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Agreement with Biden Administration Revs Up Puerto Rico's Clean Energy Future
February 2, 2022The Government of Puerto Rico and others signed a Memorandum of Understanding to source 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050.More on:
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Environmental Defense Fund Appoints New International Leaders
February 2, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund announced the hiring of two global leaders for new positions that will strengthen the nonprofit’s capacities around the world.More on:
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Widespread Public Support and New Analysis Underscore Need for Powerful EPA Methane Rules
February 1, 2022 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionEDF and 17 environmental and public health organizations summited comments detailing the strong, legal, scientific foundation for protective EPA standards.More on:
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EPA Takes Welcome Step to Support Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, Protect Americans from Dangerous Pollution from Coal-Fired Power Plants
January 31, 2022 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerEPA Takes Welcome Step to Support Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, Protect Americans from Dangerous Pollution from Coal-Fired Power PlantsMore on:
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Environmental Protection Agency to Step Up Enforcement and Monitoring of Pollution in Overburdened Communities
January 28, 2022 | Heather McTeer Toney, Vice President, Community EngagementEnvironmental Protection Agency to Step Up Enforcement and Monitoring of Pollution in Overburdened CommunitiesMore on:
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Groups petition FDA to restrict Bisphenol A in food packaging
January 27, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsEDF and coalition of experts petition FDA to set strict new limits on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and plastics that contact food.More on:
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Public Health Experts, Electric Utilities, Major Corporations, Legal Scholars, Scientists, and Current and Former Government Officials Ask Supreme Court to Reject Radical Attack on Clean Air Act
January 26, 2022Public Health Experts, Electric Utilities, Major Corporations, Legal Scholars, Scientists, and Current and Former Government Officials Ask Supreme Court to Reject Radical Attack on Clean Air ActMore on:
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Public comments overwhelmingly support US Labor Department proposal to allow environmental, social and governance considerations in retirement plans
January 25, 2022 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerPublic support is overwhelming for the USDL’s proposed rule of the consideration of ESG criteria and allowing proxy voting in retirement plans.More on:
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Dozens of “super-emitting” oil and gas facilities leaked methane pollution in Permian Basin for years on end
January 24, 2022 | Erin Murphy, Director & Sr. Attorney, Clean Air & Energy MarketsEDF surveys using advanced technology pinpoint, quantify, and track methane emissions from oil and gas production facilities in the Permian Basin.More on:
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Leading Environmental Groups and Trade Associations Ask Supreme Court to Reject Attack on the Clean Air Act
January 18, 2022Leading Environmental Groups and Trade Associations Ask Supreme Court to Reject Attack on the Clean Air ActMore on:
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Markey Bill Provides Tools to Better Understand Local Sources of Air Pollution and Protect Health
January 14, 2022 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesEDF statement from Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesMore on:
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New Biden Administration Actions Will Ramp Up Clean Power Production, Create Jobs and Lower Energy Costs
January 12, 2022 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs on White House Announcement on Clean Energy DeploymentMore on:
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As Feds Advance Pipeline Emission Rules, Report Finds Widespread Availability and Adoption of Technologies to Cut Methane
January 12, 2022 | Erin Murphy, Director & Sr. Attorney, Clean Air & Energy MarketsA Highwood Emissions Management report on pipeline sector methane emissions and solutions found adoption of tech used to identify and fix methane leaks.More on:
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Farmers Business Network and Environmental Defense Fund Launch New Farm Operating Line of Credit that Incentivizes Farmers Who Implement Regenerative Ag
January 11, 2022 | Maggie Monast, Senior Director, Climate-Smart AgricultureLearn about one of the first U.S. farm loans to reward farmers that meet soil health and nitrogen efficiency standards with lower-interest rates.More on:
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Governor Ducey Proposes Major Water Funding
January 10, 2022 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsStatement by Kevin Moran in response to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey State of State address proposing $1 billion for water projects, in particular desalination.More on:
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Governor Newsom’s Proposed State Budget is a Bold Step Toward Addressing the Climate Crisis and Building a More Equitable Clean Economy
January 10, 2022 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorEDF statement from Katelyn Roedner Sutter, Senior Manager for U.S. ClimateMore on:
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Governor Cooper’s New Executive Order Will Raise Climate Ambition and Build a More Equitable Clean Energy Economy
January 7, 2022 | David Kelly, State Director, North CarolinaNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 246, which establishes new pollution reduction goals.More on:
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New Rule Paves the Way for Zero-Emission Trucks in New York
December 31, 2021 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyNew York adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which requires manufacturers to invest in, produce and sell zero-emission trucks, beginning in 2025.More on:
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EPA Proposes Updated Approach for Reviewing Scientific Studies of Chemical Risks
December 21, 2021EDF Statement from Senior Director of Chemical Policy, Maria DoaMore on:
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Protective Clean Car Standards Will Reduce Pollution, Save Money, Be a Gift to All Americans
December 20, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentProtective Clean Car Standards Will Reduce Pollution, Save Money, Be a Gift to All AmericansMore on:
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New Jersey Becomes the Nation’s Latest Clean Trucks State, Dumping Dirty Diesel
December 20, 2021New Jersey Becomes the Nation’s Latest Clean Trucks State, Dumping Dirty DieselMore on:
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We Must Pass the Build Back Better Act
December 19, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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With Powerful New Oil and Gas Rules, Colorado Sets Bar for Nation-leading Protections
December 17, 2021 | Matthew Garrington, Senior Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsColorado's AQCC today adopted powerful new rules to reduce oil and gas methane and air pollution, setting the bar for nation-leading protections.More on:
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With Powerful New Oil and Gas Rules, Colorado Sets Bar for Nation-leading Protections
December 17, 2021 | Matthew Garrington, Senior Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsColorado's AQCC today adopted powerful new rules to reduce oil and gas methane and air pollution, setting the bar for nation-leading protections. -
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Build Back Better is Key to a Stronger Economy Now and a Healthier Future for Our Kids
December 16, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
