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On El Niño, snowballs and real climate science
March 6, 2015The argument that climate change has all-but stopped is no more scientific than a snowball would be in Washington in February. -
Move to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Gains Momentum in Europe
March 5, 2015Move to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Gains Momentum in Europe -
Why solar panels are becoming a middle-class commodity
March 4, 2015Opening the roof-top solar market to a broad range of Americans. -
Ecotourism in Cuba: A model for sustainable economic development
March 3, 2015Cuba’s industry could become the economic and ecological centerpiece in a growing Caribbean region. -
Community Solar Would Give Illinoisans Unprecedented Access to Benefits of Renewables
March 3, 2015 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsEntire neighborhoods could enjoy the financial benefits of renewable energy under Illinois’ first-ever “Community Solar” plan proposed by CUB and EDF. -
New York Approves Bold Plan for 21st-Century Energy Future
February 27, 2015 | Rory Christian, Director, New York Clean EnergyNew York Approves Bold Plan for 21st-Century Energy Future -
EDF Joins Dozens of States, Cities, Power Companies, Medical Associations and Clean Air Advocates to Ask the Supreme Court to Uphold Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
February 26, 2015 | Vickie Patton, General CounselEPA and allies, including EDF, file briefs with the Supreme Court in the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Case -
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Denies AEP’s Plan to Subsidize Coal Power Plants
February 25, 2015 | John Finnigan, Lead Counsel, Energy Transition StrategyEDF statement from John Finnigan, Lead Attorney, US Climate and Energy Program -
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. -
Keystone Pipeline Veto a Step toward a Clean Energy Future -- EDF
February 24, 2015 | Fred Krupp, PresidentPresident Obama vetoes the Keystone pipeline bill. Fred Krupp says thank you. -
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. -
Travis County Takes Lead on Energy and Water Efficiency Financing for Texas Industry
February 17, 2015Travis County Takes Lead on Energy and Water Efficiency Financing for Texas Industry -
Groups Support FERC’s Role in Enabling a Cleaner, More Efficient Energy System
February 17, 2015 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerFiling Highlights: Clean Energy and Consumer Benefits of FERC Order 745 -
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. -
EDF, CUB Urge Illinois Electric Utilities to Offer Cost-Saving Electricity Pricing Plans
February 13, 2015 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsPush for “Time-of-Use” electricity pricing amid historic modernization of Illinois power grid -
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. -
New USDA Funding Underscores Critical Role of Ranchers in Sage-Grouse Conservation
February 12, 2015 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate Solutions“The USDA is doubling down on its investment in sage-grouse conservation." -
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. -
New Report on Geoengineering a “Significant Milestone” – SRMGI
February 10, 2015 | Steven Hamburg, Senior Vice President, Chief ScientistEDF and other members of SRMGI comment on a new National Academy of Sciences report on geoengineering -
California State Senators Propose New Climate Change and Clean Energy Legislation
February 10, 2015 | Lauren Faber, West Coast Political DirectorEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauds ambitious new effort to create jobs, cut pollution, and advance renewable energy solutions -
Survey Says Majority of Americans Believe BP Should Pay Maximum Gulf Oil Spill Fines
February 6, 2015New national survey reports 70 percent of Americans believe “BP should be fined the maximum amount allowed under Clean Water Act” for Gulf oil spill. -
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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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Assessing Data-Limited Fisheries: the Framework for Integrated Stock and Habitat Evaluation (FISHE)
February 5, 2015 | Kendra Karr, Senior Scientist II, Ocean Research & DevelopmentExplore EDF's Assessing Data-Limited Fisheries: the Framework for Integrated Stock and Habitat Evaluation (FISHE) report.