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Op-ed
The Road to a 100% Clean Economy
October 9, 2019After declining for several years, carbon dioxide pollution from U.S. power generation and industry ticked back up in 2018.More on:
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Press release
Maurepas Swamp Diversion Selected as Priority in Gulf Restoration Plan
October 9, 2019 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsPress statement from MRD coalition on inclusion of River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp in RESTORE Council funded priorities list.More on:
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Press release
EDF Statement: Report Finds Comprehensive Methane Rules Are Cost-Effective for New Mexico
September 24, 2019 | Hillary Hull, Director, Research & AnalyticsEDF released the findings of a report on the cost effectiveness of measures to curb oil and gas methane emissions in New Mexico.More on:
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Press release
EPA Denies New York’s Request for Help with Cross-State Air Pollution
September 24, 2019 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryThe Trump administration has refused to help the state of New York reduce smog-forming pollution that endangers the health of millions of people.More on:
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Press release
Leading Indian Researchers and Policy Advisors Receive Training to Estimate Climate Impacts of Land Management Practices
September 11, 2019International agronomists and soil scientists participated in training to learn the climate change mitigation potential of land management practices.More on:
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Viewer, beware: TV news is missing the boat on hurricane coverage
September 10, 2019Climate change is a hot topic for voters, but major news networks too often fail to talk about climate when they cover extreme weather.More on:
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Press release
Hurricane Dorian’s Lesson for Puerto Rico: Invest Now in a Cleaner, More Resilient Energy System Before the Next Storm
August 29, 2019 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanStatement from Daniel Whittle, Senior Director, Caribbean Initiatives, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Press release
Colorado Becomes First State in the Central U.S. to Adopt Zero Emission Vehicle Standards
August 16, 2019 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirColorado became the first state in the central U.S. to adopt Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standards for cars and trucks – a move that will provide crucial climate, public health and economic benefits for its citizens.More on:
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Press release
New Poll Shows Vast Majority of Louisiana Voters Concerned About Coastal Land Loss, Climate Change
August 14, 2019 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsPress release on a statewide poll of Louisiana voters in 2019 on issues relating to coastal land loss, ecosystems restoration and climate change.More on:
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Press release
New York Signs Historic Law to Slash Climate Pollution
July 18, 2019 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative AffairsMore on:
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Sustainability is on the Hook as Cuba Adopts New Fisheries Law, EDF Says
July 14, 2019 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanThe government of Cuba enacted sweeping reforms of its fishing laws to increase protection for some of the world’s most vibrant marine ecosystems.More on:
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Canada and California’s Clean Cars Announcement Shows “Vision and Leadership”
June 26, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentCanada and California’s Clean Cars Announcement Shows “Vision and Leadership”More on:
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Press release
New Jersey Regulators’ Approval of Advanced Leak Detection is a Win for the Environment, Safety and Customers
June 13, 2019 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsMore on:
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Press release
New Mexico Begins Effort to Reduce Methane Pollution and Waste
June 7, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionStatement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Press release
Congress Passes Overdue, Bipartisan Disaster Relief Bill
June 3, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday the United States House of Representatives passed a bipartisan compromise that provides much needed disaster relief for Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.More on:
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Press release
Colorado Adopts Historic Legislation to Address Climate Change
May 30, 2019 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionGovernor Signs Bill with Strongest Long-Term Climate Targets in the Continental U.S.More on:
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Press release
Former Puerto Rico Energy Regulator Joins Global Non-profit in Effort to Restore Island’s Electric Grid
May 30, 2019Environmental Defense Fund’s new Senior Manager to lead innovative microgrid projectMore on:
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Press release
Citing Methane Waste Concerns Absent State and Federal Standards, Conservation Groups File Protest on New Mexico Lease Sale
May 28, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionJoint Statement from Environmental Defense Fund and The Wilderness SocietyMore on:
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Press release
EPA Wants to Refuse New York’s Request for Help with Cross-State Air Pollution
May 8, 2019 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryThe Trump administration has revealed that it wants to deny the state of New York’s request for help with pollution that blows across its borders.More on:
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Politicians get ready: This new generation of climate activists doesn’t buy fake science
May 3, 2019Young Americans have grown up with climate change and seen what clean energy can do – it's why they're different.More on:
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Press release
Colorado Legislature Approves Sports Betting Bill to Fund Water Plan
May 2, 2019 | Brian Jackson, Director, Western WaterEDF's Brian Jackson on Colorado Legislature approving sports betting bill to fund water protection and conservation that goes to voters in the fall.More on:
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Press release
Colorado Legislature Sends Historic Climate Legislation to Governor’s Desk
May 2, 2019 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionThe Colorado General Assembly took a historic step to protect all Coloradans from dangerous climate pollution late last night with the final passage of House Bill 19-1261.More on:
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Press release
President Signs Landmark Legislation for Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan
April 16, 2019 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsStatement by Kevin Moran in response to president signing legislation to authorize the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan.More on:
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Press release
Colorado House Overwhelmingly Passes Science-Based Climate Safety Bill
April 16, 2019 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionEDF: bill is a win for Coloradans on many frontsMore on:
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Blog post
Another rainstorm, another blackout: Growing up in modern America without reliable energy
April 12, 2019No matter where you live in Puerto Rico, chronic power outages are the norm.More on: