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Human emissions just cancelled the next ice age. Here's why we should care.
February 11, 2016 | Ilissa Ocko, Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental StudiesWith the burning of fossil fuels over the last couple of centuries, however, we've added so much extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere that the excess warming will outweigh the slight changes in sunlight that would have otherwise triggered the next ice age. -
Why the surprise Supreme Court decision won't thwart the Clean Power Plan
February 10, 2016Several states are already saying they'll stay the course and continue to implement the plan. -
Help end overfishing by being adventurous at the fish counter
February 5, 2016With small changes in their fish diet, consumers are already having an impact on American fisheries – and their health. -
Butterflies have an unlikely ally in the fight against extinction
February 4, 2016New solutions are emerging with the potential to bring the monarch back from the brink. -
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Midwest floods can help restore the Louisiana coast. Here's how.
February 2, 2016We need a suite of solutions that not only relieve the pressure on water levels but also build resilience to the kind of extreme weather that is making our nation’s coasts so vulnerable.More on:
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What effect will the next energy bill have on climate? Don't ask Congress.
February 2, 2016Passing an energy bill without considering climate change is like passing a budget bill without considering the deficit. -
We don't need another natural gas mega leak. Will you help?
February 1, 2016The massive methane leak in California is a wake-up call. We need stronger rules for oil and gas facilities – now. -
Why this utility giant's $4-billion coal bailout is an ill-fated energy strategy
January 29, 2016FirstEnergy is trying to protect fossil assets as its competitors embrace clean energy. -
Report from Davos: Why the 4th industrial revolution is headed our way
January 22, 2016Much of the conversation at this year's World Economic Forum centers around the role the private sector will play to help curb emissions. -
Why we're seeing the beginning of a multi-billion dollar ecosystem marketplace
January 21, 2016More advanced tools and attractive investment opportunities are beginning to drive more dollars into conservation. -
State of the Union: 2 clean energy developments you may have missed
January 13, 2016In his final State of the Union address, Obama discussed policies to accelerate America’s transition to a clean energy economy. -
New report: Why investors should pay attention to methane risks
January 12, 2016Less than one-third of companies voluntarily disclose methane emissions, making it difficult for investors to hedge risk. -
How battery technology and crowd-sourced energy can save our aging grid
January 6, 2016Home energy storage is the latest technology trend to disrupt the utility business as we once knew it. -
Why we can't blame El Niño for the hottest year on record
January 5, 2016Even with the natural climate cycle of El Niño, human emissions of greenhouse gases accounted for 95 percent of the dramatic warming in 2015. -
2016 will accelerate environmental progress. Here are 5 reasons why.
December 28, 20152015 was a banner year for environmental policy, and 2016 can accelerate that trend if we pair ambition with accountability. -
A moment to celebrate: Senate passes bill to reform outdated chemical safety law
December 18, 2015An outdated law protecting Americans against toxins in everyday products is moving forward. -
Report back from Paris: What the new climate deal means – and where we go from here
December 15, 2015There are no guarantees, but there's now a good chance we can put the world on a healthier path. -
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Scientist fact-checkers join new push to call out climate errors in news media
December 10, 2015A growing coalition of scientists including EDF is helping journalists become more accurate – and to expose deliberate misinformation.More on:
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The world has a methane problem – but we can solve it
December 9, 2015The biggest, cheapest and quickest way to make progress on climate change right now: Cut methane pollution. -
Discovery's "Racing Extinction" exposes tragedy and reminds us: There are solutions.
December 2, 2015People got us into this mess, and only people can get us out of it. -
Why your donation matters
November 30, 2015Environmental challenges are no match for our solutions when paired with grassroots advocacy and donor support. -
A stage and a spotlight for action: Why the Paris climate talks are different
November 25, 2015More than 170 countries have submitted plans in a bottom-up effort to curb climate change, the first approach of its kind. -
2015 was a breakthrough year for the environment. Here's why.
November 24, 2015We made extraordinary environmental progress this year, data shows. -
The amazing comeback of U.S. fisheries, and what it means for sustainable seafood
November 20, 2015Thanks to a shift toward rights-based management over the last decade, more than two-thirds of the seafood harvested in federal waters is now sustainable. -
3 signs we're entering a golden age for carbon markets
November 19, 2015Emissions trading schemes came roaring back in the last few years, and the Paris Agreement will leverage this trend.