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How emerging tech is transforming agriculture
May 31, 2018New technology has led to sustainable farming solutions for a new generation of tech-savvy farmers. The approach is called precision agriculture.More on:
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Press release
Top New Jersey Utility Will Use Technology Developed by EDF and Partners to Map, Measure and Reduce Methane Emissions from Underground Gas Lines
May 23, 2018 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyPSE&G will use technology from EDF and partners to find and reduce methane emissions from gas lines.More on:
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Article
Grading the nation: Lead pipe disclosure policies
March 1, 2018A report grading states on their mandatory and voluntary residential disclosure policies for lead pipes.More on:
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Blog post
Lead in hot water – an issue worth testing
February 26, 2018 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsWater heaters may function as “lead traps,” but more investigation is needed. Best to avoid using hot water for cooking or drinking.More on:
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Case study
Innovative collaboration fixes non-hazardous leaks faster
February 6, 2018EDF and Con Edison collaborated to more effectively reduce methane escaping from the system.More on:
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Press release
Con Edison Partners with EDF & Google to Map and Measure Methane Leaks, Prioritize Infrastructure Upgrades on NYC and Westchester Natural Gas System
February 6, 2018 | N. Jonathan Peress, Senior Director, Energy Markets & Utility RegulationNew tech identifies problem areas faster, cheaper than before, reducing waste and emissionsMore on:
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Article
New Mexico methane waste report
November 9, 2017A report based on recent scientific breakthroughs in methane quantification finds that emissions of methane are drastically higher than state reports.More on:
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Press release
New Report Gives First Ever Statewide Look at Methane Waste Problem in New Mexico
November 9, 2017 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionEDF scientific analysis offers insights into New Mexico's methane waste problemMore on:
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Case study
Birmingham: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under city streets
October 31, 2017Our readings indicated an average of about one leak for every two miles we drove within the study areas.More on:
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Blog post
Puerto Rico a tragic reminder of why climate action cannot wait
October 3, 2017By not addressing climate change, the Trump administration is treating hurricane recovery like a doctor who treats the symptoms of a patient – while ignoring a dangerous, underlying disease.More on:
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Article
Puerto Rico a tragic reminder of why climate action cannot wait
October 3, 2017By not addressing climate change, the Trump administration is treating hurricane recovery like a doctor who treats the symptoms of a patient – while ignoring a dangerous, underlying disease.More on:
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Explainer
5 ways climate change can make air travel worse
August 11, 2017Climate change is contributing to hotter heat waves and more damaging storms. When it comes to air travel, these events can lead to delays, cancellations and bumpier skies.More on:
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Press release
Updated USGS Maps Show Decreased Rate of Louisiana Land Loss
July 12, 2017Updated USGS maps show decreased rate of Louisiana land loss. Conservation groups including EDF say urgent action still needed to slow down continued land loss and build new land.More on:
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Methodology
Methodology: How we collected data
May 31, 2017EDF, Google Earth Outreach, the University of Texas at Austin and Aclima teamed up to generate air pollution maps. Here's how we got our data.More on:
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Overview
Using data to keep methane in pipelines
December 9, 2016 | N. Jonathan Peress, Senior Director, Energy Markets & Utility RegulationWe're advocating for utilities to use cutting-edge leak detection and quantification methods as part of leak repair and pipe replacement programs.More on:
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Case study
Collaboration with PSE&G
December 9, 2016 | N. Jonathan Peress, Senior Director, Energy Markets & Utility RegulationPartnership shows how data helps gas line replacementMore on:
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Brutal Southeast fire season may not be freak event. That's why taxpayers should care.
December 8, 2016Firefighting costs are soaring, but if we take action today we can limit the economic impact of wildfires.More on:
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Case study
Pittsburgh: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under city streets
November 10, 2016Leaked natural gas – mostly methane – is a major contributor to climate change. Our readings indicated an average of one leak for every two miles we drove within the study area.More on:
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Article
Climate change is messing with clouds – and it's a really big deal
August 24, 2016 | Ilissa Ocko, Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental StudiesScientists have found that climate change pushes clouds upward and poleward. Find out here why this is a really big deal. -
Blog post
What this 2,500-square-mile methane cloud tells us about gas leaks
August 16, 2016Now that we know what caused a massive heat-trapping methane cloud over a section of New Mexico and Colorado, we can do something about it.More on:
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Press release
Independent Scientists Release Recommendations for Building Land in Coastal Louisiana
July 21, 2016 | Natalie Snider, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsLeading scientists and community experts in coastal Louisiana released key recommendations for operating Mississippi River sediment diversions.More on:
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Article
How climate change affects the monarch butterfly, and what we can do about it
May 26, 2016The monarch butterfly is on the brink of extinction, but it’s not too late to save it. Here's a look at how climate change affects the species. -
Case study
Dallas: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under the streets
May 17, 2016About 50% of the gas mains in Dallas are more than 50 years old. We found one leak for every four miles we drove.More on:
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Press release
EDF, Google Join Forces to Map and Measure Dozens of Underground Leaks from Jacksonville Natural Gas System
May 3, 2016 | N. Jonathan Peress, Senior Director, Energy Markets & Utility RegulationEDF and Google Earth Outreach have teamed up to create interactive online maps using Google Street View mapping cars specially equipped with methane sensors.More on:
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Case study
Jacksonville: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under city streets
May 2, 2016Florida has taken steps to reduce leak-prone pipes in its gas system, but there's still more to do. We found one leak for every nine miles in Jacksonville.More on: