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Bold New Legislative Package Sets Illinois on Path to Clean, Equitable Energy Economy
February 28, 2019 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsBold New Legislative Package Sets Illinois on Path to Clean, Equitable Energy Economy -
Kasich: Climate Change Is a Danger to Our Economy and Our Future
February 28, 2019 | Fred Krupp, PresidentKasich: Climate Change Is a Danger to Our Economy and Our Future -
Senate Approves Former Coal Lobbyist to Run EPA, Endangering Health of American Families
February 28, 201952 senators voted to install a former coal lobbyist to run the Environmental Protection Agency. The senators who supported Andrew Wheeler’s nomination to lead the EPA are now responsible for his policies, which seek to undermine safeguards for clean air, clean water, and our children’s health. The real world result will be more asthma attacks, more health problems, and more pollution. -
Oil and Gas Bill Seeks to Improve Oversight, Reduce Impacts
February 28, 2019 | Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy TransitionLegislative leadership and Gov. Polis announced major legislation that would address several contentious oil and gas issues Coloradans have wrestled with for years. -
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Unprecedented Repeat Opening of Bonnet Carré Spillway Underscores Need to Manage Mississippi River Differently
February 27, 2019 | Steve Cochran, Former Associate Vice President, State AffairsStatement from Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition on the opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway and a response to the wettest winter in 124 years.More on:
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EDF Unveils Crowdsourced Platform to Accelerate Corporate Sustainability
February 27, 2019 | Elizabeth Sturcken, Managing DirectorA new crowdsourced web platform helps sustainability professionals meet demands to reduce corporate climate and chemical footprints and showcase results. -
Environmental Defense Fund Calls on EU Leaders to Create Real Aviation Credits that Advance Climate Progress
February 27, 2019 | Annie Petsonk, International CounselThis month, members of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s powerful Council will decide the fate of the effort to cut airplanes’ carbon pollution. Environmental Defense Fund is urging EU governments to lead the way and ensure ICAO adopts strong and transparent criteria as part of CORSIA - the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation. -
Gov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio Unite to Clean Air through Congestion Pricing
February 26, 2019 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceGov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio Unite to Clean Air through Congestion Pricing -
Trump Administration Reportedly Ends Talks with California, Doubles Down on “Reckless” Rollback of Clean Car Standards
February 20, 2019 | Martha Roberts, Senior Attorney, U.S. Climate Legal and Regulatory ProgramTrump Administration Reportedly Ends Talks with California, Doubles Down on “Reckless” Rollback of Clean Car Standards -
EDF Joins Broad Chorus Urging EPA to Stop Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Power Plants
February 14, 2019EDF Joins Broad Chorus Urging EPA to Stop Attack on Climate Pollution Standards for New Power Plants -
Congress to Pass Funding Bill, Keeping open Critical Public Health and Environmental Agencies
February 14, 2019Statement by Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs -
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Spending Bill Ensures Continued Innovation for Gulf Anglers
February 14, 2019 | Robert E. Jones, Director, Gulf of Mexico, Oceans ProgramStatement from Robert Jones, Gulf of Mexico Director, Environmental Defense FundMore on:
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EPA's Draft Inventory Shows More Measurement Data is Needed
February 12, 2019 | Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy TransitionEPA's Draft Inventory Shows More Measurement Data is Needed on Oil and Gas Methane Emissions -
New in Foreign Affairs: We Can't Reach Our Climate Goals without Technologies that Remove Pollution from the Atmosphere
February 12, 2019New in Foreign Affairs: We Can't Reach Our Climate Goals without Technologies that Remove Pollution from the Atmosphere -
LA Pledges to Close Aging Gas Plants in Favor of 100% Clean Energy
February 12, 2019 | Timothy O'Connor, Former Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition StrategyThe LADWP announced a groundbreaking decision to retire three aging fossil gas plants in favor of investing 100 percent in clean energy. -
Energy and Water Remain Major Issues Facing California
February 12, 2019 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsEDF salutes Governor Newsom's vision for a clean energy economy and his recognition that our state's investments will impact the next generation in new ways that will require new solutions. -
EDF Statement on Changes at California State Water Resources Control Board
February 12, 2019 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsComment on Gov. Gavin Newsom appointments to California State Water Resources Control Board and departure of longtime chair Felicia Marcus. -
Statement by Fred Krupp on the Passing of Congressman John Dingell, Environmental Champion
February 8, 2019Statement by Fred Krupp on the Passing of Congressman John Dingell, Environmental Champion -
EDF, Allies Urge D.C. Circuit to Close EPA Loophole for Toxic Air Pollution
February 8, 2019 | Tomás Carbonell, Senior Counsel and Director for Regulatory PolicyEDF, Allies Urge D.C. Circuit to Close EPA Loophole for Toxic Air Pollution -
Americans Can Now Comment on Trump Administration Assault on Mercury Protections
February 7, 2019 | Mandy Warner, Director, Climate & Clean Air PolicyAmericans Can Now Comment on Trump Administration Assault on Mercury Protections -
EDF: Green New Deal Resolution Is an Important Step Forward in the Climate Debate
February 7, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsEDF: Green New Deal Resolution Is an Important Step Forward in the Climate Debate -
Advocates Condemn Unlawful Foundation of Trump Administration’s Effort to Attack America’s Clean Car Standards
February 7, 2019Advocates Condemn Unlawful Foundation of Trump Administration’s Effort to Attack America’s Clean Car Standards -
Trump Squanders Opportunity to Address Climate Change in State of the Union
February 6, 2019 | Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political AffairsTrump Squanders Opportunity to Address Climate Change in State of the Union -
Public Health at Stake as Wheeler Nomination Heads to Full Senate
February 5, 2019Statement by Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs -
Oregon climate legislation would limit pollution and protect communities
February 1, 2019 | Erica Morehouse, Senior Director, Just & Equitable Mission EngagementOregon lawmakers unveiled their detailed legislative proposal Thursday afternoon for how the state can meet or exceed its ambitious climate targets.