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New Administration’s Environmental Leadership on Display as New Jersey Rejoins RGGI

As the New Mexico legislature meets, a new report from Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) shows how a lack of positive environmental policy leadership from the Martinez and Trump Administrations is fueling a growing threat to the health of New Mexico’s children and families.

In his annual State of the State, Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled New York’s 2018 clean energy agenda, which builds on the state’s legacy of climate progress and innovation.

A roadmap for accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean transportation in the state.

Governor-elect Murphy campaigned to set New Jersey on a path to 100% clean energy by 2050. However, existing funding streams have not been sufficient to catalyze the scale of growth required.

CarbonSim is an AI enhanced, multi-lingual, multi-user, software application that teaches the principles of emissions trading and brings markets to life.

By 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.

MD, DE and CT have petitioned EPA under the Clean Air Act’s “Good Neighbor” safeguards to reduce smog-forming pollution discharged by out-of-state coal plant smokestacks.

EDF Praises Gov. John Hickenlooper for Climate Action, Climate Alliance

In this published study, we demonstrate a measurement approach to reveal urban air pollution patterns at 4-5 orders of magnitude greater spatial precision than possible with current central-site ambient monitoring. If validated elsewhere, this readily scalable measurement approach could address major air quality data gaps worldwide.

EDF, 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.

Americans spend $350 billion a year on electricity — three-quarters going to waste. EDF offers 6 ways we can cut waste in our energy system.

Measuring the social cost of carbon allows federal agencies to see which pollution-reducing rules are a good deal, and which cause economic harm.

EDF statement from Rory Christian, Director, New York Clean Energy

New Rate Plan Boosts Clean Energy in New York State

EDF statement from Jim Tripp, Senior Counsel

An interactive tool to see how additional countries' support for the MBM can boost coverage of international aviation emissions.

Clean Air Moms Action calls on lawmakers to take immediate action to address the growing threat of a warming climate and guarantee clean air for our kids.

Legal briefs on EPA's standards to put limits on new and modified power plants, 111(b).

Prime Minister Modi states intention to join Paris Agreement, but doesn’t commit to timeline -- EDF statement from Nathaniel Keohane, Vice President, Global Climate

Dedicated to empowering young people of all political persuasions who are interested in advancing climate change and clean energy solutions that grow our economy and protect the world for future generations

Since 2007, EDF has been in India working with local partners to provide tools for implementing market-based solutions to tough environmental challenges.

Analysis of forests in indigenous territories shows recognizing, protecting rights of traditional peoples can make major contribution to slowing climate change.

Texas will be 88% of the way toward compliance with the plan, merely through existing market trends.

Curbing aviation carbon pollution is critical. Our goal is to cap carbon emissions on flights world-wide and a global market-based measure to lower costs.