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The future of Galveston Bay: Implications of the oil spill
March 26, 2014As oil spill contaminants enter Galveston Bay food chains our concerns turn to how these animals are affected in the short and long term, and whether or not seafood species that live there could constitute a human health risk in the future. -
The business case for minimizing methane emissions
March 25, 2014With fresh precedent for industry engagement and robust data to guide cost-effective action, now is the time for industry to address the methane emissions risk. -
Geoengineering the climate may be possible, but who decides?
March 25, 2014Early and sustained dialogue among diverse stakeholders will increase the chances of geoengineering research being handled responsibly, equitably, and cooperatively. -
Statement from Environmental Defense Fund on Oil Spill in Galveston Bay, Texas
March 24, 2014 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthGalveston Bay is one of America’s greatest estuaries, home to Texas seafood providers and fishermen, and the entry point to the Port of Houston. -
How AT&T is helping other companies save water and money
March 21, 2014We've worked with AT&T to save water and energy used to cool its buildings. Now we're working together to help organizations in five water-stressed areas do the same. -
On World Water Day, why talk about energy?
March 20, 2014Scarcity of water and energy threatens to undermine successful economic development. So, how do we manage our resources to ensure that they are available and sustainable? -
How we can protect wildlife, while meeting our energy needs
March 19, 2014Like many species across the American West, the lesser prairie-chicken requires vast habitat to survive, but it competes for territory with energy production and agriculture. Habitat exchanges offer a viable solution. -
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Four reasons why the climate is still changing, despite the cold
March 18, 2014There is no doubt that certain regions of the United States experienced unbearably cold temperatures this winter. But that’s no reason to doubt the overwhelming evidence about climate change. -
Trail Blazing California Rice Project Paves Way for Future Agricultural Offset Markets
March 17, 2014 | Robert Parkhurst, Director, Agriculture Data and Metrics -
How an EDF scientist explains climate change in 30 seconds
March 13, 2014How an awkward moment in the dentist’s chair convinced a climate scientist to have a coherent response always at the ready. -
Robert Redford, Will Ferrell and Kelly Slater Feud Over Best Solution for Restoring Colorado River Delta
March 13, 2014 | Jennifer Pitt, Director, Colorado River Program -
Report Finds Major Economic Risks of Climate Change Missing from U.S. Government Assessment
March 13, 2014 | Gernot Wagner, Consultant -
Newly-Published EPA Proposal Will Strengthen Transparency and Accountability for Oil and Gas Methane Emissions
March 13, 2014 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategies -
EDF member support: A strong force for environmental progress
March 12, 2014Every spring, we launch our most important membership fundraising drive of the year. The Annual Fund provides vital financial resources for our programs’ innovative solutions. -
Appeals Court Upholds Soot Compliance Regulations for Power Plants
March 11, 2014 | Pamela Campos, Lead AttorneyAppeals court upheld the EPA's regulations to reduce soot pollution from power plants. This clears the way for life-saving protections to be implemented. -
Why isn't climate change keeping more Senators up tonight?
March 10, 2014All-nighters are usually the result of not doing your homework, but this evening it’s a call for comprehensive action on climate change. -
U.S. Senate to Hold Speech Marathon on Climate Change
March 10, 2014 | Fred Krupp, President -
Is clean energy technology booming? Five reasons it is.
March 7, 2014The cleantech sector has taken off, whether the news reports it or not. -
"BPA-Free" plastics may pose equal or greater hazard than predecessors
March 5, 2014The question is whether the levels at which we are exposed present significant risks of adverse health effects. -
After 54 years of thirst, the U.S. and Mexico partner to save the Colorado River Delta
March 4, 2014Water from the Colorado River will literally pulse through the U.S. - Mexico border as a sign to the rest of the world of what we can accomplish through cooperation between nations. -
Practical air pollution controls even the oil and gas industry can't deny
March 3, 2014As I see it, methane pollution from the oil and gas industry is a lot like kids and vegetables. Reducing it is good for them, but we have to have a rule that requires them to do it. -
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EPA announces Tier 3 standards to reduce air pollution from cars
March 3, 2014 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEPA announces Tier 3 standards to reduce air pollution from cars. Here's what Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense Fund, has to say. -
U.S. and Mexico to send water into parched Colorado River Delta
March 3, 2014 | Jennifer Pitt, Director, Colorado River Program