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EDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director for Regulatory & Legislative Affairs

Two new reports released or commissioned by EDF show the significant opportunity that clean cars have for America’s public health, environment, and jobs.

EDF assesses the landscape of stimulus policy options and evaluated potential performance.

Comments submitted to the Environmental Quality Board in support of the draft CO2 Budget Trading Program rule.

As we embark on the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying economic crisis, we have an opportunity to rebuild a stronger, more resilient economy, while making investments that can help address the climate crisis. In this report, EDF assesses the landscape of stimulus policy options and evaluated potential performance.

To achieve its goal, the Biden administration should put the United States on a path to 100% zero pollution new trucks and buses by 2040 — and commit to quickly setting ambitious pollution standards to drive this transition.

En su primer día como Presidente de los Estados Unidos, Joe Biden emitió una serie de medidas ejecutivas que permitan dar importantes pasos adelante en materia de clima.

On his first day as President of the United States, Joe Biden is expected to issue a number of executive actions that would take important steps forward on climate.

EDF Sues Trump Administration for Weak Soot Standard That Exposes Americans to Dangerous Air Pollution

The Biden administration should put the U.S. on a path to 100% zero pollution new trucks and buses by 2040 — and commit to quickly setting ambitious pollution standards to drive this transition.

Thirty-five years ago, Peggy Shepard was arrested when her organization stopped traffic to protest pollution that was plaguing Harlem. It was one of the first initiatives to call the placing of toxic industry in minority communities what it is: environmental racism. EDF welcomes Peggy to our Degrees podcast.

Statement from Vickie Patton, General Counsel for Environmental Defense Fund

This issue of the EDF China Carbon Pricing Newsletter features the China National Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), now open for business after the core pieces have been put in place.

Health and environmental groups are asking a court to reject the Trump administration’s just-finalized Censored Science rule because it threatens the health and safety of Americans and was imposed with an unduly hasty – and illegal – timeframe.

Full Methods from 2021 Colorado Emissions Gap Analyses, taken from the Polis administration (in the 2019 Colorado GHG Emissions Inventory and the "Roadmap"), Resources for the Future, M.J. Bradley & Associates, and NRDC, Sierra Club, Evolved Energy Research, and GridLab.

The China National Emissions Trading Scheme is now open for business after the system’s core pieces have been put in place.

With unhealthy levels of smog, today’s decision by the Trump administration to leave inadequate protections in place risk Americans' health and well-being.

EDF’s proposal would help Colorado reach statutory climate and air pollution requirements

Request for rulemaking on amendments to Regulation 22 to add Colorado Greenhouse Gas Program

Requested amendments to Regulation 22 to add Colorado Greenhouse Gas Program

Request for rulemaking on amendments to regulation 22 to add Colorado Greenhouse Gas Program.

Request for Rulemaking on Amendments to Regulation 22 to Add Colorado Greenhouse Gas Program

EDF and ENGIE Impact developed recommendations with influential stakeholders to maximize the benefits of voluntary market efforts towards climate goals.

Carbon offsets can help businesses meet climate goals and support the Paris climate agreement, according to a new publication from EDF with ENGIE Impact.

High quality carbon offsets can help businesses meet their voluntary climate goals and increasingly support the goals of the Paris climate agreement, according to a new publication from Environmental Defense Fund with ENGIE Impact.