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The Senate just voted to block the Clean Power Plan. Here's the good news.
November 18, 2015The votes to “overturn” pollution reductions for America's power plants were all about political theater. -
Sensors: The next frontier for pollution reduction
November 18, 2015Sophisticated, inexpensive sensors combined with powerful data analytics are transforming environmental protection. -
4 wins we need to make the Paris climate talks a success
November 11, 2015COP21 won't deliver a legally binding treaty or bring greenhouse gas emissions down to where they need to be. But the Paris summit can be a huge step in the right direction. -
Green building boom is pumping billions into U.S. economy - and retrofits are fueling the trend
November 10, 2015Between newly built green buildings and retrofits of old properties, we're looking at a major shift in commercial real estate. -
NASA's Antarctica report raises new questions about sea level rise
November 9, 2015If the ice is getting thicker, why are oceans continuing to rise? -
China's underestimated carbon emissions: What does it mean for climate action?
November 5, 2015China burning more coal than we thought is sobering news. But it's not necessarily a verdict on the country’s – or the world’s – prospects going forward. -
These 3 states have a head start on the Clean Power Plan. You'd never guess who they are.
November 5, 2015The supposed divide on clean power may be more about politics than about economics or opportunities on the ground. -
Why Obama's conservation strategy puts America on a more prosperous path
November 3, 2015Obama's conservation policy places preference on creating a “net benefit” for natural resources where possible. -
What Exxon knew about climate change: Let's get the facts
October 30, 2015EDF is among 49 groups calling on U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to investigate what Exxon knew about climate change even before the company started bankrolling efforts to deny it exists. -
5 energy trends driving climate progress in 2015
October 29, 2015America's energy landscape is now changing in tandem with climate awareness, leading to a surge in renewable power investments. -
New system, new hope for thousands of fishermen in Belize
October 27, 2015Fishermen reap economic benefits from their conservation efforts, and the idea is catching on. -
Can sustainability and economic growth go hand in hand? Secretary Moniz has the answer.
October 22, 2015Our tele-town hall drew 15,000 EDF members who asked about this and many other energy issues. -
Cuba's shark conservation plan: A scientific move at the right time
October 21, 2015When we work across political borders, sharing science and resources, big things happen. -
A sustainable, global food supply is within reach. Here's why.
October 16, 2015There are practical ways to feed our growing world without ruining the natural resources on which we all depend. -
Interpreting farm data - the next high-tech frontier?
October 15, 2015A new crop of start-up companies are aggregating data from individual farmers to help growers improve their operations. But the data collection also has environmental benefits. -
A new approach to conservation: How we averted the listing of an imperiled bird
October 8, 2015We’re moving toward a system where wildlife habitat is protected because we’re working with – not against – those who own and use the land where wildlife exists. -
Citibank: How investments in clean energy can save trillions
October 7, 2015The world economy will be better off if we ramp up investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, Citibank's researchers found. -
U.S.-Cuba ocean agreement: A breakthrough for marine science, protection
October 6, 2015The United States and Cuba have signed a historic agreement to map and inventory marine life in the Florida Straits and Mexican Gulf, It opens the door for much-needed ocean conservation research and funding. -
9 million acres and counting: Will wildfires keep spreading with climate change?
September 30, 2015Climate change is making conditions ripe for wildfires to catch and spread.More on:
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China carbon market: A game changer years in the making
September 25, 2015Both China and the U.S. are taking unprecedented steps to rein in emissions. -
The Clean Power Plan is also good economics. Here's why.
September 24, 2015Follow the money: Already-growing investments in clean energy will accelerate and create an economic boon for America. -
80% of America's drones may soon be toiling for farms - and the environment
September 17, 2015Four ways drones can revolutionize sustainable farming. -
When methane policy and small business growth go hand-in-hand
September 16, 2015Sixty percent of companies in America's growing methane mitigation industry are small businesses, the engine of the nation's economy. -
The Rev. Sally Bingham: Pope Francis' climate message speaks to all faiths
September 15, 2015Pope Francis has reminded us that everyone has a moral responsibility to take care of God's creation for future generations. -
4 undeniable signs we're making progress on climate change
September 10, 2015The momentum is growing as top greenhouse gas emitters curb pollution, clean energy investments soar and world leaders demand change.