By Kevin Chandler, Communications Coordinator, Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign Last week, the Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign’s Fall Flyway Migration Tour touched down in coastal Alabama for the 9 th Annual John L. Borom Coastal BirdFest . On October 4 and 5, we…
West Bay diversion wins reprieve from federal-state coastal restoration task force By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La.). Oct. 11, 2011. "The controversial West Bay sediment and freshwater diversion near the mouth of the Mississippi River will stay open for at least…
By Pam Lazos Let me start by saying that I’m relatively new to the sport of composting. For the decade I lived in Philadelphia there was no place for a bin, and for next decade I had my hands full with an extensive home restoration project: new walls, new windows, new wiring, a top-to-bottom job…
BP must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, groups say Today, a three-mile oil slick was confirmed as oil from the 2010 BP spill, proof that BP must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. …
Contacts: Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, guidrye@nwf.org Kevin Chandler, National Audubon Society, 202.596.0960, kchandler@audubon.org New BP Oil Slick Proof That 2010 Oil Spill is Not Over…
Since the devastating 2010 BP oil disaster, we've been working to send some well-deserved funds to the gulf. For over two years, we worked with leaders in Congress on a bill that would do just that. After a long battle, we finally helped pass the RESTORE Act in July 2012, which set up the…
By Elena Craft, PhD This commentary was originally posted on the EDF Texas Clean Air Matters Blog . Today there are around 45,000 shale gas wells operating in the United States – triple the number in 2005 – and as a result, people are rightfully concerned about the extent of the shale boom’s…
By Elena Craft, PhD Today there are around 45,000 shale gas wells operating in the United States – triple the number in 2005 – and as a result, people are rightfully concerned about the extent of the shale boom’s potential damage to the environment. The issue became the focal point of…
By Jessica Orquina It’s been six months since we started Six Words for the Planet with SMITH Magazine. During that time, you’ve submitted some fun, creative, and thoughtful essays. I’ve enjoyed reading the many different views and ideas. Here are six of my favorites: Inspire change. If not…
By Lee Coker Large private equity firms like The Carlyle Group (Carlyle) and KKR have clearly proven the environmental, financial and reputational benefits of undertaking environmental initiatives within their portfolios. Since we started our private equity work in 2008, however, smaller firms have…
Robert Parkhurst joins EDF after leading PG&E’s climate change policy Environmental Defense Fund Hires New Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Markets Director Robert Parkhurst joins EDF Thu,…
(ATLANTA – Oct. 11, 2012) At a ceremony today in Nashville, EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) officials recognized seven drinking water and wastewater utilities throughout Tennessee for their efforts to reduce energy demand at their facilities. Improvements…
Sheen at Deepwater Horizon disaster site is BP oil, Coast Guard says By Mark Schelifstein, The Times-Picayune. October 10, 2012. "Samples of oil taken from a sheen above the site of the sunken Deepwater Horizon oil rig and BP's Macondo 252 well matches oil released from the well during the…
By Happy Johnson, National Wildlife Federation You're invited to participate in a coastal field trip right here in New Orleans! Join us Saturday, October 27 for a morning of exploring residential coastal areas. Would you like to attend? Please be sure to RSVP to JohnsonH@NWF.org or (504)…
PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 10, 2012) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing up to $3 million in research grants for projects that will study the benefits of green techniques in controlling stormwater pollution in Philadelphia. The funds will help advance the city’s landmark Green City,…
Sometimes, yes. A few historic large regional earthquakes (>M 6) are considered by scientists to be related to a subsequent eruption or to some type of unrest at a nearby volcano. The exact triggering mechanism for these historic examples is not well understood, but the volcanic activity probably…
Financing for teacher action projects, reducing fast-food packaging on UC campuses SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today awarded more than $214,000 in grants to the Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. and the Monterey Bay Aquarium to reduce sources of marine debris…
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By Jos Hill, Sustainability Consultant, EDF There’s nothing like an inspired workforce to boost a company’s productivity and returns. While many factors can affect job satisfaction, employees increasingly want to help the environment while on the job. This summer, Environmental Defense Fund…
Team addresses coastal questions By Amy Wold, The (Baton Rouge) Advocate. Oct. 10, 2012. "Stemming the loss of Louisiana’s coastal wetlands will take not only science and engineering but also billions of dollars and a national commitment that the work is worth doing…" ( Read more) …