Press release
EDF Statement on Permitting Reform Proposal
September 12, 2022EDF believes the goal of a more effective permitting process is worthwhile, particularly to improve the review of needed clean energy projects.More on:
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Podcast
Land a Green Job 101
September 12, 2022Trying to break into a sustainability job? Tune in to an impactful miniseries from EDF's Degrees podcast. Land a Green Job 101 — six short episodes with pro tips to help you find a planet-saving career.More on:
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Article
8 ways the Inflation Reduction Act can save you money
September 8, 2022What if you could fight climate change and save money at the same time? The combination of rebates and tax credits included in the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act help you do exactly that.More on:
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Article
The Inflation Reduction Act is a victory for the climate. Here's what comes next
September 6, 2022The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes $369 billion in funding to tackle climate change. Now the law needs to deliver results on the ground. Environmentalists are rolling up their sleeves to make sure it's done right.More on: