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Analysis
Summary of State Methane Regulations
November 22, 2019 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesOutlines the details of specific regulations states have implemented to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.More on:
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EDF, Allies Sue EPA over Attempt to Revoke State Clean Cars Authority
November 22, 2019 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirEDF, Allies Sue EPA over Attempt to Revoke State Clean Cars Authority -
Governor Sisolak Directs Agency Action to Meet Climate Reduction Targets
November 22, 2019 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionGovernor Sisolak issued an executive order reaffirming the state’s climate goals, directing agencies to develop options necessary to meet those targets. -
Article
Murder in the rainforest: 1700+ defenders killed, but their legacy lives on
November 22, 2019There’s been no change in the killing of environmental leaders. Over 1,700 defenders have been killed since 2000 alone. -
Testimony
What They Are Saying About 100% Clean
November 21, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsLeaders from the around the U.S. are voicing their support for the 100% Clean Economy Act.More on:
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Press release
New Mexico Reports on Strong Action to Lead on Climate Under Gov. Lujan Grisham
November 21, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory & Legislative AffairsMore on:
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EDF Endorses Landmark 100% Clean Economy Act
November 21, 2019Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced its endorsement of the 100% Clean Economy Act, a bold climate action bill just introduced by leading members of the U.S. House of Representatives. -
Blog post
Got flight shame? Would you pay more to make it up to the climate?
November 20, 2019Your answer might hinge on the information you get when you book your flight.More on:
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New Renewable Energy Legislation Will Extend Incentives, Deliver Certainty
November 19, 2019 | Clarence Tong, Former Director of Government RelationsEnvironmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on the introduction of the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act. -
Governor Newsom steps up California oil and gas oversight
November 19, 2019 | Michael Colvin, Director, Regulatory and Legislative AffairsStatement on recent action by California Governor Gavin Newsom to step up state's oil and gas oversight -
EDF Joins Push to Expand AmeriCorps to Address Climate Change
November 19, 2019Today, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) praised Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) for sponsoring the Climate Resiliency Service Corps Act to expand AmeriCorps to serve frontline communities most impacted by climate change -
GlobalGiving and BSCA Create Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Dorian Victims
November 18, 2019 | Sepp Haukebo, Senior Manager, Global Fisheries InitiativesA new disaster relief fund will focus on areas of the Bahamas, in order to drive relief and recovery efforts on an island hit hardest by Hurricane Dorian. -
SAFER Pipelines Act Provides Critical Safety and Pollution Protections
November 18, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMajor new federal pipeline safety legislation introduced this week will bring about dramatic new environmental and public safety benefits for all Americans. -
Report: Even in a Tough Dairy Economy, Conservation Delivers Return on Investment
November 18, 2019 | Suzy Friedman, Senior Director, Agricultural Sustainability“The overriding lesson learned is that conservation contributes to the economic well-being and resilience of dairy farms.” -
Testimony
SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019
November 18, 2019EDF support letter for the SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019More on:
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Article
Conservation delivers financial benefits for dairy farmers
November 15, 2019Conservation can improve the financial health of dairy farms, according to a new report from EDF and K·Coe Isom AgKnowledge.More on:
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Blog post
Climate-resilient fisheries require fairness and equity
November 15, 2019Issues of unfairness and inequity in fisheries have an outsized impact on many nations that rely on fish for food, nutrition and livelihoods, which are most prevalent in the developing tropics and Global South.More on:
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EDF Urges Twitter to Create Level Playing Field on Issues
November 15, 2019 | Eric Pooley, Former Senior Vice President, Strategy & CommunicationsLetter from Eric Pooley, Senior VP, Strategy and Communications, Environmental Defense Fund, urging Twitter to create a level playing field on issues. -
SAFER Pipelines Act Provides Critical Safety and Pollution Protections
November 15, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMajor new federal pipeline safety legislation introduced today will bring about dramatic new environmental and public safety benefits for all Americans. -
Blog post
Scientists urge action to increase soil carbon
November 13, 2019There is strong scientific consensus on the urgent need to rebuild agricultural soil carbon. That’s the topline message of a comment published this week in the journal Nature Sustainability.More on:
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Fishery aid bill progresses in Senate committee
November 13, 2019 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureThis morning S.2346, the Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act, passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee on a voice vote after several amendments were accepted. -
Senate Committee Approves Fishery Aid Bill
November 13, 2019 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureThis morning S.2346, the Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act, passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee on a voice vote after several amendments were accepted. -
EDF, Allies Press for Transparency from Automakers Siding with Trump in Clean Car Litigation
November 12, 2019 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirEDF, Allies Press for Transparency from Automakers Siding with Trump in Clean Car Litigation -
Press release
Making Electric Vehicles More Accessible in the UK Can Save Low-Income Households Millions
November 11, 2019 | Baroness Bryony Worthington, Executive Director, EuropeAccording to two reports released today by Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE) and Green Alliance in conjunction with Frontier Economics and Element Energy, with targeted action, lower-income households could save nearly £350 million in total every year, with cost savings reaching £3,000-£5,000 per household over the time of owning a car.More on:
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Op-ed
How tech can help businesses balance profit and purpose
November 11, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentWith the US administration turning its back on the Paris Climate Agreement, demands for corporate climate leadership are mounting. At a time when executives should be filling the leadership gap, too many CEOs continue to be trapped by short-term, profit-only thinking.More on: