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Pandemic exposes need for cities to improve air pollution data collection to protect public health
July 15, 2020 | Harold Rickenbacker, Former Manager, EDF+Business, Clean Air & InnovationHarold Rickenbacker, Ph.D., Manager, EDF+Business. This is the fourth in a series of Global Clean Air blogs on COVID-19 and air pollution. EDF scientists and program experts share data about pollution levels during quarantine from a local and global perspective, and provide recommendations for governments and companies to Rebuild Better. We’ve long known that air …More on:
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Newsletter
Solutions Summer 2020: Enough!
July 15, 2020As the Trump administration undermines science and public health, EDF — and the world’s scientists — are fighting back. -
House Appropriations Moves Much Needed Support for Clean Energy Industry
July 14, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsYesterday the House Appropriations Committee voted to advance its FY2021 Energy and Water appropriations proposal. -
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D.C. Circuit Orders EPA to Help New York Protect People from Deadly Cross-State Air Pollution
July 14, 2020 | Liana James, AttorneyStatement from EDF attorney Liana JamesMore on:
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New Multi-State Agreement on Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses is Major Step for Clean Air
July 14, 2020 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeEDF statement from Jason Mathers, Director, Vehicles & Freight Strategy -
Trump EPA Proposal to Keep Weak Smog Standard in Place Will Put Americans’ Health at Risk
July 13, 2020Trump EPA Proposal to Keep Weak Smog Standard in Place Will Put Americans’ Health at Risk -
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Why companies need to invest in clean delivery amid pandemic online shopping
July 10, 2020 | Aileen Nowlan, U.S. Policy Director, Global Clean Air InitiativeThis is the third in a series of Global Clean Air blogs on COVID-19 and air pollution. EDF scientists and program experts will share data about pollution levels during quarantine from a local and global perspective, and provide recommendations for governments and companies to Rebuild Better. COVID-19 means a lot more online shopping, which means …More on:
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Press release
Big Win for Clean Air and Clean Energy as D.C. Circuit Upholds FERC Order 841
July 10, 2020 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerBig Win for Clean Air and Clean Energy as D.C. Circuit Upholds FERC Order 841More on:
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House Committee to Vote on Funding Boost for Critical Public Health, Environment Programs
July 9, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsTomorrow the House Appropriations Committee will vote on its FY 2021 Interior-Environment appropriations proposal,.More on:
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Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act is a Valuable Addition to Climate Change Debate
July 9, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsClean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act is a Valuable Addition to Climate Change DebateMore on:
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Pennsylvania House Rejects Essential Climate and Public Health Policy That is Overwhelmingly Supported by Pennsylvanians
July 8, 2020 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyStatement from Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Article
Sustainable fuels: What shipping can learn from aviation
July 7, 2020Shipping accounts for three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Without urgent climate action, these emissions are set to at least double by 2050.More on:
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Press release
The IMO should follow ICAO’s approach in accounting for emissions beyond the plane for alternative fuels, EDF & UMAS report finds
July 7, 2020 | Marie Cabbia Hubatova, Director, Global ShippingAccording to a report released by EDF, the shipping industry should put in place rules that reflect the impact of shipping fuels.More on:
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EDF, 16 States and Cities Ask Court to Require EPA to Adopt Long-Overdue Standards for Methane Pollution from Existing Oil and Gas Sources
July 6, 2020 | Rosalie Winn, Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air PolicyEDF, 16 States and Cities Ask Court to Require EPA to Adopt Long-Overdue Standards for Methane Pollution from Existing Oil and Gas SourcesMore on:
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We've made progress against the odds before. We can do it again.
July 2, 2020The summer of 2020. What will we make of it?More on:
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Press release
With Infrastructure Vote, House of Representatives Chooses to Rebuild Better
July 1, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday the House of Representatives voted to pass a major job-creating, national infrastructure billMore on:
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Congress has a plan to fight climate change and build a more just America. Here's what you should know.
July 1, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTop takeaways from Congress' plan to fight climate change and rebuild America.More on:
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Trump EPA’s Proposal Threatens to Distort Health Benefits of Clean Air Act Protections, EDF Testifies
July 1, 2020 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryTrump EPA’s Proposal Threatens to Distort Health Benefits of Clean Air Act Protections, EDF TestifiesMore on:
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ICAO Council Bows to Aviation Industry Request to Rewrite First Three Years of Climate Program Rules
June 30, 2020 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselThe ICAO Council's decision in effect suspends airlines' obligations to offset a portion of their carbon pollution if emissions do not rise above those levels during that time.More on:
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Why now is the moment for cities around the world to act decisively on air pollution
June 30, 2020 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesSarah Vogel, Ph.D., is Vice President for Health. This is the second in a series of Global Clean Air blogs on COVID-19 and air pollution. EDF scientists and program experts will share data about pollution levels during quarantine from a local and global perspective, and provide recommendations for governments and companies to Rebuild Better. Around …More on:
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Congressional Report for Addressing Climate Crisis will help America Rebuild Better
June 30, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp statement on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis report.More on:
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EDF Joins 23 States, Numerous Allies in Asking D.C. Circuit to Protect States’ Long-Established Clean Cars Authority
June 29, 2020 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEDF Joins 23 States, Numerous Allies in Asking D.C. Circuit to Protect States’ Long-Established Clean Cars AuthorityMore on:
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Momentum Grows in House and Senate for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
June 26, 2020The Growing Climate Solutions Act would enable farmers to generate revenue from delivering verifiable climate benefits.More on:
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EDF Asks D.C. Circuit to Overturn FERC Approval of Unneeded Spire STL Pipeline
June 26, 2020 | Erin Murphy, Director & Sr. Attorney, Clean Air & Energy MarketsEDF is challenging a decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve a 65-mile long gas pipeline in Illinois and MissouriMore on:
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North Carolina Legislature expands state’s flood protection and climate resilience
June 26, 2020 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsThe North Carolina Legislature passed HB 1087 which includes a measure that would help reduce flooding incidents and keep flood-prone North Carolina communities safer.More on:
