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Exposed: A legal loophole lets companies decide what chemicals are safe in our food
The FDA is supposed to make sure the ingredients in our food is safe. It's not doing its job.
Article500 trucks pass through one Newark intersection in an hour. Kids are paying the price.
The unequal burden of air pollution
ArticleTexas Water Priorities 2022
They're banned from children's toys, but still turn up in food. The FDA is failing families on toxic chemicals, say experts.
He's right to look skeptical. EDF to FDA: It's time to act on toxic chemicals in food
ArticleMethane emissions from US low production oil and natural gas well sites
Farmers, scientists seek solutions to global warming caused by cows
Farmers, scientists seek solutions to global warming caused by cows
ArticleFocus areaVital Signs Date PublishedApril 15, 2022 - 12:00Vital Signs Post AuthorJoanna FosterVital Signs Post CategoriesClimate and energy, Science, Methane, Climate change, People and planet, Agriculture, Business and innovation, United StatesVital Signs Post Short DescriptionThe world's one billion+ cows are responsible for about 40% of global methane emissions - a significant contributor to global warming. Some climate-smart farmers and scientists are tackling the problem from, ahem, both ends.Vital Signs Post URL/story/farmers-scientists-seek-solutions-global-warming-caused-cowsAnalysis of PM2.5-Related Health Burdens Under Current and Alternative NAAQS
Air Tracker shows pollution’s neighborhood path
Air tracker shows path pollution takes through neighborhoods
Interactive toolTexas Water Overview
Can family farms survive climate change?
Can family farms survive climate change?
ArticleFocus areaVital Signs Date PublishedApril 1, 2022 - 12:00Vital Signs Post AuthorTom ClynesVital Signs Post CategoriesClimate and energy, Climate change, People and planet, Resilient food, Food, Agriculture, Location, United StatesVital Signs Post Short DescriptionAs the climate changes, family farms face many challenges. These North Carolina farmers employ innovative farming techniques to help them weather the storms.Vital Signs Post URL/story/can-family-farms-survive-climate-changeCan family farms survive climate change?
Can family farms survive climate change? These North Carolina farmers say yes.
ArticleAs Congress makes big budget decisions, new polling shows bipartisan support for climate innovation investment
As Congress makes big budget decisions, new polling shows bipartisan support for climate innovation investment
Blog postGetting to net zero: New policy insights on the role of carbon management strategies
Getting to net zero: New policy insights on the role of carbon management strategiesBlog postPledges to Policy: Evaluating North Carolina’s Progress on Critical Climate Targets
Finally, a plan — and money — to stop pollution from tens of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells
Finally, a plan — and money — to stop pollution from tens of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells
ArticleFocus areaVital Signs Date PublishedMarch 21, 2022 - 12:00Vital Signs Post AuthorShanti MenonVital Signs Post CategoriesClimate and energy, Science, Methane, Energy, Law and policy, People and planet, Location, United StatesVital Signs Post Short DescriptionEDF helped secure $4.7 billion in federal funding to plug orphan wells, clean up oil and gas pollution, and create jobs.Vital Signs Post URL/story/finally-plan-and-money-stop-pollution-tens-thousands-abandoned-oil-and-gas-wellsFinally, a plan — and money — to stop pollution from tens of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells
Cleanup begins for thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells
ArticleVoters Perceptions of Climate Innovation
Community and Grower Engagement in Multibenefit Land Repurposing
Why the U.S. Needs Climate Innovation
Evaluating climate risk in NEPA reviews
Full lead service line replacement: A case study of equity in environmental remediation
Advancing Groundwater Sustainability in Texas
How a farmworker s son turned politician is fighting the serious crisis with Mother Earth
Harnessing satellite data to fight drought and keep us fed
OpenET web platform taps satellites to transform water management
