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Treatment of the Press and Public by Pruitt’s EPA is Shameful
May 22, 2018 | Eric Pooley, Former Senior Vice President, Strategy & CommunicationsThe Trump administration and Pruitt’s EPA have shown a disregard for the role of free press and the public's right to information about their government. -
The 2018 farm bill in the spotlight: Here's what you need to know
May 18, 2018The largest source of conservation dollars for private land owners hangs in the balance as the bill moves through the House and Senate. -
How Scott Pruitt's “transparency” rule is just a sneaky ploy to censor science
May 18, 2018A new EPA rule would curb scientific studies we've relied on for decades to protect public health. It's easy to see why. -
Leading Utilities Boldly Commit to Bring Clean Energy to Michigan
May 18, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement from Fred Krupp, Leading Utilities Boldly Commit to Bring Clean Energy to Michigan -
New Report Highlights Continued Comeback of U.S. Fisheries
May 17, 2018 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansToday’s annual Status of U.S. Fisheries report from the National Marine Fisheries Service is yet another reminder that the bipartisan Magnuson-Stevens Act has underpinned a transformation of U.S. fisheries that has made them a global model of success. -
Methane shareholder resolution passes at U.S. oil and gas company
May 17, 2018 | Sean Wright, Senior Manager, EDF+BusinessYesterday, shareholders of Range Resources (NYSE: RRC) passed a shareholder resolution calling on the company to improve disclosure of its methane management program, including setting a methane reduction target. In a carbon-constrained economy, the climate footprint of oil and natural gas companies is an increasingly important metric for investors who want to ensure operators are appropriately managing methane risk. Two recent reports by EDF highlight the current state of methane disclosure and provide guidance to companies for setting methane targets. -
FirstEnergy's dangerous push for an $8B bailout: What you need to know
May 16, 2018If Energy Secretary Rick Perry grants a bailout of the utility's struggling coal and nuclear plants, it could send ripples of chaos throughout our competitive power markets. -
More Hearings, More Deception
May 16, 2018EPA Administrators Continues Making False Statements to Congress -
Study: Street-level air pollution increases health risk among elderly
May 15, 2018 | Ananya Roy, Senior Health ScientistA new study shows how traffic-related air pollution impacts the health of the elderly. -
EDF, Allies Ask Appeals Court to Protect Clean Car Standards
May 15, 2018 | Vickie Patton, General CounselEDF, Allies Ask Appeals Court to Protect Clean Car Standards -
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How pollution impacts human health
May 14, 2018EDF and Kaiser Permanente combined block-by-block traffic-related air pollution data with electronic health records to show how location impacts health.More on:
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Louisiana Legislature Unanimously Approves Plan Funding Coastal Restoration and Protection
May 11, 2018Today the Louisiana Legislature unanimously passed the FY19 Coastal Annual Plan, which will fund coastal restoration and protection projects in the state over the next fiscal year.More on:
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Will your property flood next year? These tech startups have answers.
May 10, 2018A new crop of entrepreneurs uses satellite data and "thinking" computers to predict flood risks in groundbreaking ways. -
Encouraging EPA Response to Families on Deadly Paint Stripping Chemical
May 10, 2018Encouraging EPA Response to Families on Deadly Paint Stripping Chemical -
Environmental Leaders to Auto CEOs: Clean Car Standards Are a Win-Win
May 10, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Leaders to Auto CEOs: Clean Car Standards Are a Win-Win -
EDF Sues Interior Department for Failure to Release Documents about BLM Waste Prevention Standards
May 10, 2018 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEDF Sues Interior Department for Failure to Release Documents about BLM Waste Prevention Standards -
Customer Focus Should Guide FERC on Grid Resilience
May 9, 2018 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerCustomer Focus Should Guide FERC on Grid Resilience -
Why these companies turn to coal country for skilled workers
May 8, 2018A strong work ethic, loyalty and tenacity are qualities retrained coal workers can bring to the job, hiring managers say. -
EDF Statement on the Meeting between the Wynne and Hartley Families and EPA Administrator Pruitt
May 8, 2018 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesEDF Statement on the Meeting between the Wynne and Hartley Families and EPA Administrator Pruitt -
Ameren Illinois to Significantly Enhance Efficiency of Electricity Delivery
May 7, 2018 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsAmeren Illinois to Significantly Enhance Efficiency of Electricity Delivery -
Secretary Zinke shirks duties on sage-grouse, increases pressure on states
May 2, 2018 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsStatement of Eric Holst, Associate Vice President of Working Lands at Environmental Defense Fund -
5 ways chemical safety is eroding under Trump
May 1, 2018The actions they've taken already to roll back chemical safety could set us back decades. -
Utah's Major Oil and Gas Producing Counties Listed for Noncompliance with Nation's Clean Air Laws
May 1, 2018 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionEPA’s new ozone designation will help reduce oil and gas pollution, put Utah counties on path toward healthier air quality -
States File Legal Challenge to EPA Clean Cars Rollback
May 1, 2018 | Vickie Patton, General CounselStates File Legal Challenge to EPA Clean Cars Rollback -
EPA Identifies U.S. Areas That Exceed Smog Limits
May 1, 2018 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEPA Identifies U.S. Areas That Exceed Smog Limits