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By Chris Cusack and Melissa Mahoney  It doesn’t take too much scrolling these days to see that our oceans — and our entire natural world — are in peril. Overfishing, habitat destruction, plastic pollution and warming temperatures are BIG challenges. And yet, they all have something in common: they can all be improved by sustainable,

EDF statement from Aoife O'Leary, Director, International Climate

EDF Statement by Elizabeth Gore on introduction of RISEE Act in June 2021.

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

Several of the nation’s leading climate action advocacy groups are insisting that any package include ambitious plans to tackle the climate crisis, improve environmental justice, and invest in clean energy and jobs.

EDF joined nine other organizations this week to support EPA’s efforts to undo a Trump-era rule that left millions of Americans at greater risk from dangerous air pollution and more severe climate change.

EDF and Brookings reviewed SEC filings of Texas companies and found that the Texas power crisis was foreseeable.

Run on Less – Electric provides the opportunity for fleets to see zero-emission vehicles achieving product delivery along real-world routes.

Today EDF experts testified as EPA holds listening sessions on advancing new methane protections for new and existing oil and gas facilities.

It’s time for agricultural business and financial leaders to respond quickly to meet the needs of farming for the future. The post What does the executive order on climate-related risk mean for agricultural finance? first appeared on Growing Returns.

From regional haulers to food and beverage delivery, operators of medium- and heavy-duty fleets understand that there is an urgent need to reduce the transportation sector’s contribution to climate change and poor air quality, and the impact their vehicles have. That’s why fleets in cities from New York to Los Angeles and Quebec to Vancouver …

Initiative on Climate Risk and Resilience Law Launches with Filing on Climate Risk Disclosures

New report finds the methane mitigation industry has expanded in recent years and is poised for larger growth with the implementation of new state and federal methane reduction policies.

EDF Statement from Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy

EDF filed comments in two clean vehicle matters, as the momentum for increased deployment of zero-emission cars, trucks and buses in America surges.

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

Statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund

Three key insights from five years of farm data. The post How a data-driven approach makes profitable on-farm conservation possible first appeared on Growing Returns.

Here’s how VA is tackling its flood risk problem with thoughtful planning and long-term funding. The post Virginia is taking bold climate action to address flood risk across the state first appeared on Growing Returns.

EPA's announcement that it will reconsider strengthening protections against particle pollution is a vital step towards fulfilling the agency’s legal obligation.

By Dan Grossman and Ben Hmiel Newly released research is shedding more light on the largest sources of methane emissions in the nation’s largest oilfield. Methane is an extremely potent greenhouse gas and has a huge impact on the current rate of global warming. The oil and gas industry is one of the biggest emitters.

With extreme drought plaguing Colorado, here are three new funding streams to help build more resilient water systems for agriculture, wildlife and communities. The post As drought persists, Colorado water funding comes just in time first appeared on Growing Returns.

By Megan Kelly and Jon Goldstein Policy action at both the tribal and federal levels this spring is creating promising momentum for cutting down on methane pollution on the Navajo Nation and across the Colorado Plateau, a step in the right direction for tackling climate change. Reducing methane waste would also improve public health and …

Some Texas leaders and oil and gas industry advocates have for years promoted the idea that produced water — the wastewater generated through oil and gas development — has a role to play in meeting broad water needs in our state. However, the state has a limited understanding of the chemicals in this wastewater and …

Joanna Slaney, Legislative Director and Sam Lovell, Communications Manager.  As Congress pursues infrastructure legislation, it’s clear that replacing lead pipes is a priority issue. This is welcome news for our health, the country’s infrastructure, and the economy. We are glad to see the attention on this issue from Congress and from the Administration with the …