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As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close while the drought in California stubbornly marches on, here are three critical steps state and local leaders need to take to address water equity. The post 3 critical actions for water equity in California’s Latino communities – ¡apúrense! first appeared on Growing Returns.

The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to stay the mandate of the unanimous decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals that the approval of the Spire pipeline was unlawful.

Environmental Defense Fund unveiled a new map today that shows the location of every documented orphan well in the United States.

Statement of EDF Senior Director of Climate and Health Elena Craft – October 13, 2021

Statement of EDF Director of Climate Risk Strategies Michael Panfil – October 13, 2021

EDF rebutted an application to the Supreme Court by Spire to stay the mandate of a unanimous ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

After the D.C. Circuit court vacated Spire STL’s unlawful certificate to operate a 66-mile natural gas pipeline running between Illinois and Missouri in June, Spire last week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the vacatur decision and hand the company back its permission slip. Not only should the Supreme Court not grant the stay,

Here's how Virginia can make flood resilience a reality. The post 3 ways Virginia can continue to advance flood resilience statewide first appeared on Growing Returns.

By Michael Colvin and Lauren Navarro Gov. Newsom signed a new law today that will help accelerate the much-needed transition to electric trucks and buses. In addition to transforming the California market and cleaning up the state’s air, this law can serve as a national model for other states interested in accelerating the adoption of …

Over the past two weeks the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board heard from a variety of New Mexicans as they considered newly proposed rules to limit oil and gas air pollution in New Mexico. What was striking over the 10 long days of testimony is just how broad and deep the support for a suite …

By Elizabeth B. Stein and Pamela MacDougall New Jersey’s march toward electric trucks and buses has picked up speed in the last few years. This summer, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities released a preliminary proposal outlining the development of charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles throughout the state, inviting stakeholders to participate …

The White House Council on Environmental Quality released a proposal to restore key guidelines for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The latest version of House Bill 951 passed through multiple North Carolina Senate committees.

Statement by Natalie Karas, Senior Director and Lead Counsel, Environmental Defense Fund

Electric trucks are one of the most consequential climate investments companies can make today. These vehicles are increasingly available, able to do the job required of them, and fleets are embracing them. As fleets make the transition to a zero-emission future — especially first movers — they are required to develop solutions to numerous challenges …

EDF partnered with Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University to study the financial impacts of climate resilience on farms in North Carolina.

Ford Motor Company announced an extraordinary new commitment to electric vehicles, including new investments from Ford and its partners totaling $11.4 billion.

Three policy priorities to make voluntary carbon markets work for the climate and agriculture. The post How Congress can ensure voluntary carbon markets work for farmers and the environment first appeared on Growing Returns.

Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a budget in SB 170 that dedicates $50 million for a new land repurposing program to help farmers reduce groundwater use.

Methane measurements from the Permian Basin, the world’s largest oilfield, indicates continued oil and gas industry struggles to contain methane emissions.

To tackle 21st century water challenges, we need new skills. The Water Leadership Institute can help. The post Developing rural water leaders as drought and water scarcity intensify first appeared on Growing Returns.

Here's how New York and New Jersey can prepare for future hurricanes. The post 3 ways New York and New Jersey can address flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida first appeared on Growing Returns.

Under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico has made oil and gas air pollution and methane reductions a focus of regulatory improvements, restoring enforcement teeth to the governor’s Oil Conservation Division and finalizing a strong methane waste rule that bans routine venting and flaring earlier this year. These critical policy efforts will reach a climax …

Immediately after the Future Energy Jobs Act was passed in 2016, EDF and our tremendous partners in the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition started work again. Building on that momentum and with many new and diverse partners, the Coalition held over 100 listening sessions with communities about their top priorities for Illinois. During those listening sessions,

Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp