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Innovation Bill Would Reduce Climate Pollution
September 22, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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EU Commission Sets the Bar for Climate Ambition in Plan to Cut Emissions at Least 55%
September 15, 2020EDF welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to increase its climate commitment and reduce EU emissions at least 55% by 2030 relative to 1990 levels.More on:
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Environmental Advocates Sue Trump Administration, Ask D.C. Circuit to Suspend Rollback of Methane Pollution Standards for Oil and Gas Industry
September 15, 2020 | Rosalie Winn, Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air PolicyTen environmental groups, including EDF, filed lawsuits against the Trump administration for its rollback of protections from oil and gas methane pollutionMore on:
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Environmental Quality Board Vote Gives Pennsylvanians the Opportunity to Have Their Say on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
September 15, 2020 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyStatement from Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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EDF, States, Environmental Advocates Will Urge D.C. Circuit to Uphold Pollution Safeguards for Freight Trailers
September 14, 2020 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirStates and leading environmental groups, including EDF, will argue for upholding widely accepted standards that reduce pollution from the freight trailers that carry goods on America’s highways.More on:
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Climate Week 2020 marks a critical period for climate action
September 11, 2020Climate Week 2020 sets the stage for a crucial time for climate action.More on:
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Puerto Rico’s IRP Resolution a Step Forward as Work Remains
August 24, 2020 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanStatement from Daniel Whittle, Senior Director of Caribbean InitiativesMore on:
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The rising cost of climate change-fueled extreme weather
August 12, 2020Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, heat waves and other catastrophic weather events pose safety, financial and health risks to families and communities.More on:
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Climate Equity Act Centers Environmental Justice Communities in Government Decision Making
August 6, 2020EDF is proud to support the Climate Equity Act, a powerful piece of legislation introduced today by Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY-14) that seeks to dismantle long standing environmental injustices.More on:
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Belize adds another jewel in its crown as leader in ocean conservation
August 5, 2020Belize has announced another major milestone in its efforts to protect its marine resources and ocean ecosystems.More on:
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Foregoing $3 Billion Bond a Huge Missed Opportunity for New York’s Environment and Economy
July 30, 2020 | Natalie Snider, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsGov. Cuomo’s office announced that it would not move forward to place the Restore the Mother Nature Bond Act on the November ballot for voters to consider.More on:
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Why now is the moment for cities around the world to act decisively on air pollution
July 30, 2020 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesAround the world, we’ve seen dramatic improvement in air quality as a result of the response to COVID-19. While it’s come from an artificial and unwanted brake on the global economy, it’s drawn renewed attention to the devastating impacts of outdoor air pollution.More on:
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How we underestimate the costs of climate change, and why it matters now
July 23, 2020What our economists want you to know about the costs of climate change.More on:
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New Mexico Agencies Take Big Step Toward Urgently Needed Methane Regulation
July 20, 2020 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionStatement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs, EnergyMore on:
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D.C. Circuit Orders EPA to Help New York Protect People from Deadly Cross-State Air Pollution
July 14, 2020 | Liana James, AttorneyStatement from EDF attorney Liana JamesMore on:
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Big Win for Clean Air and Clean Energy as D.C. Circuit Upholds FERC Order 841
July 10, 2020 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerBig Win for Clean Air and Clean Energy as D.C. Circuit Upholds FERC Order 841More on:
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House Committee to Vote on Funding Boost for Critical Public Health, Environment Programs
July 9, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsTomorrow the House Appropriations Committee will vote on its FY 2021 Interior-Environment appropriations proposal,.More on:
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Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act is a Valuable Addition to Climate Change Debate
July 9, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsClean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act is a Valuable Addition to Climate Change DebateMore on:
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Pennsylvania House Rejects Essential Climate and Public Health Policy That is Overwhelmingly Supported by Pennsylvanians
July 8, 2020 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyStatement from Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Sustainable fuels: What shipping can learn from aviation
July 7, 2020Shipping accounts for three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Without urgent climate action, these emissions are set to at least double by 2050.More on:
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The IMO should follow ICAO’s approach in accounting for emissions beyond the plane for alternative fuels, EDF & UMAS report finds
July 7, 2020 | Marie Cabbia Hubatova, Director, Global ShippingAccording to a report released by EDF, the shipping industry should put in place rules that reflect the impact of shipping fuels.More on:
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EDF, 16 States and Cities Ask Court to Require EPA to Adopt Long-Overdue Standards for Methane Pollution from Existing Oil and Gas Sources
July 6, 2020 | Rosalie Winn, Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air PolicyEDF, 16 States and Cities Ask Court to Require EPA to Adopt Long-Overdue Standards for Methane Pollution from Existing Oil and Gas SourcesMore on:
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With Infrastructure Vote, House of Representatives Chooses to Rebuild Better
July 1, 2020 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday the House of Representatives voted to pass a major job-creating, national infrastructure billMore on:
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Congress has a plan to fight climate change and build a more just America. Here's what you should know.
July 1, 2020 | Fred Krupp, PresidentTop takeaways from Congress' plan to fight climate change and rebuild America.More on:
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Trump EPA’s Proposal Threatens to Distort Health Benefits of Clean Air Act Protections, EDF Testifies
July 1, 2020 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryTrump EPA’s Proposal Threatens to Distort Health Benefits of Clean Air Act Protections, EDF TestifiesMore on:
