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Leading NY Environmental Activists Demand Albany Cut Vehicle Emissions, Pass Fix NYC Plan
March 13, 2018 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceAdvocates Call on Albany to Cut Traffic Congestion, Lower Air Pollution, and Address Growing Health ConcernsMore on:
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Pompeo’s climate views would further isolate America on world stage
March 13, 2018Nathaniel Keohane's statement on President Trump's announcement that CIA Director Mike Pompeo will be nominated to replace Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State. -
Court Orders EPA to Move Forward with Implementation of Life-Saving Protections to Reduce Smog
March 12, 2018Court Orders EPA to Move Forward with Implementation of Life-Saving Protections to Reduce Smog -
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Belize announces three-fold expansion of protected ocean waters
March 9, 2018 | Larry Epstein, Director, Belize OceansGovernment of Belize has announced it will expand its network of no-take zones, a type of marine protected area, from approximately 3 percent to over 10 percent by the end of 2018. The expanded areas are managed in concert with a national secure fishing rights program established in 2016.More on:
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EDF, Meloy Fund Commit to Making Investment in Sustainable Fisheries Industry Norm
March 9, 2018 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorThe following is a statement released today at the World Ocean Summit by Environmental Defense Fund’s Amanda Leland, Senior Vice President, Oceans -
New Principles for Sustainable Fisheries Investment Unveiled at World Ocean Summit
March 8, 2018 | Amanda Leland, Executive DirectorEDF, Meloy Fund, and Encourage Capital launched new guidelines on investing in global fisheries for sustainability and restoring oceans to abundance. -
Tug and Switcher Engine Upgrades Offer Most Cost-Effective Option for VW Funds
March 8, 2018 | Elena Craft, Associate Vice President, Climate and HealthNew Research Demonstrates the Significant Emission Reduction and Cost-Saving Benefits of Clean Diesel Large Engine Upgrades -
Key Stakeholders to Conduct Month-long Push to Tackle Traffic and Transit Crises in New York State Budget
March 7, 2018Key Stakeholders to Conduct Monthlong Push to Tackle Traffic and Transit Crises in New York State Budget -
Farm Bill Proposal Codifies On-Farm Innovations Into USDA Policy
March 6, 2018The Accelerating Innovative Conservation Technologies and Practices Act, introduced today by U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, directs the Department of Agriculture to update its process for adopting new and innovative conservation practices. -
Groundbreaking ‘Airbnb for butterflies’ now open for business, donations
March 1, 2018 | David Wolfe, Former Director, Conservation StrategiesFrom farmers and ranchers to food companies and conservation groups, partners crowdsource conservation to save the iconic monarch butterfly from extinction. -
Bipartisan ‘Agriculture Data Act’ Ensures Farmers Reap Value From Their USDA Data
March 1, 2018The bipartisan Agriculture Data Act of 2018 is a major step forward for producers and researchers. -
Pruitt Moves to Roll Back Oil & Gas Air Quality Protections
March 1, 2018 | Matt Watson, Vice President, Energy TransitionPruitt Moves to Roll Back Oil & Gas Air Quality Protections -
Illinois Project Opens the Door for Non-Utility-Owned Microgrids
February 28, 2018 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsThe Illinois Commerce Commission approved Commonwealth Edison’s (ComEd) $25-million microgrid project and agreement to create a first-of-its-kind tariff. -
Fisheries bill advances out of committee but opposition builds
February 28, 2018 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansThe U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted this morning to advance S. 1520, a bill that as currently written includes dangerous provisions that would undermine important conservation tools, regional fishery management, and the nation’s commercial fishing industry. -
EDF: Pruitt Should Abandon Misguided Effort to Repeal Clean Power Plan
February 27, 2018EDF: Pruitt Should Abandon Misguided Effort to Repeal Clean Power Plan -
Environmentalists join fishermen, chefs in opposing Senate fisheries bill
February 26, 2018 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansMembers of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee are preparing to vote on a fisheries bill, S. 1520, which has drawn broad concern and opposition from commercial fishermen, chefs and environmentalists. -
Court Stops Trump Administration Attempt to Delay BLM’s Waste Prevention Rule
February 23, 2018 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesCourt Stops Trump Administration Attempt to Delay BLM’s Waste Prevention Rule -
Investor Confidence Project Rolls Out Certification and Training Through GBCI
February 21, 2018 | Andrew H. Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & FinanceInvestor Confidence Project Rolls Out Certification and Training Through GBCI -
Report estimates Pennsylvania oil and gas methane emissions nearly five times higher than state’s figures
February 15, 2018 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsNew analysis reveals oil and gas pollution in Pennsylvania is much higher than companies claim -
Court Hears Arguments in Challenge to Secretary Zinke’s Suspension of Waste Prevention Rule
February 15, 2018 | Peter Zalzal, Distinguished Counsel & Associate Vice President, Clean Air StrategiesCourt Hears Arguments in Challenge to Secretary Zinke’s Suspension of Waste Prevention Rule -
FERC Opens Wholesale Markets to Energy Storage
February 15, 2018 | Michael Panfil, Senior Director and Lead Counsel of Climate Risk & Clean PowerThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order requiring that grid operators allow energy storage to participate in wholesale markets. -
New Report Details Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Americans
February 13, 2018 | Charlie Jiang, Policy Analyst, ClimateNew Report Details Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Americans -
The Trump Budget Means More Pollution and Serious Threats to Health
February 12, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentThe Trump Budget Means More Pollution and Serious Threats to Health -
BLM Proposes to Gut Waste Prevention Standards
February 12, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentBLM Proposes to Gut Waste Prevention Standards -
Undermining Clean Car Standards Will Hurt Jobs, Add Climate Pollution, and Cost Americans Money
February 12, 2018 | Jason Mathers, Associate Vice President, Zero-Emission Truck InitiativeUndermining Clean Car Standards Will Hurt Jobs, Add Climate Pollution, and Cost Americans Money