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Environmental Defense Fund Statement on the Events in Charlottesville
August 14, 2017 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund Statement on the Events in Charlottesville -
New Atlantic swordfish pilot will collect crucial data and test new technologies
August 12, 2017EDF statement on National Marine Fisheries Service announcement that it will issue an exempted fishing permit (EFP) to collect data and test new technologies in swordfish fishery -
Environmental Defense Fund Obtains Information on Over 1,900 Climate-Related Items Removed from or Modified on EPA Website
August 11, 2017 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released information on more than 1,900 climate-related web pages and files that were removed from or modified on its website. -
D.C. Circuit Extends Pause in Litigation on Carbon Pollution Standards for New Power Plants
August 10, 2017 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyDC Circuit extends abeyance for litigation over carbon pollution standards for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired power plants -
D.C. Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing of Decision Overturning EPA’s Suspension of Oil and Gas Pollution Limits
August 10, 2017 | Vickie Patton, General CounselDC Circuit refuses en banc rehearing for stay of oil and gas methane standards -
Trump Administration Throws America’s Clean Cars Standards into Reverse
August 10, 2017 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeEPA is Reopening the Agency’s Final Determination that U.S. Clean Car Standards Are Sound -
Over 375,000 Americans Voice Clear Support for Federal Limits on Dangerous Methane Pollution Leaking From Thousands of New U.S. Oil and Gas Operations
August 9, 2017 | Felice Stadler, Former Vice President, Political AffairsOver 375,000 Americans Voice Clear Support for Federal Limits on Dangerous Methane Pollution Leaking From Thousands of New U.S. Oil and Gas Operations -
Oncor Removes Barriers to Growth of Texas Solar Power
August 8, 2017 | John Hall, Former Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsOncor Removes Barriers to Growth of Texas Solar Power -
D.C. Circuit Court Pauses Clean Power Plan Litigation for Sixty More Days
August 8, 2017 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyD.C. Circuit delays Clean Power Plant litigation for another 60 days -
EDF Recognizes Communities Making Progress on Replacing Lead Water Pipes
August 7, 2017 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsEnvironmental Defense Fund today released a webpage recognizing communities across the country that are taking action to reduce lead in drinking water by replacing lead pipes. -
Agency, states should not put politics over science on sage-grouse
August 7, 2017 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsStatement of Eric Holst, Associate Vice President of Working Lands, Environmental Defense Fund -
EDF, Partners Notify EPA of Impending Lawsuit over Its Failure to Protect Millions from Cross-State Air Pollution
August 4, 2017 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & Regulatorywe file notice of intent to sue in support of Maryland, in case over Scott Pruitt's failure to respond to Maryland's good neighbor petition -
EPA Withdraws Unlawful Attempt to Delay the Implementation of America’s Health-Based Smog Standard
August 2, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesU.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt withdrew his unlawful delay that postponed the implementation of our nation’s health-based smog standard. -
Full D.C. Circuit Issues Mandate in Decision Overturning EPA’s Suspension of Limits on Oil and Gas Pollution
July 31, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesC.C. Circuit issues mandate in EPA methane case -
Statement from Environmental Defense Fund on the “RED SNAPPER” Act
July 31, 2017 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansStatement from Environmental Defense Fund on the “RED SNAPPER” Act. Legislation in Congress aimed at addressing failing recreational red snapper management in the Gulf of Mexico. -
EDF, Partners Ask Court to Block Unlawful Suspension of BLM’s Natural Gas Waste Prevention Standards
July 28, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEDF and partners file motion for summary judgment in BLM methane lawsuit -
Business and Environmental Leaders Call for Strong Canadian Oil and Gas Methane Regulations
July 27, 2017 | Drew Nelson, Director, International AffairsEDF and other environmental groups file comments for Canada's federal methane regulationsMore on:
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Bad Budget Deals in Pennsylvania Would Negatively Impact Environmental Protections
July 27, 2017 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionStatement on Pennsylvania's proposed budget plan -
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North Carolina Affirms Clean Energy Leadership with New Law
July 27, 2017EDF statement from David Kelly, Manager, North Carolina Political AffairsMore on:
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California Extends Landmark Cap-and-Trade Program and Accelerates Air Quality Improvement
July 26, 2017 | Quentin Foster, Director, California ClimateEnvironmental Defense Fund commends Governor Jerry Brown and Legislators for their leadership on AB 617 to address air pollution and protect public health -
Illinois Continues Clean Energy Hot Streak with Cutting-Edge Energy Data Standards
July 26, 2017 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsIllinois Continues Clean Energy Hot Streak with Cutting-Edge Energy Data Standards -
Governor Brown Secures Powerful Climate Tool for Next Generation of Californians
July 25, 2017 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyEnvironmental Defense Fund applauds Governor Jerry Brown for signing and the California Legislature for passing AB 398 -
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U.S. District Court Decides in Favor of New York’s Clean Energy Standard
July 25, 2017 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerNY court rules in favor of state's ZEC programMore on:
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Conservation Groups: After 30 Years of Studies, Get Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Constructed Quickly
July 20, 2017Today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold its first public scoping meeting to inform development of Environmental Impact Statement for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion -
Governor Cooper Moves to Protect Coastal Communities, Announces Opposition to Offshore Drilling
July 20, 2017NC Governor announces opposition to offshore drilling