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D.C. Circuit Court Strikes Down Unlawful FERC Approval of a Natural Gas Pipeline
June 22, 2021Ruling on a case brought by EDF in D.C. Circuit Court strikes down unlawful FERC approval of a 66-mile natural gas pipeline in Illinois and Missouri.More on:
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Major Corporations and Foundations Commit Final Funding to Close Gap in Landmark Colorado River Water Conservation Deal
June 22, 2021Microsoft, Procter & Gamble and other contributions secure funding to support water resilience, equity and combat drought within the Colorado River BasinMore on:
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Getting chemical safety back on track 5 years after TSCA reform
June 22, 2021Five years ago, President Obama signed into law the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which overhauled the country’s chemical safety law to better protect people from toxic chemicals. In a welcome change to the dismal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform anniversaries during the Trump administration, this year we are able to …More on:
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Fishing for Resilience: a video series to introduce you to climate-resilient fisheries
June 22, 2021 | Merrick Burden, Director, Resilient Fisheries & Lead Senior EconomistToday, we’re introducing readers to the concept of climate resilience in marine fisheries through a new, three-part video series called “Fishing for Resilience.” As Environmental Defense Fund’s Senior Director for Resilient Fisheries, I played a central role in the creation of this short series — even “starring” in the videos as narrator. Producing and narrating …More on:
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Senators Whitehouse and Schatz Introduce Bill to Cut Climate and Air Pollution Across the Economy and Invest in Communities
June 16, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political AffairsMore on:
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Climate Groups Draw Line On Infrastructure
June 16, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentSeveral of the nation’s leading climate action advocacy groups are insisting that any package include ambitious plans to tackle the climate crisis, improve environmental justice, and invest in clean energy and jobs.More on:
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EDF, Allies Strongly Support EPA Revoking Trump-Era Rule that Distorted Benefits of Clean Air Protections
June 16, 2021EDF joined nine other organizations this week to support EPA’s efforts to undo a Trump-era rule that left millions of Americans at greater risk from dangerous air pollution and more severe climate change.More on:
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EDF Experts Speak at EPA Listening Sessions on Methane Standards, Stress Benefits of Protections for Climate, Communities and Economy
June 15, 2021Today EDF experts testified as EPA holds listening sessions on advancing new methane protections for new and existing oil and gas facilities.More on:
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What does the executive order on climate-related risk mean for agricultural finance?
June 14, 2021 | Maggie Monast, Senior Director, Climate-Smart AgricultureIt’s time for agricultural business and financial leaders to respond quickly to meet the needs of farming for the future. The post What does the executive order on climate-related risk mean for agricultural finance? first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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New Group Calls on SEC to Strengthen Climate Protections for U.S. Financial System
June 14, 2021 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerInitiative on Climate Risk and Resilience Law Launches with Filing on Climate Risk Disclosures -
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Sen. Carolyn Comitta, Rep. Dianne Herrin Announce S.B. 15 and H.B. 1565 as Concrete Action on Climate Pollution Called for by a Majority of Pennsylvanians
June 14, 2021 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyEDF Statement from Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air PolicyMore on:
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EPA Will Consider Strengthening Particle Pollution Standards
June 10, 2021EPA's announcement that it will reconsider strengthening protections against particle pollution is a vital step towards fulfilling the agency’s legal obligation.More on:
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As drought persists, Colorado water funding comes just in time
June 10, 2021 | Brian Jackson, Director, Western WaterWith extreme drought plaguing Colorado, here are three new funding streams to help build more resilient water systems for agriculture, wildlife and communities. The post As drought persists, Colorado water funding comes just in time first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Methane controls mean cleaner air on the Navajo Nation
June 10, 2021 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionBy Megan Kelly and Jon Goldstein Policy action at both the tribal and federal levels this spring is creating promising momentum for cutting down on methane pollution on the Navajo Nation and across the Colorado Plateau, a step in the right direction for tackling climate change. Reducing methane waste would also improve public health and …More on:
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Momentum is building to fund lead pipe replacement across the country: New video
June 10, 2021 | Joanna Slaney, AVP, Political AffairsJoanna Slaney, Legislative Director and Sam Lovell, Communications Manager. As Congress pursues infrastructure legislation, it’s clear that replacing lead pipes is a priority issue. This is welcome news for our health, the country’s infrastructure, and the economy. We are glad to see the attention on this issue from Congress and from the Administration with the …More on:
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The fight to end lead poisoning in Rhode Island: A conversation with Laura Brion
June 10, 2021 | Sam Lovell, Former Communications ManagerThe most common causes of lead poisoning in children in the US are lead-based paint and contaminated dust, which are mainly found in older housing. When present, lead pipes also present the single largest source of lead exposure through water. In Rhode Island, an estimated 80% of the housing was built before 1978, meaning it’s …More on:
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10 Major Environmental Organizations Hosting Week of Action to Push Members of Congress to Speak Out on Climate & Justice Investments
June 9, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday, ten of the nation’s leading environmental organizations, including Environmental Defense Fund, are kicking off a week of action on climate change.More on:
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“Welcome News” – GM Calls for Clean Car Standards that Accelerate Zero-Emission Vehicles
June 9, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp – June 9, 2021More on:
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New Biden Announcement Directs Pipeline Operators to Detail Plans to Reduce Harmful Methane Pollution
June 7, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political AffairsMore on:
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Petition: FDA Must Stop Allowing Harmful PFAS in our Food
June 3, 2021 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsHealth, environmental, and consumer orgs sent a petition to the FDA to ban all PFAS (per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) that accumulate in the body.More on:
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EDF Calls for Restoration of California’s Clean Car Waiver at EPA Hearing
June 2, 2021 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirEDF joined more than 100 experts to urge the EPA to reverse the Trump administration’s attack on California’s authority to set vehicle standards.More on:
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Bipartisan Bill Would Create Thousands of Jobs While Cutting Pollution from Unused, Leaking Oil and Gas Wells
June 1, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political AffairsMore on:
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NC’s resilience plan confronts climate change
June 1, 2021 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsThe plan provides a framework that will help the state move quickly toward a more resilient future.More on:
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Biden Budget Prioritizes Public Health, Climate Action
May 28, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement by Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political AffairsMore on:
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EPA Wipes Trump-Era Censored Science Rule from the Books
May 28, 2021 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryThis action implements a federal court decision from earlier this year striking down the rule after Environmental Defense Fund and its partners filed suit.More on: