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En español In recent years, we have witnessed how legislation seeks to transform the electricity sector in Puerto Rico. In 2014, the Energy Transformation and RELIEF Act was approved, which for the first time created an independent regulatory entity capable of overseeing and enforcing Puerto Rico’s energy policy. Five years later, in 2019, the Public …

There is no question that 2020 was a hard year — for some, it was the hardest year of their lives. Yet despite the historic difficulty of 2020, there were some climate and air quality bright spots. For example, the march toward zero-emission trucks and buses is on. In 2021, we should increase our ambition.

The transition to a low-carbon economy will have a big impact on the way we think about natural gas: how we produce, use and transport it. One area where this challenge is particularly acute is the state regulatory frameworks governing gas utilities across the country, and in particular, how those rules line up against the …

A journey of miles starts with a single step, and for the U.S. oil and gas industry and its financiers, supporting strong and swift methane regulation by the incoming Biden administration is a big step on the road to climate progress. Cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector is the single fastest thing …

More than 30 states actively regulate oil and gas development with a variety of practices and rules designed to reduce health, safety and environmental impacts. States engage in a process of continuous improvement by adopting new rules and practices as technologies and risk mitigation techniques evolve — even in an extraordinary year like 2020. EDF …

A new analysis commissioned by EDF from Rystad Energy makes clear that flaring from Texas’ Permian oil and gas operations is persistent and is likely to increase, but that industry can eliminate most routine flaring at zero cost with simple rules and operator changes.

By Agustín F. Carbó and Daniel Whittle En español It’s a new day for the United States and Puerto Rico. With a new president and a new governor, Puerto Rico can turn a new page, and continue rebuilding — even better than before. This couldn’t come at a better time. President Biden’s climate and clean …

Por Agustín F. Carbó y Daniel Whittle En inglés Es un nuevo día para Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico. Con un nuevo presidente y gobernador, Puerto Rico entra en una nueva etapa, mejor que antes, para continuar con su reconstrucción. Esto no podía llegar en un mejor momento. La estrategia del presidente Biden para abordar …

By Colin Leyden and Ben Hmiel Even amidst a global pandemic and market volatility that reduced oil and gas activity, at least one thing didn’t change in the Permian last year: operators can’t seem to keep their flares lit. Throughout 2020, EDF conducted aerial surveys of portions of the Permian Basin to determine the performance …

EPA indicates it will overhaul its systematic review method used in chemical risk evaluations

Statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund

Statement of EDF Senior Attorney Ben Levitan

Extreme heat, stronger storms and other increasingly present climate impacts hurt public health and put pregnant individuals and infants at high levels of risk.

Vision for 21st century includes recognition of need to address climate impacts

Statement from Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense Fund

Fisheries Research Center, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, IPB University, and EDF explore how Indonesia can address climate impact on fisheries.

The Trump admin's Censored Science Rule was struck down by a lawsuit from EDF, the Montana Environmental Information Center, and Citizens for Clean Energy,

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

President Joe Biden took significant action today to combat the climate crisis, building on the steps he took his first day in office.

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

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.

EDF statement from Fred Krupp, President

Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp

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.

Statement from EDF President Fred Krupp