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North Carolina Bill Guts the State’s Environmental Policy Act
April 21, 2015A bill introduced in the North Carolina House of Representatives would severely undermine the state Environmental Policy Act (referred to as SEPA), a 1971 law that requires environmental r -
NERC Report Distorts Clean Power Plan’s Effect on Electric Reliability
April 21, 2015 | Cheryl Roberto, Associate Vice President, Clean EnergyCheryl Roberto responds to a new NERC report that distorts the Clean Power Plan's effect on electric reliability -
Restoration Groups Call on President Obama to Make Leadership on Gulf Restoration a Priority Issue
April 17, 2015Five years after Deepwater Horizon Gulf oil disaster, nation’s largest environmental groups ask President Obama to make Gulf restoration a priority. -
Texas House Passes HB 40 to the Detriment of Communities in Oil, Gas Fields
April 17, 2015 | Scott Anderson, Senior Director, Energy TransitionTexas bill negatively impacts more than 300 existing local drilling ordinances -
5 years later: Revisiting the areas most affected by the BP oil spill
April 16, 2015A report back from Louisiana shows near ecosystem collapse, but also successful barrier island restoration. -
Five Years after BP Oil Spill: Focus Should Be on Continued Need for Restoration
April 16, 2015Five years after the Gulf oil disaster, the focus should be on continued need for ecosystem restoration. It’s time for BP to accept responsibility. -
The most carbon-efficient year ever for America's power industry?
April 15, 2015A surge in renewable energy investments, coupled with the shift from coal to natural gas, is fueling this trend. -
Texas Senate Turns Its Back on Clean Energy Jobs and Water-Saving Solution
April 15, 2015 | Jim Marston, Former Vice President, Political AffairsStatement from Jim Marston, Regional Director of EDF’s Texas Office -
Overfishing in U.S. Waters Hits All-Time Low
April 15, 2015 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansThe annual Status of U.S. Fisheries report from the National Marine Fisheries Service was released today—once again indicating positive progress for many U.S. fisheries. -
Don't blame the almonds. The California drought needs real solutions.
April 14, 2015We need to think beyond the nut to get more holistic solutions for California’s water system. -
What InsideClimate got right and wrong about EDF's methane work
April 13, 2015We’re glad InsideClimate News concluded that our scientific research is sound. But we need to set a few things straight. -
EDF Calls on Oil & Gas Industry Group to Drop Lawsuit Against First Responder Funding Following Arlington Blowout
April 13, 2015 | Jim Marston, Former Vice President, Political AffairsIndustry lawsuit impacts community safety -
What makes a farm sustainable? Hint: Size doesn't matter
April 8, 2015To feed a rapidly growing population, farms of all sizes and operational styles are working to reduce their impact on the environment. -
Los Angeles Releases Sustainability Plan, Sets Example for Cities across the US
April 8, 2015 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionEDF Statement from Derek Walker, Associate Vice President, US Climate and Energy Program -
Railroad Commission Petitioned to Replace Local Oil and Gas Rules Threatened by House Bill 40
April 7, 2015 | Scott Anderson, Senior Director, Energy TransitionTexas bills put communities at risk, strips local control for oil,gas drilling -
How to save the planet? Be reasonable.
April 2, 2015My thoughts on receiving American University’s 2015 William K. Reilly Award for Environmental Leadership. -
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Denies Second in Series of Proposals to Subsidize Coal Power Plants
April 2, 2015 | John Finnigan, Lead Counsel, Energy Transition StrategyEDF statement from John Finnigan, Lead Attorney, US Climate and Energy Program -
What the "Merchants of Doubt" don't want you to know
April 1, 2015 | Eric Pooley, Former Senior Vice President, Strategy & CommunicationsHere's a look at the new documentary “Merchants of Doubt” and the tactics used by the climate deniers to spread doubt and confusion about global warming.More on:
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Making clean energy financing a better investment option in Europe and beyond
April 1, 2015The Investor Confidence Project (ICP) aims to make clean energy financing a more attractive investment option.More on:
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What the "Merchants of Doubt" don't want you to know
April 1, 2015Here's a look at the new documentary “Merchants of Doubt” and the tactics used by the climate deniers to spread doubt and confusion about global warming. -
The Senate vote-a-rama and what it means for the climate fight
March 31, 2015Cause for renewed hope amid a flurry of budget resolution votes. -
EDF Welcomes New U.S. Emissions Reductions Pledge
March 31, 2015The U.S. confirmed its commitment to cut its emissions 26-28%, meaning countries representing more than half of global energy-related carbon emissions have put their targets on the table. -
Five Years Later: Gulf Oil Disaster’s Impacts to Habitat and Wildlife Still Evident
March 31, 2015Five years later, the BP Gulf oil spill’s impacts to habitats and wildlife are still evident and ongoing, and the need for restoration continues. -
Study Confirms Sound Policies, Responsible Management Help Local Utilities Reduce Methane Emissions from Natural Gas Leaks
March 31, 2015Study Confirms Sound Policies, Responsible Management Help Local Utilities Reduce Methane Emissions from Natural Gas Leaks But uneven results show more work still needed -
Texas Senate Rushes to Judgment on Bill that Would Negatively Impact Public Health and Safety
March 27, 2015 | Scott Anderson, Senior Director, Energy TransitionThe Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development approved Senate Bill 1165 by Senator Troy Fraser.