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How female farmers are conservation leaders on the farm and beyond
October 2, 2020Surveys show that women own or co-own nearly half the farmland in the Midwest but are often under-represented in leadership positions, including in policymaking bodies, financial institutions, and other agricultural agencies and institutions.More on:
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Climate Equity Act Centers Environmental Justice Communities in Government Decision Making
August 6, 2020EDF is proud to support the Climate Equity Act, a powerful piece of legislation introduced today by Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY-14) that seeks to dismantle long standing environmental injustices.More on:
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For Indigenous people of the Amazon, the tragedy of COVID-19 is an all too familiar story
July 21, 2020COVID-19 and deforestation of Indigenous territories are threatening one of the greatest advances for climate and human rights of the last century. -
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New report reveals environmental justice issues with lead pipe replacement – and a path forward
March 4, 2020 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsAmerican University and EDF released a report finding a program that puts low-income and African American households at greater risk of lead exposure.More on:
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Beauty products can be more toxic for women of color. It's time to change that.
February 26, 2020We need to make sure improvements happen across the entire beauty aisle, especially where the need is greatest.More on:
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Climate-resilient fisheries require fairness and equity
November 15, 2019Issues of unfairness and inequity in fisheries have an outsized impact on many nations that rely on fish for food, nutrition and livelihoods, which are most prevalent in the developing tropics and Global South.More on:
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Equity through energy efficiency
February 12, 2018A report from EDF and APPRISE details the opportunity from increased investment and focus on low-income energy efficiency and outlines steps to get there. -
New Analysis Reveals that Indigenous Lands Hold More than 20% of World’s Tropical Forest Carbon
December 1, 2015 | Chris Meyer, Senior Manager, Amazon Forest PolicyAnalysis of forests in indigenous territories shows recognizing, protecting rights of traditional peoples can make major contribution to slowing climate change.More on:
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Why Latinos are disproportionately affected by asthma, and what we can do
April 22, 2014We have an opportunity to address part of the problem by demanding that our leaders take action to reduce asthma hazards – for Latinos, and for the nation as a whole.More on:
