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EDF and TOMS Partner to Help Save the Monarch Butterfly
August 8, 2019 | David H. Festa, Former Advisor, EcosystemsLimited-edition shoe collection celebrates on-the-ground efforts to restore monarch butterfly habitat -
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New Jersey Gas Utilities Embrace New Technology to Cut Greenhouse Emissions
August 7, 2019 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyElizabethtown Gas agreement sets benchmark as Gov. Murphy shapes Energy Master Plan requiring advanced leak detectionMore on:
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EDF Urges EPA, Court to Let the American People See Vital Information about Trump Administration’s Planned Clean Cars Rollback
August 7, 2019 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirEDF Urges EPA, Court to Let the American People See Vital Information about Trump Administration’s Planned Clean Cars Rollback -
New Democrat Coalition Joins Push for a 100% Clean Economy by 2050
August 7, 2019The Environmental Defense Fund today applauded the New Democrat Coalition for releasing a platform of principles that includes a push for a 100% clean economy by 2050. -
Activism matters. This major climate win is proof.
August 6, 2019New York City will be the first urban area in the country to implement congestion pricing, a move that will raise billions for the city's ailing subway system. -
IPCC Report to Highlight Urgent Need for Sustainable Land Use and Forest Protection
August 6, 2019 | David H. Festa, Former Advisor, EcosystemsMaking agriculture more sustainable and preserving forests will help cut greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to unavoidable climate impacts. -
Report: Enormous Market Potential for Technologies Tracking Personal Chemical Exposures
July 31, 2019 | Lindsay McCormick, Senior Program Manager, Safer ChemicalsToday, EDF published a new report that finds enormous market potential for technologies that monitor individuals’ exposure to hazardous chemicals. -
Former USDA Official Leslie Jones Joins EDF to Lead Working Lands Program
July 31, 2019 | Leslie Jones, Vice President for Working LandsAs VP for working lands, Leslie Jones’ portfolio focuses on improving water quality, biodiversity and climate resilience. -
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Market demand for chemical monitoring technologies
July 30, 2019EDF conducted a unique landscape assessment of the market demand for technologies capable of detecting a person's exposure to harmful chemicals.More on:
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EDF Commends Barrasso and Carper for Strong, Bipartisan Climate Provisions in Surface Transportation Bill
July 30, 2019For the first time, the transportation infrastructure bill would include a climate and resilience title -
States, Environmental Groups Tell Court Dismissal of Clean Power Plan Lawsuit is Premature
July 26, 2019 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyStates, Environmental Groups Tell Court Dismissal of Clean Power Plan Lawsuit is Premature -
Clean Cars Agreement Will Keep America Moving Forward in Urgent Race to Cut Climate Pollution
July 25, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentClean Cars Agreement Will Keep America Moving Forward in Urgent Race to Cut Climate Pollution -
EDF Sues Trump Administration to Compel Release of Documents Related to Attacks on Climate Science
July 25, 2019 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryEDF Sues Trump Administration to Compel Release of Documents Related to Attacks on Climate Science -
EDF Welcomes Introduction of Clean Industrial Technologies Act
July 25, 2019This bipartisan bill focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the most difficult to decarbonize pieces of the industrial sector, which represents around 30 percent of energy-related CO2 emissions in the U.S. -
Senators Coons and Feinstein Introduce Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019
July 25, 2019The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today applauds Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) for their continued efforts to address the dangers of climate change. -
Why a 100% clean economy is both achievable and necessary
July 24, 2019The same tenacity that ushered in the digital age and put humans on the moon can build us a cleaner future. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign Bill to Create Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund
July 24, 2019 | Pablo Garza, California Political Director, EcosystemsStatement from Pablo Garza on California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a bill to provide safe and affordable drinking water to all Californians. -
EDF Praises Rep. McEachin, House Members for Pushing for a 100% Clean Economy
July 24, 2019Today, Representative Donald McEachin (D-VA) announced that he will be introducing legislation to require the United States to achieve a 100% clean economy by 2050. -
Ohio Legislature Passes FirstEnergy Bailout Bill, Gutting Clean Energy Standards and Costing Customers $150 Million Annually
July 23, 2019 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsEDF statement from Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs -
Rep. Pallone, House Energy and Commerce Committee Aim to Put Nation on Path to 100% Clean
July 23, 2019Today, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) announced the House Energy and Commerce Committee will prioritize hearings and legislation to put the country on a path to a 100% clean economy. -
EDF Praises Bipartisan Bill That Would Reinforce Access to Public Records
July 23, 2019 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryEDF Praises Bipartisan Bill That Would Reinforce Access to Public Records -
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New York Signs Historic Law to Slash Climate Pollution
July 18, 2019 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative AffairsMore on:
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House Hearing Highlights New GAO Finding that Trump EPA Interfered in Selection of Science Advisors
July 16, 2019 | Martha Roberts, Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate Legal and Regulatory ProgramHouse Hearing Highlights New GAO Finding that Trump EPA Interfered in Selection of Science Advisors -
Sustainability is on the Hook as Cuba Adopts New Fisheries Law, EDF Says
July 14, 2019 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanThe government of Cuba enacted sweeping reforms of its fishing laws to increase protection for some of the world’s most vibrant marine ecosystems.More on:
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House Committee Moves Three Bills Supporting Clean Energy Technology R&D
July 10, 2019On Wednesday July 10, the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology (HSST)’s Energy Subcommittee held a markup on three bills reauthorizing funding for Solar, Wind and Fossil Energy Research and Development (R&D) in the Federal government through Fiscal Year 2024.