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Blog post
Generous tax subsidies for sustainable aviation fuels in the U.S.? Yes, but details matter
August 23, 2023 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionOne of the Inflation Reduction Act’s key provisions is a powerful tax credit to spark the development and adoption of clean, low-carbon aviation fuels. Climate pollution from aircraft is often overlooked, but if aviation were a country, it would be among the top 10 greenhouse gas emitters. The Biden administration is about to make a …More on:
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Report
Methane Emissions from U.S. Gas Pipeline Leaks
August 16, 2023 | Renee McVay, Scientist, U.S. MethaneEDF’s analysis indicates that methane emissions from gas pipeline leaks are significantly higher than current estimates by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory. This report details policy recommendations to reduce leakage from pipelines and EDF's methodology for estimating methane emissions from pipeline infrastructure.More on:
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Blog post
We need to know more about leaks before betting big on hydrogen
August 16, 2023By Sofia Esquivel Elizondo Enthusiasm for hydrogen as a climate-friendly fuel of the future is everywhere. Hundreds of hydrogen energy projects worth more than $500 billion have been announced, and The International Energy Agency says hydrogen demand could increase sixfold by 2050. Scientists, though, are confident that this leak-prone gas can warm the climate when …More on:
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Report
U.S. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Investments and Jobs - August 2023
August 16, 2023This report from EDF and WSP finds that the U.S. market for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing, which was turbocharged by passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) one year ago, has continued to race ahead and is not expected to slow down any time soon.More on:
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Press release
New proposal for electric transmission permits a vital component for addressing the climate crisis
August 10, 2023 | Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean EnergyEnvironmental Defense Fund commended the Biden administration for a new proposal that will shorten and streamline the process for expanding the U.S. power grid.More on:
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Analysis
Higher temperatures in socially vulnerable US communities increasingly limit safe use of electric fans for cooling
August 10, 2023 | Fiona Lo, Climate ScientistThis study from EDF scientists and partners uses hourly weather reanalysis data (1950–2021) to examine the temporal and spatial evolution of ambient climate conditions in the continental United States considered safe for fan use, focusing on high social vulnerability index regions. Authors find that some regions experience hundreds to thousands of hours per year that are too hot for safe fan use.More on:
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Analysis
Higher temperatures make fans less able to cool, putting communities at risk
August 10, 2023 | Fiona Lo, Climate ScientistResearch co-authored by EDF uses hourly weather reanalysis data to examine the evolution of ambient climate conditions in the continental United States, focusing on high social vulnerability index (SVI) regions. Study finds that there are regions that experience hundreds to thousands of hours per year that are too hot for safe fan use.More on:
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Fact sheet
Preventing and mitigating hydrogen emissions from infrastructure [PDF]
August 8, 2023Maximizing hydrogen’s decarbonization benefits requires minimizing hydrogen emissions throughout the value chain. Hydrogen is a leak-prone gas that can indirectly warm the climate. While preventing and mitigating hydrogen emissions involves identifying/quantifying emissions from infrastructure, there are actions that can be taken now to help reduce future emissions.More on:
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Project
Hydrogen Emissions Measurement Study [PDF]
August 8, 2023With the help of new hydrogen measurement technology and experts in making trace gas measurements, EDF is launching the Hydrogen Emissions Measurement Study.More on:
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Analysis
If you build it, they will come: Coastal amenities facilitate human engagement in marine protected areas
August 7, 2023 | Jacob Eurich, Small-Scale Fisheries Solutions ScientistStudy co-authored by EDF characterizes human engagement in California's marine protected areas (MPA) network and identifies traits associated with higher human engagement.More on:
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Op-ed
WSJ: The Politics and Science of Jet Fuel
August 6, 2023 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFederal regulators should preserve rigorous environmental standards to reduce pollution and avoid wasting taxpayer money, explains EDF President Fred Krupp in The Wall Street Journal.More on:
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Analysis
Wide range in estimates of hydrogen emissions from infrastructure
August 4, 2023 | Ilissa Ocko, Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental StudiesHydrogen is a tiny, leak-prone molecule that can indirectly warm the climate. Thus, hydrogen emissions from its value chain could considerably undermine the anticipated climate benefits of a hydrogen economy. This EDF review paper synthesizes studies to provide an overview of the available knowledge on hydrogen emissions across value chains.More on:
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Report
Farmworkers and heat stress in the United States
August 2, 2023 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsReport from EDF and La Isla Network details what is needed to protect farm labor from dangerous heat.More on:
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Article
Carbon removal technologies to help tackle climate change? Here’s what it’ll take.
August 1, 2023Carbon capture technologies remove vast amounts of CO2 from the air and have a vital role to play in protecting us from catastrophic climate change.More on:
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Heavy-duty standards case resources
August 1, 2023Heavy-duty standards case resources for glider trucks.More on:
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Blog post
New data shows Arizona EV jobs and investments are soaring
August 1, 2023This post was written by EDF’s Ellen Robo One year ago this month, the Inflation Reduction Act put the pedal to the metal for investments in electric vehicle manufacturing – and it shows no sign of letting up. In fact, U.S. EV investments are still growing at a breakneck pace. In March, EDF and WSP …More on:
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Press release
FERC action will help us add more reliable, affordable, clean energy to our grid
July 27, 2023 | Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean EnergyStatement of Ted Kelly, EDF Senior Attorney, Energy Markets and RegulationMore on:
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Report
Heat stress threatens agricultural workers’ health
July 27, 2023Report from EDF and La Isla Network details what is needed to protect farm labor from dangerous heatMore on:
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Explainer
Climate-resilient fisheries
July 26, 2023By building climate resilient fisheries, people and ecosystems can be better sustained even as temperatures rise. -
Report
Methane Waste and Pollution in Texas
July 26, 2023Study commissioned by EDF shows that fossil fuel producers in Texas are wasting energy resources in the form of methane. In doing so, they’re harming the climate, public health, and the economy.More on:
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Report
The economics of cover crops on Minnesota farms
July 26, 2023 | Vincent Gauthier, Senior Manager, Climate-Smart AgricultureIn 2021, EDF, the University of Minnesota and other partners began a collaborative effort to gather farm-level financial data on cover crops. The project is gathering detailed financial data on cover crops between 2022-2024 from corn, soybean, and other row crop farms across Minnesota. The data and insights from this project may also provide value to federal and local cost-share programs, agricultural lending solutions, and other climate-smart initiatives.More on:
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Analysis
Seaweed blue carbon: Ready? Or Not?
July 19, 2023 | Rod Fujita, Associate Vice President, Research & Development, Lead Senior Scientist IIEDF scientists and co-authors engaged experts in a system mapping exercise to support decision-making in the context of the high levels of uncertainty associated with seaweed blue carbon.More on:
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Blog post
USDA plans to improve climate data and empower farmers
July 14, 2023 | Ben Thomas, Senior Policy Director, AgricultureThe Inflation Reduction Act made historic investments in rural and agricultural climate solutions, including providing $300 million to improve measurement, reporting and verification of the climate benefits of farm bill conservation programs. This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture shared a framework for how they intend to spend those funds over the next eight years.More on:
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Fact sheet
Leadership States' Impact on Emissions with Arizona
July 13, 2023We include projected emissions and gaps to the U.S. Climate Alliance targets for Arizona and Nevada — showing that Nevada stepping back from its climate commitments and Arizona committing to the NDC-aligned targets does not change our finding that leadership states can close nearly half of the gap to our national targets. In fact, Arizona’s new commitments mean that leadership states delivering on their targets could be even more consequential for closing the gap to our national 2030 goal. -
Press release
Climate Leadership States Could Cut U.S. “Emissions Gap” in 2030 by Nearly Half, if Governors Deliver on Commitments
July 13, 2023 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionEmissions analysis, which includes impacts of transformative federal investments, finds that leadership states are projected to fall short of their goals and must adopt strong policy to drive U.S. progress.More on: