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As Feds Advance Pipeline Emission Rules, Report Finds Widespread Availability and Adoption of Technologies to Cut Methane
January 12, 2022 | Erin Murphy, Director & Sr. Attorney, Clean Air & Energy MarketsA Highwood Emissions Management report on pipeline sector methane emissions and solutions found adoption of tech used to identify and fix methane leaks.More on:
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Farmers Business Network and Environmental Defense Fund Launch New Farm Operating Line of Credit that Incentivizes Farmers Who Implement Regenerative Ag
January 11, 2022 | Maggie Monast, Senior Director, Climate-Smart AgricultureLearn about one of the first U.S. farm loans to reward farmers that meet soil health and nitrogen efficiency standards with lower-interest rates.More on:
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Governor Ducey Proposes Major Water Funding
January 10, 2022 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsStatement by Kevin Moran in response to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey State of State address proposing $1 billion for water projects, in particular desalination.More on:
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Governor Newsom’s Proposed State Budget is a Bold Step Toward Addressing the Climate Crisis and Building a More Equitable Clean Economy
January 10, 2022 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorEDF statement from Katelyn Roedner Sutter, Senior Manager for U.S. ClimateMore on:
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Governor Cooper’s New Executive Order Will Raise Climate Ambition and Build a More Equitable Clean Energy Economy
January 7, 2022 | David Kelly, State Director, North CarolinaNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 246, which establishes new pollution reduction goals.More on:
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EPA’s Significant New Use Rules under TSCA must reflect its policy goals
January 6, 2022 | Lauren Ellis, Research Analyst, Environmental HealthLauren Ellis, Research Analyst, Environmental Health We recently submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on a subset of proposed Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) published by the New Chemicals program under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). We commend EPA for issuing these proposed SNURs. Our review of some of the SNURs, however, raised concerns about chemical releases to the environment, risks to consumers,More on:
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An environmental justice case study: how lead pipe replacement programs favor wealthier residents
January 5, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, Chemicals Policy Director and Lindsay McCormick, Program Manager Dr. Karen Baehler and her team at American University’s Center for Environmental Policy, with support from EDF, recently published a peer-reviewed case study highlighting the environmental justice issues that arise when water utilities require property owners to pay when they replace lead service lines (LSLs) that connect …More on:
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Nearly 1 million Virginians are at risk of flooding by 2080. The state just released a plan to address that risk.
January 1, 2022 | Emily Steinhilber, Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds, VirginiaWith a new coastal resilience master plan, Virginia leaders have an opportunity to identify and prepare for climate-induced flood risks that impact all Virginians. The post Nearly 1 million Virginians are at risk of flooding by 2080. The state just released a plan to address that risk. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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New Rule Paves the Way for Zero-Emission Trucks in New York
December 31, 2021 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyNew York adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which requires manufacturers to invest in, produce and sell zero-emission trucks, beginning in 2025.More on:
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Broken GRAS: Scientists’ safety concerns are hampered by FDA’s inactions on food chemicals
December 30, 2021 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsMaricel Maffini, consultant, and Tom Neltner, Chemicals Policy Director A federal district court this fall ruled that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the authority to allow food companies to make Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) safety determinations for novel chemicals added to food without notifying the agency. The decision followed a lawsuit by …More on:
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Eight steps to strengthen FDA’s Closer to Zero plan to reduce toxic metals in children’s food
December 30, 2021 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals EDF this week submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), applauding the agency’s recent activities related to its Closer to Zero Action Plan for reducing toxic elements in children’s food and outlining specific steps to strengthen the FDA’s action. The agency’s November 18 public meeting on the …More on:
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Full lead service line replacement: A case study of equity in environmental remediation
December 29, 2021 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsEDF co-authored a peer-reviewed case study highlighting the environmental justice issues that arise when water utilities require property owners to pay when they replace lead service lines (LSLs) that connect homes to the water main under the street.More on:
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Blog post
Three vital business interests at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court climate case
December 21, 2021An upcoming Supreme Court case has major implications for businesses including regulatory certainty, climate commitments and climate risk.More on:
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EPA Proposes Updated Approach for Reviewing Scientific Studies of Chemical Risks
December 21, 2021EDF Statement from Senior Director of Chemical Policy, Maria DoaMore on:
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Protective Clean Car Standards Will Reduce Pollution, Save Money, Be a Gift to All Americans
December 20, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentProtective Clean Car Standards Will Reduce Pollution, Save Money, Be a Gift to All AmericansMore on:
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New Jersey Becomes the Nation’s Latest Clean Trucks State, Dumping Dirty Diesel
December 20, 2021New Jersey Becomes the Nation’s Latest Clean Trucks State, Dumping Dirty DieselMore on:
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We Must Pass the Build Back Better Act
December 19, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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Video helps Texans visualize and protect the groundwater they cannot see
December 18, 2021 | Vanessa Puig-Williams, Senior Director, Climate Resilient Water SystemsProtecting Texas’ vulnerable groundwater supplies raises a challenging dilemma: How can you motivate people to stand up for an underground resource they cannot see? So, we made a video to bring this vital resource to life. The post New EDF video helps Texans visualize and protect the groundwater they cannot see first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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With Powerful New Oil and Gas Rules, Colorado Sets Bar for Nation-leading Protections
December 17, 2021 | Matthew Garrington, Senior Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsColorado's AQCC today adopted powerful new rules to reduce oil and gas methane and air pollution, setting the bar for nation-leading protections.More on:
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Build Back Better is Key to a Stronger Economy Now and a Healthier Future for Our Kids
December 16, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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Oregon’s New Climate Protection Program Helps Move Governor Brown’s Climate Pledge to Policy, But Gaps Remain
December 16, 2021 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionEDF statement from Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President for U.S. ClimateMore on:
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White House Unveils Lead Action Plan
December 16, 2021 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsThe Biden-Harris Administration announced a broad action plan across ten federal agencies to replace all lead pipes in the country within a decade.More on:
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Blog post
Safeguarding EPA’s authority at the Supreme Court is a climate imperative
December 16, 2021 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerCoal companies and supporting states recently filed opening briefs in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, a case involving the Trump Administration’s repeal of, and weak replacement for, the 2015 Clean Power Plan regulating carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. Although neither regulation is in effect – indeed, EPA has indicated that it plans to adopt …More on:
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Governor Murphy’s 2030 climate goal demands a new climate game plan for New Jersey
December 16, 2021Last month, Governor Phil Murphy elevated New Jersey’s fight against the climate crisis this decade by signing Executive Order No. 274, which commits the state to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% below 2006 levels by 2030. The Governor’s action is a critical step toward putting New Jersey on a path to do what is necessary to avoid …More on:
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People of color hit hardest by air pollution: EPA needs to consider this in benefit-cost assessments of policies
December 16, 2021 | Beia Spiller, Former Lead Senior EconomistThis blog was co-authored by Jeremy Proville, Director: Office of the Chief Economist, and Ananya Roy, Senior Health Scientist at EDF. New analysis finds that prevalent methods of assessing impacts of air pollution underestimate pollution’s health impacts on people of color. Everyone has the right to breathe clean air. Yet communities of color, falsely labeled …More on: