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California can clean up trucks and cut diesel costs when we need it most
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (158+ words) Blogging the science and policy of global warming Fuel is one of the trucking industry's largest and most volatile costs. When diesel prices spike, margins shrink, small operators get squeezed, and higher costs ripple through the economy." At a moment…...
California's climate disclosure opportunity: getting it right from day one
20+ hour, 41+ min ago (651+ words) Blogging the science and policy of global warming California is building a vital corporate climate disclosure program that will foster greater transparency and economic resilience. The decisions made now will determine how clearly investors, companies and the public can understand…...
Four levers that can unlock hydrogen demand today
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (701+ words) By Chelcie Henry-Robertson Across major economies, from the U. S. to Germany and India, governments and industry are working to scale low-emissions hydrogen as a substitute for fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors such as fertilizers, refining, shipping and aviation. Low-emissions hydrogen remains…...
The global hydrogen rulebook challenge: Accounting for the emissions we don't see
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (378+ words) Accelerating the clean energy revolution The new methodologies are'an important step'forward. But they also reveal a growing gap between rapidly evolving science and the way hydrogen and ammonia emissions are currently being accounted for'and addressed.' Hydrogen and ammonia are more…...
Pennsylvania regulators move to protect utility customers from data center costs
6+ day, 21+ min ago (116+ words) Accelerating the clean energy revolution A strong standard for assigning costs Many states are considering rules to assign costs to large-load customers; Pennsylvania may be the first to direct large-load customers to pay these costs up front. Turning policy into…...
New Mexico's water is running out, but these communities aren't waiting
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (905+ words) The latest water management strategies, solutions and insights from the EDF Climate Resilient Water Systems team. New Mexico is on the front lines of climate change. Temperatures are rising, aridification is accelerating and water supplies are drying up in some…...
State legislators highlight the value of nature-based solutions In Mississippi River Basin resilience
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (673+ words) Environmental Defense Fund State legislators highlight the value of nature-based solutions In Mississippi River Basin resilience The Mississippi River Basin is one of the nation's most expansive and vital natural systems, stretching across 31 states and supporting millions of Americans every…...
Brazil just revamped its national air pollution program. Its ultimate health and climate impact will depend on strong implementation - Global Clean Air
1+ week, 2+ day ago (343+ words) Air pollution can be deadly. Learn how to combat it using scientific research and local emissions data to improve health where you live. The overhauled PRONAR establishes a national framework that integrates monitoring, emissions inventories, policy planning tools and clear…...
It's Colorado River Day " a time to celebrate a dedicated stream of water funding
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (37+ words) To mark Colorado River Day today, it seems fitting to celebrate Colorado's 10-year journey to dedicating $50+ million a year to fund water projects and support the resource that makes Colorado so special: its water....
Arizona, California and Nevada reached a new Colorado River deal. What comes next?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (361+ words) The latest water management strategies, solutions and insights from the EDF Climate Resilient Water Systems team. The bridge is an important step, but will it catalyze long-term solutions across the basin? Tough decisions must be made on how we manage…...