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Fact sheet
Electrifying the UK fact sheet
October 11, 2019 | Larissa Koehler, Director, Vehicle Electrification & Senior AttorneyHow can the UK bridge the gap between the affordability of cleaner electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles? Summary of EDF Europe and Frontier Economics' work on this question.More on:
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Op-ed
The Road to a 100% Clean Economy
October 9, 2019After declining for several years, carbon dioxide pollution from U.S. power generation and industry ticked back up in 2018.More on:
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Press release
Governor Cooper Proclaims Resiliency Week in North Carolina
October 8, 2019 | Will McDow, Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsGovernor Roy Cooper proclaimed October 6-12, 2019, North Carolina Resiliency Week.More on:
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Op-ed
Fish are the future for climate-resilient oceans
September 25, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentIf you take care of fish, you’re taking care of a world where people and nature can prosper together. It is not too late to think this way. Believing we can make a difference is essential.More on:
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Press release
EDF Statement: Report Finds Comprehensive Methane Rules Are Cost-Effective for New Mexico
September 24, 2019 | Hillary Hull, Director, Research & AnalyticsEDF released the findings of a report on the cost effectiveness of measures to curb oil and gas methane emissions in New Mexico.More on:
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Press release
EPA Denies New York’s Request for Help with Cross-State Air Pollution
September 24, 2019 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryThe Trump administration has refused to help the state of New York reduce smog-forming pollution that endangers the health of millions of people.More on:
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Cutting climate pollution isn't enough — we also need carbon removal
September 23, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe push for clean energy must be supplemented by a suite of technologies known as carbon dioxide removal.More on:
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Press release
Hurricane Dorian’s Lesson for Puerto Rico: Invest Now in a Cleaner, More Resilient Energy System Before the Next Storm
August 29, 2019 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanStatement from Daniel Whittle, Senior Director, Caribbean Initiatives, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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New Research Finds Japan’s Fishing Fleet Could Sustainably Increase Profits by Billions
August 19, 2019 | Kazuhiko Otsuka, Director, Japan OceansJapan’s fishing fleets could generate $5.5 billion in annual profits while supporting a 30% increase in populations of fish by 2065 if they fo this.More on:
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Press release
Colorado Becomes First State in the Central U.S. to Adopt Zero Emission Vehicle Standards
August 16, 2019 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirColorado became the first state in the central U.S. to adopt Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standards for cars and trucks – a move that will provide crucial climate, public health and economic benefits for its citizens.More on:
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Legal resources
Premature challenges to the Clean Power Plan
August 14, 2019Case resources for earlier lawsuits over the proposed Clean Power PlanMore on:
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Press release
New Poll Shows Vast Majority of Louisiana Voters Concerned About Coastal Land Loss, Climate Change
August 14, 2019 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsPress release on a statewide poll of Louisiana voters in 2019 on issues relating to coastal land loss, ecosystems restoration and climate change.More on:
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Press release
New York Signs Historic Law to Slash Climate Pollution
July 18, 2019 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative AffairsMore on:
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Sustainability is on the Hook as Cuba Adopts New Fisheries Law, EDF Says
July 14, 2019 | Daniel Whittle, Associate Vice President, Resilient CaribbeanThe government of Cuba enacted sweeping reforms of its fishing laws to increase protection for some of the world’s most vibrant marine ecosystems.More on:
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Report
Toxic consequences of Trump’s chemical safety attacks
June 17, 2019EDF's report, Toxic Consequences, highlights the Trump administration's major threats to the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).More on:
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Press release
New Mexico Begins Effort to Reduce Methane Pollution and Waste
June 7, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionStatement from Jon Goldstein, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Press release
Congress Passes Overdue, Bipartisan Disaster Relief Bill
June 3, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday the United States House of Representatives passed a bipartisan compromise that provides much needed disaster relief for Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.More on:
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Press release
Former Puerto Rico Energy Regulator Joins Global Non-profit in Effort to Restore Island’s Electric Grid
May 30, 2019Environmental Defense Fund’s new Senior Manager to lead innovative microgrid projectMore on:
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Press release
As Gulf Red Snapper Season Starts, Changes on the Horizon for Anglers
May 28, 2019 | Sepp Haukebo, Senior Manager, Global Fisheries InitiativesEDF has issued a list of the top five changes that anglers can use to be in-the-know before they hit the water to fish for red snapper this season.More on:
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Press release
Citing Methane Waste Concerns Absent State and Federal Standards, Conservation Groups File Protest on New Mexico Lease Sale
May 28, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionJoint Statement from Environmental Defense Fund and The Wilderness SocietyMore on:
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Press release
EPA Wants to Refuse New York’s Request for Help with Cross-State Air Pollution
May 8, 2019 | Graham McCahan, Former Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate & Air – Legal & RegulatoryThe Trump administration has revealed that it wants to deny the state of New York’s request for help with pollution that blows across its borders.More on:
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Press release
Colorado Legislature Approves Sports Betting Bill to Fund Water Plan
May 2, 2019 | Brian Jackson, Director, Western WaterEDF's Brian Jackson on Colorado Legislature approving sports betting bill to fund water protection and conservation that goes to voters in the fall.More on:
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Press release
Colorado Legislature Sends Historic Climate Legislation to Governor’s Desk
May 2, 2019 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionThe Colorado General Assembly took a historic step to protect all Coloradans from dangerous climate pollution late last night with the final passage of House Bill 19-1261.More on:
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Webinar
Tackling lead in drinking water at child care facilities
April 26, 2019 | Lindsay McCormick, Senior Program Manager, Safer ChemicalsEnvironmental Defense Fund’s Lindsay McCormick discusses a pilot project to test for and remediate sources of lead in water at child care facilities.More on:
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Collection
Getting smart on climate solutions and impacts
April 25, 2019Compilation of fact sheet with details of how we can quickly and efficiently reduce pollution and how climate change will impact usMore on: