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7 signs the global energy economy is in transition
December 12, 2018We cut carbon pollution by taking full advantage of market trends that are already under way. -
George H.W. Bush, environmental hero: He exemplified the real art of the deal
December 4, 2018George H.W. Bush's leadership built bi-partisan support for a huge environmental win. -
New technology, transparency will soon tie air pollution back to brands
November 21, 2018Fortunately, technology is shining a spotlight on a problem that can be solved. -
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New research sheds light on how to assess coral reef ecosystem health
November 19, 2018 | Kendra Karr, Senior Scientist II, Ocean Research & DevelopmentCoral reefs play many important roles for marine ecosystems and communities, including for biodiversity, fishing, recreation and tourism. They are a source of livelihoods to communities all over the world. Their beauty and ecological importance inspire citizen scientists globally to get involved in reef health monitoring and projects that help ocean ecosystems. However, coral reefs … -
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4 ways to stop the deadly cycle of wildfires
November 15, 2018There are immediate steps policymakers can take to prevent the worst destruction from wildfires.More on:
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My evacuation from the California wildfires gave my climate work new urgency
November 14, 2018Seeing the worst wildfires in California history first-hand, I know we can’t afford to lose this fight.More on:
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What if gadgets talked to the grid to cut carbon? With this new technology, they can.
November 8, 2018Businesses are rushing to invest in software that syncs power use with clean energy, in real time. -
Voters put a check on the Trump administration's reckless environmental policies
November 7, 2018Voter are clearly demanding changes in Washington, a return to common sense policies, and greater accountability from their elected leaders. -
These red and blue states are tackling climate change since Trump won't
November 1, 2018States from coast to coast are stepping up to show that climate action is both doable and good for the economy. -
Walmart and Unilever’s push to halt deforestation may signal change for business
October 26, 2018Two leading brands will use their supply chains to push local jurisdictions toward sustainable sourcing. -
Houston neighborhood maps decades-old pollution problem, paving way for communities nationwide
October 26, 2018Armed with data from new sensor technology, communities can begin to demand environmental justice, one neighborhood at a time. -
How can half a degree of warming matter so much?
October 18, 2018With the extreme weather variables we've seen recently, seemingly tiny temperature changes translate into increasingly dramatic impacts on Earth.More on:
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The most powerful force for fighting climate change – now
October 16, 2018Some say governments should tell companies how to retool, but that’s not the right approach.More on:
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4 reasons Trump’s plan to gut mercury protections is a dangerous idea
October 10, 2018This move could topple national safeguards against pollution linked to cancer, lung disease and brain damage in babies. -
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New York City’s transit decay impedes achieving climate goals
October 10, 2018 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceWith a public transit system that’s falling apart, New York threatens to increase its transportation emissions – just as we should be moving to aggressively cut pollution. Congestion pricing can help. Piece by Andy Darrell, EDF's New York Regional Director.More on:
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Why a Supreme Court case over a single frog could jeopardize wildlife for years to come
October 2, 2018The court's decision could set a precedent for how we protect critical habitat in a changing climate. -
The Trump administration's ESA plan is as illegal as it's bad for wildlife. Here are 4 reasons why.
September 25, 2018The overhaul of the Endangered Species Act would turn implementation of the law on its head, undermining key wildlife protections Congress put in place 45 years ago. -
A new challenge for sensors: 24 million more Americans breathing unhealthy air than previously thought
September 20, 2018A new generation of sensors can – and are beginning to – address the stunning data gaps documented in a new study. -
A new frontier for artificial intelligence: energy development in rural America
September 13, 2018Advanced computer processing can help us identify risky energy projects, and react more quickly when we do. -
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Global anthropogenic climate impacts must include nitrous oxide emissions from rice fields
September 10, 2018 | Jeremy Proville, Senior Director, EconomicsOur study highlights the previously underestimated role of nitrous oxide emissions from rice farms as a global climate accelerator. It also shows a clear opportunity to mitigate those emissions.More on:
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These technology trends can pave way for global climate action
September 6, 2018The Global Climate Action Summit is held this year in the heart of America's most innovative region for a reason: With cutting-edge technology we're about to tackle climate pollutants in new ways. -
Trump's EPA is flouting the law when approving new chemicals. Here are 3 examples.
September 5, 2018The agency is endangering public health with a new, unwritten review process for toxic chemicals. -
4 ways Mars Inc. will slash emissions and still grow – plus other insights from the maker of M&Ms
August 30, 2018Focusing only on revenue while ignoring environmental impacts is a strategic mistake, the company says. -
We can still save our oceans and fisheries. New study shows how.
August 29, 2018If we manage fishing more responsibly and tackle climate change – now – we can still secure a food supply for generations to come. -
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How 300 farmers are saving New York City billions
August 28, 2018Why aren’t more cities trying this brilliant water protection scheme?More on: