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EPA’s three new service line notices: Critical to transparency and accelerating lead pipe replacement
February 17, 2021 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director This is the second in a series of blogs evaluating various aspects of EPA’s December 2020 revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) and what they may mean for accelerating lead service line (LSL) replacements. The blogs cover: 1) new service line inventory; 2) three new …More on:
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Spotlighting advocates for environmental justice: LaTricea Adams with Black Millennials for Flint
February 17, 2021 | Sam Lovell, Former Communications ManagerLaTricea Adams credits her background as an educator with motivating and shaping her community advocacy work. For five years, Adams taught Spanish to middle and high school students in Nashville, Tennessee. Now, she’s the Founder Chief Executive Officer and President of Black Millennials for Flint (BM4F) – a grassroots, environmental justice and civil rights organization …More on:
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House Oversight Committee draws renewed attention to heavy metals in baby food and calls for FDA to act
February 17, 2021 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsTom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director. Last week, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform’s Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy released an important report summarizing baby food testing data submitted by four companies (Beech-Nut, Gerber, Happy Family, and Earth’s Best), finding that “baby foods are tainted with dangerous levels of arsenic, lead,More on:
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Important climate rulemaking kicks off in Oregon: What we’re watching
February 17, 2021 | Erica Morehouse, Senior Director, Just & Equitable Mission EngagementYesterday kicked off the official start of the “Climate Protection Plan” rulemaking in Oregon, a process that is likely to answer whether Oregon will follow through on meeting its strong commitments to climate action. The stakes for this critical rulemaking are high: Oregon had one of its most destructive wildfire seasons on record last year …More on:
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The U.S. needs more economic stimulus: Here’s how it can create jobs and tackle climate change
February 17, 2021After winning on the strongest climate platform of any major party presidential nominee in history, the Biden-Harris administration has a mandate to confront the existential crisis of climate change. This blog series explores what it will take to restore and strengthen climate leadership both across the country and on the global stage. Of the many …More on:
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Public comment period on RGGI wraps up, moving Pennsylvania closer to slashing power plant carbon pollution
February 17, 2021 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyAfter 10 hearings with over 400 voices from across Pennsylvania, and tens of thousands of written comments, the result is clear: A vast majority of Pennsylvanians support the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a proven cap-and-invest program that curbs climate pollution from the power sector. At the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) virtual public hearings …More on:
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Measuring the true impact of Colorado’s climate delay: A pathway for curbing pollution (Part 3)
February 17, 2021 | Katie Schneer, Senior Analyst, U.S. ClimateAfter Colorado legislators passed landmark climate legislation in 2019, which included a statutory mandate directing the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) to adopt rules and regulations to reduce statewide emissions, the state has yet to adopt a policy framework capable of getting the job done. This three-part series explores the impact of Colorado’s delay, analyzing the impact …More on:
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EDF experts weigh in: President Biden’s executive actions on climate
February 17, 2021President Joe Biden is taking executive action to combat climate change while creating high quality American jobs, building on the steps he took on his first day in office. EDF is providing this analysis of some of the actions the President took on January 20th and is taking today. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Climate actions Omnibus …More on:
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How combining a just economic transition and strong climate action equals a safer, healthier and more equitable New Mexico
February 17, 2021 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionThis post was co-authored by James Povijua, Policy Director at Center for Civic Policy New legislation making its way through the Roundhouse is providing New Mexico with the opportunity to set national precedent when it comes to how we can create a just economic transition, create high-quality jobs, diversify local economies and protect our frontline communities …More on:
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Eleven facts about clean vehicles to counter gas guzzling lobbyists
February 17, 2021The average American household spends about $175 a month on gasoline. That means billions of dollars to oil companies, refiners, and others — and a huge incentive for them to block policies that move America to clean, zero-emissions electric vehicles. We’re already seeing a coordinated push to stop President Biden and Congress from boosting American …More on:
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New government in Puerto Rico must focus on transforming the energy sector
February 17, 2021En español In recent years, we have witnessed how legislation seeks to transform the electricity sector in Puerto Rico. In 2014, the Energy Transformation and RELIEF Act was approved, which for the first time created an independent regulatory entity capable of overseeing and enforcing Puerto Rico’s energy policy. Five years later, in 2019, the Public …More on:
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In 2021 we must set more ambitious targets for zero-emission trucks and buses
February 17, 2021 | Larissa Koehler, Director, Vehicle Electrification & Senior AttorneyThere is no question that 2020 was a hard year — for some, it was the hardest year of their lives. Yet despite the historic difficulty of 2020, there were some climate and air quality bright spots. For example, the march toward zero-emission trucks and buses is on. In 2021, we should increase our ambition.More on:
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What our climate goals mean for natural gas, and what states should do about it
February 17, 2021The transition to a low-carbon economy will have a big impact on the way we think about natural gas: how we produce, use and transport it. One area where this challenge is particularly acute is the state regulatory frameworks governing gas utilities across the country, and in particular, how those rules line up against the …More on:
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What Biden’s methane focus means for energy industry, its investors
February 17, 2021 | Ben N. Ratner, Former Associate Vice President , EDF+BusinessA journey of miles starts with a single step, and for the U.S. oil and gas industry and its financiers, supporting strong and swift methane regulation by the incoming Biden administration is a big step on the road to climate progress. Cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector is the single fastest thing …More on:
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How oil & gas states did (and did not) protect land and water in 2020
February 17, 2021 | Adam Peltz, Director and Senior Attorney, Energy TransitionMore than 30 states actively regulate oil and gas development with a variety of practices and rules designed to reduce health, safety and environmental impacts. States engage in a process of continuous improvement by adopting new rules and practices as technologies and risk mitigation techniques evolve — even in an extraordinary year like 2020. EDF …More on:
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Biden has an opportunity to accelerate recovery in Puerto Rico
February 17, 2021 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanBy Agustín F. Carbó and Daniel Whittle En español It’s a new day for the United States and Puerto Rico. With a new president and a new governor, Puerto Rico can turn a new page, and continue rebuilding — even better than before. This couldn’t come at a better time. President Biden’s climate and clean …More on:
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Biden tiene la oportunidad de acelerar la recuperación en Puerto Rico
February 17, 2021 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanPor Agustín F. Carbó y Daniel Whittle En inglés Es un nuevo día para Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico. Con un nuevo presidente y gobernador, Puerto Rico entra en una nueva etapa, mejor que antes, para continuar con su reconstrucción. Esto no podía llegar en un mejor momento. La estrategia del presidente Biden para abordar …More on:
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Press release
EPA’s Motion Reinforces the Urgent Need to Limit Pollution from Power Plants
February 12, 2021 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryStatement of EDF Senior Attorney Ben LevitanMore on:
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Press release
New Poll: Public Supportive of Electric Vehicle Moves from both Automakers & Government
February 11, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEnvironmental Defense Fund released a national poll that shows broad public support for electric vehicles as well as the policies that will help spur investments in this arena.More on:
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Press release
Rep. Underwood Introduces Bill to Mitigate Climate Impacts on Mothers and Babies
February 9, 2021Extreme heat, stronger storms and other increasingly present climate impacts hurt public health and put pregnant individuals and infants at high levels of risk.More on:
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Press release
Climate Resilience and Equity Highlighted in COFI Declaration
February 8, 2021 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureVision for 21st century includes recognition of need to address climate impactsMore on:
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Press release
MEDIA ADVISORY: Webinar Series to Tackle Climate-resilient Fisheries in Indonesia
February 5, 2021 | Rod Fujita, Associate Vice President, Research & Development, Lead Senior Scientist IIFisheries Research Center, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, IPB University, and EDF explore how Indonesia can address climate impact on fisheries.More on:
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Celebrating Black History Month — and reflecting on EDF’s past and future
February 4, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF celebrates Black History Month with a renewed commitment to help build a world where racial and environmental equity are basic human rights. For this, we must acknowledge and learn from the past. -
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New report reaffirms urgent need for companies to tackle heavy metals in baby food
February 4, 2021 | Boma Brown-West, Former Director of Consumer Health, EDF+BusinessEDF's Boma Brown-West says companies need to take immediate and aggressive action to eliminate toxic heavy metals in baby food.More on:
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Case study
Coal communities in transition: Athens, OH [PDF]
February 3, 2021This case study from Resources for the Future examines whether, and to what extent, federal economic development assistance has supported the region in and around Athens County, Ohio.More on: