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Climate denial has no place in the court
March 4, 2016 | Scott Weaver, Senior Climate ScientistFlat-earth Clean Power Plan opponents are using the court’s time to challenge EPA’s rock solid conclusions about the scientific realities of climate change.More on:
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Article
Human emissions just cancelled the next ice age. Here's why we should care.
February 11, 2016 | Ilissa Ocko, Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental StudiesWith the burning of fossil fuels over the last couple of centuries, however, we've added so much extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere that the excess warming will outweigh the slight changes in sunlight that would have otherwise triggered the next ice age. -
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Midwest floods can help restore the Louisiana coast. Here's how.
February 2, 2016We need a suite of solutions that not only relieve the pressure on water levels but also build resilience to the kind of extreme weather that is making our nation’s coasts so vulnerable.More on:
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Explainer
India: Development while fighting climate change
January 5, 2016Since 2007, EDF has been in India working with local partners to provide tools for implementing market-based solutions to tough environmental challenges.More on:
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Scientist fact-checkers join new push to call out climate errors in news media
December 10, 2015A growing coalition of scientists including EDF is helping journalists become more accurate – and to expose deliberate misinformation.More on:
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Case study
Chicago: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under city streets
June 3, 2015Like numerous older gas systems in the country, Chicago has a high prevalence of cast iron and leak prone pipes.More on:
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Case study
Los Angeles Area: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under city streets
May 13, 2015We mapped methane leaks in Pasadena, Chino, Inglewood, and Orange CA. More than 38% of the pipes in the areas mapped are more than 50 years old.More on:
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Burlington: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under the streets
December 15, 2014Approximately 7% of Burlington, Vermont's pipes are more than 50 years old.More on:
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Case study
Syracuse: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under city streets
December 15, 2014Like numerous older gas systems in the country, Syracuse has a high prevalence of cast iron and leak prone pipes.More on:
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Article
Why California thirsts for rain and the East Coast gets soaked
October 14, 2014Rising global temperatures are creating weather extremes. Find out why one part of the country gets endless rain while another is going through a drought.More on:
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Explainer
Why are natural gas leaks a problem?
July 11, 2014Thousands of small natural gas leaks under city streets and sidewalks add up to a major climate threat.More on:
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Explainer
How to stop natural gas leaks
July 11, 2014We have detailed recommendations on how to stop natural gas leaks, but the basic challenges are straightforward, and you can help tackle them.More on:
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Explainer
Solutions: Four steps to reduce natural gas leaks
July 11, 2014Utilities and regulators have opportunities to decrease damage to the climate by reducing natural gas leaks. Here are four steps to help achieve that.More on:
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Case study
Boston: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under the streets
July 11, 2014One of the nation's oldest major cities, Boston's aging natural gas pipes are prone to corrosion and leaks.More on:
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Case study
Indianapolis: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under the streets
July 11, 2014Indianapolis has emerged as a leader in preventing harmful methane leaks, thanks to the efforts of the city and Citizens Energy Group.More on:
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Case study
Case study: Indianapolis
July 11, 2014Citizens Energy Group's unique structure, aggressive pipeline replacement program, and pipeline integrity program have helped reduce methane leakage.More on:
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Case study
Staten Island: Snapshot of natural gas leaks under city streets
July 11, 2014Staten Island has widespread leaks of methane from natural gas infrastructure and pipelines.More on:
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Methodology
Methodology: How the data was collected
July 11, 2014EDF and Google Earth Outreach spent two years developing systems to measure methane leakage in city distribution systems.More on:
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Explainer
Air pollution mapping enters a new tech era
July 11, 2014EDF and Google Earth Outreach's pilot project uses new sensing and analytical technologies to measure urban gas leaks that contribute to climate change.More on:
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Methodology
How this data method is different
July 11, 2014How EDF, Google Earth Outreach and Colorado State University developed a new way to locate and estimate the climate impact of methane leaks.More on: