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How I know China is serious about climate action
February 24, 2015Take it from someone who’s been there since 1991: China is using market incentives and the political will to cut emissions is there. -
Think Texas energy is all about the oil? Think again.
February 19, 2015A leader on wind energy since 1999, Texas should inspire other states to join the clean energy race. -
We need a climate insurance policy - now
February 18, 2015Climate change is a risk management issue and society needs to treat it as one, argues a new book co-authored by EDF's Gernot Wagner. -
Worst megadrought in 1,000 years could cripple our economy
February 13, 2015The current drought in the Southwest gives us a taste of the big one that may come soon. -
How to navigate the climate "culture clash" and engage skeptics
February 12, 2015Our mental energy is best spent holding rational conversations with people who are skeptical – but reasonable. -
How protecting our coastlines could save taxpayers billions
February 11, 2015By using natural infrastructure to shield vulnerable coastal communities from storms, we save money and precious resources in the long-run -
The world can turn the corner on climate change by 2020. Here's how.
February 10, 2015There are plenty of long-term scenarios for cutting emissions. EDF came up with a more urgent to-do list. -
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Exploring opportunities for ecosystem-based management of U.S. nearshore tropical reef fisheries
February 5, 2015 | Kendra Karr, Senior Scientist II, Ocean Research & DevelopmentBy: Kendra Karr & Rod Fujita There is a general consensus that transitioning to ecosystem-based fisheries management will result in better outcomes for both marine ecosystems and the people who depend on them. But what exactly does that mean, and how exactly can fisheries management get there? Ecosystem-based fisheries management has been thoroughly debated and … -
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Giant pandas face greatest threat yet: A hotter world
February 4, 2015 | Ilissa Ocko, Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental StudiesAs global temperatures rise, giant panda habitat is disappearing and so will eventually the endangered bears. -
Wetlands do triple duty to protect people and the environment
February 2, 2015Wetlands provide critical benefits to wildlife and coastal communities, and they need better protection. -
The new data approach that's helping struggling, small-scale fisheries
January 29, 2015If scaled up, a new tool could help revitalize failing fisheries worldwide. -
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FISHE: An Online Tool to Overcome Hurdle To Sustainable Fisheries
January 28, 2015 | Kendra Karr, Senior Scientist II, Ocean Research & DevelopmentMore than 90% of the world’s 36 million fishers operate in small-scale fisheries—many of which are in developing countries. From sea to plate, these small-scale fisheries support more than 100 million jobs across the supply chain and produce half of the world’s seafood for local and global markets. But as the world’s population increases and … -
4 reasons a national methane policy will be good for business
January 27, 2015The Obama administration’s methane emissions strategy can help oil and gas operators build a cleaner future. -
61 senators agree climate change is real. Now we can talk solutions.
January 22, 2015A large majority of the Senate is on record accepting the scientific reality of man-made climate change. -
A conservation program that works for wildlife, oilmen and landowners alike
January 22, 2015Habitat exchanges work whether or not a species is actually listed – providing incentives for conservation before federal protections are needed. -
Republicans want to govern. Good. Add climate action to the list.
January 21, 2015A party that wants to retake the White House and get things done must also show leadership on climate change. -
4 reasons fertilizer pollution may soon be a thing of the past
January 20, 2015New technology, economic incentives can cut fertilizer pollution while maintaining high yields. -
2014 hottest year on record. What's your plan, Congress?
January 16, 2015If members of the new Congress want to show they are serious about governing, they will listen to the calls of experts and everyday Americans and act on climate. -
New study: California's carbon market delivers for economy and climate
January 16, 2015A new report from EDF shows that the state's carbon market is thriving and getting stronger. -
Regulations alone can't fix our water problem
January 13, 2015The business case for clean water and sustainable farming. -
South takes note as North Carolina's solar industry booms
January 12, 2015Will other Southern states follow the state's lead on solar energy development? -
Wall Street Journal methane story fails fact-check. Here's how.
January 8, 2015The newspaper's methane story contains a blend of half-baked, fully cooked and – in one key instance – flat-out wrong facts. -
Why 2015 is the year for clean energy in the U.S. and China
January 6, 2015Investments in solar energy and other renewable energy sources will cement the nation's recent agreement to curb emissions. -
Why demand for clean energy remains strong amid falling oil prices
January 5, 2015Investors mistakenly assume that oil prices and demand for renewable energy sources are interlinked. -
U.S.-Cuba relations put oceans at intersection of history and opportunity
December 23, 2014Normalized relations between the United States and Cuba opens up new opportunities for our ocean work, but can also lead to new environmental challenges.