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This almond industry expert participated in the Leadership Institute to learn more about groundwater. Now he’s sharing that knowledge.
July 19, 2022 | Mariana Rivera-Torres, Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsDonny Hicks, a longtime almond farmer near Modesto, participated in the Water Leadership Institute to better understand groundwater issues in his area. Read on to learn what Donny gained from the institute and how he is adapting to water scarcity by working with another institute graduate to test a new innovative irrigation system. The post This almond industry expert participated in the Leadership Institute to learn more about groundwater. Now he’s sharing that knowledge. first appeared on On the Water Front.More on:
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The Supreme Court's ruling on climate change, explained
July 19, 2022The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent climate change ruling constrains the EPA's ability to limit climate pollution caused by emissions from a variety of sources.More on:
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Interactive map: Who is impacted most by overlooked US oil and gas pollution
July 19, 2022 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionA new EDF map is making it easier to access information about the communities across the country who are impacted by pollution from small oil and gas wells with leak-prone equipment. There are over half a million wells across the country that are producing less than 15 barrels of oil and gas a day. But …More on:
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Biden, Senators Must Come Together to Take Climate Action
July 15, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred KruppMore on:
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As nations sign on to end routine flaring, Biden admin must act
July 15, 2022 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionThe last two months have seen encouraging momentum in the effort to tackle emissions of methane — a greenhouse gas that drives over a quarter of current warming — and the practice of flaring, which is a major source of energy waste and methane pollution. Starting with last month’s Major Economies Forum, one of the …More on:
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New Analysis: Joining Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Alongside a Strong Carbon Plan, Helps North Carolina Achieve Greater Climate Benefits at Reduced Costs
July 15, 2022 | Alex DeGolia, Director, State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. RegionNew analysis from Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Rural Beacon Initiative (RBI) shows that joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) can be an integral tool for North Carolina to cost-effectively reduce emissions and meet the state’s carbon reduction goals.More on:
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Power Sector Decarbonization in North Carolina
July 15, 2022New analysis from Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Rural Beacon Initiative (RBI) shows that joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) can be an integral tool for North Carolina to cost-effectively reduce emissions and meet the state’s carbon reduction goals.More on:
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In wake of Supreme Court ruling, we must go full steam ahead to reduce methane pollution
July 14, 2022 | Rosalie Winn, Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air PolicyThe U.S. Supreme Court’s recent climate change ruling has unfortunately restricted the tools available to EPA in its effort to address climate pollution from power plants. However, it’s also important to recognize that the ruling in no way changed EPA’s longstanding authority and duty to address climate pollution under the Clean Air Act to address …More on:
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Bill Would Protect Public Health with Better Air Pollution Data
July 14, 2022U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today reintroduced the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2022, a bill that would strengthen air quality monitoring in communities near industrial sources of pollution.More on:
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TCEQ announces critical new funding commitment for zero-emission trucks
July 14, 2022 | Phillip Martin, Manager, Zero-emission Truck Initiative in TexasCritical funding for more zero-emission trucks in Texas is on the way. For the first time ever, a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality grant program that provides incentives to replace heavy-duty diesel vehicles will guarantee that at least half of the funding awarded will go to projects that include zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks.More on:
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The ZEV future is here: An 8,500% increase in truck deployments, commitments is proof.
July 12, 2022 | Sam Becker, Project Manager, Global Clean Air, U.S. RegionCommercial U.S. fleets are going big on electric trucks, according to a new EDF analysis of class 2b-8 fleet announcements, which finds a nearly 8,500% increase in zero-emission fleet deployments and commitments since 2017. To arrive at this eye-popping stat, EDF tracked public announcements of leading fleet commitments to deploy zero-emission trucks, as well as …More on:
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Texas grid operator urges electricity conservation as heat wave drives up demand
July 11, 2022 | Colin Leyden, State Director, TexasStatement from EDF's Texas Political Director, Colin LeydenMore on:
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Leading Environmental Groups Call for Uhlmann’s Confirmation to Head EPA Enforcement Office
July 11, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF, EarthJustice and other organizations urge the placement of permanent leader in this critically important enforcement role.More on:
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EDF and NRDC Announce New Ad Urging Congressional Action on Climate & Clean Energy
July 8, 2022Environmental Defense Fund and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) are launching a joint ad demanding climate action through the clean energy investments Congress is considering. The ad amplifies President Biden’s urgent call to reduce climate pollution and ensure clean air and water for everyone while creating millions of good jobs.More on:
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FDA decisions leave ortho-phthalates in food and our safety in limbo
July 7, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsOn May 19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced four incongruous actions in response to petitions submitted by EDF and others asking the agency to ban the use of more than two dozen ortho-phthalates (phthalates) in food packaging and processing equipment.More on:
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House Funding Bills Would Fund Critical Climate and Clean Energy Investments
July 7, 2022EDF urges the House to pass the funding packages the proposed by the House Appropriations Committee and work with the Senate to sign them into law.More on:
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House Funding Bill Would Give EPA an Essential Boost to Protect Our Health and Environment
July 7, 2022EDF urges the House to swiftly pass The House Appropriations Committee's proposed boost to the EPA funding.More on:
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What would save thousands of lives and fight injustice?
July 1, 2022In a new report released by Environmental Defense Fund, scientists found that fine particle pollution, primarily generated by burning fossil fuels, is especially rampant — and deadly — in Black, Hispanic, and low-income communities. But there is a way for all of us to breathe easier. The Environmental Protection Agency could tighten its standard.More on:
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What would save lives and fight injustice? Stronger limits on fine particle pollution
July 1, 2022In a new report released by EDF, scientists found that fine particle pollution, primarily generated by burning fossil fuels, is especially rampant — and deadly — in Black, Hispanic, and low-income communities. But there is a way for all of us to breathe easier. The Environmental Protection Agency could tighten its standard.More on:
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Supreme Court Constrains EPA Authority to Reduce Climate Pollution from Existing Power Plants
June 30, 2022EDF, Others Call for Immediate Action on ClimateMore on:
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EDF Expert Testifies in Support of EPA Waivers for California’s Two New “Life-Saving” Clean Truck Rules
June 29, 2022 | Andy Su, Attorney, TransportationAn expert from Environmental Defense Fund testified to stress the importance that EPA provides full, lasting, and durable effect to two California rules that that will help put more zero-emitting freight trucks and buses on our roads, protect people from unhealthy pollution, and create thousands of new jobs.More on:
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New York PSC must ensure charging infrastructure in place for medium and heavy-duty fleet electrification
June 29, 2022EDF and partner organizations petitioned the PSC to prepare the utility system for zero-emission trucks and buses at the levels and speed that New York’s legislature and environmental regulator require.More on:
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Can batteries save California?
June 29, 2022Climate change is making California hotter and drier, conditions that fuel wildfires and also threaten to disrupt electricity service for millions. A 2010 law requiring California utilities to beef up their battery capacity is finally paying off. But more batteries are needed, fast, to move away from fossil fuels and help keep the lights on.More on:
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Clean energy jobs report underscores need for major new climate investments
June 28, 2022 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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The scoop on the Scoping Plan: CARB is not on track to achieve a zero-emission transportation sector (Part 4)
June 26, 2022 | Michael Colvin, Director, Regulatory and Legislative AffairsThis post was co-authored by Sam Becker, Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Advocate, and Lauren Navarro, Senior Manager, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs. In May, the California Air Resources Board released the draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan, a roadmap that will guide the state toward meeting its 2030 emissions target and achieving net-zero emissions no …More on: