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California Approves Strong New Protections against Unhealthy Pollution from Freight Trucks
February 9, 2018 | Alice Henderson, Director & Lead Counsel, Transportation & Clean AirCalifornia Approves Strong New Protections against Unhealthy Pollution from Freight Trucks -
Over 100 Residents of Communities Impacted by PFCs Demand Protection of EPA Science Program
February 8, 2018Today, a letter signed by more than 100 people was submitted to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees demanding the protection of EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program. -
EDF Calls on EPA to Protect Americans from Smog by Quickly Finalizing Area Designations
February 7, 2018EDF Calls on EPA to Protect Americans from Smog by Quickly Finalizing Area Designations -
Study: Nitrogen Balance is Strong Indicator of Sustainable Agriculture Progress
February 7, 2018 | Eileen McLellan, Lead Senior ScientistNitrogen balance is a simple, science-based way to track environmental outcomes from agricultural conservation practices. -
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The Gap in Methane Reporting Has Widened in the U.S. Oil and Gas Industry
February 6, 2018 | Sean Wright, Senior Manager, EDF+BusinessThe Gap in Methane Reporting Has Widened in the U.S. Oil and Gas Industry -
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Con Edison Partners with EDF & Google to Map and Measure Methane Leaks, Prioritize Infrastructure Upgrades on NYC and Westchester Natural Gas System
February 6, 2018 | N. Jonathan Peress, Senior Director, Energy Markets & Utility RegulationNew tech identifies problem areas faster, cheaper than before, reducing waste and emissionsMore on:
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XTO Energy Calls for Methane Regulation
February 5, 2018 | Ben N. Ratner, Former Associate Vice President , EDF+BusinessXTO Energy Calls for Methane Regulation -
Groups Challenge Dynegy Coal Bailout at Illinois Pollution Control Board
February 5, 2018 | Christie Hicks, Senior Director & Lead Counsel, Equitable Regulatory SolutionsGroups Challenge Dynegy Coal Bailout at Illinois Pollution Control Board -
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Gulf Council recommends new pilots to test state management of recreational red snapper fishing
February 2, 2018 | Matt Tinning, Associate Vice President, OceansStatement from Environmental Defense Fund on Gulf Council approval of new pilots to test state management of recreational red snapper fishing.More on:
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California Water Commission reaches new milestone on path to water security
February 2, 2018 | Maurice Hall, Senior Advisor, Climate Resilient Water SystemsStatement of Maurice Hall, Associate Vice President of Western Water, Environmental Defense Fund on the California Water Commission's announcement of public benefit ratio scores for 11 water storage projects being proposed for Proposition 1 funding -
White House Plan for Clean Energy Cuts Would Surrender American Jobs
January 31, 2018 | Elgie Holstein, Senior Director, Federal AffairsAccording to published reports, the President’s proposal would cut the department’s budget for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs from more than $2 billion. -
Senate Hearing Reveals Pruitt’s Actions Do Not Match Rhetoric
January 30, 2018 | Jeremy Symons, Vice President, Political AffairsEDF Statement following Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing -
Newly Released Records Refer to Pruitt’s Personal Involvement in Removal of Climate Information from EPA Website
January 29, 2018 | Ben Levitan, Former Senior Attorney, Legal and RegulatoryNewly Released Records Refer to Pruitt’s Personal Involvement in Removal of Climate Information from EPA Website -
New Report Uncovers Five Hallmarks of Successful Groundwater Management
January 29, 2018 | Christina Babbitt, Former Director, Climate Resilient Water SystemsReport seeks to provide guidance to groundwater managers in CA as they grapple with implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. -
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New Administration’s Environmental Leadership on Display as New Jersey Rejoins RGGI
January 29, 2018 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyNew Administration’s Environmental Leadership on Display as New Jersey Rejoins RGGIMore on:
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Groups Call for Pruitt’s Recusal from Clean Power Plan Rulemaking Process
January 29, 2018Groups Call for Pruitt’s Recusal from Clean Power Plan Rulemaking Process -
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State, Federal Partnership Critical To Advancing Large-Scale Louisiana Coastal Restoration Project
January 26, 2018Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and other state and federal agencies to collaborate on permitting for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion.More on:
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Pennsylvania streamlines permit process for oil and gas sites
January 26, 2018 | Andrew Williams, Director, Regulatory & Legislative AffairsPlan will improve oversight of state's oil and gas industry -
EDF, Conservation and Tribal Groups Urge Court to Block Unlawful Delay of BLM’s Waste Prevention Rule
January 25, 2018We file reply briefs in BLM case -
Governor Brown has New Opportunities for Climate and Clean Energy Leadership in Final Year
January 25, 2018 | Quentin Foster, Director, California ClimateIn the CA State of the State address, Governor Jerry Brown highlighted the state’s bipartisan climate leadership and ambitious clean energy standards. -
New study published in Science quantifies growing threat plastics pose to coral reefs
January 25, 2018Results from new research in the journal Science provide the first quantitative assessments of the impact of plastic pollution on coral reef health. -
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Nuclear Subsidy Bill Needs to Advance New Jersey’s Clean Energy Future
January 25, 2018 | Mary Barber, State Director, New York and New JerseyEDF statement from Mary Barber, Director, New Jersey Clean EnergyMore on:
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EDF Executive Director Named CEO of Trust for Public Land
January 25, 2018 | Fred Krupp, PresidentEDF Executive Director Diane Regas Named CEO of Trust for Public Land -
Conservation Groups Urge Swift Action to Implement Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
January 23, 2018Restore the Mississippi River Delta, a coalition of national and local conservation groups working together to address Louisiana’s land loss crisis, urges for swift implementation of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion – one of the coalition’s 17 priority coastal restoration projects. -
EDF Report Finds Clean Energy Jobs Outnumber Coal and Gas Jobs 1.5 to 1
January 23, 2018 | Ellen Shenette, Director, Net Zero Action AcceleratorEDF's new report shows wind and solar energy jobs now outnumber coal and gas jobs in 30 states, including D.C.