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EDF believes this process of continuous improvement is foundational for protecting land, water and communities from development-related impacts. That’s why we track what states are up to on a consistent basis. 

EDF's application of cutting-edge research and new Permian data indicate New Mexico’s methane emissions are five times higher than what EPA data suggest

Here are some of the challenges innovators must face when coming up with a regulatory framework that encourages innovation to control methane emissions.

Colorado legislation delivers major reforms for oil and gas regulation

Fred Krupp's reply to Forbes commentary piece “Why Renewables Advocates Protect Fossil Fuel Interests, Not The Climate" by Michael Shellenberger

EDF believes this process of continuous improvement is foundational for protecting land, water and communities from development-related impacts. That’s why we track what states are up to on a consistent basis. 

An updated report sheds light on the natural gas wasted on Navajo Nation lands, and offers recommendations for this problem and its negative effects.

Alberta’s methane regulations allow oil and gas companies to release far greater volumes of harmful methane pollution than if they followed the federal methane regulations.

By cutting emissions, Smithfield Foods is creating new business opportunities for the animal agriculture industry at large.

City of Mesa Municipal System has eliminated unprotected steel, which is known to be a leak-prone material, from its system.

Environmental Defense Fund and The Wilderness Society file formal protest of the Bureau of Land Management's plans to lease public land for oil and gas development without adequate methane controls.

A report provides guidance for the oil and gas industry to implement recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Some say governments should tell companies how to retool, but that’s not the right approach.

Changing the way manure is stored and handled is key to meeting California’s 40 percent dairy manure methane reduction goal and combating climate change.

New study including EDF scientists of Europe's largest gas field reveals higher emissions than official estimates indicate, but those emissions are lower than those in North America.

Statement for Canadian audiences on Mexico's proposed oil and gas methane regulations.

EDF Statement from Dan Grossman, National Director of State Programs, Oil & Gas

EDF discovered that methane leaks can undo some or all of the climate benefits we think we’re getting when we substitute natural gas for coal or oil.

PSE&G will use technology from EDF and partners to find and reduce methane emissions from gas lines.

New drilling permits would not help reduce New Mexico’s methane hot spot or other harmful pollution

Fred Krupp statement on Canada's federal regulations to limit oil and gas methane pollution

US-based environmental organizations have issued the following statement in support of Canada issuing strong federal standards to curb methane emissions from the Canadian oil and gas industry:

New study shows disparity between measured and company self-reported methane emissions data in Red Deer region of Alberta, Canada.

EDF and Con Edison collaborated to more effectively reduce methane escaping from the system.

Statement by Bryony Worthington on EU Parliament vote on a measure requiring the European Commission to focus on reducing methane