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EDF Applauds President Obama’s Historic Signing of Strong New Toxic Chemicals Law
June 22, 2016 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistPresident’s Signing of the Lautenberg Act Marks Biggest Environmental Overhaul in Two Decades -
What we know – and don't know – about toxic wastewater from the oil and gas industry
June 21, 2016More wastewater from hydraulic fracturing and other oil and gas operations may soon be discharged above ground. New research will help shed light on how to better manage such practices. -
California’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant to be Replaced with Renewable Energy
June 21, 2016 | Jayant Kairam, Director, California Clean EnergyEDF statement from Jayant Kairam, Interim California Director, Clean Energy -
Conservation Organizations Thank Secretary Jewell for Visiting Gulf Coast
June 21, 2016Conservation groups urge Interior Secretary Jewell to invest in large-scale Gulf Coast ecosystem restoration projects with BP oil spill money. -
Westchester County Takes Huge Step toward Clearing its Air
June 21, 2016 | Abbey Brown, Clean Energy Project ManagerWestchester County Takes Huge Step toward Clearing its Air -
White House Moves to Boost Renewables, Energy Storage
June 17, 2016White House Moves to Boost Renewables, Energy Storage -
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EDF Welcomes Proposal of Clean Energy Incentive Program
June 16, 2016 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionClean Energy Incentive Program Offers States New Opportunities to Reduce Dangerous Climate Pollution -
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Eric Davidson, Ph.D., Joins NutrientStar Review Panel
June 16, 2016Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced today the addition of Eric Davidson, Ph.D., to the NutrientStar science review panel. Dr. Davidson is professor and director at the University of -
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Belize Implements National Sustainable Fisheries Reforms
June 16, 2016 | Larry Epstein, Director, Belize OceansThis week Belize becomes the first country in the world to adopt a national, multispecies secure fishing rights program for small-scale fisheries.More on:
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North American methane leadership
June 14, 2016A new report details an affordable path to reducing methane from North American oil and gas industries that could spark further international cooperation.More on:
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"What if God wants the lesser prairie-chicken to go extinct?"
June 14, 2016My thoughts on why God and conservation go hand-in hand and – by extension – what role faith can play in science-based environmental work. -
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Mexico Methane Reductions: An Opportunity For North American Leadership
June 13, 2016 | Drew Nelson, Director, International AffairsNational action in the United States, Canada and Mexico could eliminate 232 billion cubic feet of methane from the North American oil and gas industry.More on:
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Supreme Court Rejects the Latest Attack on Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
June 13, 2016 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryThe Supreme Court refused to hear the petition in Michigan v. EPA that could have put the Mercury Standards’ life-saving protections in jeopardy. -
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Threaten To Hinder Flexibility of Clean Power Plan
June 13, 2016 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsEDF urges Pennsylvania House to vote against legislation that impacts flexibility of Clean Power Plan -
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Canada, US and Mexico Can Cut Oil and Gas Methane Pollution More Than 40%
June 13, 2016 | Drew Nelson, Director, International AffairsNew North American summary analysis finds many cost-effective opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as countries prepare for June 29 Leaders’ SuMore on:
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Canadá, Estados Unidos y México pueden reducir en un 40% las emisiones de gas metano provenientes de la industria del gas y petróleo
June 13, 2016 | Drew Nelson, Director, International AffairsSpanish version of press release for an ICF International report on North American methane emissions reduction opportunities -
Texas Railroad Commission Fights Commonsense Clean Air Protections
June 8, 2016 | Colin Leyden, State Director, TexasEDF urges Texas Railroad Commission to work with EPA, on implementing new standards to reduce oil and gas methane emissions -
3 things to know about the most important new environmental law in decades
June 7, 2016In a bi-partisan act of sanity, Congress just fixed the biggest problems with America's badly broken chemical safety system. -
As SoCal braces for Aliso Canyon-related blackouts, these energy programs can help
June 7, 2016The failure at the natural gas storage facility exposed a critical weakness in the region's energy system that must be addressed. -
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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, 2016 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistToday the Senate passed a bill to fix the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Lautenberg Act updates America’s main chemical safety law. -
New initiative puts American values ahead of politics to boost clean energy
June 6, 2016The Clean Energy Commitment represents millions of Americans who want to remove barriers to clean, affordable energy. -
America Takes a Step toward Freight Trucks and Buses that Use Less Fuel, Emit Less Pollution
June 6, 2016 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeAmerica 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 pollution than ever before. -
California Propone Fuertes Normas para reducir la Contaminación de Metano, pero Deja una Gran Laguna
June 2, 2016 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyCalifornia Propone Fuertes Normas para reducir la Contaminación de Metano, pero Deja una Gran Laguna