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New research building on Nobel Prize winner Nordhaus’ past contributions shows reaching UN climate targets is a good investment for the planet Two years ago William Nordhaus was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his pioneering work on “integrated assessment modeling” (IAM) and his Dynamic Integrated model of Climate and the Economy (DICE)—a framework …

Strong emissions trading system prices encourage and facilitate climate action but also reflect private sector confidence in governments’ commitments to long-term transformation. Every evening in my Brooklyn neighborhood we come out onto our stoops with our children, dogs, bells, horns and pots (my contribution – inspired by the Colombian cacerolazos I witnessed protesting – non-violently,

A shift in ambition, narrative, global cooperation and likely support for mitigation in least-developed countries The announcement by President Xi Jinping at the UN General Assembly last month makes me optimistic. First, on its own, achievement of this goal will contribute to a reduction in expected future temperature by 0.2 to 0.3 degrees.  Second, having …

This post is a collaboration with Yana Jin Since 2013, the Chinese government has changed its approach to regulating pollution, including providing the public greater access to information about their own exposure. This increased visibility into pollution exposure can affect citizens’ perceptions of how pollution affects their own health, and their desire to avoid these …

After Colorado legislators passed landmark climate legislation in 2019, which included a statutory mandate directing the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) to adopt rules and regulations to reduce statewide emissions, the state has yet to even propose a policy framework capable of getting the job done. This three-part series explores the impact of Colorado’s delay,

This post was authored by Sabine Fuss, Group Leader for Sustainable Resource Management and Global Change at the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC), Ruben Lubowski, Chief Natural Resource Economist at EDF, and Alexander Golub, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Science at American University The protection of tropical forests globally is indispensable …

Yesterday kicked off the official start of the “Climate Protection Plan” rulemaking in Oregon, a process that is likely to answer whether Oregon will follow through on meeting its strong commitments to climate action. The stakes for this critical rulemaking are high: Oregon had one of its most destructive wildfire seasons on record last year …

After Colorado legislators passed landmark climate legislation in 2019, which included a statutory mandate directing the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) to adopt rules and regulations to reduce statewide emissions, the state has yet to adopt a policy framework capable of getting the job done. This three-part series explores the impact of Colorado’s delay, analyzing the impact …

This post was co-authored by James Povijua, Policy Director at Center for Civic Policy New legislation making its way through the Roundhouse is providing New Mexico with the opportunity to set national precedent when it comes to how we can create a just economic transition, create high-quality jobs, diversify local economies and protect our frontline communities …

Extreme heat, stronger storms and other increasingly present climate impacts hurt public health and put pregnant individuals and infants at high levels of risk.

EDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director for Regulatory & Legislative Affairs

Two new reports released or commissioned by EDF show the significant opportunity that clean cars have for America’s public health, environment, and jobs.

To achieve its goal, the Biden administration should put the United States on a path to 100% zero pollution new trucks and buses by 2040 — and commit to quickly setting ambitious pollution standards to drive this transition.

En su primer día como Presidente de los Estados Unidos, Joe Biden emitió una serie de medidas ejecutivas que permitan dar importantes pasos adelante en materia de clima.

On his first day as President of the United States, Joe Biden is expected to issue a number of executive actions that would take important steps forward on climate.

EDF Sues Trump Administration for Weak Soot Standard That Exposes Americans to Dangerous Air Pollution

The Biden administration should put the U.S. on a path to 100% zero pollution new trucks and buses by 2040 — and commit to quickly setting ambitious pollution standards to drive this transition.

Statement from Vickie Patton, General Counsel for Environmental Defense Fund

Health and environmental groups are asking a court to reject the Trump administration’s just-finalized Censored Science rule because it threatens the health and safety of Americans and was imposed with an unduly hasty – and illegal – timeframe.

The China National Emissions Trading Scheme is now open for business after the system’s core pieces have been put in place.

With unhealthy levels of smog, today’s decision by the Trump administration to leave inadequate protections in place risk Americans' health and well-being.

EDF’s proposal would help Colorado reach statutory climate and air pollution requirements

Carbon offsets can help businesses meet climate goals and support the Paris climate agreement, according to a new publication from EDF with ENGIE Impact.

Today, Environmental Defense Fund released a national poll that shows broad public support for requiring companies to disclose climate risk and spending on climate-related advocacy.

EDF research shows climate costs will climb in major sectors of the state's economy without urgent action to curb pollution and build resilience