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Former USDA Official Leslie Jones Joins EDF to Lead Working Lands Program
July 31, 2019As VP for working lands, Leslie Jones’ portfolio focuses on improving water quality, biodiversity and climate resilience. -
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Market demand for chemical monitoring technologies
July 30, 2019EDF conducted a unique landscape assessment of the market demand for technologies capable of detecting a person's exposure to harmful chemicals.More on:
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EDF Commends Barrasso and Carper for Strong, Bipartisan Climate Provisions in Surface Transportation Bill
July 30, 2019For the first time, the transportation infrastructure bill would include a climate and resilience title -
States, Environmental Groups Tell Court Dismissal of Clean Power Plan Lawsuit is Premature
July 26, 2019States, Environmental Groups Tell Court Dismissal of Clean Power Plan Lawsuit is Premature -
Clean Cars Agreement Will Keep America Moving Forward in Urgent Race to Cut Climate Pollution
July 25, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentClean Cars Agreement Will Keep America Moving Forward in Urgent Race to Cut Climate Pollution -
EDF Sues Trump Administration to Compel Release of Documents Related to Attacks on Climate Science
July 25, 2019EDF Sues Trump Administration to Compel Release of Documents Related to Attacks on Climate Science -
EDF Welcomes Introduction of Clean Industrial Technologies Act
July 25, 2019This bipartisan bill focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the most difficult to decarbonize pieces of the industrial sector, which represents around 30 percent of energy-related CO2 emissions in the U.S. -
Senators Coons and Feinstein Introduce Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019
July 25, 2019The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today applauds Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) for their continued efforts to address the dangers of climate change. -
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Why a 100% clean economy is both achievable and necessary
July 24, 2019The same tenacity that ushered in the digital age and put humans on the moon can build us a cleaner future. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign Bill to Create Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund
July 24, 2019Statement from Pablo Garza on California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a bill to provide safe and affordable drinking water to all Californians. -
EDF Praises Rep. McEachin, House Members for Pushing for a 100% Clean Economy
July 24, 2019Today, Representative Donald McEachin (D-VA) announced that he will be introducing legislation to require the United States to achieve a 100% clean economy by 2050. -
Ohio Legislature Passes FirstEnergy Bailout Bill, Gutting Clean Energy Standards and Costing Customers $150 Million Annually
July 23, 2019EDF statement from Dick Munson, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs -
Rep. Pallone, House Energy and Commerce Committee Aim to Put Nation on Path to 100% Clean
July 23, 2019Today, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) announced the House Energy and Commerce Committee will prioritize hearings and legislation to put the country on a path to a 100% clean economy. -
EDF Praises Bipartisan Bill That Would Reinforce Access to Public Records
July 23, 2019EDF Praises Bipartisan Bill That Would Reinforce Access to Public Records -
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New York Signs Historic Law to Slash Climate Pollution
July 18, 2019EDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative AffairsMore on:
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House Hearing Highlights New GAO Finding that Trump EPA Interfered in Selection of Science Advisors
July 16, 2019House Hearing Highlights New GAO Finding that Trump EPA Interfered in Selection of Science Advisors -
Sustainability is on the Hook as Cuba Adopts New Fisheries Law, EDF Says
July 14, 2019 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanThe government of Cuba enacted sweeping reforms of its fishing laws to increase protection for some of the world’s most vibrant marine ecosystems.More on:
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House Committee Moves Three Bills Supporting Clean Energy Technology R&D
July 10, 2019On Wednesday July 10, the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology (HSST)’s Energy Subcommittee held a markup on three bills reauthorizing funding for Solar, Wind and Fossil Energy Research and Development (R&D) in the Federal government through Fiscal Year 2024. -
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Estimating Consumer Willingness to Pay for Personal Chemical Device Monitors
July 1, 2019Details on the choice experiment designed and conducted by ERG Inc. to estimate consumers’ willingness to pay for personal chemical exposure monitors.More on:
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MethaneSAT: Satellite project to map and measure climate pollution from space
July 1, 2019Reducing emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is the single fastest way to slow the pace of global warming.More on:
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What's next for California's Central Valley?
June 28, 2019EDF's Central Valley Resilience Initiative is working to transform California's Central Valley into a pioneering agricultural region that not only puts food on our nation’s plates but also supports thriving wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, soil health, groundwater recharge and flood control.More on:
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Bipartisan Bill Will Strengthen Coastal Climate Resiliency
June 28, 2019Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Congressman Francis Rooney (FL-19) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen coastal climate resiliency. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Reappoints Water, Fish and Wildlife Directors
June 28, 2019 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsStatement from Maurice Hall on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's reappointments of Karla Nemeth as director of the California Department of Water Resources and Chuck Bonham as director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. -
Tax Extenders Bill Provides Opportunity to Act on Climate
June 27, 2019Following the passage of a tax extenders package in the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee last week, the Environmental Defense Fund is calling on Congressional leadership to take more action. -
EPA Formally Proposes Loophole to Allow More Toxic Air Pollution
June 26, 2019EPA Formally Proposes Loophole to Allow More Toxic Air Pollution