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Colorado Becomes First State in the Central U.S. to Adopt Zero Emission Vehicle Standards
August 16, 2019 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirColorado became the first state in the central U.S. to adopt Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standards for cars and trucks – a move that will provide crucial climate, public health and economic benefits for its citizens.More on:
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EPA Toxic Loophole Poses “Unacceptable Risks” to Americans’ Health, Must Be Immediately Withdrawn – EDF Testimony
August 15, 2019EPA Toxic Loophole Poses “Unacceptable Risks” to Americans’ Health, Must Be Immediately Withdrawn – EDF Testimony -
Gov. Pritzker repeals Illinois’ Kyoto Protocol Act, opening the door for clean energy legislation
August 15, 2019 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsEDF statement from Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs -
EDF, Allies File Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s “Inadequate” and “Dangerous” Clean Power Plan Rollback
August 14, 2019 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyEDF, Allies File Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s “Inadequate” and “Dangerous” Clean Power Plan Rollback -
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New Poll Shows Vast Majority of Louisiana Voters Concerned About Coastal Land Loss, Climate Change
August 14, 2019 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsPress release on a statewide poll of Louisiana voters in 2019 on issues relating to coastal land loss, ecosystems restoration and climate change.More on:
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Trump Administration Releases Revisions that Endanger the Endangered Species Act
August 12, 2019 | Holly Pearen, Lead CounselThis reform package does more harm than good to our nation’s wildlife and does nothing to address catastrophic biodiversity loss. -
EDF and Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District to Build New Water Trading Market
August 8, 2019 | Christina Babbitt, Former Director, Climate Resilient Water SystemsRosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District and EDF announced a joint project to build an online, open-source water trading platform in the Central Valley. -
EDF and TOMS Partner to Help Save the Monarch Butterfly
August 8, 2019 | David H. Festa, Former Advisor, EcosystemsLimited-edition shoe collection celebrates on-the-ground efforts to restore monarch butterfly habitat -
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New Jersey Gas Utilities Embrace New Technology to Cut Greenhouse Emissions
August 7, 2019 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyElizabethtown Gas agreement sets benchmark as Gov. Murphy shapes Energy Master Plan requiring advanced leak detectionMore on:
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EDF Urges EPA, Court to Let the American People See Vital Information about Trump Administration’s Planned Clean Cars Rollback
August 7, 2019 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirEDF Urges EPA, Court to Let the American People See Vital Information about Trump Administration’s Planned Clean Cars Rollback -
New Democrat Coalition Joins Push for a 100% Clean Economy by 2050
August 7, 2019The Environmental Defense Fund today applauded the New Democrat Coalition for releasing a platform of principles that includes a push for a 100% clean economy by 2050. -
IPCC Report to Highlight Urgent Need for Sustainable Land Use and Forest Protection
August 6, 2019 | David H. Festa, Former Advisor, EcosystemsMaking agriculture more sustainable and preserving forests will help cut greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to unavoidable climate impacts. -
Report: Enormous Market Potential for Technologies Tracking Personal Chemical Exposures
July 31, 2019 | Lindsay McCormick, Senior Program Manager, Safer ChemicalsToday, EDF published a new report that finds enormous market potential for technologies that monitor individuals’ exposure to hazardous chemicals. -
Former USDA Official Leslie Jones Joins EDF to Lead Working Lands Program
July 31, 2019 | Leslie Jones, Vice President for Working LandsAs VP for working lands, Leslie Jones’ portfolio focuses on improving water quality, biodiversity and climate resilience. -
EDF Commends Barrasso and Carper for Strong, Bipartisan Climate Provisions in Surface Transportation Bill
July 30, 2019For the first time, the transportation infrastructure bill would include a climate and resilience title -
States, Environmental Groups Tell Court Dismissal of Clean Power Plan Lawsuit is Premature
July 26, 2019 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyStates, Environmental Groups Tell Court Dismissal of Clean Power Plan Lawsuit is Premature -
Clean Cars Agreement Will Keep America Moving Forward in Urgent Race to Cut Climate Pollution
July 25, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentClean Cars Agreement Will Keep America Moving Forward in Urgent Race to Cut Climate Pollution -
EDF Sues Trump Administration to Compel Release of Documents Related to Attacks on Climate Science
July 25, 2019 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryEDF Sues Trump Administration to Compel Release of Documents Related to Attacks on Climate Science -
EDF Welcomes Introduction of Clean Industrial Technologies Act
July 25, 2019This bipartisan bill focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the most difficult to decarbonize pieces of the industrial sector, which represents around 30 percent of energy-related CO2 emissions in the U.S. -
Senators Coons and Feinstein Introduce Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019
July 25, 2019The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today applauds Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) for their continued efforts to address the dangers of climate change. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign Bill to Create Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund
July 24, 2019 | Pablo Garza, California Political Director, EcosystemsStatement from Pablo Garza on California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a bill to provide safe and affordable drinking water to all Californians. -
EDF Praises Rep. McEachin, House Members for Pushing for a 100% Clean Economy
July 24, 2019Today, Representative Donald McEachin (D-VA) announced that he will be introducing legislation to require the United States to achieve a 100% clean economy by 2050. -
Ohio Legislature Passes FirstEnergy Bailout Bill, Gutting Clean Energy Standards and Costing Customers $150 Million Annually
July 23, 2019 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsEDF statement from Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs -
Rep. Pallone, House Energy and Commerce Committee Aim to Put Nation on Path to 100% Clean
July 23, 2019Today, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) announced the House Energy and Commerce Committee will prioritize hearings and legislation to put the country on a path to a 100% clean economy. -
EDF Praises Bipartisan Bill That Would Reinforce Access to Public Records
July 23, 2019 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryEDF Praises Bipartisan Bill That Would Reinforce Access to Public Records