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What it takes to compete in the global energy race
April 24, 2014Reliable, affordable energy powers industrial innovation and growth; here's how the U.S. stacks up. -
How science and policy are joining forces to reduce methane pollution
April 23, 2014Reducing methane emissions is a tailor made opportunity for putting in place sound policy, developed collaboratively for the country. -
What's next for environmentalism? A look at the transformation already underway.
April 22, 2014Public understanding of the climate threat has been rising, states have been leading, corporate leaders have helped all along the way. Now it’s time for Washington to take up the issue again as well. -
Why Latinos are disproportionately affected by asthma, and what we can do
April 22, 2014We have an opportunity to address part of the problem by demanding that our leaders take action to reduce asthma hazards – for Latinos, and for the nation as a whole. -
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Tri-national collaboration & research in the Gardens of the Queen: The expedition begins
April 21, 2014 | Kendra Karr, Senior Scientist II, Ocean Research & DevelopmentBy: Kendra Karr & Owen Liu With support from the Waitt Foundation, EDF launched an initiative last year with the University of Havana’s Center for Marine Research that allowed teams of Cuban, U.S. and Mexican scientists to carry out a series of expeditions to conduct vital new research on Cuba’s remarkable—but understudied—marine and coastal ecosystems. … -
People, not new power plants, are driving the clean energy future
April 21, 2014With "demand response," people can adjust their power usage in exchange for a financial reward. -
An in-depth look at the future of American energy and how we get there
April 18, 2014EDF is working to bring forth a new, dynamic approach to American energy. -
Oil and water: Lessons from the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill
April 18, 2014The fourth anniversary of the BP Oil Spill presents an important chance to review what we have learned, and not yet learned, from this tragedy, and what those lessons might mean for the future of the Gulf. -
My climate confession: I assumed we had limits on power plant pollution
April 17, 2014I was shocked when I learned the truth. As of right now, there are no national limits on carbon pollution from power plants, despite their being the single largest source of carbon pollution in the United States. With your help, 2014 could see that change. -
When it comes to carbon, pay now or pay more later
April 16, 2014The current price the U.S. government places on carbon dioxide emitted today is too low because it ignores things we know are linked to a changing climate that aren’t so easily quantifiable. -
How California produced the state's first ever climate dividend
April 16, 2014This month, many Californians will receive the state’s first ever dividend or "climate credit" from a cap and trade program. -
Four ways the U.S. military can adopt clean energy for national security
April 15, 2014Recent reports show climate change is a growing defense challenge but also an opportunity for the Defense Department to lead mitigation and adaptation efforts. -
Report: Staggering amounts of toxic chemicals produced across America
April 14, 2014A new report tallies billions of pounds of chemicals in the American marketplace that are known or strongly suspected to cause increasingly common disorders, including certain cancers, developmental disabilities, and infertility. -
Is global warming real? Another 30 second answer.
April 14, 2014How a communications professional answers the question, "Is global warming real?" Spoiler: It is real. -
Top takeaways from the latest IPCC report
April 14, 2014The latest IPCC report analyzes a thousand scenarios for mitigation. Here’s what you should know. -
Showtime brings realities of Texas drought home to millions
April 11, 2014What the Years of Living Dangerously series makes clear right now, in Texas and beyond, is that as climate change intensifies, we must adapt. -
Four lessons for water-stressed regions, from the Colorado River
April 10, 2014With more pulse flows restoring rivers, we just might be able to meet human needs for food, water and infrastructure in ways that leave the next generation a better, more productive ecosystem. -
What the growing Latino community can do for climate politics
April 9, 2014As the Latino population continues to grow across the country, so does its influence in key political arenas. -
Years of Living Dangerously: Two producers, coffee and a vision for climate action
April 8, 2014Showtime's Years of Living Dangerously is beautifully shot, carefully researched, and a powerfully told series about people coping with the destruction of climate change. -
The quest for sustainable seafood has never been easier
April 8, 2014Is your seafood sustainable? These resources are committed to “shortening the supply chain” between the ocean and consumption. -
An emotional journey: Residents see Colorado River for first time
April 4, 2014After decades of hard work between U.S. and Mexican policymakers, water agencies and conservation groups, water pulses through the Colorado River toward the sea. -
A design challenge for the tech industry: Low-cost methane detectors
April 3, 2014The Challenge announced today is an effort to accelerate the development and deployment of real-world solutions to a real-world problem: methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. -
My climate confession: I was pessimistic until I saw this graph
April 1, 2014As a parent and environmentalist, I have often wondered if we’re doing enough and how we’ll succeed. This graph gives me hope. -
6 key insights from the latest IPCC climate report
March 31, 2014The newest report, released today, looks at impacts, adaptation and vulnerability. Here's what you should know. -
IPCC: Cutting pollution isn't enough - we need smart adaptation, too
March 31, 2014As climate change impacts increase, so does the need for getting smart about cutting carbon pollution. It is equally urgent that we super charge efforts to manage the risks associated with the impacts we cannot avoid