By Kate Hanley While retailers have a significant impact on climate, they also have a significant opportunity to reduce carbon emissions within their business and throughout their supply chain. This is why a team from EDF Business will be attending the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)…
On September 12 and 13, EDF had the pleasure of working with an unlikely but dynamic team of spokespeople. Former Secretary Bruce Babbitt, former Senator Slade Gorton III and Gulf Red Snapper Fisherman Buddy Guindon, met in Washington DC to share their support for catch share management systems with…
Time for BP's Fantasy to Turn Into Payback for the Gulf By David Yarnold, president of the National Audubon Society, for the Huffington Post. September 14, 2012. "What's the difference between BP paying $5.4 billion to repair the epic mess it created along the Gulf Coast and the $21…
By Rey Rivera When you woke up this morning, did you ponder for a few minutes about how science contributes to your life from the moment you open your eyes (and even while you’re asleep)? I bet you didn’t. Many of us go from sleeping in a room with clean air, depending on an alarm [...]
By Amy Hardberger Well blog readers, the blog is back after a long hiatus and there is A LOT to talk about. This summer may not have been as dry as last summer, but that doesn't mean there aren't lots of water issues to discuss. We are not out of a drought and there still isn't…
By Guest Author Andrew Malk and Zach Goldman are Partners at Malk Sustainability Partners (MSP), a specialty management consultancy that guides investors and businesses to leverage resource and environmental management to maximize profitability. Many of the most recognized names in the private…
Leaves White House role as Special Assistant to the President Nathaniel Keohane rejoins EDF as Vice President after serving at the White House as Special Sssistant to the President for Energy and Environment …
By Jorge Madrid (Excerpt from original post on Fox News Latino on 9/13/12) Economy and jobs are the top issue on Latino voters' minds, according to the 2012 “ Latino Decisions Poll ,” a theme that will be featured prominently in this week’s Hispanic Heritage events in DC. It's all…
We're working to make sure the climate crisis is a priority in this election, but we need your help. Take Action: Call on Jim Lehrer, moderator of the first presidential debate, to ask President Obama and Governor Romney about the climate crisis.
By Jeanethe Falvey It doesn’t matter how often I see the sunrise, I can never get enough. An indescribable sense of calm washes over me when I catch one, and I have yet to find something as warm and comforting to start the day. This past Tuesday morning, I woke to the sound of cars [...]
Survey reveals problems in local estuaries By Nikki Buskey, The Daily Comet (Lafourche Parish, La.). September 11, 2012. "An aerial survey of the coast after Hurricane Isaac found significant erosion of coastal marshes. But it may have also unveiled another ongoing problem in Terrebonne and…
By Tom Murray Proactively managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities can be a powerful lever for value creation. Since the launch of our Green Returns work in 2008 , we’ve worked hard to convince private equity and institutional investors of that. We’re now…
By Lauren Wisniewski During National Preparedness Month, many of us hear about the importance of preparing for disasters. Hopefully, this prompts us to make sure we have enough food, water, and supplies to keep our families safe for at least three days. In my water security work, I’ve learned that…
This story was originally published by the National Wildlife Federation . By Craig Guillot, National Wildlife Federation When Hurricane Isaac struck Louisiana on the seven-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, its winds and tidal surge caused four deaths and at least $1.5 billion in insured…
By Colin Meehan The saying goes that hunters used smoked red herrings to train their dogs, trying to throw them off the scent of the hunt with something that has a much stronger and tempting smell but ultimately wasn’t the real target. This is quite similar to recent discussions about resource…
Flood protection system worked, but it remains incomplete By Tim Toody, president of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority, for the Times-Picayune (New Orleans). September 13, 2012. "Hurricane Isaac proved to be a much larger storm than expected. Each hurricane is unique, and…
By Jim Marston Throughout 2012, EDF's Energy Innovation Series will highlight around 20 innovations across a broad range of energy categories, including smart grid and renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency financing, and progressive utilities, to name a few. This series will…
By Isabel Long I remember with nostalgia the picnics with my family in my dear country of origin, Chile, in South America. The picnic lunch always began by making the sandwiches followed by boiling eggs which are a classic in Chilean’s picnic culture. My parents were not the outdoorsy type, but…
By danielupham With the unveiling of a new iPhone today , many of us are wondering what to do with the device we bought last year. But old cell phones aren’t the only problem. From Apple laptops to Zenith televisions, 20-50 million tons of electronic products are discarded annually, be they…
By Nancy Stoner It has been a hot and dry summer across most of the U.S. and one of the results has been an unusual number of forest fires. While controlled burns for fire suppression are a good thing, forest fires can be devastating to communities, causing loss of life, property damage, destruction…