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Oil and gas companies, investors, and policymakers all have important roles to play to solve the problem of transferred emissions.

If you follow the goings-on of the U.S. Congress, you know that the final months of the year have become a sprint to the finish line marked by bursts of legislative energy and must-pass bills. This year is even more energetic than most. Earlier this month, we saw an “Infrastructure Week” finally end in passage …

The United Nations General Assembly declared 2022 the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture, or IYAFA — a year to recognize and celebrate the contributions of small-scale fishers, fish workers and aquaculturists to communities and nations, and to advance their development. To celebrate the launch of IYAFA, we asked our staff who work closely …

On the heels of COP26, Governor Hochul has made it clear that New Yorkers must work together to tackle climate change in the state. And New York is taking steps to prioritize climate and clean air. Back in September, the Department of Environmental Conservation introduced the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which requires manufacturers to produce …

By Casey Horan Recently, a friend sought my help in finding a zero-emission upgrade for his old gas-guzzler. Incentivized by increased cost-competitiveness and a desire to be more environmentally conscious, he was eager to see the new zero-emission vehicle models. To our dismay, dealer after dealer informed us that, not only was the supply for …

State regulators just approved a first-of-its-kind charging rate for electric trucks and buses in northern California that will make it more affordable for fleet operators to make the switch from diesel to electric. This new “dynamic” rate changes on an hourly basis, offering more opportunities for fleet operators to charge their vehicles when electricity is …

By Jason Mathers and Peter Zalzal The global convening of international climate leaders at COP 26 delivered transformative commitments from countries and companies around the pace of transition to zero-emission vehicles. Leading automakers such as Ford, GM and Mercedes-Benz, as well as more than two dozen countries agreed that by 2035, all new cars sold …

Last week, at the United Nations annual climate conference, Canada joined over 100 other countries pledging to reduce 30% of global methane emissions by the year 2030. Methane is a fast-acting greenhouse gas responsible for over a quarter of human-caused global warming. Reducing methane emissions, along with carbon dioxide, is absolutely critical to limiting global …

This post is the first in a series dedicated to the future of the electricity sector and new scholarship supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Each post is based on a discussion between select researchers and experts working on relevant policy. To learn more and join one of our upcoming conversations, visit the series …

If we are to truly combat climate change, there must be more women leaders in finance.

Sustainable investment leader Taeun Kwon on women, money and saving the planet If we are to truly combat climate change, there must be more women leaders in finance. Taeun Kwon, 32, is so passionate about replacing finance’s power structure of “pale, male and stale” with women’s leadership that she founded a global organization to help …

Takeaways from COP26 for food companies: Foster collaboration, focus on short and long-lived climate pollutants, protect tropical forests.

EDF Statement from Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President for U.S. Climate

In-person and online shopping both have implications for the planet, even if a product arrives at your doorstep from an electric-powered delivery van, and is wrapped in biodegradable packaging.

Here are some highlights from the United Nations climate summit (COP26) and why it was actually more productive than news accounts made it seem.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission affirmed support to allow the Spire STL pipeline to continue operating during the winter months.

From vehicle assembly to battery manufacturing, research and training, the zero-emission truck and bus supply chain is supporting thousands of jobs and billions of investments — in California and across the country — according to a new report by EDF released today. That’s good news, because the transition away from fossil fuels in the medium-

A new report from EDF and Deloitte offers step-by-step insight for companies on turning net zero pledges into action.

Ann M. Bartuska joins EDF as a Senior Contributing Scientist to help identify pathways for atmospheric carbon removal and storage in forest and agricultural systems.

We asked our experts on the ground at COP26 for their first impressions, and they didn't hold back. Here are our top takeaways.

How an energy entrepreneur is helping to light up the world Dan Schnitzer has been passionate about renewable energy since the eighth grade, when he discovered he could make clean fuel from apple peels using his grandma’s pressure cooker. Later, he learned that lack of access to energy is a trap that keeps people in …

Statement by Will McDow, Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds, Environmental Defense Fund

EDF report focuses on groundwater conservation districts and the regulatory tools that are available to these districts to manage groundwater sustainably.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs