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Climate Policy Advocacy Is a Major Blind Spot in Corporate Sustainability Rankings
March 20, 2019 | Victoria Mills, Managing DirectorSustainability rankings that exclude climate policy advocacy give stakeholders an incomplete picture of companies’ sustainability ambitions and performance. -
EPA's Naming of Formaldehyde as a Candidate for High Priority Under TSCA Raises Serious Concerns
March 20, 2019 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistThis map shows grades for each US state and the DoC based on lead pipe disclosure and documents related to disclosures in real estate transactions. -
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Faces Delays
March 20, 2019 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsStatement by the Restore the Mississippi River Delta on delays in the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. -
Agreement on Multistate Drought Contingency Plan Signals Major Progress Toward Protecting Western Communities and the Colorado River
March 19, 2019 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsStatement from Kevin Moran on agreement of Colorado River multistate drought contingency plan. -
EDF Urges EPA to Withdraw Harmful Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Coal-Fired Power Plants
March 19, 2019EDF Urges EPA to Withdraw Harmful Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Coal-Fired Power Plants -
EDF Testifies for Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
March 18, 2019 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyEDF Testifies for Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards -
Long-Delayed Methylene Chloride Ban Finalized but Still Leaves Workers at Risk
March 15, 2019 | Lindsay McCormick, Senior Program Manager, Safer ChemicalsToday, the EPA announced that it finalized a rule that bans methylene chloride in paint strippers for consumer uses but still allows them in workplaces. -
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First Major Oil and Gas Reform in New Mexico in Over a Decade Headed to Governor Luján Grisham
March 15, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionLegislation restores critical authority to oil and gas regulator, improves produced water oversightMore on:
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Senate Vote Crucial Step Toward Major Oil and Gas Reform in New Mexico
March 14, 2019 | Jon Goldstein, Associate Vice President, Energy TransitionLegislation in New Mexico would restore enforcement authority to the state's oil and gas regulator. -
New Report Identifies Proactive Strategies to Manage California's Renewable Energy Transition
March 14, 2019 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyTransition to zero-carbon buildings is a critical step in California’s efforts to fight climate change, but the state must develop a cost-effective plan. -
BP and Environmental Defense Fund Collaborate to Reduce Methane Emissions
March 13, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentBP and EDF collaborate to develop technologies and management practices to accelerate reduction of methane emission across the global oil and gas industry -
EDF Statement: House Hearing on Failure by the Trump EPA to Protect Workers from Toxic Chemicals
March 12, 2019 | Richard Denison, Former Lead Senior ScientistThe House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change holds a hearing on the EPA’s Failure to Protect Workers. -
New Research Doubles Service Life Estimate of Marine Workboat Engines, Reveals Big Opportunities for Diesel Emissions Reductions
March 11, 2019 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthNew Research Doubles Service Life Estimate of Marine Workboat Engines, Reveals Big Opportunities for Diesel Emissions Reductions -
Nuclear Bailout Bill Dramatically Misses Mark, Ignores Need for Pennsylvania to Cut Carbon Pollution
March 11, 2019 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsPennsylvania's nuclear bill does not do enough to support affordable, clean energy. -
Trump Administration Chooses Once Again to Attack America’s Health and Environment
March 11, 2019Statement of Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President -
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EDF, Audubon Urge California Water Agencies to Finalize Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan
March 11, 2019 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsStatement of Maurice Hall, EDF Associate VP, Ecosystems - Water, urging California Water Agencies to finalize Colorado River Drought Contingency PlanMore on:
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Groups Ask Court for Permission to Help Defend Colorado Clean Car Standards
March 11, 2019 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesEnvironmental Defense Fund, the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club hope to go to court to support the state of Colorado in its decision to adopt protective state clean car standards.More on:
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ICAO Moves Forward on CORSIA, But Must Step up Its Game on Transparency to Meet Aviation’s Climate Commitment
March 7, 2019 | Baroness Bryony Worthington, Executive Director, EuropeCriteria for evaluating emission reductions to offset growth in aviation pollution could be worthless without full transparency and detailed rules. -
EDF, NRDC Ask Court to Require Disclosure of EPA’s Hidden Analysis on the Clean Cars Rollback
March 7, 2019 | Martha Roberts, Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate Legal and Regulatory ProgramEDF, NRDC Ask Court to Require Disclosure of EPA’s Hidden Analysis on the Clean Cars Rollback -
EDF Launches Smart Boat Initiative to Help Recover Global Fisheries
March 6, 2019 | Kathleen (Katie) McGinty, Senior Vice President, OceansToday at the World Ocean Summit being held in Abu Dhabi, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced the launch of its Smart Boat Initiative. -
EDF Strongly Supports Schumer Call for Select Climate Committee
March 6, 2019Statement of Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President -
UN Aviation Agency’s Decision Could Undercut EU Climate Progress
March 5, 2019 | Baroness Bryony Worthington, Executive Director, EuropeA backroom deal on aviation carbon trading rules could allow worthless credits, double counting, and secrecy, warns Environmental Defense Fund Europe -
Rejection of Post-Hurricane Harvey Air Pollution Monitoring “Part of a Disturbing Trend of Willful Ignorance”
March 5, 2019 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthRejection of Post-Hurricane Harvey Air Pollution Monitoring “Part of a Disturbing Trend of Willful Ignorance”More on:
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Water for Arizona Coalition Notes Progress on Interstate Drought Contingency Plan
March 4, 2019 | Kevin Moran, Associate Vice President, Regional AffairsKevin Moran, Senior Director for the Colorado River Program at EDF and Chair of the Water for Arizona Coalition, on the Drought Contingency Plan.More on:
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EDF Sees Selection of Graves as Ranking Member of Select Committee on Climate Crisis as Positive Step
March 1, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Sees Selection of Graves as Ranking Member of Select Committee on Climate Crisis as Positive Step