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,…

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…

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,…

The shift to electric trucks is accelerating faster than ever. This has been another record year for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle deployment, with 2024 outpacing…

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…

With COP29​ just around the corner, the reality of how far we still have ​to go to meet global climate goals is coming into focus​​. ​​​​A…

By Neda DeylamiAdopting the Advanced Clean Trucks rule and transitioning Illinois’ trucks from diesel engines to zero-emission motors is one of the most powerful opportunities to…