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Report from EDF and the Brookings Institute examines the February 2021 power crisis in Texas as a case study on how climate-related perils can affect publicly traded companies.

It’s time for agricultural business and financial leaders to respond quickly to meet the needs of farming for the future. The post What does the executive order on climate-related risk mean for agricultural finance? first appeared on Growing Returns.

EDF Statement from Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy

EDF filed comments in two clean vehicle matters, as the momentum for increased deployment of zero-emission cars, trucks and buses in America surges.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

Statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund

Here’s how VA is tackling its flood risk problem with thoughtful planning and long-term funding. The post Virginia is taking bold climate action to address flood risk across the state first appeared on Growing Returns.

EDF fact sheet on a clean electricity standard as key to meeting U.S. climate goals.

By Dan Grossman and Ben Hmiel Newly released research is shedding more light on the largest sources of methane emissions in the nation’s largest oilfield. Methane is an extremely potent greenhouse gas and has a huge impact on the current rate of global warming. The oil and gas industry is one of the biggest emitters.

With extreme drought plaguing Colorado, here are three new funding streams to help build more resilient water systems for agriculture, wildlife and communities. The post As drought persists, Colorado water funding comes just in time first appeared on Growing Returns.

By Megan Kelly and Jon Goldstein Policy action at both the tribal and federal levels this spring is creating promising momentum for cutting down on methane pollution on the Navajo Nation and across the Colorado Plateau, a step in the right direction for tackling climate change. Reducing methane waste would also improve public health and …

Some Texas leaders and oil and gas industry advocates have for years promoted the idea that produced water — the wastewater generated through oil and gas development — has a role to play in meeting broad water needs in our state. However, the state has a limited understanding of the chemicals in this wastewater and …

Joanna Slaney, Legislative Director and Sam Lovell, Communications Manager.  As Congress pursues infrastructure legislation, it’s clear that replacing lead pipes is a priority issue. This is welcome news for our health, the country’s infrastructure, and the economy. We are glad to see the attention on this issue from Congress and from the Administration with the …

The most common causes of lead poisoning in children in the US are lead-based paint and contaminated dust, which are mainly found in older housing. When present, lead pipes also present the single largest source of lead exposure through water. In Rhode Island, an estimated 80% of the housing was built before 1978, meaning it’s …

EDF statement from Michelle Allen, Project Manager for Environmental Defense Fund’s North Carolina Political Affairs team

The Colorado House of Representatives sent an amended a legislation that establishes an enhanced framework for improving environmental justice in Colorado.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

Environmental Defense Fund applauds Representative DeLauro for introducing the Toxic Free Food Act of 2021.

EDF joined more than 100 experts to urge the EPA to reverse the Trump administration’s attack on California’s authority to set vehicle standards.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

The plan provides a framework that will help the state move quickly toward a more resilient future.

EDF Statement by Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

Five of California's 10 largest wildfires occurred in 2020 — and experts don’t expect any reprieve this fire season.

Sen. Ron Wyden’s Clean Energy for America Act cleared the Senate Finance Committee. Here are the highlights from the bill.

EDF press statement in response to President Biden's announcement on funding for FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.