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Timeline for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Accelerated by Two Years
April 2, 2018Earlier today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA) announced an update to the permitting timeline for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. The updates will advance the target date for completion of an Environmental Impact Statement and issuance of required decisions and permits from 2022 to 2020, shaving 22 months off the original schedule. -
Disclosure of Scott Pruitt’s Sweetheart Deal for Lobbyist’s Condo is Latest Ethics Scandal
April 2, 2018 | Jeremy Symons, Vice President, Political AffairsDisclosure of Scott Pruitt’s Sweetheart Deal for Lobbyist’s Condo is Latest Ethics Scandal -
Trump Administration Attempt to Weaken Clean Cars Standards “a Dead End Road”
April 2, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTrump Administration Attempt to Weaken Clean Cars Standards “a Dead End Road” -
Clean energy boom played key role in recent US carbon emissions drop, study shows
March 30, 2018Wind, solar and other clean energy development held their own against natural gas, accounting for nearly one-third of emissions reductions 2007 – 2013. -
In case you missed it: Lead levels once deemed “safe” may cause cardiovascular death in adults
March 29, 2018It’s a wakeup call for policymakers: America’s continuing lead problem must be addressed. -
Charleston Family Demands Ban of Paint Strippers that Claimed Drew Wynne’s Life
March 29, 2018Family members of a 31-year-old Charleston man killed by a commonly purchased paint stripper are telling their story today, and calling for a national ban. -
How environmental innovation will transform business as usual
March 28, 2018Google, Walmart and other leading companies are investing in innovations that empower people to take action. -
Stanford and Environmental Defense Fund Select 12 Technologies to Compete in Methane Leak Detection Simulation
March 27, 2018 | Isabel Mogstad, Senior Manager, EDF+Business EnergyEDF and Stanford selected 12 technologies for the testing phase of the Mobile Monitoring Challenge, a competition to accelerate mobile methane monitoring. -
How a groundswell of citizen activism helped save the EPA
March 26, 2018Congress listened and this will mean less pollution, healthier kids and, just maybe, a reality check for Washington politics. -
Environmental Groups Sue to Stop EPA Loophole Allowing Industrial Plants to Turn off Pollution Controls
March 26, 2018 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyEnvironmental Groups Sue to Stop EPA Loophole Allowing Industrial Plants to Turn off Pollution Controls -
New Oil and Gas Study Shows – Once Again – Industry is Severely Underreporting Methane Emissions
March 22, 2018 | Drew Nelson, Director, International AffairsNew study shows disparity between measured and company self-reported methane emissions data in Red Deer region of Alberta, Canada.More on:
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Welcome to the Fourth Wave: A new era of environmental progress
March 21, 2018It will empower people and fundamentally transform how we solve environmental problems. -
EPA May Implement Anti-Science Legislation that Failed to Pass Congress
March 20, 2018 | Martha Roberts, Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate Legal and Regulatory ProgramEPA May Implement Anti-Science Legislation that Failed to Pass Congress -
Groups Sue for Information about Heartland Institute’s Involvement in EPA Climate Science Decisions
March 15, 2018 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryGroups Sue for Information about Heartland Institute’s Involvement in EPA Climate Science Decisions -
EDF cites “unprecedented opportunity” to improve NE fishery after Carlos Rafael crimes
March 15, 2018 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansEnvironmental Defense Fund today called on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to take advantage of an “unprecedented opportunity” to help revitalize the New England groundfish fishery by using the sale of Carlos Rafael’s assets to usher in critical reforms. -
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Leading NY Environmental Activists Demand Albany Cut Vehicle Emissions, Pass Fix NYC Plan
March 13, 2018 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceAdvocates Call on Albany to Cut Traffic Congestion, Lower Air Pollution, and Address Growing Health ConcernsMore on:
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Pompeo’s climate views would further isolate America on world stage
March 13, 2018Nathaniel Keohane's statement on President Trump's announcement that CIA Director Mike Pompeo will be nominated to replace Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State. -
Court Orders EPA to Move Forward with Implementation of Life-Saving Protections to Reduce Smog
March 12, 2018Court Orders EPA to Move Forward with Implementation of Life-Saving Protections to Reduce Smog -
A global game changer for energy efficiency investments
March 9, 2018A new underwriting and risk assessment standard could help scale up this $1 trillion global market. -
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Belize announces three-fold expansion of protected ocean waters
March 9, 2018 | Larry Epstein, Director, Belize OceansGovernment of Belize has announced it will expand its network of no-take zones, a type of marine protected area, from approximately 3 percent to over 10 percent by the end of 2018. The expanded areas are managed in concert with a national secure fishing rights program established in 2016.More on:
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EDF, Meloy Fund Commit to Making Investment in Sustainable Fisheries Industry Norm
March 9, 2018 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorThe following is a statement released today at the World Ocean Summit by Environmental Defense Fund’s Amanda Leland, Senior Vice President, Oceans -
New Principles for Sustainable Fisheries Investment Unveiled at World Ocean Summit
March 8, 2018 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorEDF, Meloy Fund, and Encourage Capital launched new guidelines on investing in global fisheries for sustainability and restoring oceans to abundance. -
Tug and Switcher Engine Upgrades Offer Most Cost-Effective Option for VW Funds
March 8, 2018 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthNew Research Demonstrates the Significant Emission Reduction and Cost-Saving Benefits of Clean Diesel Large Engine Upgrades -
These senior EPA officials can now moonlight for secret private-sector clients
March 7, 2018New questions arise inside Pruitt's EPA after officials obtain ethics waivers to solicit outside work. -
Key Stakeholders to Conduct Month-long Push to Tackle Traffic and Transit Crises in New York State Budget
March 7, 2018Key Stakeholders to Conduct Monthlong Push to Tackle Traffic and Transit Crises in New York State Budget