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India, United States pledge joint action on Paris Agreement and HFCs
June 7, 2016Prime Minister Modi states intention to join Paris Agreement, but doesn’t commit to timeline -- EDF statement from Nathaniel Keohane, Vice President, Global ClimateMore on:
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EDF Hails Passage of Bi-Partisan Chemical Safety Reform
June 7, 2016Today the Senate passed a bill to fix the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Lautenberg Act updates America’s main chemical safety law. -
America Takes a Step toward Freight Trucks and Buses that Use Less Fuel, Emit Less Pollution
June 6, 2016America is on the verge of seeing delivery trucks, buses, and garbage trucks that use less fuel and emit less climate pollution and other harmful air pollu -
California Propone Fuertes Normas para reducir la Contaminación de Metano, pero Deja una Gran Laguna
June 2, 2016California Propone Fuertes Normas para reducir la Contaminación de Metano, pero Deja una Gran Laguna -
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3 key energy policies that can help us turn the corner on climate
June 1, 2016Accelerating uptake of new technologies is only a one part. We also need good policy to solve our climate and energy challenges.More on:
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Maurice Hall Joins EDF to Lead Water Program
May 31, 2016 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsMaurice Hall Joins EDF to Lead Water Program -
California Proposes Strong Oil & Gas Methane Rule, Leaves Major Loophole
May 31, 2016Statement from Tim O’Connor, Director of California Oil and Gas, EDF -
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How climate change affects the monarch butterfly, and what we can do about it
May 26, 2016The monarch butterfly is on the brink of extinction, but it’s not too late to save it. Here's a look at how climate change affects the species. -
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EDF Climate Corps Joins Forces with New York to Help Meet Ambitious Energy Goals
May 24, 2016The program will embed fellows into both the public and private sectors to identify energy solutionsMore on:
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EDF Releases Guidebook to Accelerate Adoption of Precision Agriculture through On-Farm Research
May 24, 2016Farmer Network Design Manual created to support sustainable agriculture practices, increase farm profits and build resiliency -
EDF Applauds House Passage of Bi-Partisan Chemical Safety Reform
May 24, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauded the House passage of bipartisan chemical safety legislation, the Lautenberg Act. -
EDF Applauds House-Senate Agreement on Chemical Safety Reform
May 23, 2016Historic TSCA Agreement Paves Way for First Major Environmental Overhaul in Decades -
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Lake Mead’s Record Low Affirms Need for Arizona to Work with California and Nevada to Secure Water Future
May 20, 2016 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsStatement from Kevin Moran, Senior Director of Western Water at Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Louisiana Legislature Passes Resolution Funding State’s 2016-2017 Coastal Activities
May 20, 2016In a unanimous vote, the Louisiana Senate approved final passage of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s 2016-2017 annual plan for coastal restoration and protection.More on:
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EDF Welcomes Bipartisan, Bicameral Progress on Chemical Safety Reform
May 19, 2016EDF Welcomes Bipartisan, Bicameral Progress on Chemical Safety Reform -
EDF, Google Join Forces to Map and Measure Dozens of Underground Leaks from Dallas Area Natural Gas System
May 18, 2016EDF, Google Join Forces to Map and Measure Dozens of Underground Leaks from Dallas Area Natural Gas System -
Full D.C. Circuit to Decide Legal Merits of the Clean Power Plan
May 16, 2016D.C. Circuit Court delays oral argument in the Clean Power Plan case from June 2 until September 27, will hear the case en banc -
U.S., Nordic Leaders Take Key Steps to Build Global Climate Ambition
May 13, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentU.S., Nordic Leaders Take Key Steps to Build Global Climate AmbitionMore on:
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EPA’s Oil and Gas Methane Limits Are Crucial Way to Slow the Warming Trend
May 12, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEPA’s Oil and Gas Methane Limits Are Crucial Way to Slow the Warming Trend -
USDA Secretary Vilsack announces over $70MM to advance climate-smart agriculture
May 12, 2016Statement by Suzy Friedman, senior director of agricultural sustainability at Environmental Defense Fund -
EDF’s Investor Confidence Project Launches Energy Efficiency Label for Building Upgrades
May 10, 2016 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceEDF’s Investor Confidence Project Launches Energy Efficiency Label for Building Upgrades -
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order on Water Amid Brief Respite from Drought
May 9, 2016Statement by David Festa, senior vice president of ecosystems at Environmental Defense Fund -
States, Cities, EDF and Others Ask Supreme Court to Reject the Latest Attack against the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
May 6, 2016EDF and others, including 15 states and 5 cities and counties, file briefs with the Supreme Court opposing the latest challenge against the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards -
EDF Welcomes Inhofe–Boxer Agreement On TSCA Reform
May 6, 2016Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) announced an agreemen that may clear a path to enacting chemical safety legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act -
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The best choice for our environment and growing world
May 5, 2016We must focus on how farms perform. In some cases, conventional methods will bring higher yields and a smaller environmental impact.More on:
