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Castor, Blunt Rochester, Torres Air Quality Monitoring Bill is a Step Toward Helping Communities Tackle Longstanding Inequities
February 18, 2022 | Heather McTeer Toney, Vice President, Community EngagementU.S. Representatives Kathy Castor, Lisa Blunt Rochester and Ritchie Torres introduced the Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2022.More on:
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EDF Urges Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to Support Highly Qualified Nominees to Crucial Environmental Protection Agency Positions
February 15, 2022 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsStatement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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Urgent Action Needed to Prepare Virginia’s Communities for Sea Level Rise
February 15, 2022 | Emily Steinhilber, Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds, VirginiaVa media statement on NOAA SLR reportMore on:
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Urgent Action Needed to Prepare New York and New Jersey Communities for Sea Level Rise
February 15, 2022 | Kate Boicourt , Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsNOAA’s National Ocean Service and interagency partners released an updated technical report highlighting the risks facing people living in coastal communities.More on:
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Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Cut Pollution from Industry Will Boost Innovation, Jobs and Equity
February 15, 2022 | Derek Walker, Vice President, Global Energy TransitionThe Biden-Harris administration announced plans to reduce climate pollution from industry and manufacturing, expand the market for low-carbon materials, and more.More on:
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Urgent Action Needed to Prepare Coastal Communities for Sea Level Rise
February 15, 2022 | Natalie Snider, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsPress release on NOAA technical sea level rise reportMore on:
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New Study Finds Federal Agencies Must Improve Climate Impact Analyses to Meet NEPA Requirements
February 15, 2022 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerNew Study Finds Federal Agencies Must Improve Climate Impact Analyses to Meet NEPA RequirementsMore on:
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In “Profoundly Flawed” Decision, Judge Blocks Federal Government from Considering Best Available Information About Monetized Harm of Climate Pollution
February 11, 2022 | Vickie Patton, General CounselStatement from Vickie Patton, General Counsel for Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Construction through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Means Jobs, Cleaner Air for Arizona
February 10, 2022 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsThe Biden Administration kicks off a $5 billion construction project to build out the national network of EV charging stations.More on:
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Biden Administration Plan for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Construction Across the United States and in Colorado Will Mean More Jobs, Cleaner Air
February 10, 2022 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionColorado will soon begin reaping rewards from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress last year.More on:
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Biden Administration EV Charging Plan to Rev Up Economy and Reduce Pollution in New Jersey
February 10, 2022 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyStatement from Mary Barber, Director, State Affairs at Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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New Study Finds Rapidly Declining Costs for Zero-Emitting Freight Trucks and Buses
February 10, 2022 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEDF/Roush Industries Study Also Underscores Urgency of Deploying Zero-Emitting Vehicles to Reduce Pollution and Protect Human HealthMore on:
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Biden Administration EV Charging Plan to Boost Economy and Reduce Pollution in New York
February 10, 2022 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyStatement from Mary Barber, Director, State Affairs at Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Investments via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Equals Jobs and Cleaner Air for Pennsylvania
February 10, 2022 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyPennsylvania will soon begin reaping rewards from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress last year.More on:
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Construction through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Means Jobs, Cleaner Air for Florida
February 10, 2022 | Dawn Shirreffs , Florida DirectorFlorida will soon begin reaping rewards from the bipartisan infrastructure law passed by Congress in 2021.More on:
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SHORRE Act Delivers Bold Solutions Americans Need to Confront Growing Flood Crisis
February 10, 2022 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF statement of Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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EPA Science Advisory Committee Draft Letter Recommends EPA Strengthen Particulate Pollution Standard
February 8, 2022 | Taylor Bacon, Former Analyst, U.S. Climate & Clean AirEPA Science Advisory Committee Draft Letter Recommends EPA Strengthen Particulate Pollution StandardMore on:
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International land use scientists urge policymakers to adopt new approaches to addressing climate change, biodiversity and climate justice
February 7, 2022 | Suzi Kerr, Senior Vice President, EconomicsEDF's Chief Economist Suzi Kerr co-authored a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) that identifies prevailing misconceptions about land use and provides 10 core principles that can be used to develop more effective and fair ways to use land to support sustainability and justice in complex land systems.More on:
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Acuerdo interagencial de la Administración Biden Impulsa la Resiliencia en Puerto Rico
February 2, 2022Acuerdo interagencial de la Administración Biden Impulsa la Resiliencia en Puerto Rico -
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Agreement with Biden Administration Revs Up Puerto Rico's Clean Energy Future
February 2, 2022The Government of Puerto Rico and others signed a Memorandum of Understanding to source 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050.More on:
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Environmental Defense Fund Appoints New International Leaders
February 2, 2022 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEnvironmental Defense Fund announced the hiring of two global leaders for new positions that will strengthen the nonprofit’s capacities around the world.More on:
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Widespread Public Support and New Analysis Underscore Need for Powerful EPA Methane Rules
February 1, 2022 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionEDF and 17 environmental and public health organizations summited comments detailing the strong, legal, scientific foundation for protective EPA standards.More on:
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EPA Takes Welcome Step to Support Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, Protect Americans from Dangerous Pollution from Coal-Fired Power Plants
January 31, 2022 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerEPA Takes Welcome Step to Support Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, Protect Americans from Dangerous Pollution from Coal-Fired Power PlantsMore on:
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Environmental Protection Agency to Step Up Enforcement and Monitoring of Pollution in Overburdened Communities
January 28, 2022 | Heather McTeer Toney, Vice President, Community EngagementEnvironmental Protection Agency to Step Up Enforcement and Monitoring of Pollution in Overburdened CommunitiesMore on:
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Groups petition FDA to restrict Bisphenol A in food packaging
January 27, 2022 | Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer ChemicalsEDF and coalition of experts petition FDA to set strict new limits on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and plastics that contact food.More on:
