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New UN Report on Species Extinction Highlights Need for Fishing Reform
May 7, 2019A United Nations report on species extinction highlights the need for fishery reform to allow for sustainable seafood production and resilient ecosystems. -
Court Orders EPA to Fulfill Its “Long-Overdue” Duty to Reduce Landfill Pollution
May 6, 2019Court Orders EPA to Fulfill Its “Long-Overdue” Duty to Reduce Landfill Pollution -
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Colorado Legislature Approves Sports Betting Bill to Fund Water Plan
May 2, 2019 | Brian Jackson, Director, Western WaterEDF's Brian Jackson on Colorado Legislature approving sports betting bill to fund water protection and conservation that goes to voters in the fall.More on:
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Colorado Legislature Sends Historic Climate Legislation to Governor’s Desk
May 2, 2019 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionThe Colorado General Assembly took a historic step to protect all Coloradans from dangerous climate pollution late last night with the final passage of House Bill 19-1261.More on:
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House Passage of Climate Action Now Act Shows Commitment to Reasserting American Leadership
May 2, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsHouse Passage of Climate Action Now Act Shows Commitment to Addressing Climate Change -
California Department of Water Resources Initiates Planning for Single Delta Tunnel
May 2, 2019 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsMaurice Hall responds to CA Department of Water Resources withdrawing plans for WaterFix and planning for single tunnel in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. -
Trump Administration Continues to Advance Dangerous Rollback of the Clean Power Plan
April 30, 2019 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyTrump Administration Continues to Advance Dangerous Rollback of the Clean Power Plan -
Gov. Wolf Joins U.S. Climate Alliance, Releases Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan Supportive of Swift and Concrete Action on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
April 29, 2019 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsStatement from Andrew Williams, Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs -
Gov. Gavin Newsom Directs State Agencies to Develop Water Resilience Portfolio for California
April 29, 2019 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsStatement by Maurice Hall in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order for a Water Resilience Portfolio for California. -
D.C. Circuit Affirms Public’s Right to Know about Chemicals in Use under Reformed Law
April 26, 2019 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit protects the public’s right to know about the toxic chemicals in our homes, schools, and workplace. -
FDA refuses request to ban brain-damaging chemical from food packaging
April 23, 2019 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsToday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doubled-down on its flawed 2005 and 2017 decisions to allow perchlorate be added to dry food packaging. -
EDF, Allies Formally Oppose “Unlawful, Arbitrary, and Senseless” Attack on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
April 18, 2019EDF, Allies Formally Oppose “Unlawful, Arbitrary, and Senseless” Attack on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards -
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President Signs Landmark Legislation for Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan
April 16, 2019 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsStatement by Kevin Moran in response to president signing legislation to authorize the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan.More on:
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Colorado House Overwhelmingly Passes Science-Based Climate Safety Bill
April 16, 2019 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionEDF: bill is a win for Coloradans on many frontsMore on:
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Pennsylvania Takes Important Step Toward Limit on Climate Pollution
April 16, 2019 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsEDF statement from Andrew Williams, Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs -
Supreme Court Will Not Reconsider Decisions Upholding Clean Energy Policies in Illinois, New York
April 15, 2019 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerSupreme Court Will Not Reconsider Decisions Upholding Clean Energy Policies in Illinois, New York -
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Report: New Mexico’s Methane Problem Worsens as Permian Production Soars
April 11, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionEDF's application of cutting-edge research and new Permian data indicate New Mexico’s methane emissions are five times higher than what EPA data suggestMore on:
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Gov. Wolf and DEP Need to Expand Scope of Methane Rule to Live Up to Climate Commitments
April 11, 2019 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsGov. Wolf and DEP Need to Expand Scope of Methane Rule to Live Up to Climate Commitments -
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Historic New Law to Transform Puerto Rico into Clean Energy Powerhouse
April 11, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentHistoric New Law to Transform Puerto Rico into Clean Energy PowerhouseMore on:
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U.S. Methane Pollution Remains Stubbornly High While EPA Relaxes Vital Protections
April 11, 2019 | Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy TransitionU.S. Methane Pollution Remains Stubbornly High While EPA Relaxes Vital Protections -
Senators Push for Action on Climate Change with American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act
April 11, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsSenators Push for Action on Climate Change with American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act -
Major Food Brands Back a Price on Carbon, Raising the Bar for Policy Leadership
April 10, 2019The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA), which includes Danone North America; Mars, Incorporated; Nestlé USA; and Unilever United States, today released a set of climate policy principles to accelerate and guide the development of federal climate legislation. -
Driving America Forward Act a Much Needed Step Toward Cleaner Vehicles and Cleaner Air
April 10, 2019Statement of Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President -
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Passage of Colorado River Drought Plan Marks a Major Step for Water Resilience
April 9, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred KruppMore on:
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Congress Should Raise Budget Caps to Avoid Draconian Cuts to Environment and Public Health Programs
April 9, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsCongress Should Raise Budget Caps to Avoid Draconian Cuts to Environment and Public Health Programs