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EDF delivers bold game-changing climate solutions to build a vital Earth, for everyone.
New York, New York
Joined February 2009
20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina exposed overlooked risks coastal communities face—and gaps in disaster response. More than ever, people in the U.S. need a well-resourced FEMA equipped to protect people from the disasters of today and tomorrow.
thehill.com
Today, on the disaster’s 20th anniversary, we must reflect on what was lost, how we responded and what remains at stake.
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A solar streak that seems unstoppable: "Solar has now been the largest source of new generating capacity added each month for 21 consec. months, starting Sept 2023." Despite political pushbacks, FERC projects "cleaner & lower-cost renewable energy sources will continue to grow.".
FERC: Solar + wind made up 91% of new US power generating capacity to end of May 2025 by @michelle0728.
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Anchors aweigh to the Harbor Charger as the newest vessel in growing nationwide clean ferry fleet (NY state's first). And anchors aweigh to $200K in fuel savings, significantly reduced air pollution & big cuts in CO2 emissions!
canarymedia.com
The Harbor Charger is now cruising New York Harbor, cutting down on CO2 and diesel pollution. The vessel joins a tiny but growing U.S. fleet of cleaner…
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What does rebuilding after a major hurricane, like Katrina look like?. 20 years after the catastrophic storm, we talked to Rashida Ferdinand from New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward to hear how her organization is helping the city and its communities recover.
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A Lower 9th Ward resident is helping her community thrive after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
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Why is the Trump administration blocking affordable, abundant clean energy while boosting expensive, polluting energy sources? Americans can’t afford the costs to our wallets—or to our health and safety. Keep reading:
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The Trump administration is blocking renewable energy projects, resulting in higher bills, more pollution, and less jobs.
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Major milestone of 33 gigawatts this year means ~half of new U.S. electricity would come via solar power—and thus hit a record high, per EIA analysis. Another projected 2025 record: Battery storage for all that new large-scale clean energy!
reuters.com
Developers are on track to add 33 gigawatts of solar power in the U.S. this year, accounting for about half of the total new electricity generating capacity planned for the country in 2025, the...
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In the U.S., it’s #NationalDogDay, and we're sharing simple ways to feed your dog more sustainably. Because climate action can start at home—even at your dog’s bowl.
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Want to enlist your pup in the fight against climate change? A lower-carbon diet can help keep both Fido and the planet in tiptop shape.
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Everyone deserves predictable bills, good health & a prosperous future. A new Trump admin proposal to repeal the solutions we have at hand would put that at risk, leading to higher costs, more pollution & worse health outcomes that Americans can’t afford.
blogs.edf.org
This blog was written by: Aurora Barone, manager of economics and policy; Talley Burley, manager, climate risk and insurance; Jesse Gourevitch, economist; Abhinand Krishnashankar, senior economics...
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Home is where the 🔌 is! EV Residential Level 2 charging is projected to account for 2 of 3 ports worldwide by 2050, per new report that cites “balance of convenience, performance, and value that resonates most strongly with EV owners.”.
Home charging rules as global EV ports soar to 206 million by 2040 by @michelle0728.
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In the Trump administration’s latest attack on science, the EPA is shutting down essential research labs where scientists study pollution to help protect our air, water, food and climate. Learn more:
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Research facilities that study how to protect people from pollution are being shuttered by the Trump administration as it moves to weaken environmental protections.
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Alarming "regime shifts" in Antarctica are accelerating, per new international study. "The greenhouse gas emission decisions that we make over the coming decade or two will lock in how much ice we will lose and how quickly it will be lost."
cbsnews.com
A new study warns that irreversible changes happening in Antarctica, which are caused by climate change, could cause global oceans to rise by meters.
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Time for humble heat pump to flex its industrial powers! Cleaner air quality & scaled-up pump production could help save lives (77K), improve asthma health (33M fewer attacks), slash healthcare costs ($1.1T) & climate damages ($351B) by 2050 in US, per American Lung Assn analysis.
A new report finds that replacing conventional boilers with heat pumps could also avoid 33 million asthma attacks by 2050, thanks to improved air quality
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This OH community's clean energy cooperation is simply inspiring—& estimated to save them $1.1M in electricity bills. “People want stuff like this. so when you have an organization come along to remove some of those barriers, people really appreciate it.”
nytimes.com
A group of homeowners worked together to navigate the process of installing rooftop solar systems, saving time and money in the process.
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The Trump administration’s proposal to undo a critical protection from pollution would have far-reaching impacts in our everyday lives. From higher gas prices to more pollution, we talked to one of EDF’s senior attorneys to explore what’s at stake.
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Environmental Defense Fund's Stephanie Jones explains what's at stake if the EPA's Endangerment Finding is repealed.
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EPA Admin Lee Zeldin is seeing a collapse in his approval rating among New Yorkers, and it’s no surprise why. NYers are sending a strong message that they don’t want to see worse air and water quality, more planet-warming pollution, or higher energy bills.
edf.org
New polling reveals Lee Zeldin’s standing with New Yorkers has collapsed as his record as EPA Administrator comes under scrutiny.
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CA has a roadmap to clean up cars and trucks – now is the time for action to fund the zero-emission transition! “While the federal government tries to drive the country in reverse, CA must move forward,” per EDF's @KERoednerSutter
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Report underscores state’s commitment to building a clean transportation future, making clean transportation more affordable, reliable, accessible for all.
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Add "EV Tourism" to the lexicon of the clean energy economy. Rural towns like Middleburg VA are embracing EV travelers with charging station infrastructure and strategies for boosting local businesses.
canarymedia.com
As EV tourism takes hold in rural towns, historic Middleburg looks to attract eco-minded visitors with a high-speed electric-vehicle charger.
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