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Governor Brown cements environmental legacy with California's ambitious new climate laws
September 8, 2016 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyEDF hails Governor Brown for signing climate bills that commit CA to reducing greenhouse gas pollution while promoting equity and public health benefits. -
1 in 5 plants are going extinct, but here's the opportunity
September 7, 2016With 2,000 new plants found every year, we have potential for innovation and conservation. -
EPA Unveils Update to Life-Saving Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
September 7, 2016 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryEPA finalizes an update to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule -
You heard right – a box of corn flakes can be sustainable, too
September 6, 2016Farmers are working to give consumers the high-quality, sustainable products they crave. -
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Explaining the dangers of lead
September 6, 2016About 24 million U.S. homes still have lead paint, dust or soil hazards.More on:
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A national commitment to reduce exposure
September 6, 2016Despite major progress, today a half of million children have elevated blood lead levels with poor and minority children at greatest risk.More on:
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Interactive chart: Forty years of sound policy
September 6, 2016An interactive chart to understand and track the relationship between policies and average blood lead levels of pre-school aged children.More on:
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U.S. and China joining Paris Agreement demonstrates global momentum to address climate change urgently
September 3, 2016China and the United States announcing progress on three of the world’s top priorities for climate action this year. -
We just had five 1,000-year floods in less than a year. What's going on?
September 1, 2016We may have shifted so far into a new climate regime that probabilities have been turned on their head. -
Obama Administration Adds New Tools to the Endangered Species Act Toolbox
September 1, 2016 | Eric Holst, Associate Vice President, ForestsU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service writes habitat exchanges into draft compensatory mitigation policy -
There's more to energy independence than phasing out foreign oil
August 31, 2016The traditional view of national energy security falls short. Here's why. -
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Doubling down on carbon pricing
August 30, 2016A technical report detailing a range of possibilities to achieve goals set by the High-Level Carbon Pricing Panel.More on:
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Nevada, Interior and Newmont Mining Corporation Reach Agreement to Protect Grouse
August 30, 2016 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsStatement by Will McDow, director of habitat markets at Environmental Defense Fund -
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August 29, 2016The International Fisheries Information Network provides expert data analysis and policy guidance on the relationship between fishery management and outcomes.More on:
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California's carbon market is a big success. Here are the facts.
August 26, 2016California is ahead of schedule in meeting its ambitious climate goals, thanks in no small part to its emissions trading program. -
Four-Fold Expansion of Marine Monument Underscores Commitment to Healthy Oceans
August 26, 2016 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorThe Obama administration has deepened its investment in protecting the oceans’ most vulnerable creatures with the creation of the world’s largest MPA. -
Aviation Emissions Must be Capped, Says Broad Group of Experts
August 26, 2016 | Pamela Campos, Lead AttorneyLeading industry, policy, and legal experts are calling for a cap on carbon pollution from international aviation ahead of a key meeting of the UN's aviation agency, ICAO. -
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Historic Louisiana Flooding, Katrina Anniversary Serve as Stark Reminders of Need for Increased Resilience
August 25, 2016Flooding in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and 11-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina serve as reminders of increased need for coastal and community resilience, coastal restoration.More on:
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Texas Army National Guard Can Increase Clean Energy, Cut Costs, Save Water
August 24, 2016Texas Army National Guard Can Increase Clean Energy, Cut Costs, Save Water -
California Raises the Bar with Ambitious Climate Legislation
August 24, 2016 | Diane Regas, Executive DirectorEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) today salutes action by the California Legislature to pass a package of ambitious climate bills -
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Climate change is messing with clouds – and it's a really big deal
August 24, 2016 | Ilissa Ocko, Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental StudiesScientists have found that climate change pushes clouds upward and poleward. Find out here why this is a really big deal. -
These heartland conservation heroes defy stereotypes
August 23, 2016Ranchers, farmers and fishermen are quietly revolutionizing how our food is raised, harvested and produced. -
Gulf Restoration Groups Applaud Updated RESTORE Council Comprehensive Plan
August 23, 2016The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration (RESTORE) Council released a draft update to its Comprehensive Plan, guiding restoration of the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of the oil spill. -
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People deserve to know if lead pipes and paint are present where they live and work
August 20, 2016 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsPeople should be able to readily know if lead is present in the paint and water pipes where they live and work when they begin making important decisions.More on:
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This interactive map can help preserve the Amazon rain forest. Here's how.
August 18, 2016The database connects local producers with markets to boost family incomes and help preserve Amazon forests in Brazil and beyond.