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The Trump Administration declined to strengthen particulate matter standards.

Helicopter surveys indicate malfunctioning flares in the Permian Basin are releasing at least 300,000 metric tons of unburned methane a year.

Study demonstrates the potential for space-based data to drive down global methane loss rates

The Journal of Science Advances found that oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin are releasing methane at twice the rate of other U.S. regions.

EDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

Undermining the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards a “Terrible Idea” – EDF

EDF statement by Scott Anderson, Senior Director, Energy

Field methane readings by EDF PermianMAP show three times national rate; enough to supply every home in Houston, Dallas for a year.

EDF statement from Colin Leyden, Senior Manager, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs

EDF press release on BLM waste prevention rule

Today EPA released the draft of its annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory which includes estimates of methane emissions from natural gas and petroleum systems

EDF believes this process of continuous improvement is foundational for protecting land, water and communities from development-related impacts. That’s why we track what states are up to on a consistent basis.

EDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

While there are different scenarios for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, there’s no doubt industry’s methane pollution must be virtually eliminated.

This catastrophe could prove to be the beginning of a new chapter.

Colorado moves to advance rules that will curb oil and gas methane emissions.

EDF's Nathaniel Keohane, Senior Vice President, Climate and Poppy Kalesi, Director of Global Energy Policy on the publication of the “European Green Deal."

EDF support letter for the SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019

EDF experts outline opportunities for the EU to set clear policies for cutting methane emissions from all natural gas

Initiative by EDF maps methane emissions across the Permian Basin and provide data for gas methane reduction opportunities, and pollution.

EDF released the findings of a report on the cost effectiveness of measures to curb oil and gas methane emissions in New Mexico.

Elizabethtown Gas agreement sets benchmark as Gov. Murphy shapes Energy Master Plan requiring advanced leak detection

EDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs

Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund

Joint Statement from Environmental Defense Fund and The Wilderness Society