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Illinois’ new EV Charging Act brings more equitable charging to renters
June 15, 2023By Neda Deylami The newly passed Illinois EV Charging Act will address the residential charging access gap by requiring new homes to have basic electrical infrastructure to support future EV charging and giving renters and condo owners a right to charge. Study after study of electric vehicle owners has found that the vast majority charge …More on:
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President Biden’s Veto Protects Public Health
June 14, 2023 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsPresident Biden today vetoed a Republican-led repeal of public health and clean air rules that his administration finalized in December 2022. EPA’s Heavy-Duty NOx Final Rule applies nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions standards to new medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles sold in model years 2027 and later, the first update to the standards in over 20 years. The new standards on NOx emissions are more than 80% stronger than current standards according to the EPA.More on:
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Proposed Consent Decree Addresses EPA’s Failure to Modernize National Pollution Limits for Gas-Burning Power Plants
June 13, 2023 | Noha Haggag, Senior Attorney, Clean PowerProposed Consent Decree Addresses EPA’s Failure to Modernize National Pollution Limits for Gas-Burning Power PlantsMore on:
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New research from Environmental Defense Fund Inc. finds smog intensifying in Northern India
June 9, 2023 | Ritesh Gautam, Lead Senior Scientist, Remote SensingA new study from EDF of satellite data shows smog intensifying in Northern India over the last 40 years. The links between meteorology, particulate emissions from both urban and rural areas suggests mitigation measures across the region could benefit communities.More on:
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Governor Youngkin Remains Determined to End Virginia’s Participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Despite Overwhelming Public Support and Proven Successes
June 7, 2023 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyEDF Statement from Mandy Warner, Virginia DirectorMore on:
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The lowdown on linkage: Why Washington and California should link their carbon markets
June 1, 2023 | Caroline Jones, Senior Analyst, U.S. ClimateIt’s been two months since the debut auction of Washington’s cap-and-invest program — the nation’s most ambitious climate program to date — which puts a firm, declining limit on climate pollution across the state’s economy. Since then, state leaders have turned their attention to the next major decision facing the program: whether to link up …More on:
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New analysis quantifies natural gas waste and pollution in North Dakota
June 1, 2023Operators waste over $680 million of natural gas annually, underscoring importance of federal safeguards that cut waste, protect communities and increase climate security.More on:
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Bonn climate talks: The Global Stocktake, oceans, food and nature are issues to watch
June 1, 2023 | Breanna Lujan, Senior Manager, Natural Climate SolutionsEDF’s delegation to the climate talks taking place in Bonn, Germany from June 5 to June 15, 2023 give us some insights into the issues they're following.More on:
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D.C. Circuit Dismisses Attacks on EPA’s Finding that Greenhouse Gases Endanger People’s Health and Well-Being
May 25, 2023 | Vickie Patton, General CounselD.C. Circuit Dismisses Attacks on EPA’s Finding that Greenhouse Gases Endanger People’s Health and Well-BeingMore on:
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EDF Experts Testify in Support of EPA Proposals to Reduce Tailpipe Pollution from Cars, Mercury Pollution from Power Plants
May 11, 2023 | Andy Su, Attorney, TransportationEDF Experts Testify in Support of EPA Proposals to Reduce Tailpipe Pollution from Cars, Mercury Pollution from Power PlantsMore on:
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EDF Welcomes EPA Proposal to Limit Climate Pollution from Power Plants
May 11, 2023 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF Welcomes EPA Proposal to Limit Climate Pollution from Power PlantsMore on:
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Colorado Legislature Passes Bill Strengthening State’s Climate Targets
May 10, 2023 | Alex DeGolia, Director, State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. RegionIn passing SB 23-016, the legislature has reaffirmed the imperative to achieve rapid and sustained emissions reductions in line with what climate science tells us is necessary to avoid the most damaging impacts of the climate crisis.More on:
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Texas Explosion Underscores Need to Hold Polluters Accountable, Protect Community Health
May 6, 2023 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthStatement from Dr. Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and Health, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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New York’s Congestion Pricing Program Moves Ahead With Federal Highway Administration Letter of Legal Sufficiency
May 5, 2023 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyNew York’s Congestion Pricing Program Moves Ahead With Federal Highway Administration Letter of Legal SufficiencyMore on:
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At Public Hearing, EDF Calls on EPA to Finalize Protective Climate Pollution Standards for Freight Trucks and Buses
May 3, 2023At Public Hearing, EDF Calls on EPA to Finalize Protective Climate Pollution Standards for Freight Trucks and BusesMore on:
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Governor Hochul, Legislators Advance Important Climate Action in New York Budget
May 2, 2023 | Alex DeGolia, Director, State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. RegionEDF Statement from Alex DeGolia, Director for U.S. ClimateMore on:
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How our clean energy laws can support a fair transition for workers and communities
May 1, 2023 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionOur country is going to rapidly deploy and manufacture clean energy technologies to a scale never seen before, thanks in large part to historic laws passed by the Biden-Harris administration and Congress. This shift is already unleashing new jobs and economic opportunities around the country, but many communities reliant on fossil fuel production – coal,More on:
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Methane: Not your grandparent's climate pollution
May 1, 2023Methane is kind of like carbon dioxide's pesky younger sibling. It's often overlooked, but it can still do a lot of damage in a short time. This article explains the impact of methane on the climate, sources of methane pollution, how to reduce methane pollution, and why cutting methane is the fastest way to slow climate change.More on:
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California Adopts Nation-Leading Standard to Speed the Transition to Zero-Emission Trucks
April 28, 2023 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorStatement from Katelyn Roedner Sutter, EDF’s California State DirectorMore on:
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EDF Report: Air Pollution from Warehouse Trucks Places Unequal Burden on Communities of Color and Areas of Low Wealth
April 25, 2023 | Aileen Nowlan, U.S. Policy Director, Global Clean Air InitiativeGrowth of delivery brings more warehouses, diesel trucks and associated health impacts closer to communitiesMore on:
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Governor Youngkin’s RGGI rollback is wrongheaded and unpopular
April 24, 2023Since joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in 2020, Virginia has started capping harmful pollution from power plants, growing clean energy jobs across the state and providing more than $500 million in investments for flood resilience in communities and money-saving energy efficiency in households. But since his first day in office, Governor Youngkin has …More on:
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“Hopeful News on Earth Day” – EPA Will Reportedly Propose Limits on Climate Pollution from Power Plants
April 22, 2023 | Fred Krupp, President“Hopeful News on Earth Day” – EPA Will Reportedly Propose Limits on Climate Pollution from Power PlantsMore on:
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Colorado Adopts Protective New Standards for Zero-Emission Trucks
April 21, 2023 | Larissa Koehler, Director, Vehicle Electrification & Senior AttorneyColorado Adopts Protective New Standards for Zero-Emission TrucksMore on:
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New Details Show Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Will Help Protect Families, Create Jobs, Reach Climate Goals
April 20, 2023 | Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean EnergyNew Details Show Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Will Help Protect Families, Create Jobs, Reach Climate GoalsMore on:
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The climate benefits of informed forestry practices
April 20, 2023The study of improved plantation forest management practices has gained traction over the past decade as these practices could represent a cost-effective and rapidly deployable natural climate solution.More on: