Browsing: Environment Issues
The need to transition to zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles is urgent. Today, most of these vehicles run on diesel, which has massive consequences for human…
By Danielle Carey, Sepp Haukebo and Eduardo Boné-MorónRenowned for its turquoise waters and unique marine ecosystems, The Bahamas is a natural wonder of the world. Yet,…
From runways to residences: confronting aviation’s hidden air quality crisis with real solutions
By Pedro Piris-Cabezas and Glenda ChenAirport activity emits a noxious cocktail of air pollutants, including ashy particulate matter, sulfur oxides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic…
A Tale of Two Basins: Colorado regional oil and gas pollution differences highlight need for action on the West Slope
By Nini GuData recently collected by EDF’s MethaneAIR project in 2023 reveals a striking difference in the emissions profiles between the two major Colorado basins: the…
By Pedro Piris-Cabezas and Glenda ChenThe adoption of electricity-based synthetic fuels, also known as e-fuels, will be essential for any hard-to-decarbonize sector with a stake in…
A new report from South Coast Air Quality Management District shows the District’s groundbreaking warehouse Indirect Source Rule is catalyzing hundreds of zero-emission truck acquisitions and,…
By Hiro ShirakawaAs one of the world’s top five importers and financiers of oil and natural gas, Japan is uniquely positioned to influence methane emissions along…
New study suggests preparing the grid now for electric trucks and buses can save ratepayers money
By Michael Zimmerman A new study by Black & Veatch, commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund, provides further evidence that proactive grid investments don’t just help electric vehicles…
By Michael Zimmerman and Neda Deylami The market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. is rapidly expanding. As of October 2024, 11 states have…
This week the Texas Department of Transportation released the final report from a statewide interagency taskforce focused on how to support charging infrastructure for medium- and…