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This report is based on a literature search of available information on the costs of climate change-fueled extreme weather events.

By Michael Zimmerman  A new study by Black & Veatch, commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund, provides further evidence that proactive grid investments don’t just help electric vehicles get on the road — they can save utility ratepayers money.  As EDF and many others have pointed out, traditional grid planning and investment processes were not designed …

Statement from EDF President Fred Krupp

New EDF analysis shows possibility of hitting the 70% emissions reduction target by 2032 if NCUC orders Duke to accelerate solar and offshore wind schedule

This report, based on a mapping assessment, a first-ever survey of co-ops and a policy review, looks at climate impacts on permanently affordable co-ops in New York City and encourages more responsive and equitable policies.

On November 1, the North Carolina Utilities Commission issued an order in the Carbon Plan docket, almost two months ahead of schedule. It largely ratifies an agreement reached by Duke Energy and the state’s Public Staff, who are charged with protecting the state’s ratepayers. While the Commission drops the requirement for Duke Energy to model …

To avert the worst effects of the climate crisis and recapture global leadership, the United States must aim to achieve net-zero emissions by no later than 2050.

A changing climate requires more adaptive fisheries management and better tools for collecting data and making decisions.

Managers must establish controls that maintain sustainability as stocks experience climate-driven shifts in their productivity and distribution.

The strong record of sustainable fisheries management in the US is being challenged by the rapid, widespread and unpredictable impacts of climate change.

Nearly 50 years ago, United States lawmakers took action to protect fishery resources by establishing a comprehensive federal fishery management system.

Underserved fishing communities experience and are the least able to withstand severe impacts on their livelihoods, infrastructure and well-being.

  Fear, uncertainty and doubt are frequently-used tools to undermine environmental policy. For decades, polluters and their sympathizers rejected the existence of climate change. Now, they say climate action costs too much. This recurring argument ignores the costs working Californians are already facing from a changing climate and the clear benefits of California’s climate policy …

Whitepaper commissioned by EDF evaluates Duke Energy’s 2023-2024 Carbon Plan with a focus on identifying opportunities to augment clean and cost-effective resources.

America’s ports are hotbeds for toxic air pollution due to the diesel-powered ships and port vehicles that move our goods from sea to land. This pollution causes all kinds of health problems for nearby communities — from asthma and lung disease, to premature birth and death — which is why today’s announcement from the Environmental …

New report shows how Pennsylvania has strengthened its position as a national leader in methane reduction efforts.

Order will further state charging goals and focuses on overburdened communities

Co-authored by: Anushi Garg and Linda Shi Anushi is the senior analyst for Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Resilient Coasts & Watersheds program in New York-New Jersey. Linda is the associate professor for Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University. New York City, like many cities, is simultaneously facing a housing affordability crisis and …

Investing in modern infrastructure like clean energy means new jobs, economic growth and cleaner air and water.

By Neda Deylami Adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks rule and transitioning Illinois’ trucks from diesel engines to zero-emission motors is one of the most powerful opportunities to reduce climate and air pollution, spark economic growth, prioritize equitable outcomes and improve health in the state.  A new study from EDF and Atlas Public Policy modeled the …

Action Could Undermine Long-Standing Precedent about Court Jurisdiction for EPA Challenges

The Biden administration announced nearly $2 billion in investments for 38 projects that will strengthen the electric grid

By Maaz Haider As the world grapples with the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, the impacts of climate change have become a tangible concern for millions of people. Among the largest contributors to this crisis is transportation, the largest source of U.S. emissions, and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles have an outsized impact. Hence,

By Elizabeth Lieberknecht Louisiana’s state and federal lawmakers recognize the energy landscape is changing and see the opportunity to leverage the state’s long history in fossil fuel extraction, transportation and processing to attract investment in the booming climate technology sector. Ranking high on this list of global shifts is the growing scrutiny of methane emissions …

Justices Deny Emergency Shadow Docket Requests, Critical Protections Will Stay in Place During Judicial Review