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Upstream methane reductions crucial to future of natural gas trucks
August 23, 2017Amid a sustained slump in sales for natural gas vehicles, a new study highlights significant challenges for these vehicles to deliver on their modest potential of climate emission reductions; the ultimate climate impact of these vehicles rests on the actions and practices of the upstream supply chain, or well-to-pump suppliers. -
Pennsylvania at Risk: New Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on PA Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts
August 23, 2017Pennsylvania at Risk: New Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on PA Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts -
Perry’s Grid Study Willfully Ignores Energy Innovation
August 23, 2017Perry’s Grid Study Willfully Ignores Energy Innovation -
Press release
Florida at Risk: New Report “State of Risk” Reveals Broad, Adverse Impact on Florida Communities and Public Health from Threatened EPA Cuts
August 22, 2017EDF report catalogues far-reaching and grave threats to air, water and land, and to the people and economy of Florida if President Trump’s proposed 30 percent cut to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget is enacted this fall.More on:
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Environmental Defense Fund Welcomes Director, Southeast Clean Energy
August 17, 2017Former EPA, Dionne Delli-Gatti, to lead EDF’s clean energy efforts in the Southeast -
Second Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing Petition Challenging Connecticut Clean Energy
August 17, 2017Second Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing of Connecticut Clean Energy Policy Decision -
Trump Administration Rolling Back Freight Truck Standards that Save Money, Reduce Pollution
August 17, 2017EPA and NHTSA plan to weaken critical health and environmental standards for freight trailers -
Ohio Regulators Rubberstamp FirstEnergy Bailout, Opponents will Challenge
August 16, 2017Ohio Regulators Rubberstamp FirstEnergy Bailout, Opponents will Challenge -
Irresponsible Executive Order on Infrastructure Ignores Climate Change, Will Waste Taxpayer Money
August 15, 2017Irresponsible Executive Order on Infrastructure Ignores Climate Change, Will Waste Taxpayer Money -
Legal resources
TSCA case resources
August 14, 2017On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which substantially amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).More on:
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EDF Files Lawsuits to Defend Reforms to Chemical Safety Law
August 14, 2017On Friday, EDF filed two lawsuits to defend the nation’s recently updated federal chemical safety law and ensure it protects public health. -
Environmental Defense Fund Statement on the Events in Charlottesville
August 14, 2017 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund Statement on the Events in Charlottesville -
New Atlantic swordfish pilot will collect crucial data and test new technologies
August 12, 2017EDF statement on National Marine Fisheries Service announcement that it will issue an exempted fishing permit (EFP) to collect data and test new technologies in swordfish fishery -
Explainer
5 ways climate change can make air travel worse
August 11, 2017Climate change is contributing to hotter heat waves and more damaging storms. When it comes to air travel, these events can lead to delays, cancellations and bumpier skies.More on:
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Environmental Defense Fund Obtains Information on Over 1,900 Climate-Related Items Removed from or Modified on EPA Website
August 11, 2017The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released information on more than 1,900 climate-related web pages and files that were removed from or modified on its website. -
D.C. Circuit Extends Pause in Litigation on Carbon Pollution Standards for New Power Plants
August 10, 2017DC Circuit extends abeyance for litigation over carbon pollution standards for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired power plants -
D.C. Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing of Decision Overturning EPA’s Suspension of Oil and Gas Pollution Limits
August 10, 2017 | Vickie Patton, General CounselDC Circuit refuses en banc rehearing for stay of oil and gas methane standards -
Trump Administration Throws America’s Clean Cars Standards into Reverse
August 10, 2017EPA is Reopening the Agency’s Final Determination that U.S. Clean Car Standards Are Sound -
Over 375,000 Americans Voice Clear Support for Federal Limits on Dangerous Methane Pollution Leaking From Thousands of New U.S. Oil and Gas Operations
August 9, 2017Over 375,000 Americans Voice Clear Support for Federal Limits on Dangerous Methane Pollution Leaking From Thousands of New U.S. Oil and Gas Operations -
Oncor Removes Barriers to Growth of Texas Solar Power
August 8, 2017Oncor Removes Barriers to Growth of Texas Solar Power -
D.C. Circuit Court Pauses Clean Power Plan Litigation for Sixty More Days
August 8, 2017D.C. Circuit delays Clean Power Plant litigation for another 60 days -
EDF Recognizes Communities Making Progress on Replacing Lead Water Pipes
August 7, 2017Environmental Defense Fund today released a webpage recognizing communities across the country that are taking action to reduce lead in drinking water by replacing lead pipes. -
Agency, states should not put politics over science on sage-grouse
August 7, 2017 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, ForestsStatement of Eric Holst, Associate Vice President of Working Lands, Environmental Defense Fund -
EDF, Partners Notify EPA of Impending Lawsuit over Its Failure to Protect Millions from Cross-State Air Pollution
August 4, 2017we file notice of intent to sue in support of Maryland, in case over Scott Pruitt's failure to respond to Maryland's good neighbor petition -
Overview
"Good Neighbors" can help millions breathe easy
August 2, 2017MD, DE and CT have petitioned EPA under the Clean Air Act’s “Good Neighbor” safeguards to reduce smog-forming pollution discharged by out-of-state coal plant smokestacks.More on: