State legislators from WA & NY highlight how New York can learn from Washington state and replicate the benefits of a cap-and-invest program to benefit New York communities.
"The truth is that Cap and Invest works, and is popular because of it." https://aol.it/4tn4AtA
The Trump EPA says reducing climate pollution from U.S. cars and trucks is “futile.” That’s just patently false.
Why we joined other orgs to file a petition outlining severe flaws in EPA's repeal of the Endangerment Finding & motor vehicle standards: https://www.edf.org/Z6yK
Large rooftop solar arrays represent proven solutions for utility savings across various states/communities. Warehouse roof panels on 36M sq ft in one PA county illustrates impact — estimated power for 56K homes as key state looks to lower electric bills. https://bit.ly/48pKcQn
Every U.S. county is getting hotter and Americans are already paying the price. Rolling back EPA’s Endangerment Finding and clean vehicle standards could add $1.4T in fuel costs and $500B in health damages.
See what this looks like across the country.👇🏽 https://www.edf.org/Z6y6
A clean energy March to remember as sector outpaced gas for the first time!
Clean energy keeps surging onto the U.S. grid, even amid political obstacles. "Perhaps more impressive is that renewables are growing their market share while overall electricity demand climbs." https://bit.ly/4t2iMIe
We're celebrating 50 years of a bipartisan win for U.S. fisheries and the communities that rely on them.
Thanks to the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the U.S. is a global model for sustainable fisheries, delivering major ecological, economic and social benefits. https://www.edf.org/Z6ye
Louisiana farmer Michael Frugé is using innovative new technology to cut costs, save water, lower emissions and protect his land for the next generation.
With the right investment in scaling these technologies, we can get them into hands of more farmers. Read more: https://www.edf.org/Z6yW
EDF scientists and partners cited in a stunning new analysis of cancer risk in ‘Cancer Alley’.
“In 14 out of 15 census tracts that the researchers monitored, their estimated cancer risks were 0.9–11.6 times higher than the EPA’s calculations.”
Worth reading: https://bit.ly/4vpGWOI
🌍 🚀 🌙 In awe! Images captured by NASA’s Artemis II crew on Monday, April 6, show stunning views of Earth from the far side of the moon.
Artemis II crew broke the record set by Apollo 13 in 1970 as they reached the far side of the moon, placing them at 252,756 miles from Earth.
For too long, climate action and economic growth have been seen as at odds.
But the numbers tell a different story.
Each year, we emit climate pollution equivalent to 12 billion gas-powered cars, and the solutions that work must scale across markets and systems. Read more: https://bit.ly/41RU5Cp
Not that long ago, U.S. fisheries were in crisis. Until EDF teamed up with fishermen to help restore them to abundance.
Hear from Sea Change author and EDF Executive Director Amanda Leland, who was part of that success, at @hoodcollege.bsky.social in Frederick, MD next week.
AI-powered weed lasers and spider-venom pesticides are among the innovative new technologies that could transform farming.
Now we just need investment and smart policies to get it into farmers’ hands. https://www.edf.org/Z6yd
From the iconic monarch's recovery to bold clean air wins, these recent environmental wins are worth celebrating. What's bringing you hope? 🌎 🦋 ✨ https://www.edf.org/Z6yf
Jayne Black has spent years paying for ER visits, doctors’ bills and sleepless nights because her kids suffer from asthma & other health risks worsened by exposure to air pollution—and her family isn’t alone.
Now Trump EPA is saying value of lives saved from clean air is $zero. Here's what to know:
In a move that ignores science and puts millions at risk, the Trump administration illegally rolled back safeguards that limit brain-damaging mercury and other toxic pollution.
We’re taking this fight to court. https://bit.ly/4c1eN7y
Ready for an uplifting evening? Mark your calendar for Amanda Leland's upcoming author talk at @hoodcollege.bsky.social in Frederick, MD!
We’ll dive into the real-life victory that helped transform U.S. fisheries—one of the reasons sustainable seafood is a reality today. See you there!
EDF President Fred Krupp made a great point at #CERAWeek: Some of the biggest issues of our time have common ground.
Climate solutions can also be solutions for data centers & increasing energy demand, for affordability & national security. It’s time to make these connections.
Climate action must benefit people.
At Mumbai Climate Week, farmers, entrepreneurs and community leaders across India proved that community-driven solutions can drive global impact and create local opportunities.
Keep reading: https://www.edf.org/Z6y4
But now, building clean energy is a way to insulate each country from moments where we have dramatic disruptions in the oil supply chain. So renewables are not just good for the climate—they bolster economic resilience, national security, and affordability. 2/2
As EDF President Fred Krupp said in his #CERAWeek panel, we have to be big enough in our worldview to solve more than one problem at once. This isn't the first time we've had an oil crisis and prices have skyrocketed. 1/2
Takeaway from EDF President @FredKrupp's #CERAWeek panel: Climate solutions need to solve not only for climate, but also for affordability & nat'l security. Clean energy is more affordable than ever & we can tackle all of these problems—by accelerating construction of renewables.
Paying a company $1B to walk away from wind projects that would deliver affordable energy to East Coast grid when most needed is “an outrageous misuse of taxpayer dollars” Per EDF’s Ted Kelly.
https://bit.ly/4lScwjI
We’re proud to stand behind Ms. Sharon, @risestjames.bsky.social & community leaders fighting for their right to breathe in Cancer Alley. Hear her story featured in #ThePlasticDetox, streaming now on @netflix.com
Residents were seen walking through knee high waters going door to door to help evacuate homes after widespread flooding hit areas of the Hawaiian island of Oahu on Friday, March 20 — some of the worst flooding HI has seen in 20 years, per local authorities.
#Hawaii #Flooding #Oahu #ExtremeWeather
State of CO joins utility companies, organizations (including EDF), & communities across state in opposing Federal orders to extend life of costly, polluting coal plant, which "needlessly jacks up electricity bills & toxic pollution,” per EDF's Ted Kelly. https://bit.ly/4cYlBFb
During this time over 26M people across Western U.S. are expected to experience at least 1 day with record heat made 5x more likely due to climate change, and 57M people are expected to experience at least 1 day with record heat made 3x more likely due to climate change. 5/6
Daily max temps forecast to reach CSI level 5 in cities across Western U.S., including Santa Fe, Denver, Salt Lake City, & Boise. A CSI 5 indicates human-caused climate change is making this event at least 5x more likely, signaling a significant climate change event. 4/6
Parts of California’s Coachella Valley are forecast to experience temperatures ranging from 106°F to 115°F. 3/6
According to the National Weather Service, “...many locations are likely to set both all-time high temperatures for the month of March and their earliest 100° temperature on record.” 2/6
