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EDF statement from Annie Petsonk, International Counsel

New bill introduced by Rep. Barragan and Clarke

Re: Control of Air Pollution From Airplanes and Airplane Engines: GHG Emission Standards and Test Procedures

Statement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans program, on the introduction of the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act.

New research by Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDF Europe) reveals stark differences in the capital’s struggle to protect public health by using fewer cars and cleaner cars. It follows recent analysis that traffic congestion outside the city centre is now above 2019 levels.

From farmers to fishermen and from local officials to community leaders, everyday heroes are bringing bold environmental ideas to life. EDF salutes them in the Fall 2020 edition of its Solutions newsletter.

London businesses are starting to reopen and some nonessential workers, who have been working from home, are considering going back into their offices. But what impact might this have on air quality? During the lockdown, air quality data from Breathe London shows that harmful nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution went down significantly during commute times – …

Several well understood and scientifically established factors have contributed to the volume and intensity of this year’s wildfires

Broad coalition sends letter to Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie, calling environmental programs critical to New York.

EDF and Climate and Forest Capital identify barriers to investment in climate-smart agriculture and gives case studies on how catalytic capital can help.

Business leaders are recognizing the need to set sustainability targets and invest in practices that support agricultural resilience.

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

A broad coalition, including EDF, laid out a detailed case showing why the Trump administration should not be allowed to interfere with states’ long-standing authority to reduce dangerous pollution from cars.

Statement by Jill Duggan, Executive Director, Environmental Defense Fund

Zero-emission solutions for trucks and buses have arrived. But converting fleets from fossil fuels to electricity will require smart electricity pricing to ensure that new demand from these power-hungry vehicles doesn’t break the grid, and that costs remain manageable for fleet owners, utilities and all customers.

New paper from EDF and Rockefeller Asset Management offers investor engagement guidance on methane emissions from non-operated assets.

Investor engagement guidance from EDF and Rockefeller Asset Management on methane emissions from non-operated assets in the oil and gas industry.

California recently made history when it committed to making every car across the state electric, with a specific goal for electrifying all operating trucks and buses by 2045.

Information about past and projected impacts of climate change in Minnesota.

Information about past and projected climate change impacts in North Carolina.

Statement from Sergio Sanchez calls for enhanced transparency on green and blue finance streams to ensure a sustainable, equitable and resilient post-pandemic recovery.

The OpenET project incorporates use cases to highlight the important ways that more accessible evapotranspiration (ET) data can encourage and benefit sustainable land and water management and drive greater adoption.

Statement of EDF Lead Attorney Peter Zalzal – October 8, 2020

A three-judge panel for the D.C. Circuit will hear legal challenges from EDF and a broad coalition.

Statement by Eric Holst on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order setting a goal to conserve 30% of the state’s land and coastal waters.