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Illinois Project Opens the Door for Non-Utility-Owned Microgrids
February 28, 2018 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsThe Illinois Commerce Commission approved Commonwealth Edison’s (ComEd) $25-million microgrid project and agreement to create a first-of-its-kind tariff. -
Fisheries bill advances out of committee but opposition builds
February 28, 2018 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansThe U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted this morning to advance S. 1520, a bill that as currently written includes dangerous provisions that would undermine important conservation tools, regional fishery management, and the nation’s commercial fishing industry. -
EDF: Pruitt Should Abandon Misguided Effort to Repeal Clean Power Plan
February 27, 2018EDF: Pruitt Should Abandon Misguided Effort to Repeal Clean Power Plan -
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Lead in hot water – an issue worth testing
February 26, 2018 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsWater heaters may function as “lead traps,” but more investigation is needed. Best to avoid using hot water for cooking or drinking.More on:
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Environmentalists join fishermen, chefs in opposing Senate fisheries bill
February 26, 2018 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansMembers of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee are preparing to vote on a fisheries bill, S. 1520, which has drawn broad concern and opposition from commercial fishermen, chefs and environmentalists. -
Court Stops Trump Administration Attempt to Delay BLM’s Waste Prevention Rule
February 23, 2018 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesCourt Stops Trump Administration Attempt to Delay BLM’s Waste Prevention Rule -
Investor Confidence Project Rolls Out Certification and Training Through GBCI
February 21, 2018 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceInvestor Confidence Project Rolls Out Certification and Training Through GBCI -
4 ways Trump’s infrastructure plan puts Americans at risk
February 20, 2018This plan has very little to do with infrastructure – and everything with gutting environmental laws and ignoring risk. -
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Reducing pollution requires smart regulations
February 15, 2018With the right standards, Pennsylvania could reduce pollution by up to 60%More on:
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Methodology
Methodology of estimating untracked emissions
February 15, 2018EDF estimated total annual methane emissions from all oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania.More on:
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Methodology
How we count emissions
February 15, 2018Scientific research paints a comprehensive picture of oil and gas emissions.More on:
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Report estimates Pennsylvania oil and gas methane emissions nearly five times higher than state’s figures
February 15, 2018 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsNew analysis reveals oil and gas pollution in Pennsylvania is much higher than companies claim -
Court Hears Arguments in Challenge to Secretary Zinke’s Suspension of Waste Prevention Rule
February 15, 2018 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesCourt Hears Arguments in Challenge to Secretary Zinke’s Suspension of Waste Prevention Rule -
FERC Opens Wholesale Markets to Energy Storage
February 15, 2018 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order requiring that grid operators allow energy storage to participate in wholesale markets. -
New Report Details Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Americans
February 13, 2018 | Charlie Jiang, Policy Analyst, ClimateNew Report Details Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Americans -
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Equity through energy efficiency
February 12, 2018A report from EDF and APPRISE details the opportunity from increased investment and focus on low-income energy efficiency and outlines steps to get there. -
The Trump Budget Means More Pollution and Serious Threats to Health
February 12, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe Trump Budget Means More Pollution and Serious Threats to Health -
BLM Proposes to Gut Waste Prevention Standards
February 12, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentBLM Proposes to Gut Waste Prevention Standards -
Undermining Clean Car Standards Will Hurt Jobs, Add Climate Pollution, and Cost Americans Money
February 12, 2018 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeUndermining Clean Car Standards Will Hurt Jobs, Add Climate Pollution, and Cost Americans Money -
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Plastic trash is killing coral reefs. Here’s how we can still save our oceans.
February 9, 2018Better fisheries management will strengthen the health of coral reef ecosystems that now – more than ever before – desperately need our help.More on:
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California Approves Strong New Protections against Unhealthy Pollution from Freight Trucks
February 9, 2018 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirCalifornia Approves Strong New Protections against Unhealthy Pollution from Freight Trucks -
Over 100 Residents of Communities Impacted by PFCs Demand Protection of EPA Science Program
February 8, 2018Today, a letter signed by more than 100 people was submitted to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees demanding the protection of EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program. -
EDF Calls on EPA to Protect Americans from Smog by Quickly Finalizing Area Designations
February 7, 2018EDF Calls on EPA to Protect Americans from Smog by Quickly Finalizing Area Designations -
Study: Nitrogen Balance is Strong Indicator of Sustainable Agriculture Progress
February 7, 2018 | Eileen McLellan, Lead Senior ScientistNitrogen balance is a simple, science-based way to track environmental outcomes from agricultural conservation practices. -
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Innovative collaboration fixes non-hazardous leaks faster
February 6, 2018EDF and Con Edison collaborated to more effectively reduce methane escaping from the system.More on:
