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Podcast
How one startup CEO enlisted millions of people around world to clean up trash
November 30, 2020Jeff Kirschner is the founder and CEO of Litterati, the crowdsourcing app that has helped people all over the world clean up more than 6 million pieces of litter to date. Listen to our conversation with him about tackling trash with data on EDF's Degrees podcast.More on:
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Press release
EDF Launches "Power Up, America" Campaign
November 30, 2020EDF launched a major effort to promote clean transportation and clean energy to boost the economy, cut harmful pollution and create healthier communities.More on:
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Press release
EDF lanza la campaña "Energizamos a América"
November 29, 2020 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF campaña para promover el transporte y las energías limpias para impulsar la economía, reducir la contaminación y crear comunidades más saludablesMore on:
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Press release
Governor Wolf Vetoes Bill That Favored Oil Interests Over Public Health and Safety
November 25, 2020 | Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionAdam Peltz, EDF Senior Attorney, Energy on legislation that reduces health and protections for oil and gas industry and shifts costs to taxpayers.More on:
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Press release
EV MAP Act would Help Build Out Needed Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
November 24, 2020 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsEDF statement from Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning on the bipartisan EV MAP, a big step to a clean and reliable transportation.More on:
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Press release
General Motors Withdraws Support for Trump Administration Legal Attack on State Clean Car Protections
November 23, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement of EDF President Fred KruppMore on:
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Podcast
This climate champion will upend the way you think about city government jobs
November 23, 2020Chris Castro joined the City of Orlando as the Director of Sustainability and Resilience in 2016, but his title doesn’t even begin to capture Chris’s drive to fight climate change and environmental injustice. In our conversation on EDF's Degrees podcast, Chris will upend your ideas about city government.More on:
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Press release
John Kerry Is One of the World's Most Effective Climate Champions
November 23, 2020Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp on the appointment of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change with a position on the National Security Council.More on:
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Press release
Oil and gas industry commits to new framework to monitor, report and reduce methane emissions
November 23, 2020Joint press release from EDF and other leading organizations on the launch of OGMP 2.0 — a robust new tracking and disclosure system for methane emissions.More on:
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Newsletter
Issue 5: Have Your Say on Measures for China’s National Emissions Trading System
November 20, 2020Special November 2020 edition of EDF China Carbon Pricing Newsletter. Request for comments on two new measures which will be the foundation for the upcoming National Emissions Trading System.More on:
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Forest Credits Approved for Airlines’ Compliance with ICAO Carbon Market
November 20, 2020 | Ruben Lubowski, Former AVP, Climate and Forests, and Chief Natural Resource EconomistThe Council of the ICAO took a step forward on climate progress and approved select tropical forest protection programs for airlines’ use.More on:
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Press release
New Data: New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Methane Problem Persists, Proposed Rules Need Improvement to Protect State’s Health and Climate
November 20, 2020Proposed pollution rules in New Mexico must be strengthened to protect the state's public health and climate.More on:
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Press release
Alaska Snow Sport Athletes Launch Message Urging Leaders to Take a Strong Stand on Climate
November 19, 2020A broad coalition of Alaska snow sports athletes in partnership with EDF Alaska, released statewide messaging urging Alaska’s leaders to take a strong stand on climate change.More on:
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Trump EPA Rushes Assessment of Toxic Chemical 1,4-Dioxane, Putting Public Health at Risk
November 19, 2020 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistTrump EPA shows disdain for public input and scientific experts, and willingness to do industry bidding with draft of risk evaluation for 1,4-dioxane.More on:
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US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act Can Help Reduce Airline Emissions
November 18, 2020 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselU.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) today introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, an innovative bill that takes a first step toward cutting the climate-harming pollution from airplanes.More on:
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Transportation’s Role in a Decarbonized Future
November 18, 2020A panel of technical experts discussing the benefits that zero carbon transportation can provide and the barriers to widespread adoption. -
Blog post
The connection between jobs and addressing orphan oil and gas wells
November 18, 2020 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsThe connection between jobs and addressing orphan oil and gas wells -
Report
Financing the transition to electric truck and bus fleets
November 18, 2020A new EDF report explains why we must move beyond traditional financing approaches to transition to electric truck and bus fleets. Read it here.More on:
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Press release
New Report Showcases Innovative Finance Tools to Electrify Trucks, Buses
November 17, 2020 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceUnlocking the climate, clean air potential of electric trucks and buses requires new way of thinking about financing.More on:
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Report
Financing the Transition: Unlocking Capital to Electrify Truck and Bus Fleets
November 17, 2020EDF report argues that unlocking the climate, clean air potential of electric trucks and buses requires new way of thinking about financing.More on:
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Overview
Financing the Transition webinar deck
November 17, 2020Slides allow you to dive deeper into the findings and methodology for the new EDF report, "Financing the Transition: Unlocking Capital to Electrify Truck and Bus Fleets."More on:
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Blog post
5 ways Biden can better protect us from toxic chemicals
November 17, 2020 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistPresident-elect Biden has the opportunity to repair the damage done by the Trump administration and to ensure that everyone in the country is better protected from hazardous chemicals, especially those whose health is most at risk.More on:
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Press release
Alliance Unveils Unprecedented Climate Policy Recommendations
November 17, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF and agriculture and environmental groups find ways that farmers, ranchers, forest owners and food sector can benefit from climate solutions.More on:
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Solutions
Bezos Earth Fund supports EDF science and solutions
November 16, 2020Confronting climate change has never been more urgent. EDF's generous grant of $100 million from the Bezos Earth Fund comes at a critical moment.More on:
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Press release
Environmental Defense Fund to Receive Bezos Earth Fund Grant
November 16, 2020 | Fred Krupp, President$100M gift will support critical efforts to curb climate pollution.