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New Bipartisan Congressional Bill Would Help Reduce Climate Pollution, Protect Americans
January 24, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsNew Bipartisan Congressional Bill Would Help Reduce Climate Pollution, Protect Americans -
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Tackling lead in water at child care facilities
January 23, 2019This report provides results of a pilot project testing water for lead in child care centers and made suggestions to protect children at these facilities.More on:
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Commitment of Louisiana State Funds to Coastal Priorities Is Necessary in Face of Urgent Crisis
January 23, 2019 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsStatement from Mississippi River Delta Coalition in response to governor statement.More on:
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Personal chemical monitors: 5 lessons for a new tech market waiting to take off
January 22, 2019With the right incentives, a new set of devices could soon be detecting toxins present in our daily lives. -
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
January 19, 2019 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyNinth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard -
By mapping its own air pollution, London can help cities worldwide
January 18, 2019London is just the beginning. This new model can be adapted and replicated anywhere. -
Bipartisan Congressional Bill Would Help Keep Our Children Safe from Mercury
January 18, 2019 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyBipartisan Congressional Bill Would Help Keep Our Children Safe from Mercury -
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Designing an environmental impact bond for wetland restoration in Louisiana
January 18, 2019 | Jim Wyerman, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications, Mississippi River Delta RestorationStudy co-authored by EDF of the potential for Environmental Impact Bonds (EIB) to accelerate wetland restoration investments.More on:
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Colorado Governor Polis Takes Important Step on Transportation Electrification
January 17, 2019 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionColorado Governor Polis Takes Important Step on Transportation Electrification -
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Breathe London: Cutting-edge sensor tech and research pinpoint air pollution
January 16, 2019Multi-partner project managed by EDF Europe combines state-of-the-art technology with new data analytics to better understand Londoners’ exposure to air pollution and foster healthier, stronger communities.More on:
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Confirming Andrew Wheeler Would Mean More Pollution and Health Problems for American Families
January 16, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsConfirming Andrew Wheeler Would Mean More Pollution and Heath Problems for American Families -
Coastal Groups Praise Decision to Maximize Land-Building of Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion
January 16, 2019Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority announced today that the agency will expand the study for the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion from 35,000 to 75,000 cubic feet per second. -
Tyson Foods and EDF Launch Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Food Production
January 15, 2019 | Jenny Ahlen, Former Senior Director, Supply Chain, EDF+BusinessTyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced a new partnership to develop and deploy initiatives that support Tyson’s sustainability strategy and help meet increasing consumer demand for more sustainably grown food. -
Gov. Cuomo’s Focus on Congestion Pricing is Good News for Climate, Clean Air
January 15, 2019 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceGov. Cuomo’s Focus on Congestion Pricing is Good News for Climate, Clean Air -
Environmental Groups Call on NOAA to Fix Failing Groundfish Monitoring Program
January 14, 2019 | Johanna Thomas, Senior Director, Oceans Climate StrategyConservation Law Foundation and Environmental Defense Fund have challenged NOAA Fisheries, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the New England Fishery Management Council to properly manage the region’s ailing groundfish stocks. In a letter sent to the leaders of these agencies, CLF and EDF call for improvements to monitoring practices so that managers can make informed decisions. -
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Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Must Continue to Prioritize Health and Environmental Protections
January 14, 2019 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Dan Grossman, National Director of State Programs, EnergyMore on:
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EDF Praises Newsom appointment of Wade Crowfoot as California Secretary of Natural Resources
January 11, 2019 | David H. Festa, Former Advisor, EcosystemsWade Crowfoot is uniquely qualified to take on California’s growing set of natural resource challenges including fires, drought and floods. -
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EDF Lauds Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ Support for Water in State of the State Address
January 10, 2019 | Brian Jackson, Director, Western WaterBrian Jackson comments on Colorado Gov. Jared Polis' state of the state speech.More on:
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EDF Signs Design Contracts with Two Satellite Companies to Determine Which Will Build New Methane Mapping Satellite
January 10, 2019 | Tom Ingersoll, Former MethaneSAT Project DirectorEDF Signs Design Contracts with Two Satellite Companies to Determine Which Will Build New Methane Mapping Satellite -
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How oil & gas states did (and did not) protect land and water in 2018
January 10, 2019 | Nichole Saunders, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionHow oil & gas states did (and did not) protect land and water in 2018More on:
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The food industry likely won't change because you’re buying organics. Here’s why.
January 9, 2019Conventional farms need to be part of a resilient, sustainable food system, too. -
EDF Opposes the Nomination of Andrew Wheeler to Lead EPA
January 9, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF Opposes the Nomination of Andrew Wheeler to Lead EPA -
Peoples Gas, EDF Unveil New Commitment to Help Protect the Climate by Cutting Methane Emissions From Pittsburgh Utility System in Half
January 8, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentPeoples Gas commits to curb methane emissions 50 percent from its distribution systems in Pittsburgh. -
Trump EPA’s Final Methylene Chloride Ban Fails to Protect Workers
January 8, 2019 | Lindsay McCormick, Senior Program Manager, Safer ChemicalsThe EPA sent the White House Office of Management and Budget a draft final rule to scale back a ban on paint strippers containing methylene chloride. -
Prolonged Government Shutdown Puts Public Health and the Environment at Risk
January 8, 2019EDF statement from Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning