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Bezos Earth Fund supports EDF science and solutions
November 16, 2020Confronting climate change has never been more urgent. EDF's generous grant of $100 million from the Bezos Earth Fund comes at a critical moment.More on:
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Environmental Defense Fund to Receive Bezos Earth Fund Grant
November 16, 2020 | Fred Krupp, President$100M gift will support critical efforts to curb climate pollution. -
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EDF, Allies Ask Court to Halt Trump EPA Effort to Weaken Pollution Protections for Oil and Gas Industry
November 13, 2020 | Rosalie Winn, Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air PolicyEDF and other health and environmental groups are asking to halt the actions the Trump EPA took to undermine our nation’s protections against pollution.More on:
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Report: How Providing Public Benefits Can Help Safeguard Fossil Fuel Workers and Communities in Transition
November 12, 2020 | Jake Higdon, Former Manager, U.S. Climate PolicyThe latest report in RFF and EDF’s series examines how public benefits programs designed to protect health and economic security can play a role in supporting a fair transition away from fossil fuels. -
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Removal of Scientist from Key Post Puts Politics above Climate as Trump pushes climate denial and delay
November 10, 2020 | Steven Hamburg, Senior Vice President, Chief ScientistStatement of EDF Chief Scientist Dr. Steven Hamburg on the removal of Michael Kuperberg -
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Project Will Address Risk of Flood-Induced Chemical Spills at Gulf Coast Facilities
November 10, 2020 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthNational Academy of Sciences grant to EDF will support mapping of at-risk facilities and efforts to mitigate pollution through natural infrastructure.More on:
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With Biden declared the winner, a window opens for climate, equity and public health
November 8, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentJoe Biden needs to choose policies that put America back to work and bring us together. If he does that, a window of opportunity may be opening to drive progress. EDF has three policy priorities that can help make it happen.More on:
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EDF Congratulates Biden and Harris After AP Calls Election
November 7, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp – November 7, 2020 -
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In Groundbreaking Move, Colorado Ends Routine Flaring
November 5, 2020 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Dan Grossman, Senior Director of State Advocacy, EnergyMore on:
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Count Every Vote
November 4, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp on the November 2020 election -
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Groundwater management challenges in Texas
November 2, 2020This report outlines 5 major groundwater management challenges facing Texas to build meaningful advances to more sustainable groundwater management.More on:
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New Mexico Climate Report Shows Further Action Needed to Achieve 2030 Target
October 30, 2020 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director for Regulatory & Legislative AffairsMore on:
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Governors Cooper, Northam, Hogan Partner to Accelerate Offshore Wind Energy
October 29, 2020 | David Kelly, State Director, North CarolinaEDF Statement from David Kelly, Senior Manager for North Carolina Political AffairsMore on:
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New Report Shows Zero-Emission Trucks, Buses are Ready to Roll in North America
October 28, 2020 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeReport from EDF and partners shows that truck and bus manufacturers are well-positioned to meet demands of a zero-emissions future.More on:
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Detroit Area Poll: Black Residents See High Potential for Job Growth in Clean Energy
October 28, 2020A poll of the Detroit area by WE ACT for Environmental Justice also shows differences between Black and white residents on environmental justice issues.More on:
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D.C. Circuit Sets Accelerated Briefing Schedule in Case against Trump EPA Rollback of Methane Pollution Standards
October 27, 2020 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEDF and a coalition of environmental groups and states are fighting the rollback.More on:
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New Poll Shows Many White Americans Unaware of Unequal Burden of Pollution
October 26, 2020A new poll by WE ACT for Environmental Justice and EDF reveals that many white Americans don’t recognize the higher levels of pollution in Black, Latino and low-income neighborhoods.More on:
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Bill to Facilitate Development and Deployment of Carbon Removal Technologies Helps Reach Climate Goals
October 26, 2020House members introduce the Carbon Removal, Efficient Agencies, Technology Expertise (CREATE) Act.More on:
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EDF Urges D.C. Circuit to Strike Down Unlawful Approval of a Natural Gas Pipeline
October 23, 2020EDF rebutted the attempt by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to defend its approval of a 66-mile natural gas pipeline in Illinois and Missouri.More on:
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Virtual cooking program to give Houston students a taste of sustainable Gulf seafood
October 22, 2020 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureWith a Texas fisher and farmer, famous chefs showcase sustainable Gulf seafood to students and their families with EDF’s “Everyone’s Gulf” program.More on:
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EPA’s Do-Nothing Proposed Rule on Aircraft Pollution Ignores Climate Harm
October 20, 2020 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselEDF statement from Annie Petsonk, International CounselMore on:
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EDF Statement on Energy Resilient Communities Act
October 20, 2020New bill introduced by Rep. Barragan and ClarkeMore on:
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EDF lauds introduction of important ocean climate bill
October 20, 2020 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureStatement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans program, on the introduction of the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act.More on:
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Why does the West keep burning? Here are 3 key factors.
October 17, 2020 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsSeveral well understood and scientifically established factors have contributed to the volume and intensity of this year’s wildfiresMore on:
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176 Groups Urge State to Maintain Environmental Funding to Create Jobs and Restart the Economy
October 16, 2020 | Mark Rupp, Former Director, State-Federal Policy and Affairs, EcosystemsBroad coalition sends letter to Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie, calling environmental programs critical to New York.More on: