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Industry is Wrong to Argue Fracking is Risk-Free; EPA Fracking Report Drops Controversial Draft Phrase Discounting Water Risk
December 13, 2016Industry is Wrong to Argue Fracking is Risk-Free -
New Analysis Outlines Substantial Coastal Restoration Cost-Savings Opportunities
December 13, 2016New analysis outlines opportunities for the state of Louisiana to achieve substantial cost savings as it advances its 50-year, $50-billion Coastal Master Plan -
Canada Prioritizes Methane Reductions in New Climate Plan, Underscores Oil and Gas Sector Must Contribute to Climate Goals
December 12, 2016 | Drew Nelson, Director, International AffairsCanada Prioritizes Methane Reductions in New Climate Plan, Underscores Oil and Gas Sector Must Contribute to Climate GoalsMore on:
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Ohio Governor Can Protect Clean Energy Jobs, Investment
December 9, 2016 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsOhio Governor Can Protect Clean Energy Jobs, Investment -
Trump Transition Team Demand for Names of Staff Who Worked on Climate “Brings to Mind Past Witch Hunts” -- EDF
December 9, 2016 | Steven Hamburg, Senior Vice President, Chief ScientistTrump transition team demands names of staff who worked on climate. EDF says it brings to mind past witch hunts. -
Governor Wolf Takes First Step to Reduce Pennsylvania’s Oil and Gas Emissions
December 8, 2016 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsMethane reduction strategy will improve air quality, prevent energy waste -
California’s PG&E Installs Innovative Methane Detection Technology
December 7, 2016 | Aileen Nowlan, U.S. Policy Director, Global Clean Air InitiativePG&E becomes the first energy company in the U.S. to pilot an innovative methane detection device developed for the Methane Detectors Challenge (MDC) -
Scott Pruitt Is a “Deeply Troubling” Choice for EPA Administrator – EDF
December 7, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTrump nominates Oklahoma Attorney General to head the Environmental Protection Agency -
Smithfield Foods to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 25 Percent
December 5, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund hails first such goal ever set by a major livestock producer -
Army Corps of Engineers Denies Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline
December 4, 2016 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionArmy Corps of Engineers Denies Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline -
Public Health and Environmental Groups Move to Defend Standards to Reduce Waste of Natural Gas on Public Lands
December 2, 2016EDF and coalition partners file motion to intervene in challenge to BLM oil and gas standards -
Illinois to Reap Clean Energy’s Economic Rewards
December 1, 2016Illinois to Reap Clean Energy’s Economic Rewards -
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European Commission Recognizes Investor Confidence Project as Best Practice for Energy Efficiency Financing
November 30, 2016ICP Europe is a project of Environmental Defense Fund to standardise energy efficiency upgrades in a way that makes them more attractive to investors and building owners alike.More on:
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Violence over Dakota Access Pipeline is “Wholly Unacceptable”
November 30, 2016 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF statement on the Dakota Access Pipeline -
America’s Clean Cars Standards Will Stay Strong under New Proposal
November 30, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEPA announces mid-term Clean Car Standards proposal, says standards are appropriate and should remain unchanged -
EDF Statement on EPA First Ten Chemicals Under Reformed TSCA
November 29, 2016 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior Scientistoday, EDF released the following statement upon EPA's announcement of the first ten chemicals to be reviewed under the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): -
New Draft Permits Could Reduce Oil & Gas Pollution in Pennsylvania
November 23, 2016 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsDEP efforts could reduce methane pollution in Pennsylvania, prevent companies from wasting a valuable energy source -
Lawsuits Filed to Block New Standards to Reduce Waste of Natural Gas on Public Lands
November 22, 2016 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategiesfirst lawsuits filed to block BLM's standards that reduce methane waste from oila nd gas drilling on public lands -
First Legal Brief Filed in Latest Attack against the Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
November 21, 2016 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & Regulatoryfirst brief filed in lawsuits over Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Supplemental Finding -
Continued global momentum for climate action on display in Marrakesh as countries agree on broad roadmap to implement Paris accord
November 18, 2016The Marrakesh talks represented the pivot from agreement to action. -
Environmental Champion Tom Carper Named Ranking Member of Senate EPW Committee
November 18, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentSenator Tom Carper named Ranking Member of Senate EPW Committee -
IEA’s World Energy Outlook Offers Compelling Case For Further Global GHG Reductions
November 16, 2016the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global energy-related CO2 emissions were flat in 2016, while fossil fuel subsidies declined and renewable energy increased. -
U.S. mid-century plan shows deep decarbonization is both possible and practical
November 16, 2016The U.S. mid-century plan shows how the U.S. can deeply decarbonize its economy while capitalizing on the economic opportunities inherent in the transition to a low-carbon future. -
Landmark Rules Will Reduce Oil and Gas Waste, Pollution on BLM Lands
November 15, 2016BLM finalizes rules that will reduce natural gas waste, increase royalties for Americans -
Global Climate Action Quickens as 21 Countries Pledge to Address Oil and Gas Methane
November 15, 2016 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionEnvironmental Defense Fund statement from Mark Brownstein, Vice President