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State Study Shows that Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Would Help North Carolina Reach Power Sector Pollution Targets
March 10, 2021 | David Kelly, State Director, North CarolinaNC's Clean Energy Plan analysis shows RGGI as critical to ensure pollution reduction targets while keeping energy costs low and investing in communities.More on:
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Parent and teen campaigners demand action after study reveals nearly 50,000 London school children exposed to dangerous pollution from Red Route roads
March 9, 2021 | Oliver Lord, Former Head of Policy and CampaignsWith primary school children returning to classrooms this week, EDF research warns that thousands of children are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution because their schools are located close to a major road.More on:
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New Report Finds Clean Trucks and Buses Will Save Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars, Slash Air Pollution, Create Jobs
March 4, 2021 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesNew report by EDF finds that air pollution standards that ensure all heavy-duty trucks and buses sold for community use are zero-emitting by 2040.More on:
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Report: Strengthening US Climate Commitment to at Least 50% by 2030 is Achievable with Whole-of-Government Approach
March 3, 2021A range of analyses show that a bold new commitment to the Paris Agreement that cuts emissions at least 50% by 2030 can be met, putting the country on a path to net zero.More on:
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House Energy and Commerce Leaders Release Bold Climate Bill
March 2, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsToday House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Subcommittee Chairs Bobby Rush (D-IL) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced an updated version of the CLEAN Future Act.More on:
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EDF Launches Video Series to Raise Awareness of Climate Impacts on Fishers
March 1, 2021 | Kate Bonzon, Vice President, Climate Resilient FisheriesAt World Ocean Summit, EDF launched "Portraits of Change," a new eight-part video series to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change.More on:
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Clean School Buses Will Help Usher in a Healthier Future for our Children
February 25, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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SEC Decision to Review Climate-Related Disclosure is a Welcome Step Forward
February 24, 2021 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerAction will carry forward vital work to develop a comprehensive, mandatory framework to produce useful climate-related disclosure.More on:
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Rep. Clarke Introduces Bill to Increase Equity in Access to Electric Vehicles
February 24, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsMore on:
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Millions of Pounds of Air Pollution Released Because of Grid Failure, Freeze in Texas
February 23, 2021 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthOil refineries, petrochemical plants and other unprepared industrial facilities in Texas released 3.5 million of pounds of extra pollution into the air.More on:
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51 Leading Environmental Advocacy and Public Health Organizations Recommend Robust Investments in Clean Energy Infrastructure for All
February 22, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentMore than 50 advocacy organizations today called on leaders in Congress to make significant investments to accelerate the transition to a just 100% clean economy as part of an economic recoveryMore on:
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Air commission adopts landmark rule to cut methane from oil and gas pneumatic devices
February 18, 2021 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionLocal government, environmental groups, and industry collaboration led the wayMore on:
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Environmental Models Make Invisible Nitrogen Pollution Visible — and Manageable
February 18, 2021 | Eileen McLellan, Lead Senior ScientistEDF's N-Visible framework represents a significant advancement in the science of quantifying environmental outcomes from agriculture.More on:
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EDF Launches SmartPass Initiative to Help Manage Ocean Fishing
February 18, 2021 | Sepp Haukebo, Senior Manager, Global Fisheries InitiativesEDF is launching a new platform to improve data collection and management of fishing using smart cameras coupled with artificial intelligence.More on:
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National Academies Harshly Criticizes Chemical Review Approach Used By Trump EPA
February 16, 2021 | Jennifer McPartland, Former Senior Scientist, Health ProgramEPA indicates it will overhaul its systematic review method used in chemical risk evaluationsMore on:
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EDF report introduces innovative financing model to accelerate adoption of zero-emissions vehicles
February 16, 2021 | Aileen Nowlan, U.S. Policy Director, Global Clean Air InitiativeEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF) published a report on how companies can transition their shipping from fossil-fuel powered delivery trucks to zero-emissions vehicles.More on:
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Report Details Impact of Conservation Tillage and Cover Crops on Farm Bottom Line
February 16, 2021 | Vincent Gauthier, Senior Manager, Climate-Smart AgricultureEDF and partners show how financial insights can help farmers know what to expect from adopting conservation practices. -
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VW Settlement to Fund Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses in New Jersey
February 16, 2021 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyStatement from Mary Barber, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs at Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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EPA’s Motion Reinforces the Urgent Need to Limit Pollution from Power Plants
February 12, 2021 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryStatement of EDF Senior Attorney Ben LevitanMore on:
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New Poll: Public Supportive of Electric Vehicle Moves from both Automakers & Government
February 11, 2021 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEnvironmental Defense Fund released a national poll that shows broad public support for electric vehicles as well as the policies that will help spur investments in this arena.More on:
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New Report Specifies an Approach for Corporate Climate Risk Disclosure Rules
February 11, 2021 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerNew Report Specifies an Approach for Corporate Climate Risk Disclosure Rules -
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Through Turbulent Year, EDF Data Show Permian Oil and Gas Operators Consistently Failed to Keep Flares Lit
February 10, 2021 | Colin Leyden, State Director, TexasAerial survey findings underscore flaring’s role in the region’s outsized methane problem.More on:
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Rep. Underwood Introduces Bill to Mitigate Climate Impacts on Mothers and Babies
February 9, 2021Extreme heat, stronger storms and other increasingly present climate impacts hurt public health and put pregnant individuals and infants at high levels of risk.More on:
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Climate Resilience and Equity Highlighted in COFI Declaration
February 8, 2021 | Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President, People and NatureVision for 21st century includes recognition of need to address climate impactsMore on:
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George Shultz – Exemplar of Integrity, Bipartisan Public Service, Evidence-Based Environmentalism
February 7, 2021 | Fred Krupp, PresidentStatement from Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense FundMore on: