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U.S. House Increases Resilience of our Nation’s Waterways and Communities
July 29, 2020 | Mark Rupp, Former Director, State-Federal Policy and Affairs, EcosystemsWRDA 2020 House vote reauthorization statement -
Public Health Air Quality Act Would Protect Public Health with Better Air Pollution Data for All
July 29, 2020 | Vickie Patton, General CounselA bicameral group of Members of Congress introduced the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, a bill that to strengthen air pollution monitoring. -
As Online Shopping Surges, E-Commerce Retailers Face Major Risks From the Climate Impact and Toxicity of Their Products
July 29, 2020 | Boma Brown-West, Former Director of Consumer Health, EDF+BusinessEDF found that E-commerce retailers carry potential liability for the hundreds of unsustainable and hazardous products sold on their platforms. -
Trump Holds Events in Highest Polluting Oil & Gas Region to Boast About Environmental Rollbacks
July 28, 2020 | Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy TransitionPresident Trump will hold events in West Texas where he will promote his efforts to roll back air, water and other pollution standards for the oil and gas industry. -
EPA Used Critically Flawed, Illegal Process to Select Potential Members for its Chemical Safety Advisory Panel
July 23, 2020 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistEPA released a list of potential candidates for a key chemical safety advisory committee that is critically flawed from the outset. -
New report highlights barriers and opportunities for electronic technologies in U.S. fisheries
July 23, 2020 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureA new report issued today from Environmental Defense Fund’s Oceans Program finds that resource managers, scientists, fishermen and seafood consumers stand to gain significant benefits from fisheries data collected through the increased use of technologies like electronic monitoring and electronic reporting, or EM/ER. -
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With Initial Data Showing Permian Flaring on the Rise Again, New Survey Finds 1 in 10 Flares Malfunctioning or Unlit, Venting Unburned Methane into the Air
July 22, 2020Persistent emissions problem requires urgent action by industry, regulatorsMore on:
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EPA’s Proposed Aircraft CO2 Standard Wholly Insufficient to Tackle Climate Change
July 22, 2020 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselToday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its first ever proposal for a greenhouse gas emissions standard covering carbon dioxide from aircraft and aircraft engines. EPA is legally obligated to issue aviation pollution standards and has been working on this proposal since 2016. The proposal will be subject to public comment and Environmental Defense Fund will be providing written objections showing that the proposal, as drafted, contravenes EPA’s responsibilities under our nation’s clean air laws to protect public health and the environment from dangerous air pollution. -
EDF, Allies Ask Court to Reject Trump EPA’s Finding that Coal Plant Mercury Standards Don’t Need to Be Stronger
July 21, 2020 | Liana James, AttorneyEDF, Allies Ask Court to Reject Trump EPA’s Finding that Coal Plant Mercury Standards Don’t Need to Be Stronger -
More than 30 Companies Walk the Talk on Climate Leadership, Calling on Congress to Support Clean Energy in COVID Relief and Recovery
July 21, 2020 | Victoria Mills, Managing DirectorToday, 32 major energy buyers called on Congress to combat climate change while providing COVID-19 relief and putting Americans back to work -
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New Mexico Agencies Take Big Step Toward Urgently Needed Methane Regulation
July 20, 2020 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionStatement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs, EnergyMore on:
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Court Upholds California’s Coordination with Quebec to Cut Climate Pollution
July 17, 2020 | Erica Morehouse, Senior Director, Just & Equitable Mission EngagementCourt Upholds California’s Coordination with Quebec to Cut Climate Pollution -
EDF, Allies Defend EPA’s Legal Authority to Regulate Climate Pollution
July 16, 2020 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyEDF, Allies Defend EPA’s Legal Authority to Regulate Climate Pollution -
Court Vacates Trump BLM’s Rollback of Methane Waste Prevention Rule
July 15, 2020 | Rosalie Winn, Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air PolicyThe Northern District of California ruled that the Trump administration’s reversal of the Methane Waste Prevention Rule was “wholly inadequate." -
Trump Administration Attacks NEPA, “Cornerstone” of American Environmental Protections
July 15, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTrump Administration Attacks NEPA, “Cornerstone” of American Environmental Protections -
Congress Acts to Increase Resilience of our Nation’s Water Infrastructure
July 15, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsPress release in response to WRDA re authorization by House -
House Appropriations Moves Much Needed Support for Clean Energy Industry
July 14, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsYesterday the House Appropriations Committee voted to advance its FY2021 Energy and Water appropriations proposal. -
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D.C. Circuit Orders EPA to Help New York Protect People from Deadly Cross-State Air Pollution
July 14, 2020 | Liana James, AttorneyStatement from EDF attorney Liana JamesMore on:
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New Multi-State Agreement on Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses is Major Step for Clean Air
July 14, 2020 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeEDF statement from Jason Mathers, Director, Vehicles & Freight Strategy -
Trump EPA Proposal to Keep Weak Smog Standard in Place Will Put Americans’ Health at Risk
July 13, 2020Trump EPA Proposal to Keep Weak Smog Standard in Place Will Put Americans’ Health at Risk -
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Big Win for Clean Air and Clean Energy as D.C. Circuit Upholds FERC Order 841
July 10, 2020 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerBig Win for Clean Air and Clean Energy as D.C. Circuit Upholds FERC Order 841More on:
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House Committee to Vote on Funding Boost for Critical Public Health, Environment Programs
July 9, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsTomorrow the House Appropriations Committee will vote on its FY 2021 Interior-Environment appropriations proposal,.More on:
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Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act is a Valuable Addition to Climate Change Debate
July 9, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsClean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act is a Valuable Addition to Climate Change DebateMore on:
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Pennsylvania House Rejects Essential Climate and Public Health Policy That is Overwhelmingly Supported by Pennsylvanians
July 8, 2020 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyStatement from Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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The IMO should follow ICAO’s approach in accounting for emissions beyond the plane for alternative fuels, EDF & UMAS report finds
July 7, 2020 | Marie Cabbia Hubatova, Director, Global ShippingAccording to a report released by EDF, the shipping industry should put in place rules that reflect the impact of shipping fuels.More on: