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New York Takes Bold Stand Against Air Pollution with Proposed Rule on Trucks
September 8, 2021 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyStatement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs at Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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D.C. Circuit Court Declines to Revisit Decision Striking Down FERC’s Approval of the Spire Pipeline
September 7, 2021The U.S. Court of Appeals declined Spire’s request to grant Spire authority to construct and operate a 65-mile pipeline were fatally flawed.More on:
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U.S. Army Corps Embraces Equitable, Nature-Based Solutions to Address Sea Level Rise in Miami
August 31, 2021 | Dawn Shirreffs , Florida DirectorEDF statement from Dawn Shirreffs, Florida Director, on improvements to Back Bay StudyMore on:
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New Tool Shows Power, Transportation Sectors Offer Biggest Climate Pollution Cuts for Lowest Cost
August 31, 2021 | Morgan Rote, Senior Policy Director, Fuels and FeedstocksA revamped ‘cost curve’ from Evolved Energy Research and EDF points to low-cost action to clean power and transport for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.More on:
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Farmland Repurposing Bill to Support Sustainable Water Supplies, Rural Communities and Wildlife Advances in the California State Senate
August 26, 2021 | Ann Hayden, Vice President, Climate Resilient Water SystemsAB 252, a bill to create a new program to help rural communities adapt to more sustainable groundwater use, advanced to the California Senate for a vote.More on:
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Net-Zero Emissions Bill Advances in the California State Senate
August 26, 2021 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorEDF statement from Katelyn Roedner Sutter, Senior Manager for U.S. ClimateMore on:
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Houston METRO Makes Historic Commitment to Electrify Entire Fleet, Joining Vanguard of Transit Agencies and Cities Acting on Climate
August 26, 2021Today the Houston METRO Board of Directors voted to approve a transformational goal to fully electrify the transit agency’s fleet of over 1,300 buses by 2030, in addition to signing off on the development of a Climate Action Plan.More on:
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New Research Shows Large-Scale Emissions Reductions Programs Provide Durable Climate Protection
August 13, 2021 | Steve Schwartzman, Senior Director, Tropical Forest PolicyEDF and Princeton University researchers show how emissions reductions policies and programs can drive lasting reductions in carbon dioxide.More on:
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New Report Documents the Availability and Potential of Zero-Emission Freight Trucks and Buses
August 11, 2021 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesA new report by M.J. Bradley & Associates for EDF shows a large and growing opportunity to expand America’s zero-emission freight trucks and buses.More on:
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After Bipartisan Progress, Congress Should Go Bold on Clean Energy
August 10, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement from EDF President Fred KruppMore on:
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IPCC Underscores Need to Slash Methane, Deploy Natural Climate Solutions
August 9, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change today released its Sixth Assessment Report, which summarizes the current state of Earth’s warming climate while looking ahead to future scenarios with and without effective climate action.More on:
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EDF Highlights Serious Deficiencies in Spire’s Emergency Pipeline Application, Urges Strict Limits and Conditions on Any FERC Approval
August 5, 2021EDF statement from Natalie Karas, Senior Director and Lead Counsel, Energy Markets & Utility RegulationMore on:
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President Announces Historic Actions to Grow American Jobs, Accelerate to Zero-Emitting Cars, Freight Trucks and Buses
August 5, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp – August 5, 2021More on:
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President Charting Landmark Path to Cleaner Cars, More Jobs and Stronger Economy
August 4, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp – August 4, 2021More on:
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Aquaculture Poll Shows Americans Want More Local Seafood and Stronger Environmental and Consumer Protections
August 4, 2021 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureA new poll released by EDF reveals voters are open to consuming more home-grown seafood if it adheres to strong consumer and environmental standards.More on:
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EDF Chief Scientist Steven Hamburg Appointed to EPA’s Scientific Advisory Board
August 3, 2021 | Steven Hamburg, Senior Vice President, Chief ScientistEDF's Steve Hamburg was named to the EPA's Scientific Advisory Board as well as to the agency's Climate Science CommitteeMore on:
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House Funding Bill Would Boost Climate Action and Improve Public Health
July 30, 2021 | Toby Short, Associate Vice President, Federal AffairsEDF Statement by Toby Short, Associate Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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EDF and LGIM America Launch Partnership to Activate Business Leadership on Net Zero
July 29, 2021 | Ben N. Ratner, Former Associate Vice President , EDF+BusinessToday's announcement of a new collaboration is the first of its kind between an environmental nonprofit and a global asset management firm.More on:
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U.S. Must Do More to Eliminate Tailpipe Pollution from Cars, Trucks and SUVs
July 27, 2021Statement of EDF Associate Vice President Peter ZalzalMore on:
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Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act is a Step Toward Helping Communities Tackle Longstanding Inequities
July 27, 2021 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesEDF believes every community should live free of the burden of harmful air pollution.More on:
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Reps. Huffman, Case Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize Magnuson-Stevens Act
July 26, 2021 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureEDF statement from Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, Ecosystems and OceansMore on:
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Surge of Interest in Soil Carbon Credits Requires Swift Action to Set Clear Standards
July 26, 2021 | Emily Oldfield, Agricultural Soil Carbon ScientistEDF's review of credit protocols found inconsistencies with measurement, reporting and verification of net climate impact.More on:
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Interim Justice40 Guidance Demonstrates Biden Administration Commitment to Advancing Environmental Justice
July 23, 2021 | Dr. Margot Brown, Senior Vice President, Justice & EquityInterim guidance released this week by the Biden-Harris Administration is start to centering environmental justice in federal government policy and plans.More on:
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New Interactive Map Has Details about Power Plants that Are the Source of Smog-Forming NOx Pollution
July 22, 2021 | Vickie Patton, General CounselNew Interactive Map Has Details about Power Plants that Are the Source of Smog-Forming NOx PollutionMore on:
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New EDF Ad Calls for Biden Admin to Limit Pollution from Short-Haul Trucks & Buses
July 19, 2021 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEDF today announced an ad campaign calling on the Biden administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to make short-haul vehicles cleaner.More on: