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Brenda Mallory Is an Outstanding Choice to Lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality
December 16, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp – December 16, 2020More on:
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New Poll: Public Supportive of Companies Disclosing Climate Risk
December 16, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday, Environmental Defense Fund released a national poll that shows broad public support for requiring companies to disclose climate risk and spending on climate-related advocacy.More on:
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Air Pollution as Cause of Young Girl's Death Underscores Need for Urgent Action
December 16, 2020 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesAn inquest into the cause of a 9-year old's death ruled that dangerously high levels of air pollution in London made a “material contribution”.More on:
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McCarthy, Granholm, Buttigieg Are Inspired Choices to Lead America’s Climate Action
December 15, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred Krupp – December 15, 2020More on:
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Trump Walks Over Wildlife on Way Out
December 15, 2020 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsEDF statement from Eric Holst, associate vice president, Working LandsMore on:
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A Guide to Inform and Scale Investments in Healthy Agricultural Soils
December 14, 2020 | Vincent Gauthier, Senior Manager, Climate-Smart AgricultureNew EDF guide will help measure and grow the financial value of conservation practices on America’s farms.More on:
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New Report Details Near-Term Costs of Climate Change Across North Carolina’s Economy
December 14, 2020 | Dionne Delli-Gatti, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs for Southeast Climate and EnergyEDF research shows climate costs will climb in major sectors of the state's economy without urgent action to curb pollution and build resilienceMore on:
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Paris Anniversary Crystallizes Recent Climate Momentum
December 12, 2020Five years after the Paris Agreement was signed, and with the ‘Paris rulebook’ in place, the accord still provides a valuable framework for action. -
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D.C. Regulators Approve Advanced Leak Detection Program, an Important First Step to Reduce Methane Pollution
December 11, 2020EDF statement from Erin Murphy, Attorney, Energy Markets and Utility RegulationMore on:
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Groups Support New York Public Service Commission Plan to Require Utilities’ Disclosure of Risks from Climate Change
December 10, 2020 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerEDF and other groups have filed comments to the New York Public Service CommissionMore on:
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Poll: Floridians expect their political leaders to address climate change head-on
December 9, 2020 | Dawn Shirreffs , Florida DirectorEDF released a post-election poll offering the first look into how climate change is changing the landscape and politics in Florida.More on:
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USDA Cabinet Nominee Vilsack is Positioned to Act Fast on Climate
December 9, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF Statement from President Fred KruppMore on:
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Newly Appointed Chair of California Air Resources Board Poised to Build on California’s Environmental Leadership
December 9, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF Statement from President Fred KruppMore on:
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Congress Calls for Natural Climate Solutions
December 9, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsThis scientifically robust bill puts the U.S. on a path to unlock the potential of nature-based climate solutions.More on:
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Trump EPA Finalizes Rule to Distort Benefits of Life-Saving Clean Air Protections
December 9, 2020 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryThe Trump administration today took a step that would make it harder for future administrations to protect Americans from dangerous air pollution.More on:
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FDA’s Outdated Lead Standards Put the Public’s Health at Risk
December 9, 2020 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsEDF and others sent a formal petition to the FDA urging the agency to revise its outdated standards for lead in food to protect the public and children.More on:
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After Year of Unprecedented Disasters, U.S. House Strengthens Resilience of Nation’s Waterways, Communities and Infrastructure
December 8, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF press statement on U.S. House passage of Water Resources Development Act reauthorization for 2020.More on:
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Pennsylvanians Eager to Make Their Voices Heard, Embrace Virtual Public Hearings on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
December 8, 2020 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyThe state EQB opened the first of 10 virtual public hearings to solicit input on a rulemaking that will facilitate Pennsylvania linking to the RGGI.More on:
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Report: U.S. States with Climate Commitments Off Track to Reach Science-based Emissions Goals
December 8, 2020 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionStates face emissions gaps between 2030 and 2025 climate targets and current policies. Limits on pollution are essential to closing the gap.More on:
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Trump Administration Decision on Soot Standard Exposes Americans to Dangerous Air Pollution
December 7, 2020The Trump administration finalized a decision to leave an inadequate standard for particle pollution in place leaving Americans vulnerable to unhealthy air pollution.More on:
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Scientists Discover 50 Methane Leaks in City of Hamburg's Gas Utility Network
December 4, 2020 | Stefan Schwietzke, International Senior ScientistEDF study shows urban gas leaks are a climate problem in Europe with a clear technology solution.More on:
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Japan takes next steps to manage 100% of national waters sustainably
December 4, 2020 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureSstatement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans, on the progress Japan is making to sustainably manage 100% of its national waters.More on:
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UK’s Ambitious Climate Target Puts it Firmly on Path to Net Zero Emissions by 2050
December 3, 2020 | Jill Duggan, Senior Advisor, Global PolicyEDF Europe welcomes the UK's announcement of its climate commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce its emissions by at least 68% by 2030.More on:
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New Report Finds Climate Resilience Planning by Electric Utilities is Critically Important, Legally Required
December 3, 2020 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerA report by EDF and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School finds that utilities have a legal obligation to plan for climate change.More on:
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Nevada’s State Climate Strategy Signals Need for More Ambitious Policies to Curb Pollution
December 2, 2020 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorThe Nevada Climate Initiative released its inaugural State Climate Strategy, detailing the threats from climate change in the state of Nevada.More on: