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By Dan Grossman and Ben Hmiel Newly released research is shedding more light on the largest sources of methane emissions in the nation’s largest oilfield. Methane is an extremely potent greenhouse gas and has a huge impact on the current rate of global warming. The oil and gas industry is one of the biggest emitters.

With extreme drought plaguing Colorado, here are three new funding streams to help build more resilient water systems for agriculture, wildlife and communities. The post As drought persists, Colorado water funding comes just in time first appeared on Growing Returns.

By Megan Kelly and Jon Goldstein Policy action at both the tribal and federal levels this spring is creating promising momentum for cutting down on methane pollution on the Navajo Nation and across the Colorado Plateau, a step in the right direction for tackling climate change. Reducing methane waste would also improve public health and …

Some Texas leaders and oil and gas industry advocates have for years promoted the idea that produced water — the wastewater generated through oil and gas development — has a role to play in meeting broad water needs in our state. However, the state has a limited understanding of the chemicals in this wastewater and …

Joanna Slaney, Legislative Director and Sam Lovell, Communications Manager.  As Congress pursues infrastructure legislation, it’s clear that replacing lead pipes is a priority issue. This is welcome news for our health, the country’s infrastructure, and the economy. We are glad to see the attention on this issue from Congress and from the Administration with the …

The most common causes of lead poisoning in children in the US are lead-based paint and contaminated dust, which are mainly found in older housing. When present, lead pipes also present the single largest source of lead exposure through water. In Rhode Island, an estimated 80% of the housing was built before 1978, meaning it’s …

Today, ten of the nation’s leading environmental organizations, including Environmental Defense Fund, are kicking off a week of action on climate change.

Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp – June 9, 2021

EDF statement from Michelle Allen, Project Manager for Environmental Defense Fund’s North Carolina Political Affairs team

The Colorado House of Representatives sent an amended a legislation that establishes an enhanced framework for improving environmental justice in Colorado.

A study finds that public and private investment lags far behind what's needed to ensure a sustainable ocean economy. — but that solutions exist.

Infographic on aquatic foods from EDF and partners.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

Article by Anna Schiller based on a guide on strategic land repurposing in the Central Valley of California to help with the transition under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

Environmental Defense Fund applauds Representative DeLauro for introducing the Toxic Free Food Act of 2021.

Health, environmental, and consumer orgs sent a petition to the FDA to ban all PFAS (per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) that accumulate in the body.

EDF joined more than 100 experts to urge the EPA to reverse the Trump administration’s attack on California’s authority to set vehicle standards.

EDF announced an advisory council made up of experts from multiple countries who will focus their attention on progress toward greater ocean conservation.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

Tracking document showcasing power sector company commitments to reduce climate pollution 80% below 2005 levels by 2030.

The plan provides a framework that will help the state move quickly toward a more resilient future.

EDF Statement by Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

This action implements a federal court decision from earlier this year striking down the rule after Environmental Defense Fund and its partners filed suit.

Sen. Ron Wyden’s Clean Energy for America Act cleared the Senate Finance Committee. Here are the highlights from the bill.

Five of California's 10 largest wildfires occurred in 2020 — and experts don’t expect any reprieve this fire season.