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Environmental Groups Call on NOAA to Fix Failing Groundfish Monitoring Program
January 14, 2019 | Johanna Thomas, Senior Director, Oceans Climate StrategyConservation Law Foundation and Environmental Defense Fund have challenged NOAA Fisheries, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the New England Fishery Management Council to properly manage the region’s ailing groundfish stocks. In a letter sent to the leaders of these agencies, CLF and EDF call for improvements to monitoring practices so that managers can make informed decisions. -
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Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Must Continue to Prioritize Health and Environmental Protections
January 14, 2019 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Dan Grossman, National Director of State Programs, EnergyMore on:
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EDF Praises Newsom appointment of Wade Crowfoot as California Secretary of Natural Resources
January 11, 2019 | David H. Festa, Former Advisor, EcosystemsWade Crowfoot is uniquely qualified to take on California’s growing set of natural resource challenges including fires, drought and floods. -
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EDF Lauds Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ Support for Water in State of the State Address
January 10, 2019 | Brian Jackson, Director, Western WaterBrian Jackson comments on Colorado Gov. Jared Polis' state of the state speech.More on:
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EDF Signs Design Contracts with Two Satellite Companies to Determine Which Will Build New Methane Mapping Satellite
January 10, 2019 | Tom Ingersoll, Former MethaneSAT Project DirectorEDF Signs Design Contracts with Two Satellite Companies to Determine Which Will Build New Methane Mapping Satellite -
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How oil & gas states did (and did not) protect land and water in 2018
January 10, 2019 | Nichole Saunders, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionHow oil & gas states did (and did not) protect land and water in 2018More on:
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The food industry likely won't change because you’re buying organics. Here’s why.
January 9, 2019Conventional farms need to be part of a resilient, sustainable food system, too. -
EDF Opposes the Nomination of Andrew Wheeler to Lead EPA
January 9, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF Opposes the Nomination of Andrew Wheeler to Lead EPA -
Peoples Gas, EDF Unveil New Commitment to Help Protect the Climate by Cutting Methane Emissions From Pittsburgh Utility System in Half
January 8, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentPeoples Gas commits to curb methane emissions 50 percent from its distribution systems in Pittsburgh. -
Trump EPA’s Final Methylene Chloride Ban Fails to Protect Workers
January 8, 2019 | Lindsay McCormick, Senior Program Manager, Safer ChemicalsThe EPA sent the White House Office of Management and Budget a draft final rule to scale back a ban on paint strippers containing methylene chloride. -
Prolonged Government Shutdown Puts Public Health and the Environment at Risk
January 8, 2019EDF statement from Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning -
Gov. Wolf Takes Another Strong Step, Committing to Limiting Climate Pollution in Pennsylvania
January 8, 2019 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyGov. Wolf Takes Another Strong Step, Committing to Limiting Climate Pollution in Pennsylvania -
Governor Gavin Newsom Must Hit the Ground Running on Climate Goals
January 7, 2019 | David H. Festa, Former Advisor, EcosystemsNewsom’s leadership will be tested on key issues, none as urgent as safeguarding California from the increasingly dangerous impacts of climate change. -
EDF’s Elizabeth B. Stein Named Among Crain’s New York Business’ ‘Notable Women in Law’
January 3, 2019EDF’s Elizabeth B. Stein Named Among Crain’s New York Business’ ‘Notable Women in Law’ -
Top 10 policy fights we're watching in 2019
January 2, 2019Will policies continue to favor polluters over people – or will this year mark a shift? -
Trump Administration Unveils “Immoral and Unnecessary” Attack on Mercury Standards
December 28, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTrump Administration Unveils “Immoral and Unnecessary” Attack on Mercury Standards -
EDF Praises Selection of Rep. Kathy Castor as Chair of Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
December 28, 2018 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Praises Selection of Rep. Kathy Castor as Chair of Select Committee on the Climate Crisis -
Wyoming Moves to Slash Oil and Gas Emissions
December 27, 2018 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionWyoming's Department of Environmental Quality finalizes rules to curb oil and gas emissions. -
The 2018 farm bill breaks new ground for conservation and resilience
December 21, 2018Republicans and Democrats worked together to preserve funding for farmers and prepare them for a changing climate. -
D.C. Circuit Keeps Clean Power Plan Litigation on Hold for Sixty More Days
December 21, 2018 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyD.C. Circuit Keeps Clean Power Plan Litigation on Hold for Sixty More Days -
$867-Billion Farm Bill Delivers Sweeping Bipartisan Support for Clean Air and Water
December 20, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe bipartisan farm bill rewards farmers for fighting climate change, preparing for extreme weather and protecting water quality. -
Government Shutdown Would Endanger the Public and the Environment
December 20, 2018Statement of Elizabeth Gore, Sr. Vice President, Political Affairs -
Why clean energy investments should be part of your risk management strategy
December 19, 2018Knowing when and how to invest in renewables can be key to building business resilience. -
Trump Administration Releases Deeply Disappointing ‘Action Plan’ on Lead
December 19, 2018 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsToday, the Trump Administration released its long-delayed Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts. As we had anticipated, given this administration’s record of touting its efforts on lead without taking concrete action, the plan is deeply disappointing. -
EDF Sues Department of Transportation for Failure to Release Public Records
December 19, 2018 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryEDF Sues Department of Transportation for Failure to Release Public Records