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What Scott Pruitt doesn't want you to know, and why it matters
June 22, 2017Pruitt has ended the important transparency practice of sharing senior policy leaders’ schedules, a practice which has a long bipartisan history at EPA. -
Final TSCA Framework Rules “Significantly Weakened” – EDF
June 22, 2017 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued the final “framework” rules for implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act -
Why it'd be dangerous to overlook Mike Pence's record on the environment
June 20, 2017Unlike his boss, Vice President Pence has a long and specific history on environmental issues. -
EDF, Partners Urge D.C. Circuit to Protect Public Health from Oil and Gas Air Pollution
June 20, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air Strategieswe file reply briefs in EPA methane case -
EDF Calls on EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to Restore Transparency in Light of Serious Concerns about His Activities
June 20, 2017 | Martha Roberts, Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate Legal and Regulatory ProgramEDF today called on EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to make his calendar public, as well as the calendars of his senior officials. -
Trump and the Environment: “The Governmental Equivalent of a Hostile Takeover”
June 16, 2017 | Fred Krupp, PresidentFred Krupp publishes article in Foreign Affairs magazine -
EDF Report Finds Lead in 1 in 5 Baby Food Samples
June 15, 2017 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsAnalysis of a decade’s worth of FDA data finds lead frequently detected in grape juice, apple juice and other baby food samples -
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Gulf Restoration Groups to Congressional Leaders: Scott Pruitt’s EPA Cuts are a Nightmare for Coastal Communities
June 15, 2017EPA’s proposed budget would cut funding to Gulf restoration programs, including EPA Gulf of Mexico Program, EPA National Estuary Program and EPA Lake Pontchartrain Restoration Program.More on:
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California requires utilities to reduce climate pollution from pipelines
June 15, 2017 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyCalifornia Public Utilities Commission adopted new standards today that require natural gas utilities to find, fix and prevent natural gas leaks -
Administrator Pruitt, Oil and Gas Trade Associations Support Dangerous Loophole for Air Pollution Control Measures
June 15, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEPA and allies file court briefs opposing our lawsuit to prevent their stay of the oil and gas methane standards -
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Lead in food: A hidden health threat
June 14, 2017In children, even very low blood lead levels can cause behavioral problems and lower IQ.More on:
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What has Trump done to the environment so far? A quick rundown.
June 14, 2017In his latest essay in Foreign Affairs, EDF President Fred Krupp gives a broad overview of Trump's policies in a changing energy landscape. This is your two-minute summary. -
BLM Suspends Critical Natural Gas Waste Prevention Standards That Already Survived Congressional, Legal Attacks
June 14, 2017 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionBLM Suspends Critical Natural Gas Waste Prevention Standards That Already Survived Congressional, Legal Attacks -
Back room deal on red snapper is bad for fishing and fishery recovery
June 14, 2017 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorThe Charter Fisherman’s Association and EDF sent a letter to the Department of Commerce to understand how it intends to prevent red snapper overfishing. -
Healthier, safer summers – brought to you by the EPA
June 13, 2017This government agency is working hard to keep beaches, national parks and outdoor air healthy and safe for us to enjoy. But for how much longer? -
EPA Proposes Massive, “Unconscionable” Two-Year Loophole for Oil and Gas Air Pollution Control Measures
June 13, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesThe EPA announced tonight that it is proposing a massive loophole in common sense air pollution safeguards for the oil and gas industry. -
Gulf Restoration Groups to Congressional Leaders: We’re Counting On You to Keep Your Word
June 8, 2017Organizations working on Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River Delta restoration released following statement in advance of two hearings today on President’s proposed budget. -
Global network of scientists and economists will use data to fix fisheries management
June 7, 2017 | Merrick Burden, Director, Resilient Fisheries & Lead Senior Economista new global coalition of scientists and economists committed to tackling one of the world’s greatest environmental challenges, overfishing, by collecting, sharing and using data -
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New York City Introduces Legislation to Improve Energy Efficiency in Buildings
June 7, 2017 | Rory Christian, Director, New York Clean EnergyEDF statement from Rory Christian, Director, New York Clean EnergyMore on:
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North Carolina House Votes for Competitive, Clean Energy Future
June 7, 2017 | David Kelly, State Director, North CarolinaStatement from David Kelly, Manager, North Carolina Political Affairs, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Review of Grouse Plans Must Not Unravel Them
June 7, 2017 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, ForestsStatement of Eric Holst, Associate Vice President of Working Lands, Environmental Defense Fund -
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North Carolina Takes Major Step toward Competitive, Clean Energy Future with New Legislation
June 6, 2017 | David Kelly, State Director, North CarolinaStatement from David Kelly, Manager, North Carolina Political Affairs, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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High-Resolution Air Pollution Mapping with Google Street View Cars: Exploiting Big Data
June 5, 2017 | Steven Hamburg, Senior Vice President, Chief ScientistIn this published study, we demonstrate a measurement approach to reveal urban air pollution patterns at 4-5 orders of magnitude greater spatial precision than possible with current central-site ambient monitoring. If validated elsewhere, this readily scalable measurement approach could address major air quality data gaps worldwide.More on:
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Advocates Challenge FDA Allowance of Toxic Chemical in Food; Seeking rarely used administrative hearing on brain-stunting chemical in food packaging
June 5, 2017 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsAdvocates Challenge FDA Allowance of Toxic Chemical in Food -
EDF, Partners File Emergency Legal Action to Block EPA’s Suspension of Vital Oil and Gas Air Pollution Control Measures for Thousands of Wells
June 5, 2017 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEPA filed a lawsuit to stop EPA Admin Scott Pruitt from keeping the New Source Performance Standards for methane pollution from Oil and Gas Sources.