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Declaración de Agustín Carbó, Gerente Principal, Microrredes, Environmental Defense Fund

This catastrophe could prove to be the beginning of a new chapter.

New rules by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have gone into effect on Jan. 1 to increase protections to deep-sea ecosystems by creating one of the largest marine protected areas off the U.S. West Coast while simultaneously re-opening newly restored fishing grounds.

America Needs Serious National Leadership to Reduce Pollution from Heavy Duty Trucks

EDF statement from Maurice Hall on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's release of a 2020 draft water resilience portfolio.

The country of Belize, a global leader in ocean conservation, today took a critical step by taking key action to adopt a national law to protect its ocean waters from inadequately managed fishing, said Environmental Defense Fund.

Colorado moves to advance rules that will curb oil and gas methane emissions.

Carbon markets achieve emissions reductions at lower cost than standard regulations. These cost savings translate into direct atmospheric gains.

There is a step we can take to have a major impact on the rate of warming now.

The net goal of the 100% Clean Economy Act will dramatically boost clean energy, and allow for a mix of energy sources provided the math adds up to zero pollution.

Check out our quick breakdown on getting to a 100% clean future, to help you with those awkward holiday conversations about climate change.

EDF Statement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs

EDF support letter for the SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019

According to two reports released today by Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE) and Green Alliance in conjunction with Frontier Economics and Element Energy, with targeted action, lower-income households could save nearly £350 million in total every year, with cost savings reaching £3,000-£5,000 per household over the time of owning a car.

Continued commitment to the Paris accord is critical — but it’s also only one part of what's needed to fill the climate leadership void, build the clean energy economy and remain “in.”

Behind each box is a complex chain of events that contribute to unhealthy air and a warming planet. As a consumer, you're part of the solution.

Instead of raising our fists in righteous indignation, we should be focused on these five big steps to fight climate change.

EDF statement from David Kelly, Senior Manager, North Carolina Political Affairs

Comment of Environmental Defense Fund and New Jersey Conservation Foundation on Docket No. GO19070846, In the Matter of the Exploration of Gas Capacity and Related Issues

After declining for several years, carbon dioxide pollution from U.S. power generation and industry ticked back up in 2018.

Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed October 6-12, 2019, North Carolina Resiliency Week.

EDF released the findings of a report on the cost effectiveness of measures to curb oil and gas methane emissions in New Mexico.

The Trump administration has refused to help the state of New York reduce smog-forming pollution that endangers the health of millions of people.

The push for clean energy must be supplemented by a suite of technologies known as carbon dioxide removal.

Statement from Daniel Whittle, Senior Director, Caribbean Initiatives, Environmental Defense Fund