Displaying 2276 - 2300 of 5210
-
White House Moves to Boost Renewables, Energy Storage
June 17, 2016White House Moves to Boost Renewables, Energy Storage -
-
EDF Welcomes Proposal of Clean Energy Incentive Program
June 16, 2016 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionClean Energy Incentive Program Offers States New Opportunities to Reduce Dangerous Climate Pollution -
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Eric Davidson, Ph.D., Joins NutrientStar Review Panel
June 16, 2016Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced today the addition of Eric Davidson, Ph.D., to the NutrientStar science review panel. Dr. Davidson is professor and director at the University of -
Press release
Belize Implements National Sustainable Fisheries Reforms
June 16, 2016 | Larry Epstein, Director, Belize OceansThis week Belize becomes the first country in the world to adopt a national, multispecies secure fishing rights program for small-scale fisheries.More on:
-
Supreme Court Rejects the Latest Attack on Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
June 13, 2016 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryThe Supreme Court refused to hear the petition in Michigan v. EPA that could have put the Mercury Standards’ life-saving protections in jeopardy. -
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Threaten To Hinder Flexibility of Clean Power Plan
June 13, 2016 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsEDF urges Pennsylvania House to vote against legislation that impacts flexibility of Clean Power Plan -
Press release
Canada, US and Mexico Can Cut Oil and Gas Methane Pollution More Than 40%
June 13, 2016 | Drew Nelson, Director, International AffairsNew North American summary analysis finds many cost-effective opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as countries prepare for June 29 Leaders’ SuMore on:
-
Press release
Canadá, Estados Unidos y México pueden reducir en un 40% las emisiones de gas metano provenientes de la industria del gas y petróleo
June 13, 2016 | Drew Nelson, Director, International AffairsSpanish version of press release for an ICF International report on North American methane emissions reduction opportunities -
Texas Railroad Commission Fights Commonsense Clean Air Protections
June 8, 2016 | Colin Leyden, State Director, TexasEDF urges Texas Railroad Commission to work with EPA, on implementing new standards to reduce oil and gas methane emissions -
Press release
India, United States pledge joint action on Paris Agreement and HFCs
June 7, 2016Prime Minister Modi states intention to join Paris Agreement, but doesn’t commit to timeline -- EDF statement from Nathaniel Keohane, Vice President, Global ClimateMore on:
-
EDF Hails Passage of Bi-Partisan Chemical Safety Reform
June 7, 2016 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistToday the Senate passed a bill to fix the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Lautenberg Act updates America’s main chemical safety law. -
America Takes a Step toward Freight Trucks and Buses that Use Less Fuel, Emit Less Pollution
June 6, 2016 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeAmerica is on the verge of seeing delivery trucks, buses, and garbage trucks that use less fuel and emit less climate pollution and other harmful air pollution than ever before. -
California Propone Fuertes Normas para reducir la Contaminación de Metano, pero Deja una Gran Laguna
June 2, 2016 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyCalifornia Propone Fuertes Normas para reducir la Contaminación de Metano, pero Deja una Gran Laguna -
Maurice Hall Joins EDF to Lead Water Program
May 31, 2016 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsMaurice Hall Joins EDF to Lead Water Program -
California Proposes Strong Oil & Gas Methane Rule, Leaves Major Loophole
May 31, 2016 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyStatement from Tim O’Connor, Director of California Oil and Gas, EDF -
Press release
EDF Climate Corps Joins Forces with New York to Help Meet Ambitious Energy Goals
May 24, 2016 | Liz Delaney, Director, Energy Market PolicyThe program will embed fellows into both the public and private sectors to identify energy solutionsMore on:
-
100 Leading Organizations, Including Best Buy and IKEA, Join 2016 EDF Climate Corps Program
May 24, 2016 | Liz Delaney, Director, Energy Market PolicyEnvironmental Defense Fund Climate Corps supports shifting trends in energy innovation to accelerate the transition to the low-carbon economyMore on:
-
EDF Releases Guidebook to Accelerate Adoption of Precision Agriculture through On-Farm Research
May 24, 2016 | Karen Chapman, Senior Manager, Agriculture SustainabilityFarmer Network Design Manual created to support sustainable agriculture practices, increase farm profits and build resiliency -
EDF Applauds House Passage of Bi-Partisan Chemical Safety Reform
May 24, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauded the House passage of bipartisan chemical safety legislation, the Lautenberg Act. -
EDF Applauds House-Senate Agreement on Chemical Safety Reform
May 23, 2016 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistHistoric TSCA Agreement Paves Way for First Major Environmental Overhaul in Decades -
Press release
Lake Mead’s Record Low Affirms Need for Arizona to Work with California and Nevada to Secure Water Future
May 20, 2016 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsStatement from Kevin Moran, Senior Director of Western Water at Environmental Defense FundMore on:
-
Press release
Louisiana Legislature Passes Resolution Funding State’s 2016-2017 Coastal Activities
May 20, 2016In a unanimous vote, the Louisiana Senate approved final passage of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s 2016-2017 annual plan for coastal restoration and protection.More on:
-
EDF Welcomes Bipartisan, Bicameral Progress on Chemical Safety Reform
May 19, 2016 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistEDF Welcomes Bipartisan, Bicameral Progress on Chemical Safety Reform -
EDF, Google Join Forces to Map and Measure Dozens of Underground Leaks from Dallas Area Natural Gas System
May 18, 2016EDF, Google Join Forces to Map and Measure Dozens of Underground Leaks from Dallas Area Natural Gas System