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What does 60 Minutes have against public investment in clean energy?
March 31, 201460 minutes is a great journalistic institution, but the folks there are at risk of developing a reputation for bias against public investment in clean energy. -
White House charts path to cut methane pollution
March 28, 2014Today’s White House announcement to reduce methane emissions is a welcome display of leadership on a critical environmental and energy security issue that requires both federal and state action. -
Women in power: Leading the way to a clean energy economy
March 28, 2014Women have always been on the frontlines of our country’s toughest environmental challenges but they have not always dominated the energy sector. Today, women are spearheading a new era of leadership in the clean energy economy. -
Water returns to the dry Colorado River Delta
March 27, 2014A firsthand account of the "pulse flow" - an effort with Mexico to temporarily release water to restore the Colorado River Delta. -
The future of Galveston Bay: Implications of the oil spill
March 26, 2014As oil spill contaminants enter Galveston Bay food chains our concerns turn to how these animals are affected in the short and long term, and whether or not seafood species that live there could constitute a human health risk in the future. -
The business case for minimizing methane emissions
March 25, 2014With fresh precedent for industry engagement and robust data to guide cost-effective action, now is the time for industry to address the methane emissions risk. -
Geoengineering the climate may be possible, but who decides?
March 25, 2014Early and sustained dialogue among diverse stakeholders will increase the chances of geoengineering research being handled responsibly, equitably, and cooperatively. -
How AT&T is helping other companies save water and money
March 21, 2014We've worked with AT&T to save water and energy used to cool its buildings. Now we're working together to help organizations in five water-stressed areas do the same. -
On World Water Day, why talk about energy?
March 20, 2014Scarcity of water and energy threatens to undermine successful economic development. So, how do we manage our resources to ensure that they are available and sustainable? -
How we can protect wildlife, while meeting our energy needs
March 19, 2014Like many species across the American West, the lesser prairie-chicken requires vast habitat to survive, but it competes for territory with energy production and agriculture. Habitat exchanges offer a viable solution. -
Four reasons why the climate is still changing, despite the cold
March 18, 2014There is no doubt that certain regions of the United States experienced unbearably cold temperatures this winter. But that’s no reason to doubt the overwhelming evidence about climate change. -
How an EDF scientist explains climate change in 30 seconds
March 13, 2014How an awkward moment in the dentist’s chair convinced a climate scientist to have a coherent response always at the ready. -
EDF member support: A strong force for environmental progress
March 12, 2014Every spring, we launch our most important membership fundraising drive of the year. The Annual Fund provides vital financial resources for our programs’ innovative solutions. -
Why isn't climate change keeping more Senators up tonight?
March 10, 2014All-nighters are usually the result of not doing your homework, but this evening it’s a call for comprehensive action on climate change. -
Is clean energy technology booming? Five reasons it is.
March 7, 2014The cleantech sector has taken off, whether the news reports it or not. -
"BPA-Free" plastics may pose equal or greater hazard than predecessors
March 5, 2014The question is whether the levels at which we are exposed present significant risks of adverse health effects. -
After 54 years of thirst, the U.S. and Mexico partner to save the Colorado River Delta
March 4, 2014Water from the Colorado River will literally pulse through the U.S. - Mexico border as a sign to the rest of the world of what we can accomplish through cooperation between nations. -
Practical air pollution controls even the oil and gas industry can't deny
March 3, 2014As I see it, methane pollution from the oil and gas industry is a lot like kids and vegetables. Reducing it is good for them, but we have to have a rule that requires them to do it. -
Walmart to consumer product suppliers: The chemical phase-out starts now
February 27, 2014Consumer and wholesale purchasing power are combining to change the chemical makeup of the products we see on store shelves and bring into our homes. -
Saving polar bears: Not just for environmentalists
February 27, 2014On International Polar Bear Day, learn how environmental challenges facing the polar bear also touch on international commerce and morality. -
Trending: Concern for ocean health and the resources to help
February 26, 2014A 2006 report on the decline of oceans' health resurfaces on social media, prompting a new discussion on overfishing and sustainable fisheries management. -
The Supreme Court and climate pollution: What is and is not at stake
February 24, 2014This case is remarkable for what is not at stake, as well as for what is. -
Trust us: Savvy businesses understand their role in fighting climate change
February 20, 2014And we’re helping them meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century. -
After the Rim Fire, the surprising role of salvage logging
February 18, 2014Removing some dead trees can generate much needed revenue to stimulate restoration and generate new growth.More on:
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Public art gets community talking sustainability
February 14, 2014Bringing local artists and youth together to create a vision for a more sustainable city.