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EDF Commends Integrity Council’s Approval of REDD+ Methodologies as a Step Forward for High-Integrity Forest Climate Action
November 15, 2024 | Mark Moroge, Vice President, Natural Climate SolutionsICVCM decision represents a significant milestone for high-integrity, jurisdictional-scale (state or national level) REDD+ crediting approaches.More on:
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new path forward for congestion pricing
November 14, 2024 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement from Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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CoBank originates its first sustainability-linked loan with Heartland Co-op with support from EDF
November 13, 2024 | Maggie Monast, Senior Director, Climate-Smart AgricultureThe farmer-owned cooperative will be able to leverage CoBank's new loan to expand conservation programs that enhance Iowa communities’ water qualityMore on:
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Waste Emissions Charge Builds on Oil and Gas Industry’s Own Goals
November 12, 2024 | Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy TransitionSlashing methane pollution is the fastest, most cost-effective way to immediately slow our current rate of global warming and cut energy waste.More on:
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Trump Taps Lee Zeldin for EPA Administrator
November 11, 2024 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorStatement of EDF Executive Director Amanda LelandMore on:
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Fight to Protect Climate More Important Than Ever Before
November 6, 2024 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF Statement from Fred Krupp, President and Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorMore on:
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Passage of Proposition 4 Shows Voters Want Solutions for Our Changing Climate
November 6, 2024 | Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California State DirectorStatement of EDF California State Director Katelyn Roedner Sutter - November 6, 2024More on:
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Washington Voters Defend "Gold Standard" Climate Law, Underscoring that Ambitious Action is Popular
November 6, 2024 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement from EDF President Fred KruppMore on:
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New Study Suggests Preparing the Grid Now for Electric Trucks, Buses can Save Ratepayers Money
November 5, 2024 | Michael Zimmerman, Senior Attorney, ElectrificationThe study finds proactively upgrading the grid to accommodate electric trucks can yield millions in savings for customers of two major U.S utilities -
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North Carolina Utilities Commission Order on Duke Energy Carbon Plan Leaves Path to Offshore Wind on the Table
November 4, 2024 | Will Scott, Southeast Climate & Clean Energy DirectorNew EDF analysis shows possibility of hitting the 70% emissions reduction target by 2032 if NCUC orders Duke to accelerate solar and offshore wind scheduleMore on:
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New report outlines need for quality interventions in climate finance goal under discussion at COP29
October 30, 2024 | Juan Pablo Hoffmaister, Associate Vice President, Global Engagement and PartnershipsReport includes recommendations for negotiators to enhance concessionality, accessibility, and impact in the NCQGMore on:
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New Findings Highlight 22% Growth in Pennsylvania’s Methane Mitigation Industry
October 29, 2024 | John Rutecki, Regulatory and Legislative Manager, AppalachiaNew report shows how Pennsylvania has strengthened its position as a national leader in methane reduction efforts.More on:
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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announces order for charging of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
October 29, 2024 | Karla Sosa, Project Manager, New Jersey State AffairsOrder will further state charging goals and focuses on overburdened communitiesMore on:
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Supreme Court Will Consider Decisions about Interstate Air Pollution Protections from Coal-Fired Power Plants
October 21, 2024 | Vickie Patton, General CounselAction Could Undermine Long-Standing Precedent about Court Jurisdiction for EPA ChallengesMore on:
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Biden Administration Investments Will Bolster Grid Resilience in the Wake of Severe Storms
October 18, 2024 | Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean EnergyThe Biden administration announced nearly $2 billion in investments for 38 projects that will strengthen the electric gridMore on:
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Supreme Court Denies Requests to Block Climate Pollution Standards for Power Plants
October 16, 2024 | Vickie Patton, General CounselJustices Deny Emergency Shadow Docket Requests, Critical Protections Will Stay in Place During Judicial ReviewMore on:
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Environmental Defense Fund Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Progress towards Implementing Methane Regulations
October 10, 2024 | John Rutecki, Regulatory and Legislative Manager, AppalachiaStatement from John Rutecki, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Manager, Appalachia at Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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EDF Applauds Historic U.S. EPA Rule to Eliminate Lead Pipes
October 8, 2024 | Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy CommunitiesStatement of Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities - October 8, 2024More on:
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Supreme Court Will Not Block Two Vital Climate and Clean Air Protections
October 4, 2024 | Vickie Patton, General CounselJustices Deny Shadow Docket Requests for Emergency Stays of Methane Pollution Standards, Strengthened Mercury and Air Toxics StandardsMore on:
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International Maritime Organization on the Brink of a Global System to Reduce Emissions from Shipping
October 4, 2024 | Angie Farrag-Thibault, Associate Vice President, Global TransportationThe coming months will be critical for member states to reach consensus on the design of economic and technical measures to decarbonize shipping.More on:
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New Map Helps Show Significant Methane Pollution from Municipal Landfills
September 30, 2024 | Edwin LaMair, Attorney, U.S. Legal & RegulatoryEnvironmental Defense Fund unveiled a new map and analysis showing show the scale of dangerous methane pollution from landfills across the U.S.More on:
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International Maritime Organization Inches Closer to Shipping Decarbonization Measures
September 27, 2024 | Angie Farrag-Thibault, Associate Vice President, Global TransportationIMO member states increasingly support an economic measure to incentivize emissions reductions from the shipping sectorMore on:
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Science publishes EDF analysis warning up to 90 million acres of wetlands may now be at risk
September 26, 2024 | Adam Gold, Manager, Coasts and Watersheds ScienceNew peer-reviewed analysis by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), published by Science, reveals that millions of acres of critical wetland habitat have lost vital protections in the wake of a 2023 Supreme Court of the United States majority opinion (Sackett v EPA) that drastically narrowed the scope of wetlands protected under the Clean Water Act.More on:
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New Report Highlights Candidate Species for U.S. Open Ocean Aquaculture
September 26, 2024A new report from Environmental Defense Fund provides critical insights into species that may be optimal for farming in open ocean environments.More on:
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High-level IEA-COP29 event on turning methane pledges into action focuses on how to achieve meaningful progress
September 25, 2024Global leaders meet in New York to discuss practical strategies for tackling methane emissions and opportunities for collaborationMore on: