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Statement by Kevin Moran in response to president signing legislation to authorize the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan.

EDF: bill is a win for Coloradans on many fronts

Seven states came together to address a crisis, showing the nation a path forward in a changing climate.

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

How EDF estimated annual methane emissions from oil and gas sites in New Mexico.

Updated EDF analysis shows that New Mexico’s upstream oil and gas problem with methane waste and pollution has persisted and grown.

Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp

A landmark bill to protect Coloradans from climate change passed a key committee vote today.

Colorado legislation delivers major reforms for oil and gas regulation

EDF statement from Andy Darrell, NY Regional Director, on plan that will lower pollution from transportation

After years of hard work and difficult negotiations, a historic seven-state agreement to conserve Colorado River water is facing its last hurdle: Congress. March 23, 2019 op-ed by EDF's David Festa in The Hill.

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.

Legislation restores critical authority to oil and gas regulator, improves produced water oversight

EDF and our partners urge Congress to support legislation for the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan after it was endorsed by seven states.

An open letter from EDF, Audubon California to California's water agencies on moving forward on the Colorado River Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan.

Statement of Maurice Hall, EDF Associate VP, Ecosystems - Water, urging California Water Agencies to finalize Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan

Environmental Defense Fund, the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club hope to go to court to support the state of Colorado in its decision to adopt protective state clean car standards.

Rejection of Post-Hurricane Harvey Air Pollution Monitoring “Part of a Disturbing Trend of Willful Ignorance”

Kevin Moran, Senior Director for the Colorado River Program at EDF and Chair of the Water for Arizona Coalition, on the Drought Contingency Plan.

Learn how New York City could modernize transit for faster commutes & reduced greenhouse gases. EDF Engage is hosted by Miriam Horn. This episode was recorded on February 28, 2019.

Statement from Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition on the opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway and a response to the wettest winter in 124 years.

This whitepaper from Evolved Energy Research builds on previous EDF analysis, which examines the current and future carbon inventories for the state of Colorado, addressing two topics: wedge analysis & potential policy levers, and carbon policy discussion.

Ortho-phthalates (phthalates) are a class of chemicals commonly found in many types of food. Here's why we should be paying more attention to them.

Statement in response to Arizona legislature and governor approving legislation for Drought Contingency Plan.