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EDF, Allies Say Hidden Analysis Means EPA Must Withdraw Attempt to Rollback Clean Car Standards
June 3, 2019EDF, Allies Say Hidden Analysis Means EPA Must Withdraw Attempt to Rollback Clean Car Standards -
This World Oceans Day, EDF Oceans recommends sustainable fish for dinner
June 3, 2019 | Timothy Fitzgerald, Former Senior Director, Oceans Climate Strategies(WASHINGTON– June 3, 2019) What’s for dinner on World Oceans Day? That’s the question EDF Oceans is asking as we spread the word about healthy, sustainable and sometimes overlooked fish species that would be a tasty and environmentally friendly option for dinner. -
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Congress Passes Overdue, Bipartisan Disaster Relief Bill
June 3, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday the United States House of Representatives passed a bipartisan compromise that provides much needed disaster relief for Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.More on:
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Colorado Adopts Historic Legislation to Address Climate Change
May 30, 2019 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionGovernor Signs Bill with Strongest Long-Term Climate Targets in the Continental U.S.More on:
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Former Puerto Rico Energy Regulator Joins Global Non-profit in Effort to Restore Island’s Electric Grid
May 30, 2019Environmental Defense Fund’s new Senior Manager to lead innovative microgrid projectMore on:
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New Report Proves Ohio Nukes do not Require a Bailout under HB 6
May 29, 2019 | Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsEDF statement from Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs -
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As Gulf Red Snapper Season Starts, Changes on the Horizon for Anglers
May 28, 2019 | Sepp Haukebo, Senior Manager, Global Fisheries InitiativesEDF has issued a list of the top five changes that anglers can use to be in-the-know before they hit the water to fish for red snapper this season.More on:
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Citing Methane Waste Concerns Absent State and Federal Standards, Conservation Groups File Protest on New Mexico Lease Sale
May 28, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionJoint Statement from Environmental Defense Fund and The Wilderness SocietyMore on:
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Consumer trust is falling. Here’s how companies can earn it back.
May 24, 2019Environmentally-conscious shoppers are expected to spend up to $150 billion on sustainable products by 2021, an increase of almost 15% since 2018.More on:
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What ProPublica’s forest carbon credits story still gets wrong – and right (with update)
May 23, 2019EDF's Steve Schwartzman argues that the evidence does not support ProPublica's recent piece's conclusions about forest carbon crediting. -
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Humans are causing 1 million species to go extinct. Here are 3 ways we can still save them.
May 22, 2019 | David H. Festa, Former Advisor, EcosystemsHuman activity is causing 1 million species to go extinct, but such destruction doesn't have to be our future if we rethink conservation. -
Leading U.S. Businesses Call on Congress to Enact a Market-Based Approach to Climate Change
May 15, 2019The CEOs of 13 U.S. and Global Fortune 500 companies or their subsidiaries, in collaboration with four leading environmental groups, today issued an urgent call for action on climate change. -
EPA Report Suggests More Oil and Gas Wastewater Headed for U.S. Waterways
May 15, 2019 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionStatement by Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Environmental Defense Fund -
House Subcommittees Propose Much Needed Funding Boost for Key Environmental, Innovation, and Public Health Agencies
May 14, 2019Statement of Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President -
House Bill would Preserve, Reinstate Critical Oil and Gas Pollution Protections
May 14, 2019 | Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy TransitionCongresswoman Diana DeGette, Chairman Grijalva and Reps. Lujan, Lowenthal and Haaland, introduced legislation to protect the Americans from pollution. -
Supreme Court Denies Oil Industry Petition to Review Oregon Clean Fuels Program
May 13, 2019Supreme Court Denies Oil Industry Petition to Review Oregon Clean Fuels Program -
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EPA Wants to Refuse New York’s Request for Help with Cross-State Air Pollution
May 8, 2019 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryThe Trump administration has revealed that it wants to deny the state of New York’s request for help with pollution that blows across its borders.More on:
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New Report Highlights Increased Availability, Reduced Costs of Electric Vehicles
May 8, 2019New Report Highlights Increased Availability, Reduced Costs of Electric Vehicles -
Sen. Smith and Rep. Lujan Introduce Bill to Promote Clean Energy
May 8, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsSen. Smith and Rep. Lujan Introduce Bill to Promote Clean Energy -
Imperial Irrigation District Approves Easement for Salton Sea Conservation Project
May 7, 2019 | Pablo Garza, California Political Director, EcosystemsStatement from Pablo Garza in response to Imperial Irrigation District approving an easement for a major Salton Sea habitat conservation project, which will help control toxic dust and provide critical habitat for migratory birds. -
New UN Report on Species Extinction Highlights Need for Fishing Reform
May 7, 2019A United Nations report on species extinction highlights the need for fishery reform to allow for sustainable seafood production and resilient ecosystems. -
Court Orders EPA to Fulfill Its “Long-Overdue” Duty to Reduce Landfill Pollution
May 6, 2019Court Orders EPA to Fulfill Its “Long-Overdue” Duty to Reduce Landfill Pollution -
Politicians get ready: This new generation of climate activists doesn’t buy fake science
May 3, 2019Young Americans have grown up with climate change and seen what clean energy can do – it's why they're different.More on:
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Colorado Legislature Approves Sports Betting Bill to Fund Water Plan
May 2, 2019 | Brian Jackson, Director, Western WaterEDF's Brian Jackson on Colorado Legislature approving sports betting bill to fund water protection and conservation that goes to voters in the fall.More on:
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Colorado Legislature Sends Historic Climate Legislation to Governor’s Desk
May 2, 2019 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionThe Colorado General Assembly took a historic step to protect all Coloradans from dangerous climate pollution late last night with the final passage of House Bill 19-1261.More on: